4. Conclusion

The various aspects mentioned and presented above are indicative of the boom in lab-on-a-chip solutions dedicated to chemistry.

Whether in fine chemicals, the oil industry or the nuclear sector, chemical and physico-chemical analysis now takes environmental issues into account when developing an analytical technique or method. At every stage of an analytical process, questions are asked about :

• reduced volumes of reagents, solvents and samples;

• reducing waste production;

• reducing energy, water and gas consumption...

• increased speed and accuracy of analytical response.

Among the techniques undergoing rapid development in the various fields of application described, some are particularly...