Abstract
Acoustic micromanipulation technologies are a set of versatile tools enabling unparalleled micromanipulation capabilities. Several characteristics put the acoustic micromanipulation technologies ahead of most of the other tweezing methods. For example, acoustic tweezers can be adapted as non-invasive platforms to handle single cells gently or as probes to stimulate or damage tissues. Besides, the nature of the interactions of acoustic waves with solids and liquids eliminates labeling requirements. Considering the importance of highly functional tools in biomedical research for empowering important discoveries, acoustic micromanipulation can be valuable for researchers in biology and medicine. Herein, we discuss the potential of acoustic micromanipulation technologies from technical and application points of view in biomedical research.
Highlights
Technological advancements have been historically tied to new scientific discoveries
Acoustic micromanipulation technologies (AMTs) represent a group of tools that apply acoustic waves to control the behavior of solid particles and fluids on a scale ranging from nanometers to millimeters.[6]
In various types of AMTs, acoustic waves are tailored in many ways to achieve specific manipulation capabilities intended for a particular application
Summary
Technological advancements have been historically tied to new scientific discoveries. Acoustic micromanipulation technologies (AMTs) represent a group of tools that apply acoustic waves to control the behavior of solid particles and fluids on a scale ranging from nanometers to millimeters.[6] In various types of AMTs, acoustic waves are tailored in many ways to achieve specific manipulation capabilities intended for a particular application. AMTs with similar single-cell selectivity and maneuvering were recently realized with new technical advancements in wave generation and modulation capabilities.[15,16] Compared to other methods including optical, electrical, magnetic, and hydrodynamic tweezing,[4] AMTs acquire a set of prominent characteristics arising from the nature of the sound waves and their interactions with the environment.
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