Microfluidic fabrication of microparticles with multiple structures from a biodegradable polymer blend

作者:Kim Sang Woo; Hwangbo Kyung Hee; Lee Joo Hyuk; Cho Kuk Young*
来源:RSC Advances, 2014, 4(87): 46536-46540.
DOI:10.1039/c4ra05864j

摘要

We demonstrate control over the morphology and shape of microparticles. Two different types of microparticles (core-shell or acorn shaped) were produced by the varying the blend ratio of two immiscible biodegradable polymers in a tube-type microfluidic device. Subsequent use of selective solvent extraction resulted in the formation of hollow-core, crescent-shaped and dimple surfaced microparticles. A selective solvent, tetraglycol, which has been applied for intravenous injection in the human body, is used instead of organic solvents which can be toxic if remaining in microparticles.

  • 出版日期2014