Ferrofluids, also known as ferromagnetic particle suspensions, are materials with an
excellent magnetic response, which have attracted increasing interest in both industrial …

A digital microfluidic platform manipulates droplets on an open surface. Magnetic digital
microfluidics utilizes magnetic forces for actuation and offers unique advantages compared …

The study of particle stabilized interfaces has a long history in terms of emulsions, foams and
related dry powders. The same underlying interfacial energy principles also allow …

The interdisciplinary research field of microfluidics has the potential to revolutionize current
technologies that require the handling of a small amount of fluid, a fast response, low costs …

Remote control of the locomotion of small objects is a challenge in itself and may also allow
for the stimuli control of entire systems. Here, it is described how encapsulated liquids …

Digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) technology has remained a “hot topic” in the last
two decades due to its potential applications in cell biology, genetic engineering, and …

“Liquid marbles” are liquid‐in‐gas dispersed systems stabilized by hydrophobic solid
particles adsorbed at the gas‐liquid interface. The structure, stability and movement of these …

Droplet manipulation has found broad applications in various engineering and biomedical
fields, such as biochemistry, microfluidic systems, drug delivery, and tissue engineering …

Droplet manipulation has drawn enormous attention due to its important role in
technological applications from energy and environment to human health. However, the …

Liquid marbles are droplets with volume typically on the order of microliters coated with
hydrophobic powder. Their versatility, ease of use and low cost make liquid marbles an …