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Pick up and release of micro-objects: a motion-free method to change the conformity of a capillary contact

Published:2020 Issue:3 Volume:16 Page:754-763
ISSN:1744-683X
Container-title:Soft Matter
language:en
Short-container-title:Soft Matter

Author:

Iazzolino Antonio¹²³⁴,Tourtit Youness¹²³⁴⁵,Chafaï Adam⁵⁶⁴,Gilet Tristan¹²³⁴^ORCID,Lambert Pierre⁵⁶⁴,Tadrist Loïc¹²³⁴^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Microfluidics Lab

2. Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

3. University of Liège

4. Belgium

5. Tranfers, Interfaces & Processes (TIPs)

6. Université Libre de Bruxelles CP 165/67

Abstract

We propose a new 3D-printed capillary gripper equipped with a textured surface for motion-free release of micro-objects. The release process can be controlled by IR laser. We also discuss the minimal conditions for release.

Funder

Fonds De La Recherche Scientifique - FNRS

Université Libre de Bruxelles

Publisher

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

Subject

Condensed Matter Physics,General Chemistry

Link

http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2020/SM/C9SM02093D

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