Polymer-Based Particles Synthesis Using Microfluidic Approaches

Dear Colleagues,

Particles, in both micro- and nanometric sizes, play key roles in a broad range of biological and biomedical applications, including tissue engineering, single-cell analysis, pharmaceutical science, disease diagnosis and treatment, among others. Particle properties, such as monodispersity, porosity, shape, size and chemistry must be tailored according to the application requirements. In recent years, microfluidic approaches have gained great attention for particle preparation for allowing the required well-controlled and tailorable physicochemical properties that come from their laminar flow, easy control, automation, high throughput, reproducibility and low cost. A particular value is that microfluidics can be applied to synthesize particles with narrow size distribution, novel morphologies and/or special properties.

This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest advances on the subject, from the development of micro- and nanoparticles using microfluidic technology to the practical applications of these materials. Thus, all manuscripts reporting original research, short communications, state-of-the-art reviews and perspectives on the latest developments in micro- and nanoparticle synthesis using microfluidic approaches are welcome. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Micro- and nanoparticles;
• Micro- and nanospheres;
• Synthesis;
• Microfluidics;
• Microfluidic devices;
• Nanofluidics;
• Applications of nanoparticles in biotechnology;
• Applications of nanoparticles in biomedical engineering;
• Applications of nanoparticles in mechanical engineering;
• Visualization techniques for micro- and nanofluids;
• Image analysis in micro- and nanofluids;
• Numerical simulations of micro- and nanofluids;
• Heat and mass transport of nanofluids.

Dr. Vanessa F. Cardoso
Dr. Graça Minas
Dr. Rui A. Lima
Guest Editors

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