Abstract
Controlled synthesis of micro multi-compartmental particles using a centrifuge droplet shooting device (CDSD) is reported. Sodium alginate solutions introduced in a multi-barreled capillary form droplets at the capillary orifice under ultrahigh gravity and gelify in a CaCl 2 solution. The size, shape, and compartmentalization of the particles are controlled. Co-encapsulation of Jurkat cells and magnetic colloids into Janus particles is demonstrated. The Janus particles present sensitive reaction toward magnetic fields, while the viability of the encapsulated cells is 91%.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1340-1346 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Mar 8 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- anisotropic particles
- cell-encapsulation
- hydrogels
- microfabrication
- microfluidics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering