Microfluidic Design of Complex Emulsions

Controllable generation of complex emulsions comprising exceptional features such as several compartments and shape anisotropy is becoming increasingly important. Complex emulsions are attracting great interest due to their significant potential in many applications, including foods, pharmaceuticals...

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Published in:Chemphyschem 2014-01, Vol.15 (1), p.21-29
Main Authors: Choi, Chang-Hyung, Kim, Jongmin, Nam, Jin-Oh, Kang, Sung-Min, Jeong, Seong-Geun, Lee, Chang-Soo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
Colloidal state and disperse state
complex emulsions
Emulsions. Microemulsions. Foams
Exact sciences and technology
functional particles
General and physical chemistry
hydrodynamic control
microfluidics
phase separation
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Summary:Controllable generation of complex emulsions comprising exceptional features such as several compartments and shape anisotropy is becoming increasingly important. Complex emulsions are attracting great interest due to their significant potential in many applications, including foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, materials, and chemical separations. Microfluidics is emerging as a promising route to the generation of complex emulsions, providing precise control over emulsion shape, size, and compartments. The aim of this Minireview is to mainly describe the progress of microfluidic approaches to design complex emulsions using hydrodynamic control and phase separation. The emulsions formed are classified according to their morphology, anisotropy, and internal structure. Emerging applications of complex emulsions formed using these microfluidic techniques are discussed. Simple means to a complex end: Microfluidics is a promising route to the generation of complex emulsions, providing precise control over emulsion size, shape, and compartments. The progress of microfluidic approaches to design complex emulsions using hydrodynamic control and phase separation is reviewed. Emerging applications of complex emulsions formed using these microfluidic techniques are discussed.
ISSN:1439-4235
1439-7641
DOI:10.1002/cphc.201300821