This special issue gives state-of-the-art Micro and Nano Technologies in the UK. The topic includes Micro and nano devices; Materials, fabrication, and packaging for micro and nano devices; Applied science of micro and nano devices. The top researchers in the UK will present their most valuable work in the abovementioned topics.

The Centrifugal Microfluidics Conference Special Issue is a curated collection of research papers selected from the inaugural International Conference on Centrifugal Microfluidics, held in April 2024 in Mexico City. This special issue, published in Microsystems & Nanoengineering, encompasses cutting-edge studies and advancements in centrifugal microfluidics, also known as Lab-on-a-Disc technology. The featured papers delve into the transformative potential of this technology across various sectors, addressing challenges and exploring applications in medical diagnostics, water treatment, and innovative microfluidic methodologies.

This Special Issue serves as a comprehensive platform to showcase research and technological breakthroughs in the field of MEMS packaging solutions and advanced testing methodologies that address the evolving challenges in MEMS device development.

This Special Issue aims to provide to the readers the latest innovations and developments on all aspects of Micro and Nano Electro Mechanical Systems from fundamental to applied research in the field of Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area.

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Microsystems & Nanoengineering (MINE) Young Scientists Forum is an annual academic exchange and evaluation event launched by Microsystems & Nanoengineering in 2017 to recognize and discover global young scientists active in cutting-edge scientific areas who have made remarkable contributions. Focusing on topics of “micro/nano sensors and actuators”, “new materials, preparation methods and packaging technologies of micro/nano devices”, “new applications of micro/nano systems”, the 2023 MINE Young Scientists Forum aims to provide an academic exchange platform to connect global young scientists, inspire new ideas for scientific research, support the growth of young academic talents, and bring more hopes and possibilities to scientific breakthroughs.

Biochemical has important applications in environmental monitoring and health diagnosis. Lots of detection techinque have been found, and they aims to improve the various performance or find something that can not be gained by other ways. Amoung many subjects, five are selected in this collection, they considers to provide a few possible solutions to previous works.

Fabrication is the base of Micro and nano device, and can affect the performance of them. The limits usually contains metrials, methods, and equipment. The first two items usually can improve the performance of special device, they are optimized under specific application scenarios. Besides, equipments are the core of fabrication, so lots of efforts have be done to push the limits.

Micro- and nanofluidics is a field dedicated to the precise manipulation and control of fluids at the micro and nanoscale. In the realm of biological and medical applications, micro- and nanofluidics platforms integrate multiple functionalities into compact and portable devices, enabling rapid and accurate analysis of biological samples with minimal volume. They are crucial in developing miniaturized diagnostic tools for diseases like cancer, infections, and genetic disorders. Moreover, micro- and nanofluidics find utility in diverse areas such as chemistry, materials science, and environmental monitoring. Ongoing research advances fabrication techniques, enhances device performance, and explores new applications.

AI has been a hotspot in recent years, and it has shown us some outstanding performance. Researchers of many fields attempt to make use of AI of improve the performance or even find new solutions to stubborn problems. Here, intelligent algorithms are applied to assist in micro-fabricating process. Besides, micro-structure can also be used to achieve computation which has the possible of overcoming the limits of physical manufacturing.

There is a wave everywhere, they are used to achieve many novel applications. According to the characteristics of the wave, they are divided into three subjects which including optical, RF and nano-scale imaging. MEMS-based optical device promotes the miniaturization and high efficiency of applications, for example, solar cells and radars, so it has been a hotspot for a long time. MEMS-based RF device plays a important role in 5G and even 6G, so a lot of studies still needed to be done. What' more, nano-scale imaging shows the possible of wave-based imaging technique.

Physical sensors and actuators are key components in the field of MEMS. Sensors measure and detect physical quantities, while actuators enable precise mechanical movements. They are integrated into miniaturized chips using microfabrication techniques. These technologies have diverse applications in automation, mobile devices, healthcare, and communication. Their exceptional performance, compact size, and cost-effectiveness position them in pivotal roles.