Microfluidic separation technology has garnered significant attention over the past decade
where particles are being separated at a micro/nanoscale in a rapid, low-cost, and simple …

Gas bubbles are almost a routine occurrence encountered by researchers working in the
field of microfluidics. The spontaneous and unexpected nature of gas bubbles represents a …

The precise rotational manipulation of single cells or organisms is invaluable to many
applications in biology, chemistry, physics and medicine. In this article, we describe an …

Rapid and homogeneous mixing inside a microfluidic channel is demonstrated via the
acoustic streaming phenomenon induced by the oscillation of sidewall sharp-edges. By …

We demonstrate a simple and efficient device for the continuous label-free separation of
microparticles using travelling surface acoustic waves (TSAW). A focusing interdigitated …

We present a theoretical analysis and experimental demonstration of particle trapping and
manipulation around optothermally generated bubbles. We show that a particle located …

Smart materials can respond to stimuli and adapt their responses based on external cues
from their environments. Such behavior requires a way to transport energy efficiently and …

As a simple, clean and effective tool, micro bubbles have enabled advances in various lab
on a chip (LOC) applications recently. In bubble-based microfluidic applications, techniques …

Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technology has gained primary attention in the past decade, where
label-free biosensors and microfluidic actuation platforms are integrated to realize such LOC …

Efficient transportation of fluids and microparticles is an important capability in many medical
and biological applications. In this article, an efficient bi-directional micropump using …