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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Han Shan et al.
Summary: This study presents a method for ultra-high volumetric throughput nanoliposome preparation using 3D printed microfluidic chips. By adopting a three-layer layout for microchannels, the microfluidic chip achieved a total flow rate up to 474 ml min(-1) and controlled the liposome size to be as small as 80 nm. The experimental results demonstrate the great potential of the 3D printed integrated microfluidic chip in targeting drug delivery systems.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Anyan Wang et al.
Summary: The 3D-printed microfluidic device described in this paper enables rapid and accurate identification of Mycoplasma pneumonia and its mutant types, providing a potential solution for precise medication.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Steven A. Vasilescu et al.
Summary: Separation of sperm cells from a mixed suspension of background cells and debris using inertial microfluidics technology significantly improves sperm recovery rate and does not impact sperm parameters. This technology has great potential for non-motile sperm recovery and simplifying fertility outcomes for severe male infertility cases requiring surgery.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Stefan Schneider et al.
Summary: The success of microfluidic research has been largely dependent on PDMS, but its limitations have led to the exploration of PDMS-free systems, with TPE emerging as a promising alternative. A rapid and scalable fabrication method for microfluidic systems based on PC and TPE hybrid material has been developed. The resulting PC/TPE-hybrid material shows improved device handling and biocompatibility, making it suitable for various microfluidic applications.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lucio Litti et al.
Summary: Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is an ideal technique for environmental and biomedical sensor devices due to its highly informative vibrational features and ultrasensitive nature. The use of Janus magnetic/plasmonic Fe3O4/Au nanostars (JMNSs) as SERS colloidal substrates allows for quantitative determination of analytes with the additional amplification of SERS signals using an external magnetic field, showing promising applications in various fields.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Carlota Rey-Joly Maura et al.
Summary: This study found that dental models produced using SLA printer showed significantly higher precision and trueness compared to those produced using DLP printer.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jacob Berger et al.
Summary: This paper demonstrates the development and characterization of AM cartridges using CLIP for pathogen detection, and investigates the process characteristics and capabilities of AM microfluidic device manufacturing. The portable diagnostic platform presented could be crucial in scaling up diagnostics for current and future infectious diseases and pandemics.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yin Yao et al.
Summary: This study introduces a rapid and low-cost method for fabricating open-channel hydrogel-based microfluidic devices using CO2 laser ablation, with detailed investigation on the profiles of laser-ablated microchannels. Additionally, an easy-to-access storage method for hydrogel-based microfluidic devices is proposed.
BIOMEDICAL MICRODEVICES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Giulia Ballacchino et al.
Summary: Microfluidic technique is a promising tool for producing stable and monodispersed nanoparticles, with a focus on liposome production in this study. The use of 3D printing for microfluidic device production has provided a revolutionary, low-cost option. The study evaluated the impact of microfluidic parameters, chip manufacturing, material, and channel design on liposomal characteristics, and demonstrated enhanced encapsulation efficiency of curcumin-loaded liposomes produced by microfluidics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Rokas Sakalys et al.
Summary: A new and robust, low-cost technique for cavity array SERS substrate fabrication and integration into a microfluidic device has been developed, achieving significant Raman signal enhancement through incorporation of nanostructures plasmonic hot-spots. Utilizing 2-photon 3D printing for nano-sub-structuring cavities results in reproducible enhancements of SERS intensity, with detection capability for analytes demonstrated in a simple test case.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haoran Wang et al.
Summary: 3D printing microfluidic lab-on-a-chip devices allows for rapid prototyping of complex structures, with features such as optimized fiber channel design and optical trapping visualization. The device demonstrates efficient manipulation of microscopic particles and cells for various experiments.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Megan A. Catterton et al.
Summary: SlipChips are microfluidic devices that can be reconfigured for various functions, such as tissue stimulation. The fabrication of these devices at the prototype stage usually requires skilled technicians, but digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing has been shown to be a rapid and reproducible solution. Through a case study, a SlipChip capable of local delivery to live tissue slices was successfully fabricated using multi-layer components and demonstrated effective function with chemical probe delivery. This work establishes design principles for 3D printing of SlipChip devices, enhancing the ability to rapidly prototype such devices at mid-scale production levels.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Viraj Mehta et al.
Summary: This study explores improving the optical transparency of FDM-based microfluidic devices for bright-field microscopy of cells by using transparent polymer filament materials and optimized 3D printing process parameters. The research demonstrates the potential of FDM-based 3D printing to fabricate transparent micromixing devices and hybrid biomicrofluidic devices that promote cell adhesion and allow bright-field microscopy. Additionally, the study shows the feasibility of using other transparent polymers for developing 3D printed microfluidic devices.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pojchanun Kanitthamniyom et al.
Summary: MDM Carba is a magnetic digital microfluidic platform developed for rapid identification of Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE). It offers simple operation, automation, and the potential for manual operation in resource-limited settings for point-of-care testing. The platform showed comparable sensitivity and specificity to the widely used Carba NP test, indicating promising potential for improving diagnostics for antibiotic resistance in clinical settings.
MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Zhenglin Li et al.
Summary: This study introduced a microfluidic platform for fast and parallel Layer-by-Layer assembly, demonstrating the significant impact of shear stress on the thickness and transmittance of coated films. The platform allows for efficient determination of optimized coating conditions, with coating duration 15 times faster than conventional methods.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Numfon Khemthongcharoen et al.
