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Individual and collective manipulation of multifunctional bimodal droplets in three dimensions

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Sun, Mengmeng
Sun, Bonan
Park, Myungjin
Yang, Shihao
Wu, Yingdan
Zhang, Mingchao
Kang, Wenbin
Yoon, Jungwon
Zhang, Li

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2024

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en

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Spatiotemporally controllable droplet manipulation is vital across numerous applications, particularly in miniature droplet robots known for their exceptional deformability. Despite notable advancements, current droplet control methods are predominantly limited to two-dimensional (2D) deformation and motion of an individual droplet, with minimal exploration of 3D manipulation and collective droplet behaviors. Here, we introduce a bimodal actuation strategy, merging magnetic and optical fields, for remote and programmable 3D guidance of individual ferrofluidic droplets and droplet collectives. The magnetic field induces a magnetic dipole force, prompting the formation of droplet collectives. Simultaneously, the optical field triggers isothermal changes in interfacial tension through Marangoni flows, enhancing buoyancy and facilitating 3D movements of individual and collective droplets. Moreover, these droplets can function autonomously as soft robots, capable of transporting objects. Alternatively, when combined with a hydrogel shell, they assemble into jellyfish-like robots, driven by sunlight. These findings present an efficient strategy for droplet manipulation, broadening the capabilities of droplet-based robotics.

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Science Advances

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American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Magnetic field, Nanoparticle, Robot

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