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

Electro-mechanical Systems

Electro-mechanical Systems

Electromechanical systems are intricate configurations that effectively combine electrical and mechanical elements to achieve a desired outcome. Central to many of these systems is the DC motor, a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical motion, enabling various applications ranging from simple fans to complex robotic mechanisms.
A key component of the DC motor is the armature, a rotating circuit positioned within a magnetic field. As an electric current passes through the...

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by

Same author

Surface Modification of Gutta-Percha for the Use of Intact MTA as a Root Canal Sealer.

Journal of functional biomaterials·2026

Same author

Bone Compatibility of Experimental Ti-Ag and Ti-Cu Alloy Dental Implants in a Beagle Dog Model.

Journal of functional biomaterials·2026

Same author

Disrupted Salience Network and Its Deteriorated Interaction With the Central Executive Network in Anorexia Nervosa: A Multicenter Study.

Biological psychiatry global open science·2026

Same author

Dual vision-equipped microfluidic chip for spatiotemporal sequential pick-and-place of oocytes.

Lab on a chip·2026

Same author

Measuring electrooculograms of a simulated underwater diver by utilizing conductivity of seawater.

Scientific reports·2026

Same author

Thermal effects on the optical properties of dental composite resins and glass ionomer cements in forensic contexts.

Journal of oral science·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 10, 2025

Fabrication of Carbon-Based Ionic Electromechanically Active Soft Actuators

Fabrication of Carbon-Based Ionic Electromechanically Active Soft Actuators

Published on: April 25, 2020

Disposable Microchip Platform with Removable Actuators Using SAW Excitation.

Akinobu Yamaguchi¹, Masatoshi Takahashi², Satoshi Amaya³

¹Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Toyo University, 2100 Kujirai, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-8585, Japan.

ACS Measurement Science Au

|August 27, 2025

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

A novel surface acoustic wave microactuator separates the piezoelectric substrate from disposable chips, preventing contamination. This reusable device efficiently transports and mixes microscale materials, enabling cost savings and automation in research and industry.

Keywords:

ELISA disposable droplet microactuator microstirrer powder surface acoustic wave

More Related Videos

Microfluidic Chips Controlled with Elastomeric Microvalve Arrays

Microfluidic Chips Controlled with Elastomeric Microvalve Arrays

Published on: October 1, 2007

Using a Microfluidics Device for Mechanical Stimulation and High Resolution Imaging of C. elegans

Using a Microfluidics Device for Mechanical Stimulation and High Resolution Imaging of C. elegans

Published on: February 19, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 10, 2025

Fabrication of Carbon-Based Ionic Electromechanically Active Soft Actuators

Fabrication of Carbon-Based Ionic Electromechanically Active Soft Actuators

Published on: April 25, 2020

Microfluidic Chips Controlled with Elastomeric Microvalve Arrays

Microfluidic Chips Controlled with Elastomeric Microvalve Arrays

Published on: October 1, 2007

Using a Microfluidics Device for Mechanical Stimulation and High Resolution Imaging of C. elegans

Using a Microfluidics Device for Mechanical Stimulation and High Resolution Imaging of C. elegans

Published on: February 19, 2018

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Microfluidics
Chemical Engineering

Background:

Traditional microfluidic systems often face challenges with substrate contamination and limited material handling capabilities.
The integration of piezoelectric substrates with microfluidic devices is crucial for advanced manipulation but can lead to cross-contamination issues.

Purpose of the Study:

To fabricate and characterize a novel surface acoustic wave (SAW)-driven microactuator designed for reusable applications.
To demonstrate the microactuator's capability for contamination-free transport and mixing of microscale droplets and powders.
To evaluate the potential for cost savings and automation in laboratory and industrial settings.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a SAW-driven microactuator with a separable piezoelectric substrate and disposable chip.
Characterization of the microactuator's performance in transporting and mixing various microscale materials.
Assessment of reagent containment and substrate non-contamination during operation.

Main Results:

The developed microactuator successfully separated the piezoelectric substrate from the disposable chip, ensuring no reagent contamination.
Efficient transport of both liquid droplets and solid powders was achieved using the SAW-driven device.
Effective mixing of heterophase materials (powder and droplets) was demonstrated within a microfluidic well, enhancing chemical reactions.

Conclusions:

The reusable SAW microactuator offers a contamination-free solution for microscale material handling.
This technology facilitates efficient mixing of diverse materials, potentially accelerating chemical reactions.
The microactuator presents a pathway towards significant cost reduction and increased automation in scientific research and industrial processes.