Particle manipulation based on optically controlled free surface hydrodynamics

Subramanyan Namboodiri Varanakkottu, Sajan Daniel George, Tobias Baier, Steffen Hardt, Martina Ewald, Markus Biesalski

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Abstract

Microparticle manipulation: The photoisomerization of surfactants adsorbed at a gas-liquid interface drives a Marangoni flow that can be used for the trapping and manipulation of small particles. By switching the laser wavelength, a flow either into or away from the focal spot can be induced. The picture shows a microparticle trapped in the focal region by the inflow.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7291-7295
Number of pages5
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume52
Issue number28
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 08-07-2013

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry(all)

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