Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00439F, Paper

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Kendra Z. Hess, Kyle R. Forsythe, Xuewen Wang, Andrea Arredondo-Navarro, Gwen Tipling, Jesse Jones, Melissa Mata, Victoria Hughes, Christine Martin, John Doyle, Justin Scott, Matteo Minghetti, Andrea Jilling, José M. Cerrato, Eliane El Hayek, Jorge Gonzalez-Estrella
Open dumping and burning of solid waste are widely practiced in underserved communities lacking access to solid waste management facilities. The generation of microplastics from these sites has been overlooked.
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Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00402G, Paper

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Melanie Münch, Andreas Voegelin, Luis Carlos Colocho Hurtarte, Jörg Goettlicher, T. Behrends
In shallow lakes, mobilization of legacy phosphorus (P) from the sediments can be the main cause for persisting eutrophication after reduction of external P input. In-lake remediation measures can be...
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Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI01389A, Research Article

Zi-Qi Zhou, Shu-Qi Wu, Qi-Rui Shui, Wen-Wei Zheng, Akari Maeda, Xiao-Peng Zhang, Jing Chu, Shinji Kanegawa, Sheng-Qun Su, Osamu Sato
A solvent-free neutral cobalt complex featuring a non-centrosymmetric polar structure exhibits macroscopic polarization switching induced by charge transfer.
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Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02264E, Research Article

Xiaoqiang Li, Guangguang Guan, Siyi Tong, Xin Chen, Kaiyin Zhang, Jun Xiang
It is highly desirable but challenging to design multi-functional materials for energy storage and electromagnetic (EM) wave absorption.
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Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI01856G, Research Article

Yunli Wang, Rizhao Zhang, Jin-Peng Xue, Yuqiao Chai, Bao Li, Jia Li
This study presents a stable Ni₇-cluster MOF with enhanced adsorption through pore microenvironment tuning. Two types of guest-free frameworks achieve C₂H₂/C₂H₄ separation, providing deep insights into separation mechanisms.
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Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,7910-7920
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI01808G, Research Article

Xinxuan Yang, Lexin Wang, Meihan Liu, Jiahui Jin, Lili Yang, Lin Fan, Maobin Wei, Huilian Liu, Haoran Chen, Jinghai Yang, Yulei Chang, Fengyou Wang
A reconstruction strategy is designed to manipulate the surface microstructure of a CBD SnO₂ ETL, yielding PSCs with a high PCE >24%.
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Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,8070-8077
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02119C, Research Article

Yun Fan, Junyang Yan, Siyao Zhang, Ruifa Su, Baoli Zha, Weina Zhang
The MOF shell of an E. coli@ZIF-8 micro–nano reactor, used as armour for E. coli, not only protects the internal E. coli and improves its survival rate, but also delays the transport of oxygen to enable E. coli to produce hydrogen in air.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1965-1976
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01007D, Paper

Wei-Jen Soong, Chih-Hung Wang, Chihchen Chen, Gwo-Bin Lee
We devised an innovative method for automated sorting of extracellular vesicles (EVs) employing optically-induced dielectrophoresis on an integrated microfluidic chip. EVs of three distinct size categories could be isolated in 1 h at a purity of 86%.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2017-2024
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01050C, Paper

Samantha Bourg, Karol Rakotozandriny, Ivan T. Lucas, Emmanuel Letavernier, Christian Bonhomme, Florence Babonneau, Ali Abou-Hassan
The successful formation of a carbonated apatite coating inside a micrometer channel is described, which was used to investigate its role on the formation of calcium oxalate crystals in the context of kidney stones.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1918-1929
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00793F, Paper

Lauren M. Delong, Colby E. Witt, Madison Pennell, Ashley E. Ross
Here, we have developed a 3D printed microfluidic device capable of oxygen gradient formation within intestinal tissue slices ex vivo. The device is open-welled and compatible with external electrochemical recording during tissue analysis.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2058-2068
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00942D, Paper

