Acoustofluidics for biomedical applications
Acoustofluidic technologies utilize acoustic waves to manipulate fluids and particles within
fluids, all in a contact-free and biocompatible manner. Over the past decade, acoustofluidic …
fluids, all in a contact-free and biocompatible manner. Over the past decade, acoustofluidic …
A review of sorting, separation and isolation of cells and microbeads for biomedical applications: microfluidic approaches
Several biomedical analyses are performed on particular types of cells present in body
samples or using functionalized microparticles. Success in such analyses depends on the …
samples or using functionalized microparticles. Success in such analyses depends on the …
Micro/nano acoustofluidics: materials, phenomena, design, devices, and applications
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 …
chip revolution in microfluidics, overcoming long-standing difficulties in fluid and particle …
Recent advances in acoustofluidic separation technology in biology
Acoustofluidic separation of cells and particles is an emerging technology that integrates
acoustics and microfluidics. In the last decade, this technology has attracted significant …
acoustics and microfluidics. In the last decade, this technology has attracted significant …
Ultrasound propulsion of micro-/nanomotors
Synthetic micro-/nanomachines, which are able to mimic the amazing natural system, can
convert energy source into movement, and are expected to help humanity complete …
convert energy source into movement, and are expected to help humanity complete …
Surface acoustic wave devices for chemical sensing and microfluidics: a review and perspective
Surface acoustic waves (SAWs) are electro-mechanical waves that form on the surface of
piezoelectric crystals. Because they are easy to construct and operate, SAW devices have …
piezoelectric crystals. Because they are easy to construct and operate, SAW devices have …
A review of active and passive hybrid systems based on Dielectrophoresis for the manipulation of microparticles
Particle separation is essential in a broad range of systems and has several biological
applications. Microfluidics has emerged as a potentially transformational method for particle …
applications. Microfluidics has emerged as a potentially transformational method for particle …
Unconventional acoustic approaches for localized and designed micromanipulation
Acoustic fields are ideal for micromanipulation, being biocompatible and with force gradients
approaching the scale of single cells. They have accordingly found use in a variety of …
approaching the scale of single cells. They have accordingly found use in a variety of …
Fluorescence activated cell sorting via a focused traveling surface acoustic beam
Fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS) has become an essential technique widely
exploited in biological studies and clinical applications. However, current FACS systems are …
exploited in biological studies and clinical applications. However, current FACS systems are …
Ultrasound robotics for precision therapy
In recent years, the application of microrobots in precision therapy has gained significant
attention. The small size and maneuverability of these micromachines enable them to …
attention. The small size and maneuverability of these micromachines enable them to …