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Nonlinear forced vibration analysis of micro-rotating shaft–disk systems through a formulation based on the nonlocal strain gradient theory
The paper presents an upgraded size-dependent formulation for micro-rotating shaft–disks system to study their nonlinear forced vibration behavior....
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A valveless piezoelectric pump with novel flow path design of function of rectification to improve energy efficiency
Existing valveless piezoelectric pumps are mostly based on the flow resistance mechanism to generate unidirectional fluid pum**, resulting in...
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Ultrasound-Powered Micro-/Nanorobots: Fundamentals and Biomedical Applications
Micro-/nanorobots are miniaturized devices that convert energy stored in the environment into motion and are envisioned to revolutionize applications...
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Holographic fabrication of octagon graded photonic supercrystal and potential applications in topological photonics
Novel optical properties in graded photonic super-crystals can be further explored if new types of graded photonic super-crystals are fabricated. In...
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Current Medical and Technical Concepts in the Analysis of Endocardial Signals in Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest arrhythmia seen in clinical practice, though our understanding of the mechanisms of its generation,...
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Additive direct-write microfabrication for MEMS: A review
Direct-write additive manufacturing refers to a rich and growing repertoire of well-established fabrication techniques that builds solid objects...
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Micro-PIV measurements of flows induced by rotating microparticles near a boundary
We report on the hydrodynamics induced by single-digit micron-sized superparamagnetic particles rotating at low Reynolds number and analyze the...
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Fabrication of Fluid Control Microdevices
Fluid control microdevices such as microvalves, micropumps, and micromixers are key components in microfluidic systems. Femtosecond laser direct...
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Calculation of static characteristics of spiral-grooved thrust bearings over a wide compressibility range
A numerical method for calculating the characteristics of gas-lubricated spiral-grooved bearings based on integrating the Reynolds equation using the...
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Oscillating bubbles in teardrop cavities for microflow control
Microstreaming generated from oscillating microbubbles has great potential in microfluidic applications for localized flow control. In this study, we...
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A review on 3D micro-additive manufacturing technologies
New microproducts need the utilization of a diversity of materials and have complicated three-dimensional (3D) microstructures with high aspect...
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Micro Magnetic Bearings
A micro magnetic actuator is any device based on magnetic effects to achieve mechanical actuation. The meaning of the word “micro” depends very much...
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System Design Considerations and Device Overview
The primary objective of the engineering describe in this book is the realization of an MEMS gas turbine driven electric generator producing tens of...
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High Power Density MEMS: Materials and Structures Requirements
The materials and structures issues associated with high power density Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) are addressed. An overview of projects...
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Manipulation of Microobjects by Optical Tweezers
Radiation pressure from a tightly focused laser beam can be used as optical tweezers to confine, position, and transport microparticles. Ashkin’s...