Abstract
This paper describes a microfluidic device to continuously produce a hydrogel microtube using triple-coaxial flow. In our prior work, double-coaxial flow was used to produce hydrogel microtubes, though continuous and mass production was a challenge. In this work, we also demonstrate bioremediation using the microtubes that encapsulate microbial suspension. The microenvironment created by the microtubes enabled efficient purification of aqueous sample solution and in addition, the microbes are maintained inside the microtube and are easily collected without contaminating the solution. The proposed technology can be applied to any types of microbes and can be of great benefit for various microbial processes.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2018 IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2018 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 1269-1271 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Volume | 2018-January |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538647820 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 Apr 24 |
Event | 31st IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2018 - Belfast, United Kingdom Duration: 2018 Jan 21 → 2018 Jan 25 |
Other
Other | 31st IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2018 |
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Country | United Kingdom |
City | Belfast |
Period | 18/1/21 → 18/1/25 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering