Lab on a Chip,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(3), P. 512 - 529
Published: Nov. 1, 2021
Functional
nanoparticles
(NPs)
hold
immense
promise
in
diverse
fields
due
to
their
unique
biological,
chemical,
and
physical
properties
associated
with
size
or
morphology.
Microfluidic
technologies
featuring
precise
fluid
manipulation
have
become
versatile
toolkits
for
manufacturing
NPs
a
highly
controlled
manner
low
batch-to-batch
variability.
In
this
review,
we
present
the
fundamentals
of
microfluidic
fabrication
strategies,
including
mixing-,
droplet-,
multiple
field-based
methods.
We
highlight
formation
functional
using
these
reactors,
an
emphasis
on
lipid
NPs,
polymer
lipid-polymer
hybrid
supramolecular
metal
metal-oxide
metal-organic
framework
covalent
organic
quantum
dots,
perovskite
nanocrystals,
biomimetic
etc.
discuss
future
directions
accelerated
development
such
as
device
parallelization
large-scale
NP
production,
efficient
optimization
formulations,
AI-guided
design
multi-step
reactors.
Discover Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Feb. 17, 2023
Abstract
Recent
years
have
witnessed
an
increased
interest
in
the
development
of
nanoparticles
(NPs)
owing
to
their
potential
use
a
wide
variety
biomedical
applications,
including
drug
delivery,
imaging
agents,
gene
therapy,
and
vaccines,
where
recently,
lipid
nanoparticle
mRNA-based
vaccines
were
developed
prevent
SARS-CoV-2
causing
COVID-19.
NPs
typically
fall
into
two
broad
categories:
organic
inorganic.
Organic
mainly
include
lipid-based
polymer-based
nanoparticles,
such
as
liposomes,
solid
polymersomes,
dendrimers,
polymer
micelles.
Gold
silver
NPs,
iron
oxide
quantum
dots,
carbon
silica-based
nanomaterials
make
up
bulk
inorganic
NPs.
These
are
prepared
using
top-down
bottom-up
approaches.
Microfluidics
provide
attractive
synthesis
alternative
is
advantageous
compared
conventional
methods.
The
microfluidic
mixing-based
production
methods
offer
better
control
achieving
desired
size,
morphology,
shape,
size
distribution,
surface
properties
synthesized
technology
also
exhibits
excellent
process
repeatability,
fast
handling,
less
sample
usage,
yields
greater
encapsulation
efficiencies.
In
this
article,
we
comprehensive
review
microfluidic-based
passive
active
mixing
techniques
for
NP
synthesis,
latest
developments.
Additionally,
summary
devices
used
presented.
Nonetheless,
despite
significant
advancements
experimental
procedures,
complete
details
nanoparticle-based
system
cannot
be
deduced
from
experiments
alone,
thus,
multiscale
computer
simulations
utilized
perform
systematic
investigations.
work
most
common
simulation
unveiling
critical
mechanisms
involved
interaction
with
other
entities,
especially
therapeutic
systems.
Finally,
analysis
provided
on
challenges
microfluidics
related
future
perspectives,
large-scale
hybrid
formulations
devices.
Graphical
abstract
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
314, P. 102871 - 102871
Published: March 9, 2023
Nanotechnological
drug
delivery
platforms
represent
a
new
paradigm
for
cancer
therapeutics
as
they
improve
the
pharmacokinetic
profile
and
distribution
of
chemotherapeutic
agents
over
conventional
formulations.
Among
nanoparticles,
lipid-based
nanoplatforms
possessing
lipid
core,
that
is,
lipid-core
nanoparticles
(LCNPs),
have
gained
increasing
interest
due
to
properties
such
high
solubilizing
potential,
versatility,
biocompatibility,
biodegradability.
However,
wide
spectrum
morphologies
types
LCNPs,
there
is
lack
consensus
regarding
their
terminology
classification.
According
current
state-of-the-art
in
this
critical
review,
LCNPs
are
defined
classified
based
on
state
lipidic
components
liquid
(LLNs).
These
include
nanoemulsions
(LNEs)
nanocapsules
(LNCs),
solid
(SLNs)
nanostructured
nanocarriers
(NLCs).
In
addition,
we
present
comprehensive
comparative
description
methods
employed
preparation,
routes
administration
fundamental
role
physicochemical
efficient
antitumoral
drug-delivery
application.
Market
available
clinical
trials
preclinical
vivo
studies
promising
potential
treatments
different
pathologies
summarized.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
120(33)
Published: Aug. 9, 2023
Lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
are
a
potent
delivery
technology
that
have
made
it
possible
for
the
recent
clinical
breakthroughs
in
mRNA
therapeutics
and
vaccines.
A
key
challenge
to
broader
implementation
of
vaccines
is
development
produce
precisely
defined
LNP
formulations,
with
throughput
can
scale
from
discovery
commercial
manufacturing
meet
stringent
standards
pharmaceutical
industry.
To
address
these
challenges,
we
developed
microfluidic
chip
incorporates
1×,
10×,
or
256×
LNP-generating
units
achieve
scalable
production
rates
up
17
L/h
LNPs.
Using
chips,
demonstrate
physical
properties
potency
vivo
unchanged
as
scaled.
Our
chips
fabricated
out
silicon
glass
substrates,
which
excellent
solvent
compatibility,
compatibility
manufacturing,
be
fully
reset
reused.
SARS-CoV-2
mRNA-LNP
formulated
by
our
triggered
antibody
responses
preclinical
study.
These
results
feasibility
directly
translating
microfluidic-generated
LNPs
necessary
production.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: April 10, 2024
Cancer
is
a
severe
disease
that
results
in
death
all
countries
of
the
world.
