Surface tension effects are known to be dominant at the submillimeter scale. Within this
context, the literature has extensively described the underlying physics (eg, surface tension …

Droplet microfluidic platforms have been developed to produce mono-dispersed
microdroplets and provided substanial progress in many chemical, biological, and …

We demonstrate a new technique of heating aqueous droplets on conventional EWOD
electrodes by using high-frequency high-voltage AC signals. At high actuation frequencies …

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery has become increasingly utilized in the treatment of
advanced Parkinson's disease. Over the past decade, a number of studies have …

A simple, low-cost and on-demand microfluidic flow controlling platform was developed
based on a unique capillary-tuned solenoid microvalve suction effect without any outer …

Liquid dielectrophoresis (LDEP) technique is known to displace liquids in open
environments by applying alternating or DC voltages between electrodes patterned below a …

Microscale actuation holdsx transformative potential across various fields by enabling
precise and minimally invasive actions; however, downsizing actuators while keeping …

Open-channel microfluidics enables precise positioning and confinement of liquid volume to
interface with tightly integrated optics, sensors, and circuit elements. Active actuation via …

Nano-textured super hydrophobic (SH) surfaces can achieve very high droplet contact
angles (typically> 150°) and are furthermore associated with reduced surface adsorption of …

Among digital microfluidic techniques, liquid dielectrophoresis (LDEP) is well adapted to
displace insulating liquids. One of the current challenges for LDEP concerns the robustness …