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  • Micro-nano engineering
  • Interfacial phenomena

Background:

  • Marangoni actuators leverage interfacial tension gradients for motion.
  • Gradients are established via temperature or solute concentration differences.
  • Structural designs enable directional movement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize the core mechanisms of Marangoni actuators.
  • To review key actuation modalities and their characteristics.
  • To discuss current challenges and future directions in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on Marangoni actuators.
  • Analysis of gradient establishment mechanisms (temperature, solute concentration).
  • Categorization of actuation modalities (light, chemical, electric).

Main Results:

  • Marangoni actuators offer tunable motion based on gradient control.
  • Diverse actuation methods provide varying controllability and responsiveness.
  • Applications range from micro-scale operations to macro-scale functions.

Conclusions:

  • Marangoni actuators show significant potential in interdisciplinary fields.
  • Future research focuses on advanced materials, intelligent control, and scalable fabrication.
  • Optimization and multi-field coordination are key challenges for performance enhancement.