Microfluidic Machinery with 3D Channel Networks
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "C1: Micro/Nanoscale Electrokinetics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 1026
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microfluidics has revolutionized biomedical, material, and chemical sciences by enabling the precise control of fluids at the micro- and nanoscale. While traditional 2D microfluidic systems have driven integration and miniaturization, their planar constraints limit their potential in complex fluidic networks and biomimetic environments.
The advent of microfluidic machinery with three-dimensional (3D) channel networks is pushing the boundaries of the field, enabling enhanced spatial control, higher throughput, and novel physicochemical interactions. These advancements are unlocking new possibilities for dynamic fluid manipulation, high-efficiency processing, and next-generation lab-on-a-chip technologies.
This Special Issue highlights innovative developments in 3D microfluidic machinery, with a focus on the following research areas:
- New fabrication techniques for 3D micro- and nanochannel networks;
- Breakthrough materials enabling advanced microfluidic architectures;
- Novel 3D microfluidic experimental and analytical tools for biological and chemical applications;
- Unprecedented fluidic phenomena observed in 3D space.
We welcome articles, reviews, and communications that explore the latest breakthroughs in 3D microfluidic machinery, from fundamental studies to real-world applications. Join us in shaping the future of microfluidics!
Dr. Juyeol Bae
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- 3D microfluidics
- microsystems
- lab-on-a-chip
- microfabrication
- nanofabrication
- high-throughput processing
- biomimetics
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