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Physico-chemical and mass transfer considerations in microencapsulation.

M F Goosen1

  • 1College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. theog@squ.edu.om

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|July 23, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Investigating mass transfer in encapsulated cell systems requires both experiments and models. This review covers oxygen transfer, droplet formation, and somatic tissue growth, highlighting electrostatic methods for cell immobilization.

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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Encapsulated cell systems are crucial for various biotechnological applications.
  • Understanding mass transfer is essential for optimizing cell viability and function within these systems.
  • Existing studies offer insights but a comprehensive review is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a detailed review of mass transfer challenges in encapsulated cell systems.
  • To synthesize findings from experimental and modeling approaches.
  • To emphasize the role of electrostatic methods in cell immobilization.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on mass transfer in encapsulated cells.
  • Analysis of studies on oxygen transfer in bioreactors.

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  • Examination of models for polymer droplet formation and cell growth.
  • Investigation of somatic tissue encapsulation techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Oxygen transfer limitations in immobilized animal cell culture bioreactors are significant.
    • Mathematical models aid in understanding polymer droplet formation and encapsulated cell growth.
    • Electrostatic droplet generation offers a promising method for efficient cell immobilization in alginate.

    Conclusions:

    • A combined experimental and modeling approach is vital for understanding mass transfer in encapsulated cells.
    • Electrostatic droplet generation presents a key technology for advancing cell immobilization techniques.
    • Further research is warranted to optimize mass transfer for enhanced cell performance.