Developing Micro/Nanostructured Fluidic Mixing Technology for Biomedical Applications
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ABSTRACT Fluid mixing technologies are indispensable in the fields of biomedicine and biotechnology, where precise control over mixing processes is essential for optimal performance. Traditional mixing systems, such as stirred tanks, jet‐flow mixers, and mechanical drives, often suffer from limitations in terms of precision, scalability, and energy efficiency, especially when adapted to complex biomedical applications. Recent developments in micro/nanostructured fluid mixing technologies offer promising solutions to these challenges by enabling efficient, controllable, and energy‐saving mixing at the microscale. These technologies leverage intricate micro/nanostructures that can enhance diffusion, induce vortices, and generate chaotic convection, thus overcoming the constraints faced by conventional methods. In this paper, we systematically classify these micro/nanostructures based on the fluid mixing phenomena they exploit and review their applications across a range of biomedical fields, including biomaterials fabrication, drug development, cell culture, organs‐on‐chips, biosensing, and diagnostics. We also examine how these technologies contribute to advancements in precision medicine, personalized treatment, and high‐throughput testing. Finally, we discuss the future challenges, opportunities, and interdisciplinary collaboration needed to further advance the clinical and industrial adoption of micro/nanostructured fluid mixing technologies.
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OpenAlex topics: Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation · Microfluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis Applications · Lattice Boltzmann Simulation Studies
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Department of Rheumatology and Immunology School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Southeast University Nanjing China
Wenzhou Institute University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenzhou Zhejiang China
Funding
National Key Research and Development Program of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China
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