1. Introduction, Principles, and Microfluidics

"Believe me, my dear colleague when I say so, it is so."
                                                             W. Nernst

Contents of this chapter

• From batch to flow analysis
  
• From continuous to programmable flow
  
• From laminar to turbulent flow
  
• Flow Injection fluidics
  
• Optimizing FI at continuous flow
  
• Optimizing FI at programmable flow
  
• Flow programming for batch and equilibrium method
  
• Conclusion