Microfluidic fabrication of multifunctional particles and their analytical applications

Multifunctional particles have attracted extensive interest in scientific community in recent years for their capability in combining different functions within a single device. The present review focuses on the preparation methods of multifunctional particles using microfluidic techniques, and the applications of multifunctional particles in analytical and bio-analytical chemistry. As confirmed by most research works, microfluidic fabrication platforms can provide multifunctional particles with precisely controlled structure, high homogeneity and good reproducibility. Meanwhttp://live.elsevierproofcentral.com/authorproofs/macm84f82089f9eab0d214807a46cda8088e/supplier hile, multifunctional particles are proved to have enormous promise when applied in bio/chemical analysis. This paper aims to offer a path for the readers to get acquainted with state-of-the-art progress in these advanced materials from the viewpoint of microfluidics. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.