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Recent developments in droplet microfluidics have also allowed for in situ synthesis of hydrogel fibers containing aqueous droplets with controlled morphology. Hydrogel fibers provide an intriguing option for biocompatible material for drug delivery and bioprinting of materials that can mimic the behavior of an extracellular matrix. This microfluidic method differs from the traditional wet-spinning synthesis route through the use of aqueous droplets in an immiscible oil stream rather than the extrusion of a bulk solution of the same composition mixed off site. The ability to control the size, flow rate, and composition of droplets provides an option to fine tune the morphology of fibers to fit a specific use in bioanalysis and emulation of anatomical functions.