Symmetry/Asymmetry in Micro/Nanofluidic Devices and Applications
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 577
Special Issue Editors
Interests: lab on a chip; microfluidcs and nanofluidics; droplet microfluidics; organ on a chip
Interests: microfluidcs and nanofluidics; droplet microfluidics; heat transfer
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Interests: microfluidcs and nanofluidics; droplet microfluidics; organ on a chip; microrobotics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microfluidics and nanofluidics are transformative fields that deal with the behavior and manipulation of fluids at the microscale and nanoscale, respectively. The design of micro- and nanofluidic devices is critical due to their widespread use in various applications, including, but are not limited to, biochemical reactions, biosensing, single-cell analysis, next-generation sequencing, microparticle synthesis, drug delivery, energy harvesting, and sample deposition. The effective design and function of these devices often hinge on the strategic use of symmetry and asymmetry, allowing for the development of highly efficient systems capable of performing complex operations at a very small scale. By intentionally breaking or exploiting the symmetric or asymmetric flow within microfluidic systems, researchers can manipulate samples with precision, enabling a wide array of specific applications and enhancing the performance of these cutting-edge devices.
This Special Issue of the journal Symmetry focuses on the innovative use of symmetry and asymmetry in the realm of micro/nanofluidic devices. It is dedicated to showcasing recent advancements in the field, where symmetry and asymmetry are not just fundamental concepts but are actively harnessed to model, design, and fabricate new devices. The issue aims to explore how these principles influence the performance and functionality of micro/nanofluidic systems and how they can be applied in practical scenarios to solve real-world problems. It encompasses a wide array of topics, from theoretical studies to experimental investigations, and from device fabrication to applications in diverse fields such as medicine, chemistry, biology, and engineering.
Dr. Haizhen Sun
Dr. Kailiang Zhang
Prof. Dr. Hao Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lab on a chip
- micromixer
- microreactor
- micro/nano sensor
- micro/nano fabrication
- droplet manipulation
- heat transfer
- drug delivery
- single-cell analysis
- micro/nano robotics
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