Xiaoming Chen, Mo Shen, Shun Liu, Chungang Wu, Liangliang Sun, Zhipeng Song, Jishun Shi, Yulong Yuan, Yong Zhao
We develop a novel microfluidic impedance cytometer for analysis of marine microalgae by inserting ground flat-end cylindrical electrodes into microchannels.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1903-1917
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00908D, Paper

Zhangjie Li, Kai Niu, Chenyang Zhou, Feifan Wang, Kangyi Lu, Yijun Liu, Lian Xuan, Xiaolin Wang
We developed a multifunctional cardiac microphysiological system on transparent electrodes, enabling simultaneous electrical signal monitoring and optical observations of cardiac tissue, holding promise for applications in cardiac drug development.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2080-2093
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00838J, Paper

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Katharina Schlünder, Madalena Cipriano, Aline Zbinden, Stefanie Fuchs, Torsten Mayr, Katja Schenke-Layland, Peter Loskill
Pancreatic in vitro models are crucial for research on diseases such as diabetes mellitus. A novel thermoplastic organ-on-chip with integrated real-time read-outs models the complex microphysiological structure and function of the endocrine pancreas.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2025-2038
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01044A, Paper

Qiyue Luan, Ines Pulido, Angelique Isagirre, Julian Carretero, Jian Zhou, Takeshi Shimamura, Ian Papautsky
Agarose microwell platform for modeling lung carcinoma using patient-derived tissues to decipher cancer associated fibroblast-induced drug resistance.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1833-1866
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00089G, Critical Review

Sasikala Apoorva, Nam-Trung Nguyen, Kamalalayam Rajan Sreejith
Wearable devices are increasingly popular in health monitoring, diagnosis, and drug delivery. Advances allow real-time analysis of biofluids like sweat, tears, saliva, wound fluid, and urine.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1947-1956
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00656E, Paper

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Klaudia Staskiewicz, Maria Dabrowska-Zawada, Lukasz Kozon, Zofia Olszewska, Lukasz Drewniak, Tomasz S. Kaminski
Novel microfluidic technique for functional selection of biosurfactant-producing microorganisms. Single bacterial cells are encapsulated into picoliter droplets for clonal cultivation and passively sorted at high throughput by interfacial tension.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1867-1874
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00796K, Perspective

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Umut A. Gurkan, David K. Wood, Dorn Carranza, Luke H. Herbertson, Scott L. Diamond, E. Du, Suvajyoti Guha, Jorge Di Paola, Patrick C. Hines, Ian Papautsky, Sergey S. Shevkoplyas, Nathan J. Sniadecki, Vamsee K. Pamula, Prithu Sundd, Asif Rizwan, Pankaj Qasba, Wilbur A. Lam
In this perspective article, we present the state of the microfluidic field regarding current limitations and propose future directions and new approaches for the field to advance lab-on-a-chip technologies closer to translation and clinical use.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2094-2106
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01082A, Paper

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Claudia Olaizola-Rodrigo, Sujey Palma-Florez, Teodora Ranđelović, Clara Bayona, Mehran Ashrafi, Josep Samitier, Anna Lagunas, Mònica Mir, Manuel Doblaré, Ignacio Ochoa, Rosa Monge, Sara Oliván
A novel methodology utilizing plasma surface treatment enables the construction of cell culture chambers featuring abutment-free patterns, facilitating the precise distribution of shear stress.
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Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00743J, Tutorial Review

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Olivia M. Young, Xin Xu, Sunandita Sarker, Ryan D. Sochol
This Tutorial Review highlights strategies for leveraging the micron-to-submicron-scale additive manufacturing technique, “direct laser writing”, to enable 3D microfluidic technologies.
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Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00891F, Paper

