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
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April 19, 2024
New numerical method simulates properties of scratches on wafers
Sven Sperling defended his PhD thesis at the Department of Mechanical Engineering on April 18th.
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April 15, 2024
Emma Moonen and Joric Oude Vrielink receive personal funding from NWO
From detecting biomarkers in sweat to diagnosing lung cancer
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Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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Interplay of electrokinetic effects in nonpolar solvents for electronic paper displays
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (2024) -
Evaluation of models of sequestration flow in coronary arteries - Physiology versus anatomy?
Computers in Biology and Medicine (2024) -
Cancer-on-chip models for metastasis: importance of the tumor microenvironment
Trends in Biotechnology (2024) -
Turning Antibodies into Ratiometric Bioluminescent Sensors for Competition-Based Homogeneous Immunoassays
ACS Sensors (2024) -
Tuning the Physically Induced Crystallinity of Microfabricated Bioresorbable Guides for Insertion of Flexible Neural Implants
Advanced Materials Interfaces (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