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  • Microfluidics
  • Materials Science

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  • Underwater gas/liquid manipulation is crucial for many applications.
  • Hornwort stomata provide a natural model for efficient underwater oxygen transport.
  • Existing methods for controlling underwater fluidics face challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a bionic cell with unidirectional fluidic properties inspired by hornwort stomata.
  • To investigate the role of surface properties and geometry in achieving unidirectional fluid flow.
  • To demonstrate the potential of this bionic cell in underwater applications.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a bionic cell with porous membranes using projection microstereolithography (3D printing).
  • Engineering of superhydrophilic exterior and hydrophobic interior surfaces to control Laplace forces.
  • Theoretical analysis of the mechanisms underlying unidirectional liquid penetration.
  • Demonstration of applications in underwater anaerobic chemical reactions.

Main Results:

  • The bionic cell exhibits unidirectional fluidic performance, allowing gas and liquid exhaust while preventing water ingress.
  • Surface properties (contact angles) and geometric parameters significantly influence the fluidic behavior.
  • The underlying mechanisms of unidirectional liquid penetration were theoretically elucidated.
  • Successful demonstration of the bionic cell in facilitating underwater anaerobic chemical reactions.

Conclusions:

  • The 3D-printed bionic cell effectively mimics hornwort stomata to achieve controlled unidirectional fluidics underwater.
  • This technology offers a novel platform for applications in chemical and microfluidic engineering, including material storage and separation.
  • The bionic cell presents a promising solution for manipulating fluids in challenging underwater environments.