Bionic Fluorine‐Free Multifunctional Photothermal Surface for Anti/de/Driving‐Icing and Droplet Manipulation
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202409631
Abstract: Due to safety concerns associated with ice accumulation, there is a need to develop a durable surface with anti/de‐icing properties. Inspired by Gecko skin and Nepenthes, a superhydrophobic photothermal surface (SH‐PS) with micro‐nano hierarchical structure… read more here.
Keywords: surface anti; surface; photothermal surface; droplet manipulation ... See more keywords
Determination of Aqueous Two‐Phase System Binodals and Tie‐Lines by Electrowetting‐on‐Dielectric Droplet Manipulation
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DOI: 10.1002/cbic.201800553
Abstract: Handling the aqueous two‐phase systems (ATPSs) formed by liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) relies on the accurate construction of binodal curves and tie‐lines, which delineate the polymer concentrations required for phase separation and depict the properties… read more here.
Keywords: tie lines; phase; droplet manipulation; aqueous two ... See more keywords
Three-Dimensional Droplet Manipulation with Electrostatic Levitation.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c00178
Abstract: An active and precise method for three-dimensional (3D) droplet manipulation is introduced. By modulating the local electrostatic force acting on droplets in carrier oil between needle plate electrodes, the vertical motion of droplets can be… read more here.
Keywords: droplet manipulation; droplet; three dimensional; manipulation ... See more keywords
Reconfigurable Magnetic Liquid Metal Robot for High-Performance Droplet Manipulation.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c00100
Abstract: Droplet manipulation is crucial for diverse applications ranging from bioassay to medical diagnosis. Current magnetic-field-driven manipulation strategies are mainly based on fixed or partially tunable structures, which limits their flexibility and versatility. Here, a reconfigurable… read more here.
Keywords: liquid metal; droplet manipulation; magnetic liquid; reconfigurable magnetic ... See more keywords
Triple Biomimetic Surfaces with Patterned Anisotropic Wettability for Multiscale Droplets Manipulation.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06310
Abstract: Droplets manipulation has attracted increasing attention for its increasingly widespread applications. However, current droplet manipulation usually needs complex preparation methods. Here, inspired by lotus leaves, rive leaves, and desert beetles, triple biomimetic surfaces are prepared… read more here.
Keywords: triple biomimetic; wettability; droplets manipulation; droplet manipulation ... See more keywords
Bioinspired On-Demand Directional Droplet Manipulation Surfaces.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c17055
Abstract: In this study, we exploited the properties of nature-inspired hierarchical structures to propose surfaces capable of on-demand directional droplet manipulation. A microline polydimethylsiloxane structure that simulated a bamboo leaf was fabricated, and silica particles were… read more here.
Keywords: bioinspired demand; droplet manipulation; directional droplet; demand directional ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-Enabled Spatial Multi-Droplet Manipulation on Slippery Surfaces.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5c06118
Abstract: Controllable droplet manipulation plays a crucial role in microfluidics, biomedicine, and energy harvesting. Despite significant advances, synchronously controlling multiple droplets on a monolayer surface or spatially dislocated surfaces remains challenging. Here, a droplet ultrasonic bowl… read more here.
Keywords: slippery; droplet manipulation; droplet; multi droplet ... See more keywords
Magnetically Actuated Droplet Manipulation and Its Potential Biomedical Applications.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b09017
Abstract: Droplet manipulation has found broad applications in various engineering and biomedical fields, such as biochemistry, microfluidic systems, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. Many methods have been developed to enhance the ability for manipulating droplets, among… read more here.
Keywords: potential biomedical; droplet; droplet manipulation; magnetically actuated ... See more keywords
Enabling the Ultraenrichment of Colloidal Particles via Continuous Droplet Manipulation
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c10019
Abstract: Concentration and uniform deposition of particles during droplet evaporation remain significant challenges in analytical systems. This natural and appropriate design of the processing steps can effectively bridge the gap between the low-concentration test substance and… read more here.
Keywords: particle; droplet manipulation; droplet; concentration ... See more keywords
Self-powered droplet manipulation for full human-droplet interaction in multiple mediums
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-57656-2
Abstract: Droplet manipulation holds significant promise across the energy, environmental, and medical fields. However, current methods still lack a solution that simultaneously satisfies the requirements for self-powered energy supply, high efficiency, human-droplet interaction, flexibility, and universality.… read more here.
Keywords: self powered; droplet manipulation; droplet; human droplet ... See more keywords
Programmable surface-charge-modulated wettability for controllable droplet manipulation
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0244398
Abstract: Droplet manipulation on open surfaces plays a key role in numerous applications. The enhancement in controllability, flexibility, and simplicity of droplet manipulation is sustainably demanded and developed. Herein, we create a unique droplet manipulation method… read more here.
Keywords: surface charge; wettability; droplet manipulation; droplet ... See more keywords