Summary: A microfluidic system for semi-automatic MOG-IgG detection using cell-based immunofluorescence assay was developed in this study. The system showed improved accuracy and sensitivity compared to standard microplate methods, with reduced cell clumping and better limit of detection. Integration with a serial dilution microfluidic allowed for determination of the optimal cutoff titer for MOG-IgG positivity in patient samples using ROC analysis.
SENSING AND BIO-SENSING RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Pauline Duc et al.
Summary: The study combines microfluidics, soft lithography, and custom microelectrodes array technology to create hNMJs on specific pattern of electrodes, stimulating pre-synaptic axons and recording post-synaptic muscle activity. This platform allows for mature and functional in vitro modeling of hNMJs, demonstrating that electrical activation of MNs can trigger recordable extracellular muscle action potentials.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Madhusudan B. Kulkarni et al.
Summary: The study aimed to develop a microfluidic PCR platform using a custom-made IoT-enabled portable thermal monitoring module, fabricated on PMMA using CO2 laser, successfully amplifying rat GAPDH gene and validating the amplification effect using agarose gel electrophoresis technique.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Jennifer Grant et al.
Summary: A combined simulation and experimental approach is described to predict the spatial and temporal concentration profile of a drug in a PDMS Organ Chip, allowing for drug testing without prior knowledge of partition coefficient or diffusion rate in PDMS.
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Amid Shakeri et al.
Summary: Microfluidics, particularly using polymeric materials like PDMS, offers unique advantages for developing commercial applications, but challenges in commercializing PDMS due to cost and surface modification complexities persist.
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Wan Zhou et al.
Summary: This article introduces recent innovations in different types of low-cost hybrid microfluidic devices, focusing on polymer and paper-based hybrid devices, their fabrication, and unique advantages. It also discusses the broad range of biological and biomedical applications of these devices and explores the trends in hybrid microfluidic systems towards improved fabrication techniques and broader applications.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Kezia Gomes de Oliveira et al.
Summary: Infection by the new coronavirus is a serious global public health issue, with mass testing being a key strategy. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) simplifies infectious disease diagnostics, with easy visual result detection, but caution is required to avoid contamination and false positives. LAMP on microfluidic platforms minimizes false positives and offers potential for point-of-care applications.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Alex Markoski et al.
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of 3D printing for fabricating monolithic devices capable of capturing and imaging tumor spheroids under dynamic perfusion flow, allowing for the retention and viability of tumor spheroids in a perfusion flow stream. The high precision features obtained through the printing process enable rapid design cycles and may lead to the development of highly multiplexed monolithic arrays for efficient evaluation of therapeutic candidates in cancer drug discovery.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Priyanka Prabhakar et al.
Summary: 3D printing technology plays an important role in biomedical applications by allowing fast and accurate design and fabrication of microfluidic devices, which are widely used in various fields. Through the use of 3D printers, a variety of materials and densities of microfluidic devices have been manufactured, providing users with a range of strategic options.
FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Harrson S. Santana et al.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Xingjian Hu et al.
MICROSYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES-MICRO-AND NANOSYSTEMS-INFORMATION STORAGE AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hailong Hu et al.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Review
Polymer Science
Kiran M. Raj et al.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lu-Yu Zhou et al.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marcia de Almeida Monteiro Melo Ferraz et al.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Julia Bavendiek et al.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yih Yang Chen et al.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2020)
Article
Oncology
L. F. Horowitz et al.
NPJ PRECISION ONCOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Mahshid Padash et al.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chalinee Phiphattanaphiphop et al.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. Ibrahim Khot et al.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Brigitte Bruijns et al.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Benjamin Heo et al.
COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
He Wang et al.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Fahima Akther et al.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pengfei Zhang et al.
NANOTECHNOLOGY REVIEWS
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shahila Parween et al.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Peter J. E. M. van der Linden et al.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Francesco Guzzi et al.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Karol Malecha et al.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
E. Remiszewska et al.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2019)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Mohammadhossein Dabaghi et al.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Carol M. Olmos et al.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rajesh Ghosh et al.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Kexin Gao et al.
BIOMEDICAL MICRODEVICES
(2019)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Matheus J. T. Vargas et al.
MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS
(2019)
Article
Biophysics
Weihua Fan et al.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Myeong Gu Gang et al.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2019)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Nilabh K. Roy et al.
MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Krystian L. Wlodarczyk et al.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Thao Nguyen et al.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lucas P. Bressan et al.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Brigitte Bruijns et al.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Gian-Luca Roth et al.
JOURNAL OF LASER MICRO NANOENGINEERING
(2019)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Bingbing Gao et al.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Gulsim Kulsharova et al.
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Chandra M. Pandey et al.
BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Shilpa Bhavsar et al.
PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carlos Matellan et al.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Maria Bauer et al.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
James F. Rusling
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Damien Thuau et al.
MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
G-L. Roth et al.
JOURNAL OF LASER APPLICATIONS
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Lynh Huyen Duong et al.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2018)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Bruce K. Gale et al.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Avinash Mamidanna et al.
MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gabriel Gaal et al.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2017)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
David I. Walsh et al.
TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xu Hou et al.
NATURE REVIEWS MATERIALS
(2017)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anthony K. Au et al.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2016)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ziya Isiksacan et al.
JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING
(2016)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
G. Meineke et al.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Lee-Woon Jang et al.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Jonas Hansson et al.
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Sidra Waheed et al.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Benjamin Parker et al.
MICRO & NANO LETTERS
(2016)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Juan R. Maldonado et al.
MICROELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
(2016)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Ken-ichiro Kamei et al.
BIOMEDICAL MICRODEVICES
(2015)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andres W. Martinez et al.
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