Trends in droplet microfluidics: From droplet generation to biomedical applications

Z Chen, S Kheiri, EWK Young, E Kumacheva - Langmuir, 2022‏ - ACS Publications
Over the past decade, droplet microfluidics has attracted growing interest in biology,
medicine, and engineering. In this feature article, we review the advances in droplet …

Multiphase flow in microfluidics: From droplets and bubbles to the encapsulated structures

A Sattari, P Hanafizadeh, M Hoorfar - Advances in Colloid and Interface …, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Microfluidic technologies have a unique ability to control more precisely and effectively on
two-phase flow systems in comparison with macro systems. Controlling the size of the …

[HTML][HTML] Review of the role of surfactant dynamics in drop microfluidics

NM Kovalchuk, MJ Simmons - Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Surfactants are employed in microfluidic systems not just for drop stabilisation, but also to
study local phenomena in industrial processes. On the scale of a single drop, these include …

Surfactant-laden droplet size prediction in a flow-focusing microchannel: a data-driven approach

L Chagot, C Quilodrán-Casas, M Kalli, NM Kovalchuk… - Lab on a Chip, 2022‏ - pubs.rsc.org
The control of droplet formation and size using microfluidic devices is a critical operation for
both laboratory and industrial applications, eg in micro-dosage. Surfactants can be added to …

Advances in Microfluidic‐based Core@ Shell Nanoparticles Fabrication for Cancer Applications

DRS Almeida, JF Gil, AJ Guillot, J Li… - Advanced …, 2024‏ - Wiley Online Library
Current research in cancer therapy focuses on personalized therapies, through
nanotechnology‐based targeted drug delivery systems. Particularly, controlled drug release …

Computational modelling and microfluidics as emerging approaches to synthesis of silver nanoparticles–A review

K Nathanael, P Pico, NM Kovalchuk, AD Lavino… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
This review provides an integrated overview of the current state of knowledge for
sustainable production of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), focussing on recent advances in …

Controlling structure with injectable biomaterials to better mimic tissue heterogeneity and anisotropy

S Babu, F Albertino, A Omidinia Anarkoli… - Advanced …, 2021‏ - Wiley Online Library
Tissue regeneration of sensitive tissues calls for injectable scaffolds, which are minimally
invasive and offer minimal damage to the native tissues. However, most of these systems …

Comparison of surfactant mass transfer with drop formation times from dynamic interfacial tension measurements in microchannels

M Kalli, L Chagot, P Angeli - Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Dynamic interfacial tension was studied experimentally during drop formation in a flow-
focusing microchannel. A low viscosity silicone oil (4.6 mPa s) was the continuous phase …

Investigation of air bubble behaviour after gas embolism events induced in a microfluidic network mimicking microvasculature

MM Mardanpour, AS Perumal, Z Mahmoodi, K Baassiri… - Lab on a Chip, 2024‏ - pubs.rsc.org
Gas embolism is a medical condition that occurs when gas bubbles are present in veins or
arteries, decreasing blood flow and potentially reducing oxygen delivery to vital organs …

Analyzing drop coalescence in microfluidic devices with a deep learning generative model

K Zhu, S Cheng, N Kovalchuk, M Simmons… - Physical Chemistry …, 2023‏ - pubs.rsc.org
Predicting drop coalescence based on process parameters is crucial for experimental
design in chemical engineering. However, predictive models can suffer from the lack of …