Metareview: a survey of active matter reviews
The European Physical Journal E,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
48(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
In
the
past
years,
amount
of
research
on
active
matter
has
grown
extremely
rapidly,
a
fact
that
is
reflected
in
particular
by
existence
more
than
1000
reviews
this
topic.
Moreover,
field
become
very
diverse,
ranging
from
theoretical
studies
statistical
mechanics
particles
to
applied
work
medical
applications
microrobots
and
biological
systems
artificial
swimmers.
This
makes
it
difficult
get
an
overview
over
as
whole.
Here,
we
provide
such
form
metareview
article
surveys
existing
review
articles
books
matter.
Thereby,
provides
useful
starting
point
for
finding
literature
about
specific
Language: Английский
From theory to application: Exploring the motion dynamics of microrobots
Samira Soorani,
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Morteza Bayareh
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Microchemical Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 112846 - 112846
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
In‐Liquid Micromanipulation via a Magnetic Microactuator for Multitasking
Dineshkumar Loganathan,
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Chia‐Hsin Cheng,
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P. S. P. Wei
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et al.
Small Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 30, 2025
Small‐scale
actuators
capable
of
performing
multiple
tasks
are
crucial
for
the
advancement
microfluidic
technologies.
These
enable
high‐throughput
operations
and
support
integrated
solutions
across
a
wide
range
applications.
In
this
study,
multipurpose
magnetic
microactuator
(MMA)
is
developed
with
two
pairs
arms
controlled
externally
through
custom‐built
electromagnetic
system.
To
enhance
navigational
precision,
circular
sections
named
“mobility
components”
into
MMA's
design.
The
multitasking
capability
MMA
demonstrated
distinct
applications,
including
particle
manipulation,
microassembly,
micromixing,
flow
conveyance.
to
grasp
total
eight
particles
from
different
locations
in
single
cycle
within
46
s.
During
assembly
process,
2D
planar
micro‐objects
sequentially
loaded,
transported,
assembled
designated
unit.
For
fluid
control,
motions
observed
mixing
performance
an
efficiency
65%
20
addition,
dye
conveyance
reach
85%
distances
10
mm
30
results
demonstrate
capacity
synergistic
increased
throughput,
establishing
it
as
foundation
future
actuators.
Language: Английский
A Comprehensive Review of Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motors: Classifications, Characterization, Fabrication, Applications, and Future Challenges
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 1170 - 1170
Published: Sept. 21, 2024
Piezoelectric
ultrasonic
motors
(USMs)
are
actuators
that
use
frequency
piezoelectric
vibration-generated
waves
to
transform
electrical
energy
into
rotary
or
translating
motion.
USMs
receive
more
attention
because
they
offer
distinct
qualities
over
traditional
magnet-coil-based
motors,
such
as
miniaturization,
great
accuracy,
speed,
non-magnetic
nature,
silent
operation,
straightforward
construction,
broad
temperature
operations,
and
adaptability.
This
review
study
focuses
on
the
principle
of
their
classifications,
characterization,
fabrication
methods,
applications,
future
challenges.
Firstly,
classifications
USMs,
especially,
standing-wave,
traveling-wave,
hybrid-mode,
multi-degree-of-freedom
summarized,
respective
functioning
principles
explained.
Secondly,
finite
element
modeling
analysis
for
design
performance
predictions,
conventional
nano/micro-fabrication
various
characterization
methods
presented.
Thirdly,
advantages,
high
small
size,
benefits
different
specific
applications
examined.
Fourthly,
advantages
disadvantages
highlighted.
In
addition,
substantial
contributions
a
variety
technical
fields
like
surgical
robots
industrial,
aerospace,
biomedical
introduced.
Finally,
prospects
challenges,
well
research
directions
in
USM
development,
outlined,
with
an
emphasis
downsizing,
increasing
efficiency,
new
materials.
Language: Английский
On the Mathematical Background of Sliding Mode-Based Friction Compensation of a Micro-Telemanipulation System
Mathematics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(20), P. 3182 - 3182
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Modeling
of
various
phenomena
in
engineering
work
is
always
a
kind
simplification
real
processes,
aiming
at
model
where
certain
level
mathematical
theory
and
computational
procedures
sufficient.
If
the
complexity
required
corresponds
to
general
competence
engineers,
then
technical
problems
can
be
treated
separately
(or
physical)
models
without
regard
background.
However,
some
advanced
fields,
harmonized
development
toolboxes
necessary
find
efficient
solutions.
For
example,
modeling
variable
structure
systems
ideal
sliding
mode
requires
toolbox
that
goes
far
beyond
through
discontinuous
right-hand-side
differential
equations.
Although
control
popular
practice
concept
allows
significant
reduction
complexity,
its
exact
description
rarely
encountered.
The
problem
friction
compensation
micro-telemanipulator
using
demonstrates
application
approaches.
Based
on
Filippov’s
theory,
discussed.
an
system
cannot
implemented
reality,
kept
close
enough
it;
therefore,
discussion
solution
important
for
practical
applications.
several
elements
topic
are
available
literature,
this
paper
unique
complex
approach
given
users
with
experimental
considerations,
different
models,
codes.
concludes
case
inseparable
both
fields.
Language: Английский