We make things move at small scales!
In microfluidic systems, active control of fluids and species is essential. Examples are fluid pumping, mixing, mechanical actuation, sorting of cells and particles, and biomolecule capture for diagnostics. We develop and apply micro-actuators, responsive surfaces, and magnetic bead actuation systems, to realize these functions. Our approaches are often biologically inspired, translating principles from nature into technological innovations.
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News
September 19, 2024
New Insights into the combustion of iron powder
Leon Thijs defended his PhD thesis with the distinction cum laude at the Department of Mechanical Engineering on September 19th.
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September 17, 2024
Advancing the future of sustainable thermoplastics by understanding molecular design
Hernán Chávez Thielemann defended his PhD thesis at the Department of Mechanical Engineering on September 17th.
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More news
Low-temperature electrochemical production of iron powder for carbon-free energy storage
September 12, 2024
Take a virtual walk with our Executive Board in the Boardwalk
September 12, 2024
The bio-sketch: room for more than research, with a personal focus
September 4, 2024
'It takes a village to run a CBL course'
August 14, 2024
Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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A Cell Pre-Wrapping Seeding Technique for Hydrogel-Based Tubular Organ-On-A-Chip
Advanced Science (2024) -
Curved Surfaces Induce Metachronal Motion of Microscopic Magnetic Cilia
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces (2024) -
Interplay of electrokinetic effects in nonpolar solvents for electronic paper displays
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (2024) -
A fast in silico model for preoperative risk assessment of paravalvular leakage
Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology (2024) -
A New Polymeric Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Implant
Advanced Materials Technologies (2024)
Contact
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Visiting address
Gemini-Zuid, 3.132 (Building 15)Groene Loper5612 AE EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Department of Mechanical EngineeringP.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Teamleadj.m.j.d.toonder@ tue.nl