ReviewMicromachines2019
Self-Cleaning: From Bio-Inspired Surface Modification to MEMS/Microfluidics System Integration.
Review in Micromachines, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Microfluidic-based electrically driven particle manipulation techniques for biomedical applications.RSC advances · 2025Review
- Engineering Wettability Transitions on Laser-Textured Shark Skin-Inspired Surfaces via Chemical Post-Processing Techniques.Micromachines · 2024Article
- Silk Fibroin/ZnO Coated TiOMaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- A Low-Cost Microfluidic Method for Microplastics Identification: Towards Continuous Recognition.Micromachines · 2022Article
- Physically Switchable Antimicrobial Surfaces and Coatings: General Concept and Recent Achievements.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- A Magnetically Actuated Superhydrophobic Ratchet Surface for Droplet Manipulation.Micromachines · 2021Article
- Droplet delivery and nebulization system using surface acoustic wave for mass spectrometry.Lab on a chip · 2020Article
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Abstract
This review focuses on self-cleaning surfaces, from passive bio-inspired surface modification including superhydrophobic, superomniphobic, and superhydrophilic surfaces, to active micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and digital microfluidic systems. We describe models and designs for nature-inspired self-cleaning schemes as well as novel engineering approaches, and we discuss examples of how MEMS/microfluidic systems integrate with functional surfaces to dislodge dust or undesired liquid residues. Meanwhile, we also examine "waterless" surface cleaning systems including electrodynamic screens and gecko seta-inspired tapes. The paper summarizes the state of the art in self-cleaning surfaces, introduces available cleaning mechanisms, describes established fabrication processes and provides practical application examples.
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