Issue 7, 2019

Label-free manipulation via the magneto-Archimedes effect: fundamentals, methodology and applications

Abstract

In recent years, there has been an increase in the class of methods and technologies in magnetic manipulation. The magneto-Archimedes effect, a less intuitive way to direct nonmagnetic matter without binding it to magnetic particles, has emerged as the preferred candidate for the label-free manipulation of inanimate and living matter at the macroscale and microscale. Also, due to its simplicity, low cost, broad applicability and potential biocompatibility, a sudden burst of technological advances has been demonstrated for both non-microfluidic and microfluidic manipulations. This review introduces the theoretical basis of label-free manipulation by distinguishing magnetic matter and magnetic media. A state-of-the-art review is presented on manipulation techniques, ranging from levitation to orientation, separation, trapping, and self-assembly in 3D at both the macroscale and microscale. Finally, it is concluded with a brief outlook and future perspectives.

Graphical abstract: Label-free manipulation via the magneto-Archimedes effect: fundamentals, methodology and applications

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
17 Dec. 2018
Accepted
01 Apr. 2019
First published
03 Apr. 2019

Mater. Horiz., 2019,6, 1359-1379

Label-free manipulation via the magneto-Archimedes effect: fundamentals, methodology and applications

Q. Gao, W. Zhang, H. Zou, W. Li, H. Yan, Z. Peng and G. Meng, Mater. Horiz., 2019, 6, 1359 DOI: 10.1039/C8MH01616J

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