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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Microfluidic technologies are gaining significant interest for diverse applications, including synthesis, detection, and diagnostics.
  • Key advantages include handling minute fluid volumes, enabling rapid mass and heat transfer.
  • Controlled reaction environments in microfluidics facilitate the synthesis of advanced materials with uniform properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application of microfluidic systems in synthesizing materials for biological uses.
  • To highlight the versatility of microfluidics in creating tailored materials for medical and biological fields.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of microfluidic system capabilities for material synthesis.
  • Review of literature on microfluidic-based material production for biological applications.

Main Results:

  • Microfluidics enables the controlled synthesis of microparticles/microcapsules for drug delivery.
  • Nanoscale materials for medical applications and cellular assays can be rapidly produced.
  • Micro- and nanofibers for tissue engineering are effectively synthesized using these systems.

Conclusions:

  • Microfluidic systems are powerful tools for creating advanced materials for a wide array of biological applications.
  • The controlled and efficient nature of microfluidics facilitates the development of bespoke materials for medicine and biotechnology.