Park Daehwan, Kim Hajeong, Kim Jin Woong
School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
Biomicrofluidics. 2021 Oct 26;15(5):051302. doi: 10.1063/5.0057733. eCollection 2021 Sep.
Droplet-based microfluidic technology has enabled the production of emulsions with high monodispersity in sizes ranging from a few to hundreds of micrometers. Taking advantage of this technology, attempts to generate monodisperse emulsion drops with high drug loading capacity, ordered interfacial structure, and multi-functionality have been made in the cosmetics industry. In this article, we introduce the practicality of the droplet-based microfluidic approach to the cosmetic industry in terms of innovation in productivity and marketability. Furthermore, we summarize some recent advances in the production of emulsion drops with enhanced mechanical interfacial stability. Finally, we discuss the future prospects of microfluidic technology in accordance with consumers' needs and industrial attributes.
基于微滴的微流控技术能够生产尺寸范围从几微米到几百微米的具有高单分散性的乳液。利用这项技术,化妆品行业已尝试生成具有高药物负载能力、有序界面结构和多功能性的单分散乳液滴。在本文中,我们从提高生产率和市场适销性的创新角度介绍了基于微滴的微流控方法在化妆品行业的实用性。此外,我们总结了在生产具有增强机械界面稳定性的乳液滴方面的一些最新进展。最后,我们根据消费者需求和行业属性讨论了微流控技术的未来前景。