A microfluidic biomaterial.
We report on the incorporation of microfluidic structure within a high-water-content hydrogel [4% (w/v) calcium alginate]. We used the microfluidic network to control the chemical environment within the hydrogel and demonstrated higher rates of delivery and extraction of solutes than was achievable by diffusion alone.
Cabodi
Mario
M
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA.
Choi
Nak Won
NW
Gleghorn
Jason P
JP
Lee
Christopher S D
CS
Bonassar
Lawrence J
LJ
Stroock
Abraham D
AD
D000464:Alginates / Q000737:chemistry; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D002118:Calcium / Q000737:chemistry; D044085:Microfluidics; D010316:Particle Size; D013997:Time Factors
D000464:Alginates; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002118:Calcium