Polyhedral Liquid Marbles
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201808826
Abstract: A new type of armored droplet, a so‐called polyhedral liquid marble, is introduced in this work. These armored liquid marbles consist of liquid droplets stabilized by hydrophobic hexagonal plates made of poly(ethylene terephthalate), which adsorb… read more here.
Keywords: liquid marbles; polyhedral liquid;
Modulating Coalescence Timing of Liquid Marbles via Wettability Adaptation
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202420342
Abstract: Droplet coalescence is ubiquitous in nature, and its regulation is significant in industrial processes and biomedical applications. While bare droplets suddenly coalesce in contact, the droplets covered with liquid‐repellent particles to form “liquid marbles (LMs)”… read more here.
Keywords: adaptation; liquid marbles; coalescence timing; droplet ... See more keywords
How Wide and High can Polyhedral Liquid Marbles be Fabricated?
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DOI: 10.1002/admi.202301029
Abstract: Liquid marbles (LMs) are liquid droplets in gaseous phase, which are generally millimeter size, coated by solid particles. In this study, how wide and high LMs can be fabricated is investigated. Polyhedral LMs are fabricated… read more here.
Keywords: height; liquid; polyhedral liquid; liquid marbles ... See more keywords
On‐Demand Coalescence and Splitting of Liquid Marbles and Their Bioapplications
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.201802033
Abstract: Abstract Coalescence and splitting of liquid marbles (LMs) are critical for the mixture of precise amount precursors and removal of the wastes in the microliter range. Here, the coalescence and splitting of LMs are realized… read more here.
Keywords: cell; liquid marbles; coalescence splitting; coalescence ... See more keywords
Miniature Bioreactors: On‐Demand Coalescence and Splitting of Liquid Marbles and Their Bioapplications (Adv. Sci. 10/2019)
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.201970061
Abstract: In article number of 1802033, Zhiguang Guo, Li Zhang, and co‐workers develop an integrated device for the formation, coalescence, and splitting of liquid marbles with automation. The proposed strategy shows its potential in in vitro… read more here.
Keywords: miniature bioreactors; bioreactors demand; coalescence splitting; splitting liquid ... See more keywords
Rough and Tough: How Particle Surface Roughness Affects Liquid Marble Formation and Stability
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202501378
Abstract: Liquid marbles are liquid droplets encased by non‐wetting particles. They exhibit elastic and non‐sticking properties that enable applications such as sensors, adhesives, miniature reactors, and material carriers. The formation, stability, and properties of liquid marbles… read more here.
Keywords: surface roughness; liquid marbles; particle surface; surface ... See more keywords
Non-Aqueous Polyhedral Liquid Marbles Stabilized with Polymer Plates Having Surface Roughness.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402297
Abstract: Hydrophobic polymer plates with smooth and rough surfaces are used as a stabilizer for cubic liquid marbles (LMs) to study the effect of surface roughness on their formation. The smooth and rough polymer plates can… read more here.
Keywords: surface roughness; polymer; liquid marbles; polymer plates ... See more keywords
Multi-stimuli-responsive liquid marbles stabilized by superhydrophobic luminescent carbon dots for miniature reactors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2019.123478
Abstract: Abstract Remote control of microfluidic locomotion by external stimuli is attracting extensive attention due to its practical applications in various areas such as chemical reactors, gas sensors and transporters. Within this report we describe an… read more here.
Keywords: multi stimuli; liquid marbles; carbon dots; luminescent carbon ... See more keywords
Soft lithography with liquid marbles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125488
Abstract: Abstract The soft lithography process with water marbles immersed into the PDMS matrix is demonstrated. Near-surface cavities, decorated with the toroidal residues, built of the colloidal particles, initially coating the marbles, are formed in the… read more here.
Keywords: liquid; water; liquid marbles; lithography liquid ... See more keywords
One-pot preparation of fluorine-free magnetic superhydrophobic particles for controllable liquid marbles and robust multifunctional coatings.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b22268
Abstract: In this paper, magnetic superhydrophobic particles were prepared by simultaneously coating silica microspheres and modifying 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyl disilazane (HMDS) around the ferric oxide nanoparticles via a one-pot sol-gel process. The effect of the molar ratio of… read more here.
Keywords: multifunctional coatings; fluorine free; liquid marbles; superhydrophobic particles ... See more keywords
Stimulus-responsive soft dispersed systems developed based on functional polymer particles: bubbles and liquid marbles
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DOI: 10.1038/s41428-019-0233-0
Abstract: There is increasing interest in solid particle-stabilized soft dispersed systems, including bubbles/foams (a gas-in-liquid dispersed system) and liquid marbles (a liquid-in-gas dispersed system). The studies on these dispersed systems have mainly been conducted utilizing inorganic… read more here.
Keywords: soft dispersed; liquid marbles; polymer particles; stimulus responsive ... See more keywords