Microfluidics has emerged as a transformative technology with significant implications for chemistry research and industry. This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of the applications of microfluidics in chemistry, focusing on synthesis and analysis. We begin with an introduction to the principles and fundamentals of microfluidics, highlighting its importance in manipulating small volumes of fluids and particles. Subsequently, we delve into the applications of microfluidics in synthetic chemistry, discussing approaches such as continuous flow synthesis and droplet-based synthesis, supported by case studies and examples. In the analysis section, we explore microfluidic platforms for analytical chemistry, including lab-on-a-chip systems and point-of-care diagnostics, accompanied by relevant case studies. Furthermore, we address the current limitations of microfluidics, emerging trends, and technologies, and discuss its potential impact on chemistry research and industry. Through this review, we aim to provide insights into the advancements, challenges, and future prospects of microfluidics in chemistry.

Microfluidics, chemistry, synthesis, analysis, lab-on-a-chip, point-of-care diagnostics, applications, challenges, future perspectives.