Reactions in double emulsions by flow-controlled coalescence of encapsulated drops.
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چکیده
We demonstrate a microfluidic method to first generate double emulsion droplets containing two different inner drops, and to then control the internal coalescence of the encapsulated drops. The advantages of the core-coalescence method are illustrated by fabricating high viscosity particles and by demonstrating the dissolution of cell membranes.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Lab on a chip
دوره 11 14 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011