Scale-down reactors are essential for generating data on small scale and applying the observed improvement to larger and industrial scales. Microfluidic devices can be of great use in this sense. The reaction conditions could be carefully monitored while the volume of the reaction is scaled...
Abstract "A microfluidic platform for continuous synthesis of hydrogel microparticles with superparamagnetic colloids (SPCs) embedded at prescribed positions is described. The shape of the cross-linked microparticle is independently controlled by stop–flow lithography, whereas the position of trapped SPCs are dictated by virtual magnetic moulds made of...
Microfluidic devices have shown to have solutions for providing a means for controlled release and targeted delivery of drugs. For this week's research highlight, we have selected one such microfluidic advancement. In this recent paper published in Nature Communications a droplet microfluidic chip was employed...
Abstract "Advanced capabilities in noninvasive, in situ monitoring of parameters related to sweat serve as the basis for obtaining real-time insights into human physiological state, health, and performance. Although recently reported classes of soft, skin-interfaced microfluidic systems support powerful functions in this context, most are designed...
Cells live in a 3D environment and in-vitro studies that recapitulate this 3D environment can potentially better mimic the in-vivo conditions. Microfluidic chips and in particular droplet microfluidics have been promising in recent years for creating such 3D cell populations. For this week's research highlight,...