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  • Microfluidics and Nanotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Applied Physics

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  • Particle manipulation is crucial for microfluidic applications in science and medicine.
  • Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technologies rely on precise control of micro/nanoparticles within fluidic systems.
  • Understanding various force fields is key to advancing LOC capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review particle manipulation techniques using diverse force fields in microfluidic environments.
  • To analyze the mechanisms and applications of hydrodynamic, gravitational, optical, magnetic, electrical, and acoustic forces.
  • To explore synergistic and multi-modal manipulation strategies for enhanced precision in assays and diagnostics.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of literature on particle manipulation in microfluidics.
  • Analysis of fundamental force mechanisms (hydrodynamic, gravitational, optical, magnetic, electrical, acoustic).
  • Examination of multi-modal force applications and integration with AI and autonomous systems.

Main Results:

  • Individual and combined forces offer precise particle control in microfluidic systems.
  • Multi-modal strategies demonstrate enhanced efficiency and accuracy in complex diagnostic assays.
  • Integration of AI and autonomous systems significantly boosts LOC platform capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Particle manipulation using multiple forces is advancing lab-on-a-chip technologies.
  • Future developments focus on increased precision and scalability for personalized medicine and point-of-care diagnostics.
  • AI and autonomous systems are pivotal for next-generation microfluidic diagnostic tools.