Optimisation of bacterial release from a stable microfluidic-generated water-in-oil-in-water emulsion
Nur Suaidah Mohd Isa, Hani El Kadri, Daniele Vigolo, Konstantinos Gkatzionis
Abstract
Encapsulation enhanced viability and metabolic activity. Nutrients can cross the oil layer. Bacterial release increased while emulsion stability decreased at high osmotic pressure and low surfactant concentration. Two-step release mechanism observed.
Topics & Concepts
EmulsionPulmonary surfactantChemistryAqueous two-phase systemMicrofluidicsDispersityBacteriaChemical engineeringOsmotic pressureChromatographyAqueous solutionFluorescence microscopeOil dropletBiophysicsFluorescenceMaterials scienceNanotechnologyBiochemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryBiologyEngineeringGeneticsQuantum mechanicsPhysicsInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchMicrofluidic and Bio-sensing Technologies