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1Department of Engineering Mechanics, State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
Micromachines
|October 29, 2025
Summary
Microfluidic technology precisely controls reactions to create uniform, tunable functional materials for applications in drug delivery and diagnostics. This review highlights advancements and future trends in microfluidic material synthesis.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Microfluidic methods offer precise control over microscale reaction environments.
- Lab-on-a-chip systems enable the fabrication of highly uniform materials with tunable properties.
- These materials are crucial for applications in drug delivery, diagnostics, catalysis, and nanomaterial design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent progress in microfluidic technologies for synthesizing functional materials.
- To focus on polymeric, hydrogel, lipid-based, and inorganic particles.
- To link material design strategies with fabrication methods for biomedical applications.
Main Methods:
- Microfluidics provides exceptional control over material size, morphology, composition, and surface chemistry.
- Review of recent advancements in microfluidic synthesis techniques.
- Discussion of emerging trends like AI-driven optimization and automation.
Main Results:
- Microfluidic synthesis enhances material performance through uniformity, tunability, hierarchical structuring, and on-chip functionalization.
- Novel insights linking material design with fabrication methods for biomedical uses.
- Emerging trends include AI-driven optimization, automation, and sustainable practices.
Conclusions:
- Microfluidics enables advanced functional materials with enhanced performance for diverse applications.
- The field is advancing towards robust, user-friendly platforms for increased industrial adoption.
- Microfluidics holds potential for on-demand solutions in nanotechnology and personalized medicine.
