Development and future of droplet microfluidics
Nano and Advanced Materials Institute · University of Hong Kong · +1 more institution
Abstract
Over the past two decades, advances in droplet-based microfluidics have facilitated new approaches to process and analyze samples with unprecedented levels of precision and throughput. A wide variety of applications has been inspired across multiple disciplines ranging from materials science to biology. Understanding the dynamics of droplets enables optimization of microfluidic operations and design of new techniques tailored to emerging demands. In this review, we discuss the underlying physics behind high-throughput generation and manipulation of droplets. We also summarize the applications in droplet-derived materials and droplet-based lab-on-a-chip biotechnology. In addition, we offer perspectives on…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 33.47
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 192
Authors
4Topics & keywords
- Microfluidics
- Nanotechnology
- Key (lock)
- Engineering
- Biochemical engineering
- Computer science
- Materials science
Funding
- NSNational Science FoundationAwards: DMR-1420570, 2011754, 1420570, DMR-2011754
- NNNational Natural Science Foundation of ChinaAward: 21922816
- RGResearch Grants Council, University Grants CommitteeAwards: 17307919, 17304017
- IAInnovation and Technology Commission
- MRMaterials Research Science and Engineering Center, Harvard UniversityAwards: 1420570, DMR-2011754, 2011754, DMR-1420570
- YSYoung Scientists FundAward: 21922816
- DODivision of Materials ResearchAwards: DMR-2011754, DMR-1420570, 2011754, 1420570