Zhenyu Zhao et al. reviewed injectable microfluidic hydrogel microspheres for cell and drug delivery

Figure 1. A) Devices for preparation of microfluidic hydrogel microspheres. B) Various types of microspheres loaded with cells and drugs. C) Delivery methods using hydrogel microspheres for cells and drugs. D). Microfluidic hydrogel microspheres are used for treatment of various organs and tissues.

 

    Ph.D. Zhenyu Zhao et al. summarized the preparation equipment, main principles, and physicochemical properties of microfluidic hydrogel microspheres comprehensively. Furthermore, the medical applications of microfluidic hydrogel microspheres for delivering cells and drugs were emphasized. Finally, this review discussed systematically perspectives and future directions for accelerating the development and application of microfluidic hydrogel microspheres for controlled delivery. 

Journal page number: Adv. Funct. Mater. 2021, 2103339

Paper links:  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/adfm.202103339