Mechanical characterization of soft microparticles prepared by droplet microfluidics

Droplet microfluidics is one of the most promising approaches that allows preparation microparticles with tailored structure and composition. Various functional have been developed using microfluidics, where their controlled shows high potential for a wide range applications. Among these, soft polymeric which exhibit low elastic modulus compared to ceramics metals are extensively investigated in biomedical applications due biocompatibility, surface-to-volume ratio, as well deformable nature. As mechanical properties play important role determining how they function each application, it essential adequately characterize them optimal design microparticles. In this review, we mainly discuss characterization methods property. A brief overview droplet microfluidics-assisted fabrication also provided before discussing techniques. We then describe general models employed determine addition, relationship between physical parameters (size, composition, structure) microparticles, followed by various including microcarrier, bioink, self-healing name few.