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  • Microfluidics
  • Biotechnology
  • Cell manipulation

Background:

  • Microparticle adsorption to microchannel walls impedes performance in pressure-driven microfluidic systems.
  • Maintaining smooth fluid flow is crucial for precise microparticle and cell manipulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel microparticle injection technique to prevent particle loss.
  • To enhance operational performance in microfluidic systems by reducing microparticle attachment.

Main Methods:

  • Sample fluids containing microparticles, mammalian (U937) cells, and green algae (Chlorella vulgaris) cells were injected laterally through a drilled through hole.
  • Sample injection was performed along the direction of fluid flow to minimize particle-cell adhesion.

Main Results:

  • A significant reduction in microparticle attachment to microchannel walls was observed.
  • The proposed method achieved a twofold enhancement in single-cell encapsulation efficiency in digital microfluidic applications.
  • Reduced empty droplets were observed, improving encapsulation rates based on Poisson distribution.

Conclusions:

  • The novel lateral injection technique effectively prevents microparticle loss and reduces wall adsorption.
  • This method offers a straightforward integration for microparticle and cell injection in advanced microfluidic systems.
  • The technique shows promise for improving efficiency in digital microfluidics and cell-based assays.