ReviewMicrosystems & nanoengineering2026
Droplet microfluidics for biomedical applications: emerging trends and future developments.
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10 citing papers in PubMed.
- Injectable microsphere-based delivery strategies for stem cells and their derivatives in tissue regeneration.Bioactive materials · 2026Review
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- Microfluidic Light-Scattering Imaging Coupled with Deep Learning for Label-Free Single-Cell Classification of Lymphoma Cells.Biosensors · 2026Article
- Printing to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance Through Nano/Microstructured Platforms.Chemical record (New York, N.Y.) · 2026Review
- A Review on Micromixers, Microdroplet Generators and Their Integration.Micromachines · 2026Review
- Reconfigurable Cilia-Based Magnetic Millirobots for Cooperative Particle Manipulation Through Programmable Assembly in Microfluidics.Micromachines · 2026Article
- From Single Cells to Silicon: Emerging Technologies Transforming Monoclonal Antibody Discovery.Antibodies (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Facile Preparation of Durable Photothermal-Responsive PDMS-CB Surfaces for Droplet Manipulation.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Droplet-based microfluidics has witnessed tremendous progress in the past two decades, and this technique has been demonstrated as one of the most promising technologies to synthesize high-end and versatile materials with advanced functions, which provide great possibilities for numerous applications. Herein, the recent progress in preparing high-value natural microspheres by droplet-based microfluidic techniques is summarized comprehensively. We start with an in-depth articulation of the working principles of droplet-based microfluidics and surface modification for microdevices. Subsequently, droplet-based microspheres' fabrication methods have been discussed and summarized. Furthermore, the emerging representative biomedical applications of the different types of natural microspheres are outlined systematically. After that, we consider the challenges that hinder droplet-based microfluidic improvement in academic and industrial applications. Eventually, we will point out the perspectives of droplet-based microfluidics and aim to advance droplet-based microfluidics and sophisticated applications. The scope of this review is not only to offer an in-depth understanding of droplet-based microfluidics but also to open new pathways for versatile applications.
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