Aqueous two-phase systems (ATPSs) have been recognized for their applications in
extraction, separation, purification, and enrichment of (bio) molecules and cells. Recently …

Single-cell manipulation and analysis is critical to the study of many fundamental biological
processes and uncovering cellular heterogeneity, and presents the potential for extremely …

Since the first reports two decades ago, droplet-based systems have emerged as a
compelling tool for microbiological and (bio) chemical science, with droplet flow providing …

Owing to its ability to isolate single cells and perform high-throughput sorting, droplet sorting
has been widely applied in several research fields. Compared with flow cytometry, droplet …

Ferrofluids, also known as ferromagnetic particle suspensions, are materials with an
excellent magnetic response, which have attracted increasing interest in both industrial …

Fabrication of artificial biomimetic materials has attracted abundant attention. As one of the
subcategories of biomimetic materials, artificial cells are highly significant for multiple …

Advances in biomaterials, especially in hydrogels, have offered great opportunities for stem
cell organoid engineering with higher controllability and fidelity. Here, we propose a novel …

Electrowetting-on-dielectric (EWOD) has been extensively explored as an active-type
technology for small-scale liquid handling due to its several unique advantages, including …

Single-cell analysis to investigate cellular heterogeneity and cell-to-cell interactions is a
crucial compartment to answer key questions in important biological mechanisms. Droplet …

The non-Newtonian shear-thinning droplet formation mechanism in a T-junction
microchannel is experimentally investigated using the aqueous solutions of xanthan gum as …