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    Microfluidic-assisted fiber production: Potentials, limitations, and prospects

    , Article Biomicrofluidics ; Volume 16, Issue 6 , 2022 ; 19321058 (ISSN) Abrishamkar, A ; Nilghaz, A ; Saadatmand, M ; Naeimirad, M ; Demello, A. J ; Sharif University of Technology
    American Institute of Physics Inc  2022
    Abstract
    Besides the conventional fiber production methods, microfluidics has emerged as a promising approach for the engineered spinning of fibrous materials and offers excellent potential for fiber manufacturing in a controlled and straightforward manner. This method facilitates low-speed prototype synthesis of fibers for diverse applications while providing superior control over reaction conditions, efficient use of precursor solutions, reagent mixing, and process parameters. This article reviews recent advances in microfluidic technology for the fabrication of fibrous materials with different morphologies and a variety of properties aimed at various applications. First, the basic principles, as...