Versatile bubble maneuvering on photopyroelectric slippery surfaces

Haiyang Zhan, Zichao Yuan, Yu Li, Liang Zhang, Hui Liang, Yuhui Zhao, Zhiguo Wang, Lei Zhao, Shile Feng and Yahua Liu ()
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Haiyang Zhan: Dalian University of Technology
Zichao Yuan: Dalian University of Technology
Yu Li: Dalian University of Technology
Liang Zhang: Dalian University of Technology
Hui Liang: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Yuhui Zhao: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Zhiguo Wang: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Lei Zhao: Dalian University of Technology
Shile Feng: Dalian University of Technology
Yahua Liu: Dalian University of Technology

Nature Communications, 2023, vol. 14, issue 1, 1-8

Abstract: Abstract Contactless bubble manipulation with a high spatiotemporal resolution brings a qualitative leap forward in a variety of applications. Despite considerable advances, light-induced bubble maneuvering remains challenging in terms of robust transportation, splitting and detachment. Here, a photopyroelectric slippery surface (PESS) with a sandwich structure is constructed to achieve the versatile bubble manipulation. Due to the generated dielectric wetting and nonuniform electric field under the irradiation of near infrared (NIR) light, a bubble is subject to both the Laplace force and dielectrophoresis force, enabling a high-efficiency bubble steering. We demonstrate that the splitting, merging and detachment of underwater bubbles can be achieved with high flexibility and precision, high velocity and agile direction maneuverability. We further extend the capability of bubble control to microrobots for cargo transportation, micropart assembly and transmission of gear structures. We envision this robust bubble manipulation strategy on the PESS would provide a valuable platform for various bubble-involved processes, ranging from microfluidic devices to soft robotics.

Date: 2023
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