Direct alcohol fuel cells (DAFCs) are considered a reasonable alternative power source
because alcohol has a much higher energy density than hydrogen. Most DAFC …

The field of nonlinear “induced-charge” electrokinetics is rapidly advancing, motivated by
potential applications in microfluidics as well as by the unique opportunities it provides for …

We give a general, physical description of “induced-charge electro-osmosis”(ICEO), the
nonlinear electrokinetic slip at a polarizable surface, in the context of some new techniques …

Flat touch interfaces, with or without screens, pervade the modern world. However, their
haptic feedback is minimal, prompting much research into haptic and shape-changing …

Virtual and augmented reality headsets are making significant progress in audio-visual
immersion and consumer adoption. However, their haptic immersion remains low, due in …

Many advanced microfluidic Lab-on-disc (LOD) devices require an on-board power supply
for powering active components. LODs with an on-board electrical power supply are called …

Track-etched polymer membranes are used to realize low-voltage electroosmotic (EO)
pumps. The nanopores in polycarbonate (PC) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) …

A low-voltage electroosmotic (EO) micropump based on an anodic aluminum oxide (AAO)
nano-porous membrane with platinum electrodes coated on both sides has been designed …

Numerous applications of micro-/nanofluidics are related to particle transport in micro-
/nanoscale channels, and electrokinetics has proved to be one of the most promising tools to …

In order to supply liquid fuel in DMFC (Direct Methanol Fuel Cell) system, a small but high-
output micropump is needed. This study presents a design concept, fabrication and …