A Modular and Cost-Effective Droplet Microfluidic Device for Controlled Emulsion Production.

Hao Jiang, Zhaoyue Liu, Fengwei Tang, Yimin Cheng, Wei Tian, Woda Shi, Jia Ming Zhang, Yajun Zhang

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Hao JiangCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Zhaoyue LiuCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Fengwei TangCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Yimin ChengCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Wei TianCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.ORCID 0000-0001-7963-0619

Woda ShiDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, The Yancheng School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Yancheng Third People's Hospital, Yancheng 224000, China.

Jia Ming ZhangCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Yajun ZhangDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, The Yancheng School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Yancheng Third People's Hospital, Yancheng 224000, China.

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Abstract

The droplet microfluidic device has become a widely used tool in fields such as physics, chemistry, and biology, but its complexity has limited its widespread application. This report introduces a modular and cost-effective droplet microfluidic device for the controlled production of complex emulsions, including oil and aqueous single emulsions, and double emulsions with varying numbers of encapsulated droplets. The droplet sizes can be precisely controlled by easily replacing flat needles and adjusting the needle position within an axially accelerated co-flow field. This modular device not only allows for easy repair and maintenance in case of device clogging or damage but can also be readily expanded to produce complex emulsions. The low-cost and user-friendly nature of the device greatly facilitates the widespread adoption and utilization of droplet microfluidics.

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cost-effectivedropletemulsionmicrofluidicsmodular

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PMID38543371

DOI10.3390/polym16060765

PMCPMC10974562

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