Yu-Hsiang Hsu, Wen-Chih Yang, Yi-Ting Chen, Che-Yu Lin, Chiou-Fong Yang, Wei-Wen Liu, Subhashree Shivani, Pai-Chi Li
The DC-MPS device uses a velocity V-clamp to create a partition with a steep concentration gradient for simultaneously developing vasculogenic vessels and a tumor. It enables vessel–tumor interaction to develop a tumor model with angiogenic vessels.
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Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00933E, Paper

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Huynh Quoc Nguyen, Van Dan Nguyen, Vu Minh Phan, Tae Seok Seo
The COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted the in vitro diagnostic market, leading to the development of new technologies such as point-of-care testing (POCT), multiplex testing, and digital health platforms.
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Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00118D, Paper

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Jiaheng Li, Lok Ting CHU, Hogi Hartanto, Guihuan Guo, Lu LIU, Jianpeng WU, Minghui Wu, Chenyu Cui, Gaobo Wang, Wengang LIU, Hoi Kwan Kwong, Siying WU, Ting-Hsuan Chen
Mucosal antibodies at the upper respiratory tract are the earliest and most critical responders to prevent respiratory infections, providing an indication to rapidly evaluate immune protection. Here, we report a...
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Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01061A, Paper

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Felix Reichel, Ruchi Goswami, Salvatore Girardo, Jochen Guck
We use hyperbolic microchannels to create a flow field with linearly increasing velocity, leading to a constant tensile stress to probe the viscoelastic properties of cells. We verify our approach on oil droplets and polyacrylamide beads.
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Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01101A, Paper

Wei Wang, Jaime de la Fuente Diez, Nicolas Delsuc, Juan Peng, Riccardo Spezia, Rodolphe Vuilleumier, Yong Chen
A new method uses piezoelectric and microfluidic tuning to study vibrational polaritons in liquids under flow. This enables modifying cavity length adjustments and flexibility in experimental setups.
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Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01066J, Paper

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Artur Davletshin, Wen Song
Fluid-solid interactions in nanoporous materials underlie processes fundamental to nature and the engineered environment, including the thermochemical transformation of argillaceous materials during high-level nuclear waste disposal. Operando fluid-solid resolution at...
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2176-2192
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00912B, Paper

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Priscilla Delgado, C. Alessandra Luna, Anjana Dissanayaka, Oluwamayokun Oshinowo, Jesse J. Waggoner, Sara Schley, Todd Fernandez, David R. Myers
This activity enables students to construct geometrically complex microfluidics at their desk with no specialized equipment. It can be easily transported, and helped students significantly improve their understanding of miniaturization science.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2224-2236
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00714F, Paper

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Simon Seidel, Katja F. Winkler, Anke Kurreck, Mariano Nicolas Cruz-Bournazou, Katharina Paulick, Sebastian Groß, Peter Neubauer
This publication introduces a thermal segment microwell plate control device, integrating smart sensor technology and standardized well-plate geometry for automated biolab setups. It is tested in a high-throughput enzymatic activity assay.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2193-2201
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00979C, Paper

Bingbing Zhang, Jinxin Fu, Maohua Du, Kai Jin, Qi Huang, Jiahao Li, Dongping Wang, Siyi Hu, Jinhua Li, Hanbin Ma
Advancing active-matrix digital microfluidics through polar coordinates for precise concentration gradients. Demonstrated with chip photography, concentration gradient solution demo, and efficiency comparison.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2253-2261
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01053H, Paper

Ziran Ye, Ping Lu, Yiben Chen, Zhixian Xu, Haixia Huang, Mingjia Zhi, Zi Ang Chen, Bo Yan
We present an efficient approach for the consecutive synthesis of Au–TiO₂ nanocomposites with controlled morphologies in a microfluidic chip.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2280-2286
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00822C, Paper

Mingwei Zhao, Jing Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yuan Zeng, Chunxian Tao, Bo Dai, Dawei Zhang, Yoshinori Yamaguchi
Concentration gradient generation and mixed combinations of multiple solutions are of great value in the field of biomedical research.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2146-2175
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01086D, Critical Review

