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¹School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, USA.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Microfluidics
Biophysics

Background:

Ferrohydrodynamic microfluidics utilizes magnetic field gradients for manipulating diamagnetic particles within ferrofluidic microenvironments.
It offers a label-free approach for bioparticle manipulation, including separation and phenotyping.

Purpose of the Study:

This review examines recent advancements in ferrofluid-based microfluidic platforms for multiscale bioparticle separation.
It highlights the physical principles and applications of ferrohydrodynamic manipulation for bioparticle analysis.

Main Methods:

Explores the fundamental physics of ferrohydrodynamic manipulation, focusing on magnetic buoyancy forces.
Discusses the application of these principles for size-based separation, enrichment, and phenotypic screening of bioparticles.

Main Results:

Demonstrates high-resolution separation of bioparticles across various scales, from cells to extracellular vesicles.
Enables subcellular bioparticle enrichment and phenotypic screening based on physical characteristics.

Conclusions:

Identifies key challenges including ferrofluid biocompatibility, system throughput, and nanoparticle depletion.
Outlines future directions integrating machine learning, 3D printing, and multiplexed detection for enhanced applications in precision biomedicine and diagnostics.