Search results for: 'droplet microfluid'

Nanoemulsions are characterized by high bioavailability and permeability; it can potentially be used to encapsulate both water- and oil-soluble substances. Due to its small droplet size, the encapsulated particles can remain stable for a period of time and can avoid gravitational issues such as Oswald ripening. Due to the abovementioned reasons, t...

This issue of the Nanotechnology Opportunity Engine profiles significant advancements in nanotechnology for various enhanced industrial applications. The featured innovations include Nanoencapsulated Phase Change Materials for Passive Thermal Management, Polymeric Nanoparticle Coating for Moisture Protection, Photonic Curing and Conductive Nanomate...

This research analyzes how point-of-care (PoC) diagnostics is evolving from simple tests to decentralized, connected, and clinically actionable testing platforms across hospitals, outpatient settings, homes, and pharmacies.The study assesses key technology shifts, including rapid molecular testing, lateral flow assays, microfluidics, biosensors, sm...

The conventional drug discovery and diagnostics technologies are unable to cope up with the current disease management practices. To this end, researchers have explored possibilities beyond life sciences. Specifically, they have figured out that the use of engineering principles to biological systems can revolutionize the drug discovery and diagnos...

Organ-on-a-chip technology involves the incorporation of microphysiological systems harboring dynamic living 3D organoids, tissue-culture, or cell cultures on a microfluidic platform. The physiologically relevant Organ-chip models offer a better and more precise insight to the possible in vivo effects of drugs in the human body. The flexibility of ...

The latest issue of Advanced MedTech Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) spotlights a diverse slate of innovations across advanced medical devices, artificial intelligence solutions, medical imaging systems and neuromodulation platforms industry. The issue features advanced medical devices such as multi-function feeding tube, streamlined high-thro...

Single cell genomic and proteomics tools have gained significant importance in the past 2 years. The year 2018 was particularly very active with a lot of platforms made available by both established life sciences tools companies and start-ups. 10X Genomics and Fluidigm have demonstrated the potential for high-throughput single cell applications. Th...

Self-health monitoring products and technologies boost consumer awareness of their health and help them to monitor it, avail timely medical help, and lead a high-quality life. Tools such as wearables, body patches, smartphone applications, lateral flow assays, and other peripheral devices are used to diagnose acute conditions, help patients reach t...

Clinical diagnostics, life science research, genomics and proteomics, and drug discovery labs are adopting lab automation solutions to overcome tremendous operational pressure because of the demand for high throughput and shortage of technicians. Solutions that automate pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes are available. The re...