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Controllable microfluidic fabrication of microstructured functional materials.

Mao-Jie Zhang¹, Ping Zhang¹, Lian-Di Qiu¹

¹College of Engineering, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610101, China.

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This review covers microfluidic fabrication of microstructured functional materials using liquid templates. Precise control over material structure and function is achieved through advanced microfluidic strategies for diverse applications.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Chemical Engineering
Nanotechnology

Background:

Microstructured functional materials, including microfibers and microparticles, are crucial for numerous advanced applications.
Achieving desired material functions necessitates precise control over their internal structure and constituent components.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in the controllable microfluidic fabrication of microstructured functional materials using liquid templates.
To highlight strategies for engineering material components and microstructures by tailoring liquid templates.

Main Methods:

Introduction of microfluidic strategies for generating controllable liquid templates, such as laminar jets and emulsion droplets.
Discussion of fabrication techniques for creating microfibers and microparticles with diverse structures and functions from these liquid templates.

Main Results:

Demonstration of precise engineering of functional components and microstructures by manipulating liquid template characteristics.
Fabrication of microstructured materials with tailored properties for specific advanced applications.

Conclusions:

Microfluidic fabrication from liquid templates offers precise control over microstructured functional materials.
Future developments in microfluidic techniques are essential for the industrial-scale production of these advanced materials.