All-aqueous core-shell droplets produced in a microfluidic device

被引:85
作者
Ziemecka, Iwona [1 ]
van Steijn, Volkert [1 ]
Koper, Ger J. M. [1 ]
Kreutzer, Michiel T. [1 ]
van Esch, Jan H. [1 ]
机构
[1] Delft Univ Technol, Dept Chem Engn, NL-2628 BL Delft, Netherlands
关键词
MONODISPERSE DOUBLE EMULSIONS; 2-PHASE SYSTEMS; MICROEXTRACTION;
D O I
10.1039/c1sm06517c
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We present a microfluidic method to compartmentalize aqueous polymer solutions within water-in-water microdroplets, which are continuously generated without using organic solvents or surfactants. Phase separation inside the drops yields all-aqueous core-shell structures (water-in-water-in-water), as we demonstrate using the aqueous two phase system of polyethylene glycol and dextran.
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页码:9878 / 9880
页数:3
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