Ferrofluids investigated along for about five decades are ultrastable colloidal suspensions of
magnetic nanoparticles, which manifest simultaneously fluid and magnetic properties. Their …

The PCR technique has been known to the general public since the pandemic outbreak of
COVID-19. This technique has progressed through three stages: from simple PCR to real …

Magnetic miniature soft robots have shown great potential for facilitating biomedical
applications by minimizing invasiveness and possible physical damage. However …

Droplet manipulation is crucial for diverse applications ranging from bioassay to medical
diagnosis. Current magnetic-field-driven manipulation strategies are mainly based on fixed …

Many artificial miniature robotic collectives have been developed to overcome the inherent
limitations of inadequate individual capabilities. However, the basic building blocks of the …

The fascinating behavior of ferrofluids in a magnetic field has been intriguing researchers for
many years. With the advancement in digital microfluidics, ferrofluid droplets have been …

Magnetic miniature robotic systems have attracted broad research interest because of their
precise maneuverability in confined spaces and adaptability to diverse environments …

Ferrofluids (FFs) can adapt their shape to a magnetic field. However, they cannot maintain
their shape when the magnetic field is removed. Here, with a magneto-responsive and …

Microfluidic technology is a versatile approach to improve the production of various fine
chemicals and materials, where precise and fast size measurement of microdroplets in …

Liquid marbles are droplets encapsulated by a layer of hydrophobic nanoparticles and have
been extensively employed in digital microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip systems in recent …