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Manipulation of micro- and nanostructure motion with magnetic fields
Roger S M Rikken1, Roeland J M Nolte, Jan C Maan
1High Field Magnet Laboratory (HFML), Radboud University Nijmegen, Toernooiveld 7, 6525 ED Nijmegen, The Netherlands. p.christianen@science.ru.nl.
Soft Matter
|March 22, 2014
Summary
Magnetic fields can control micro- and nanostructures in solution. This review explores manipulating diamagnetic materials, opening new applications for soft matter.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Magnetic fields offer precise control over micro- and nanostructures in solution.
- Research has primarily utilized ferromagnetic and paramagnetic materials for magnetic manipulation.
- Soft matter, prevalent in biological and chemical systems, is predominantly diamagnetic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the manipulation of micro- and nanostructures using magnetic fields.
- To differentiate between ferromagnetic, paramagnetic, and diamagnetic materials in magnetic manipulation.
- To highlight the potential of magnetic manipulation for diamagnetic materials and soft matter.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of homogeneous, inhomogeneous, and rotating magnetic fields.
- Analysis of magnetic properties of different material types (ferromagnetic, paramagnetic, diamagnetic).
- Review of existing literature on magnetic manipulation techniques.
Main Results:
- Magnetic fields can effectively manipulate micro- and nanostructures in solution.
- Diamagnetic materials, often overlooked, show significant potential for magnetic manipulation.
- The application of magnetic fields to diamagnetic soft matter is a promising area for future research.
Conclusions:
- Magnetic manipulation offers versatile control over micro- and nanostructures.
- Expanding manipulation techniques to diamagnetic materials broadens the scope of applications, especially for soft matter.
- This review underscores the potential for novel applications in manipulating biological and chemical systems.
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