A
nano-based
drug
delivery
approach
best
alternative,
directly
targeting
cancer
tumor
cells
with
improved
cellular
uptake.
Different
types
nanoparticle-based
carriers
are
advanced
for
treatment
cancer,
and
to
increase
therapeutic
effectiveness
safety
therapy,
many
substances
have
been
looked
into
as
carriers.
Lipid-based
nanoparticles
(LBNPs)
significantly
attracted
interest
recently.
These
natural
biomolecules
alternate
other
polymers
frequently
recycled
medicine
due
their
amphipathic
properties.
Lipid
typically
provide
variety
benefits,
including
biocompatibility
biodegradability.
This
review
covers
different
classes
LBNPs,
characterization
synthesis
technologies.
discusses
most
significant
advancements
lipid
nanoparticle
technology
use
administration.
Moreover,
also
emphasized
applications
used
types.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: April 9, 2024
Abstract
One
of
the
most
effective
strategies
to
fight
viruses
and
handle
health
diseases
is
vaccination.
Recent
studies
current
applications
are
moving
on
antigen,
DNA
RNA-based
vaccines
overcome
limitations
related
conventional
vaccination
strategies,
such
as
low
safety,
necessity
multiple
injection,
side
effects.
However,
due
instability
pristine
RNA
molecules,
use
nanocarriers
required.
Among
different
proposed
for
vaccinal
applications,
three
types
nanovesicles
were
selected
analysed
in
this
review:
liposomes,
transfersomes
niosomes.
PubMed,
Scopus
Google
Scholar
databases
used
searching
recent
papers
frequently
innovative
methods
production
these
nanovesicles.
Weaknesses
(i.e.,
post-processing,
solvent
residue,
batch-mode
processes)
can
be
using
methods,
particular,
ones
assisted
by
supercritical
carbon
dioxide.
SuperSomes
process
emerged
a
promising
technique
solvent-free
nanovesicles,
since
it
easily
scaled-up,
works
continuous-mode,
does
not
require
further
post-processing
steps
obtain
desired
products.
As
result
literature
analysis,
dioxide
attracted
lot
interest
field.
despite
their
numerous
advantages,
processes
niosomes
with
aim
reaching
well-defined
technologies
suitable
industrial
mass
vaccines.
MedComm – Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
Rapid
growth
in
nanoparticles
(NPs)
as
delivery
systems
holds
vast
promise
to
promote
therapeutic
approaches
for
cancer
treatment.
Presently,
a
diverse
array
of
NPs
with
unique
properties
have
been
developed
overcome
different
challenges
and
achieve
sophisticated
routes
enhancement
series
therapies.
Inspiring
advances
achieved
the
field
therapy
using
NPs.
In
this
review,
we
aim
summarize
up‐to‐date
progression
addressing
various
challenges,
expect
elicit
novel
potential
opportunities
alternatively.
We
first
introduce
sorts
NP
technologies,
illustrate
their
mechanisms,
present
applications.
Then,
achievements
made
by
break
obstacles
delivering
cargoes
specific
sites
through
particular
are
highlighted,
including
long‐circulation,
tumor
targeting,
responsive
release,
subcellular
localization.
subsequently
retrospect
recent
research
treatments
from
single
therapy,
like
chemotherapy,
combination
chemoradiotherapy,
integrative
therapy.
Finally,
perspectives
impact
on
oncology
discussed.
believe
review
can
offer
deeper
understanding
Physics of Fluids,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(10)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
This
paper
comprehensively
reviews
the
fundamental
principles,
innovative
designs,
and
multidisciplinary
applications
of
micromixers.
First,
it
introduces
principles
fluid
mixing
in
micromixers,
including
passive
active
mechanisms,
flow
characteristics
fluids
at
microscale.
Subsequently,
focuses
on
design
covering
a
variety
such
as
obstacle
structures,
curved
serpentine
groove
separation
recombination
topology
optimization
baffle
analyzes
effects
different
structures
efficiency
pressure
drop.
In
addition,
also
studies
magnetic
field
assistance,
electric
surface
acoustic
wave
thermal
effect
driving
modes
efficiency.
Finally,
outlines
micromixers
fields
biomedicine,
chemical
analysis,
environmental
monitoring
control,
new
energy.
review
aims
to
provide
comprehensive
reference
for
research
application
promote
their
more
fields.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1), P. 131 - 131
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
have
gained
prominence
as
primary
carriers
for
delivering
a
diverse
array
of
therapeutic
agents.
Biological
products
achieved
solid
presence
in
clinical
settings,
and
the
anticipation
creating
novel
variants
is
increasing.
These
predominantly
encompass
proteins,
nucleic
acids
messenger
RNA.
The
advancement
efficient
LNP-based
delivery
systems
biologics
that
can
overcome
their
limitations
remains
highly
favorable
formulation
strategy.
Moreover,
given
small
size,
biocompatibility,
biodegradation,
LNPs
proficiently
transport
moiety
into
cells
without
significant
toxicity
adverse
reactions.
This
especially
crucial
existing
upcoming
biopharmaceuticals
since
large
molecules
group
present
several
challenges
be
by
LNPs.
review
describes
LNP
technology
summarizes
developments
chemistry,
manufacturing,
characterization
lipids
used
development
biologics.
Finally,
we
perspective
on
potential
opportunities
current
pertaining
to
technology.
Lab on a Chip,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(5), P. 1154 - 1174
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
current
landscape
of
microfluidic
technologies
for
lipid
nanoparticle
production,
size
control,
scaling,
and
nanomedicine
post-processing
is
described
in
a
review
this
evolving
field.