The effects of droplet stabilization by surfactants and nanoparticles on leakage, cross-talk, droplet stability, and cell adhesion
Jorik Waeterschoot, Emine Kayahan, Jolien Breukers, Jeroen Lammertyn, Xavier Casadevall i Solvas
Abstract
a diversity of microfluidic methods, no significant differences were observed between FNP-stabilised and surfactant-stabilised droplets. Finally, the previously reported improvements in cell adhesion and spreading on FNP-stabilised interfaces is limited to flat oil/water (o/w) interfaces and could not be observed within droplets. These comprehensive analyses shed light on the nuanced performance of FNPs and commercial fluorosurfactants as stabilising agents for aqueous droplets in fluorinated oils, contributing valuable insights for choosing the correct formulation for specific droplet-based microfluidics applications.
Topics & Concepts
NanoparticleLeakage (economics)MicrofluidicsNanotechnologyAdhesionMaterials scienceChemical engineeringPulmonary surfactantChemistryComposite materialEngineeringEconomicsMacroeconomicsInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques InnovationElectrowetting and Microfluidic TechnologiesElectrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics