Abstract
Herein we demonstrate the segmentation of alginate solution streams to generate alginate fibers of precisely controllable lengths between 200 and 1000 μm. Moreover, we demonstrate the subsequent encapsulation of the formed fibers within pL-volume microdroplets, produced within the same microfluidic device, in a direct manner. Finally, we show immediate and complete on-chip gelation of alginate fibers in a rapid and reproducible fashion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 59-64 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Lab on a Chip |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 6 Nov 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Jan 2016 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- General Chemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering