The Role of Microfluidics in Advancing Industrial Biotechnology: Benefits, Challenges, and Future Directions

Abstract

In the contemporary age, biotechnology stands out as the prevailing discipline, offering solutions to various challenges. Within the realm of biotechnology, industrial biotechnology assumes a central role, acting as a unifying force across different domains. A range of tools within this field significantly contributes to economic vitality. Over the past two decades, microfluidics has emerged as a dominant tool in this domain, effectively bridging gaps within biotechnology and facilitating seamless processes. The aim of this literature review is to thoroughly assess the viability of using tools of white biotechnology, particularly microfluidics, for its vast advantages. It focuses on articles from reputable journals published over the last decade. The review begins by defining industrial biotechnology and its tools along with their advantages and disadvantages. Subsequently, it delves into the philosophy microfluidics tool of industrial biotechnology and its approaches and materials. Lastly, the feasibility of adopting microfluidics tool in industrial biotechnology is scrutinized, with an emphasis on its pros and cons. Microfluidics is considered as the most powerful tool due to its potential to revolutionize the landscape of bioprocessing and diagnostics.

Keywords:Biotechnology; Industry; Tools; Microfluidics; Pharmaceuticals