Microfluidic Mimic for Colloid Membrane Filtration: A Review

Abstract

This review provides an overview of the recent improvements
of microfluidic membrane mimics. A special focus is given to the filtration
of colloids in this device. Methods for on-chip membrane filtration
have undergone significant development and improvement over the past
two decades. Many efforts have been made to develop a single chip
microfluidic platform that integrates the benefits of microfluidics and
membrane science and technology. This review addresses the potential
for microfluidic devices to serve as microfiltration membranes for separation
purposes, as well as, micro-sized tools to study colloidal fouling
phenomena at the pore scale.