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Droplet microfluidics enables high-throughput generation of functional microcarriers for biomedical applications. This review highlights advancements in microcarrier fabrication and their use in drug development and tissue engineering.

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  • Materials Science
  • Microfluidics

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  • Droplet microfluidics offers precise control over microdroplet generation.
  • Microcarriers are essential for applications like cell culture and drug delivery.
  • Existing methods for microcarrier production have limitations in throughput and control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fabrication of microcarriers using droplet microfluidics.
  • To discuss the diverse biomedical applications of these microcarriers.
  • To identify future research directions and challenges in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of droplet microfluidics principles, including generation regimes and control.
  • Fabrication techniques for microcarriers using single, double, and multiple emulsions.
  • Analysis of microcarrier applications in 3D cell culture, drug development, and biomedical detection.

Main Results:

  • Droplet microfluidics allows for high-throughput and size-controlled production of functional microcarriers.
  • Microcarriers demonstrate significant utility in advanced biomedical fields.
  • Recent progress showcases the potential of microfluidic-based microcarriers.

Conclusions:

  • Droplet microfluidics is a powerful platform for creating advanced biomedical microcarriers.
  • Further research is needed to address limitations and challenges in microcarrier preparation.
  • The field holds promise for significant advancements in regenerative medicine and drug delivery.