Polymer networks are complex systems consisting of molecular components. Whereas the
properties of the individual components are typically well understood by most chemists …

Droplets abound in nature and technology. In general, they are multicomponent, and, when
out of equilibrium, have gradients in concentration, implying flow and mass transport …

Understanding the mechanics of blood flow is necessary for develo** insights into
mechanisms of physiology and vascular diseases in microcirculation. Given the limitations of …

Optical diagnostics for fluid temperature measurements continue to further our
understanding of flows involving heat transfer and/or chemical reactions, which are intrinsic …

Particle tracking is a fundamental technique for investigating a variety of biophysical
processes, from intracellular dynamics to the characterization of cell motility and migration …

Particle image velocimetry (PIV) has evolved to be the dominant method for velocimetry in
experimental fluid mechanics and has contributed to many advances in our understanding …

Over the last four decades, particle image velocimetry (PIV) has evolved into a powerful and
significant measurement technique. The technique has been applied to many areas of fluid …

Originally designed for chromatography, electrophoresis, and printing technologies,
microfluidics has since found applications in a variety of domains such as engineering …

Controlled manipulation of particles from very large volumes of fluid at high throughput is
critical for many biomedical, environmental and industrial applications. One promising …

The energy crisis of the 1970s sparked growing concern over minimizing fuel consumption
in water, land, and air transportation. Researchers fascinated by sharks' effortless swimming …