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¹Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. dicarlo@ucla.edu.

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Microfluidics enables precise synthesis of designer polymer particles. New techniques allow for 3D shapes and mass production, advancing applications in tissue regeneration and materials science.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering

Background:

Microfluidic systems are crucial for precise synthesis of polymer particles.
Applications include tissue engineering, drug delivery, and imaging.
Developing advanced fabrication capabilities is essential for broader impact.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight advancements in microfluidic fabrication of designer particles.
To showcase techniques for creating 3D-shaped microparticles and increasing production rates.
To explore applications of microparticle engineering in tissue regeneration and materials science.

Main Methods:

Utilizing microgels with surface chemistry for in situ annealing into microporous scaffolds.
Sculpting fluid precursor streams to create 3D-shaped microparticles.
Employing contact lithography for high-throughput particle production.

Main Results:

Demonstrated formation of injectable scaffolds for accelerated tissue regeneration using annealed microgels.
Developed methods for fabricating 3D-shaped microparticles from fluid precursors.
Achieved production rates of millions of particles per hour via contact lithography.

Conclusions:

Microfluidic fabrication offers precise control over particle shape and chemistry.
Advanced techniques enable 3D microparticle creation and industrial-scale production.
These advancements will drive innovation in diverse fields, including regenerative medicine and advanced materials.