3D printing (also called “additive manufacturing” or “rapid prototyping”) is able to translate
computer-aided and designed virtual 3D models into 3D tangible constructs/objects through …

A major bottleneck underlying nanomaterial‐based tumor therapy lies in complex biological
environment and physiological barriers. Micro/nanorobots with the features of self …

Due to their small sizes, microrobots are advantageous for accessing hard-to-reach spaces
for delivery and measurement. However, their small sizes also bring challenges in on-board …

There is great interest in the development of micromotors which can convert energy to
motion in sub-millimeter dimensions. Micromachines take the micromotor concept a step …

Electric and magnetic fields have enabled both technological applications and fundamental
discoveries in the areas of bottom-up material synthesis, dynamic phase transitions, and …

The rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria has emerged as one of the major threats to global
public health. Moreover, many pathogenic bacteria can form stubborn biofilms to prevent …

The pursuit of chemically-powered colloidal machines requires individual components that
perform different motions within a common environment. Such motions can be tailored by …

Micromachines gain momentum in the applications for environmental remediation. Magnetic
components have been used to functionalize light–responsive micromachines to achieve …

Detection of biomolecules is essential for patient diagnosis, disease management, and
numerous other applications. Recently, nano-and microparticle-based detection has been …

Since the emergent advent of miniaturized technologies in the last century, the past ninety
years have witnessed the extensive use of micro-and nano-manipulation methods, which …