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Mesoscale modeling: solving complex flows in biology and biotechnology.

Zachary Grant Mills¹, Wenbin Mao, Alexander Alexeev

¹George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.

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Mesoscale simulations, including dissipative particle dynamics and lattice Boltzmann methods, offer powerful tools for analyzing complex biological fluid flows. These computational methods advance understanding and therapeutic development in medicine and bioengineering.

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Area of Science:

Biophysics
Computational Biology
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Fluid dynamics are crucial for physiological processes but challenging to analyze due to complex, multi-scale interactions.
Understanding biological and biorelated flows is essential for advancements in medicine and biotechnology.
Novel therapeutic approaches often rely on accurate modeling of these complex fluid systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent applications of mesoscale simulation methods in fluid-related problems.
To highlight the utility of dissipative particle dynamics and lattice Boltzmann methods in biological contexts.
To showcase the role of computational modeling in advancing medical and bioengineering research.

Main Methods:

Mesoscale simulation techniques, specifically dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) and the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM).
Computational modeling approaches for analyzing fluid dynamics.
Review of recent literature on the application of these methods in biological systems.

Main Results:

Mesoscale simulations effectively address complex fluid dynamics problems previously intractable.
DPD and LBM have demonstrated versatility and increasing popularity in solving diverse biorelated flow challenges.
These methods facilitate a deeper understanding of physiological fluid mechanics and aid in developing new medical treatments.

Conclusions:

Mesoscale simulations are indispensable tools for studying biological fluid flows.
Dissipative particle dynamics and lattice Boltzmann methods are key computational techniques for biofluid analysis.
These simulation methods significantly contribute to progress in medicine, bioengineering, and biotechnology.