Kumacheva / Garstecki Microfluidic Reactors for Polymer Particles

1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-119-99028-4
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 248 Seiten, E-Book

The manipulation of fluids in channels with dimensions in the rangefrom tens to hundreds of micrometers - microfluidics -has recently emerged as a new field of science and technology.Microfluidics has applications spanning analytical chemistry,organic and inorganic synthesis, cell biology, optics andinformation technology. One particularly promising application isthe microfluidic synthesis of polymer particles with preciselycontrolled dimensions, and a variety of shapes, morphologies andcompositions.
Written as a comprehensive introduction for scientists andengineers working in microfabrication and microfluidics,Microfluidic Reactors for Polymer Particles covers topicssuch as:
* Applications and methods of generation of polymerparticles
* Physics of microfluidic emulsification
* Formation of droplets in microfluidic systems
* High-throughput microfluidic systems for formation ofdroplets
* Microfluidic production of polymer particles and hydrogelparticles
* Polymer capsules
* Synthesis of polymer particles with non-conventionalshapes
This book is intended for a broad audience, including students,researchers and engineers in industry, with interests in physics,chemistry, materials science, engineering or biotechnology.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kumacheva, Eugenia

Garstecki, Piotr

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.
1 Applications of Polymer Particles.
References.
2 Methods for the Generation of Polymer Particles.
2.1 Conventional Methods Used for Producing PolymerParticles.
2.2 Microfluidic Generation of Polymer Particles.
References.
3 Introduction to Microfluidics.
3.1 Microfluidics.
3.2 Droplet Microfluidics.
References.
4 Physics of Microfluidic Emulsification.
4.1 Energy of the Interfaces Between Immiscible Fluids.
4.2 Surfactants.
4.3 Interfacial Tension.
4.4 Laplace Pressure.
4.5 Rayleigh-Plateau Instability.
4.6 Wetting of a Solid Surface.
4.7 Analysis of Flow.
4.8 Flow in Networks of Microchannels.
4.9 Dimensional Groups.
References.
5 Formation of Droplets in Microfluidic Systems.
5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Microfluidic Generators of Droplets and Bubbles.
5.3 T-Junction.
5.4 Formation of Droplets and Bubbles in MicrofluidicFlow-Focusing Devices.
5.5 Practical Guidelines for the Use of Microfluidic Devices forFormation of Droplets.
5.6 Designing Droplets.
5.7 Conclusions.
References.
6 High-Throughput Microfluidic Systems for Formation ofDroplets.
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 Effects that Modify the Pressure Distribution.
6.3 Hydrodynamic Coupling.
6.4 Integrated Systems.
6.5 Parallel Formation of Droplets of Distinct Properties.
6.6 Conclusions.
References.
7 Synthesis of Polymer Particles in MicrofluidicReactors.
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 Particles Synthesized by Free-Radical Polymerization.
7.3 Polymer Particles Synthesized by Polycondensation.
7.4 Combination of Free-Radical Polymerization andPolycondensation Reactions.
7.5 General Considerations on the Use of Other PolymerizationMechanisms.
7.6 Important Aspects of Microfluidic Polymerization of PolymerParticles.
7.7 Synthesis of Composite Particles.
References.
8 Microfluidic Production of Hydrogel Particles.
8.1 Introduction.
8.2 Methods Used for the Production of Polymer Microgels.
8.3 Microfluidic Synthesis and Assembly of PolymerMicrogels.
8.4 Microfluidic Encapsulation of Bioactive Species in aMicrogel Interior.
References.
9 Polymer Capsules.
9.1 Polymer Capsules with Dimensions in Micrometer SizeRange.
9.2 Microfluidic Methods for the Generation of PolymerCapsules.
9.3 Emerging Applications of Polymer Capsules Produced byMicrofluidic Methods.
References.
10 Microfluidic Synthesis of Polymer Particles withNon-Conventional Shapes.
10.1 Generation of Particles with Non-Spherical Shapes.
10.2 Synthesis of Janus and Triphasic Particles.
10.3 Other Particles with "Non-Conventional"Morphologies.
References.
Summary and Outlook.
Index.