Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by

Same author

A unified ligand-dimensional design to halt cation migration in perovskite photovoltaics.

Science advances·2026

Same author

Ink Design for Printing Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules.

Chemical reviews·2026

Same author

From Materials to Medical Images: Translating Perovskite-Based X-Ray Detectors Toward Clinical Imaging.

Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)·2026

Same author

From P-Type to Bipolar: A Quinone-Core Engineering Strategy in D-A-D Organic Cathodes for Ultra-Stable and High-Energy Organic Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)·2026

Same author

Construction of a public health emergency information system framework: A case study of Zhuhai city, China.

PloS one·2026

Same author

Temperature Field-Driven Directional Space-Confined Crystallization of Perovskite Melt Toward High-Performance Optoelectronic Devices.

Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)·2026

Same journal

Taphonomic analysis at Liang Bua reveals the behavioral and technological capabilities of <i>Homo floresiensis</i>.

Science advances·2026

Same journal

Targeting granule initiation and amyloplast structure to create giant starch granules in wheat.

Science advances·2026

Same journal

A meta-analysis of carbon losses and gains from tropical moist forest degradation and regeneration.

Science advances·2026

Same journal

Ancient DNA reveals elite dynastic rule among Iron Age Eurasian Steppe nomads.

Science advances·2026

Same journal

Targeting astrocytic Dp71 attenuates BBB disruption after traumatic brain injury through WTAP-associated m<sup>6</sup>A regulation of MMP2.

Science advances·2026

Same journal

Pancreatic α cells are required for nutrient homeostasis by regulating dynamic β cell networks in islets.

Science advances·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 23, 2025

Author Spotlight: Developing a Unique Modular Microphysiological System to Mimic Human Barrier Tissue

Author Spotlight: Developing a Unique Modular Microphysiological System to Mimic Human Barrier Tissue

Published on: February 16, 2024

Magnetic-actuated "capillary container" for versatile three-dimensional fluid interface manipulation.

Yiyuan Zhang¹, Zhandong Huang², Zheren Cai^3,4

¹Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada.

Science Advances

|August 19, 2021

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Researchers developed a magnetic capillary container for precise 3D fluid interface control. This innovation enables programmable manipulation and creation of diverse fluid interfaces for applications in chemistry and engineering.

More Related Videos

Microfluidic Chips Controlled with Elastomeric Microvalve Arrays

Microfluidic Chips Controlled with Elastomeric Microvalve Arrays

Published on: October 1, 2007

Microiontophoresis and Micromanipulation for Intravital Fluorescence Imaging of the Microcirculation

Microiontophoresis and Micromanipulation for Intravital Fluorescence Imaging of the Microcirculation

Published on: June 10, 2011

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 23, 2025

Author Spotlight: Developing a Unique Modular Microphysiological System to Mimic Human Barrier Tissue

Author Spotlight: Developing a Unique Modular Microphysiological System to Mimic Human Barrier Tissue

Published on: February 16, 2024

Microfluidic Chips Controlled with Elastomeric Microvalve Arrays

Microfluidic Chips Controlled with Elastomeric Microvalve Arrays

Published on: October 1, 2007

Microiontophoresis and Micromanipulation for Intravital Fluorescence Imaging of the Microcirculation

Microiontophoresis and Micromanipulation for Intravital Fluorescence Imaging of the Microcirculation

Published on: June 10, 2011

Area of Science:

Fluid dynamics
Materials science
Chemical engineering

Background:

Fluid interfaces are crucial in nature and industry.
Controlling fluid interfaces is challenging due to fluidity and instability.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a method for precise 3D fluid interface creation and dynamic manipulation.
To engineer a versatile platform for interfacial studies and applications.

Main Methods:

A magnetic-actuated
capillary container
was designed and fabricated.
Wettability modification was used to control interface geometry.
Magnetic fields and container structure adjustments enabled dynamic manipulation.

Main Results:

Successfully created 3D fluid interfaces with predesigned shapes in various liquids.
Demonstrated programmable motion and selective fluid manipulation.
Produced free-standing 3D membranes via interfacial gelation and studied vitamin B2 release.

Conclusions:

The magnetic capillary container offers a versatile platform for open microfluidics, interfacial chemistry, and biomedical engineering.
This technology facilitates precise control over fluid interfaces for advanced research and applications.