Uditha Roshan, Amith Mudugamuwa, Haotian Cha, Samith Hettiarachchi, Jun Zhang, Nam-Trung Nguyen
This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art actuation mechanisms for flexible and stretchable microdevices.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2317-2326
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00151F, Paper

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Amirreza Gholivand, Olivera Korculanin, Knut Dahlhoff, Mehrnaz Babaki, Timo Dickscheid, Minne Paul Lettinga
Taking microfluidics to the third dimension causes scrambling of memory effects in blood flow due to out-of-plane vessel structures.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2358-2359
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC90026J, Correction

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Lei Mou, Kalpana Mandal, Marvin Magan Mecwan, Ana Lopez Hernandez, Surjendu Maity, Saurabh Sharma, Rondinelli Donizetti Herculano, Satoru Kawakita, Vadim Jucaud, Mehmet Remzi Dokmeci, Ali Khademhosseini
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2347-2357
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00834G, Paper

Austin Lai, Adam Hawke, Mokhaled Mohammed, Peter Thurgood, Gianmarco Concilia, Karlheinz Peter, Khashayar Khoshmanesh, Sara Baratchi
We created a versatile microfluidic system for studying the effect of arrhythmic flow patterns on endothelial cells in vitro. This system provides unique opportunities to identify the molecular machineries that control endothelial biology in response to arrhythmia.
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Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2306-2316
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01045G, Paper

Sabah H. Al-Jaf, Sameera Sh. Mohammed Ameen, Khalid M. Omer
On-site monitoring of ions in drinking water is essential for safeguarding public health, ensuring high water quality, and preserving the ecological balance of aquatic ecosystems.
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Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00087K, Paper

Mohammad Mahdi Mardanpour, Ayyappasamy Sudalaiyadum Perumal, Zahra Mahmoodi, Karine Baassiri, Gala Montiel-Rubies, Kenneth M. LeDez, Dan V. Nicolau
This study conducted in vitro experimentation using microvascular tissue-like structures to examine the dynamics of interfacial forces leading to gas bubble cessation, with the objective of providing a medical guideline for preventing gas embolism.
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Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00012A, Paper

Anna L. Butterworth, Matin Golozar, Zachary Estlack, Jeremy McCauley, Richard A. Mathies, Jungkyu Kim
This work presents the design, fabrication, and automation of our space flight-format microfabricated sample processing and capillary electrophoresis analysis instrument.
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Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01052J, Paper

Wenxin Wang, Yiyuan Liu, Zhikai Yao, Dengbo Chen, Yue Tang, Jingwei Cui, Jiangjiang Zhang, Hong Liu, Zikai Hao
A depression-on-gut-chip (DoGC) is prepared and enables extended co-culture of aerobic human intestinal epithelial cells and anaerobic gut microbiota, and allows direct study of interactions between human gut microbiota and depression.
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Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00159A, Paper

Lixue Liang, Xueying Wang, Dong Chen, Palaniappan Sethu, Guruprasad A. Giridharan, Yanxia Wang, Yu Wang, Kai-Rong Qin
The best pulsation frequency mode of the RBP would be one that changes every 2–3 times of the cardiac cycle. The proposed in vitro microfluidic model could provide an effective platform to select the best working mode of the RBP for heart failure.
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Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00291A, Paper

Nana Jin, Fan Jiang, Fengzhen Yang, Ying Ding, Ming Liao, Yanbin Li, Jianhan Lin
A colorimetric biosensor was elaboratively designed for fast, sensitive and multiplex bacterial detection on a single microfluidic chip using immune magnetic nanobeads for specific bacterial separation, immune gold@platinum palladium nanoparticles...
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Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00941F, Paper

Shizheng Zhou, Tianhui Chen, Edgar S. Fu, Liuyong Shi, Teng Zhou, Hong YAN
The composition of species and the physiological status of microalgal cells serve as significant indicators for monitoring marine environments. Symbiotic with corals, Symbiodiniacea are more sensitive to the environmental response....
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