Polyhedral Particles with Controlled Concavity by Indentation Templating

Anal Chem. 2022 May 31;94(21):7475-7482. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c04884. Epub 2022 May 16.

Abstract

Current methods for fabricating microparticles offer limited control over size and shape. Here, we demonstrate a droplet microfluidic method to form polyhedral microparticles with controlled concavity. By manipulating Laplace pressure, buoyancy, and particle rheology, we generate microparticles with diverse shapes and curvatures. Additionally, we demonstrate the particles provide increased capture efficiency when used for particle-templated emulsification. Our approach enables microparticles with enhanced chemical and biological functionality.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques* / methods
  • Microfluidics
  • Particle Size
  • Rheology