Minireview: Laser-Induced Formation of Microbubbles-Biomedical Implications
Langmuir : the ACS Journal of Surfaces and Colloids
|November 17, 2018
Summary
Microbubbles generated by laser irradiation offer diverse biomedical applications, including localized light generation, material disruption, cell alignment, and enhanced Raman spectroscopy signals. These versatile microbubbles also enable laser-based surface modifications for tailored hydrophilicity or hydrophobicity.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Optics
Background:
- Microbubbles are increasingly recognized for their potential in various scientific fields.
- Laser-induced microbubble generation offers a controllable method for creating these phenomena.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize recent work on the multifaceted applications of microbubbles in biomedical and materials science.
- To highlight the potential of laser-generated microbubbles for novel applications.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent research on microbubble generation via laser irradiation.
- Analysis of microbubble interactions in aqueous environments and on surfaces.
Main Results:
- Microbubbles act as localized white light generators and disruptors of matter.
- They serve as precursors for laser-written structures for cell alignment.
- Microbubbles mediate the fabrication of nanostructures for enhanced Raman spectroscopy.
- Laser modification of surfaces using microbubbles can induce hydrophilicity or hydrophobicity.
Conclusions:
- Laser-generated microbubbles possess broader utility than previously understood.
- Significant potential remains for exploring and exploiting microbubble applications in science and technology.
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