Natural creatures use their surface structures to control directional liquid dynamics for
survival. Learning from nature, artificial superwetting materials have triggered technological …

Acoustic actuation of fluids at small scales may finally enable a comprehensive lab-on-a-
chip revolution in microfluidics, overcoming long-standing difficulties in fluid and particle …

Slippery lubricant-infused porous (SLIPS) and superhydrophobic surfaces have emerged as
promising interfacial materials for various applications such as self-cleaning, anti-icing, and …

Smart membranes with responsive wettability show promise for controllably separating
oil/water mixtures, including immiscible oil-water mixtures and surfactant-stabilized oil/water …

Oil leakage and the discharge of oil/water mixtures by domestic and industrial consumers
have caused not only severe environmental pollution and a threat to all species in the …

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

Electrochemical nitrate (NO3–) reduction in aqueous media provides a useful approach for
ammonia (NH3) synthesis. While efforts are focused on develo** catalysts, the local …

Flexible actuation of droplets is crucial for biomedical and industrial applications. Hence,
various approaches using optical, electrical, and magnetic forces have been exploited to …

Oil–water separation is critical for the water treatment of oily wastewater or oil-spill
accidents. The oil contamination in water not only induces severe water pollution but also …

Precision manipulation of various liquids is essential in many fields. Unlike solid objects,
fluids are intrinsically divisible, enriching their fundamental operations with merging …