Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Methods of Obtaining Topography01:25

Methods of Obtaining Topography

326
Topography involves measuring and mapping land elevations, natural features, and artificial structures to create accurate representations of the terrain. Topographic surveying relies on traditional and modern methods, each with distinct advantages and limitations.Traditional Surveying Methods:Transit stadia surveys and plane table surveys were widely used traditional surveying methods. These techniques relied on instruments like theodolites and stadia rods for measuring distances and angles,...
326
One-Compartment Model: IV Infusion01:09

One-Compartment Model: IV Infusion

520
Intravenous (IV) infusion is often utilized when continuous and controlled drug delivery is necessary, such as during surgery or in the treatment of chronic diseases. This method offers numerous advantages, including immediate drug action, precise control over dosage, and bypassing the first-pass metabolism.
The one-compartment model for IV infusion uses mathematical equations to describe the rate of change in drug quantity in the body. At steady-state or infusion equilibrium, the drug input...
520
Two-Compartment Open Model: IV Infusion01:15

Two-Compartment Open Model: IV Infusion

604
A two-compartment model is a vital tool in pharmacokinetics, providing an essential understanding of drug behavior, especially for those administered via zero-order intravenous infusion. This model outlines two compartments: the central compartment, where elimination occurs, and the peripheral compartment.
The model illustrates the decrease in plasma drug concentration from the central compartment with a specific equation. It shows that under steady-state conditions, the drug's input rate...
604
Surface Tension and Surface Energy01:16

Surface Tension and Surface Energy

3.3K
When a paint brush is immersed in water, the bristles wave freely inside the water. When it is taken out, the bristles stick together. The reason behind this effect is surface tension.
Consider a beaker filled with liquid. The bulk molecules in the liquid experience equal attractive forces on all sides with the surrounding molecules. However, the surface molecules experience a net attractive force downward due to the bulk molecules. The surface of the liquid behaves like a stretched membrane,...
3.3K
Wood Surfacing01:14

Wood Surfacing

362
Wood surfacing is a critical finishing process designed to smoothen the wood surface, enhance its dimensional accuracy, and make handling safer. This process compensates for potential shrinkage during the seasoning phase by marginally increasing the wood dimensions before surfacing. It also helps correct some distortions that may occur as the wood dries.
The equipment used in the surfacing process is a plane equipped with rotating blades. This tool efficiently smoothens the wood surface and can...
362
Cell-surface Signaling01:21

Cell-surface Signaling

54.6K
Hormones—or any molecule that binds to a receptor, known as a ligand—that are lipid-insoluble (water-soluble) are not able to diffuse across the cell membrane. In order to be able to affect a cell without entering it, these hormones bind to receptors on the cell membrane. When a first messenger, a hormone, binds to a receptor, a signal cascade is set off, causing second messengers, proteins inside the cell, to become activated, resulting in downstream effects.
54.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Indoor thermoregulatory homeostasis using hydrodynamic instability.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same author

Rotational 3D printing of active-passive filaments and lattices with programmable shape morphing.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same author

Self-regulated dual-mode solar energy harvesting.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same author

Nonreciprocal buckling makes active filaments polyfunctional.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same author

Surface Mobility of a Glass-Forming Polymer in an Ionic Liquid.

Macromolecules·2026
Same author

Molecular concentration field design using closed-form steady-state solutions.

Soft matter·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 8, 2026

Multiscale Structures Aggregated by Imprinted Nanofibers for Functional Surfaces
06:14

Multiscale Structures Aggregated by Imprinted Nanofibers for Functional Surfaces

Published on: September 11, 2018

7.0K

Multifunctional ferrofluid-infused surfaces with reconfigurable multiscale topography.

Wendong Wang1,2,3, Jaakko V I Timonen1,4, Andreas Carlson1,2,5

  • 1John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA.

Nature
|June 27, 2018
PubMed
Summary

We developed a new hierarchical magneto-responsive composite surface called FLIPS. This adaptive material reconfigures its topography under magnetic fields, enabling diverse functions from particle self-assembly to biofilm removal.

More Related Videos

Origami Inspired Self-assembly of Patterned and Reconfigurable Particles
12:33

Origami Inspired Self-assembly of Patterned and Reconfigurable Particles

Published on: February 4, 2013

22.2K
Laser Micromachining for Polymer Surface Topography Design
05:49

Laser Micromachining for Polymer Surface Topography Design

Published on: September 19, 2025

496

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 8, 2026

Multiscale Structures Aggregated by Imprinted Nanofibers for Functional Surfaces
06:14

Multiscale Structures Aggregated by Imprinted Nanofibers for Functional Surfaces

Published on: September 11, 2018

7.0K
Origami Inspired Self-assembly of Patterned and Reconfigurable Particles
12:33

Origami Inspired Self-assembly of Patterned and Reconfigurable Particles

Published on: February 4, 2013

22.2K
Laser Micromachining for Polymer Surface Topography Design
05:49

Laser Micromachining for Polymer Surface Topography Design

Published on: September 19, 2025

496

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Soft Matter Physics
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Adaptive materials with stimulus-responsive geometries offer insights into morphology control and dynamic systems.
  • Reconfigurable surfaces using gels, polymers, and composites have been explored for interfacial property control.
  • Existing designs have limited topographical changes and functional scope.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel hierarchical magneto-responsive composite surface.
  • To demonstrate multiscale topographical reconfigurations and emergent behaviors.
  • To explore the potential applications of these adaptive surfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Infiltration of ferrofluid into a microstructured matrix to create ferrofluid-containing liquid-infused porous surfaces (FLIPS).
  • Application of magnetic-field gradients to induce ferrofluid movement and topographical changes.
  • Theoretical and experimental analysis of reconfiguration dynamics, balancing capillary and magnetic pressures.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated multiscale hierarchical topographical reconfigurations driven by magnetic fields.
  • Observed emergent behaviors including colloidal particle self-assembly (micrometer scale).
  • Showcased regulated liquid droplet flow (millimeter scale) and switchable adhesion, friction, liquid pumping, and biofilm removal (centimeter scale).

Conclusions:

  • FLIPS offer a versatile platform for tunable surface topography and multiscale functionalities.
  • The system's reconfigurability is governed by capillary and magnetic forces, and geometric anisotropy.
  • Potential applications include microfluidics, thermal management, and fouling-release materials.