Vascular diseases are widespread, and sometimes such life-threatening medical disorders
cause abnormal blood flow, blood particle damage, changes to flow dynamics, restricted …

Thermal bubble-driven micro-pumps (also known as inertial pumps) are an upcoming micro-
pump technology that can be integrated directly into micro/mesofluidic channels to displace …

Directional transport of a liquid is an important issue in microfluidic systems and application
purpose. Here, through combining the ideas of pressure-driven gas bubble-induced …

Thermal bubble-driven micro-pumps are an upcoming micro-actuator technology that can be
directly integrated into micro/mesofluidic channels, have no moving parts, and leverage …

Microfluidics has earned a reputation for providing numerous transformative but
disconnected devices and techniques. Active research seeks to address this challenge by …

The fabrication of intricate three-dimensional (3D) shapes from functionalized ceramics
while preserving the unique properties of the functional components is desirable in …

Nitinol is a smart material that can be used as an actuator, a sensor, or a structural element,
and has the potential to significantly enhance the capabilities of microrobots. Femtosecond …

The market for microfluidic chips is experiencing significant growth; however, their
development is hindered by a complex design process and low efficiency. Enhancing …

Thermal bubble-driven micro-pumps are an upcoming micro-actuator technology that can be
directly integrated into micro/mesofluidic channels, have no moving parts, and leverage …

The influence of gravity plays a crucial role in micropumps' fluid dynamics. Gravitational
forces have an intricate effect on the fluid flow of the micropump. Understanding gravity's …