본 자료는 미세유체학, 미세채널, 랩온어칩, 모세관 현상, 전기습윤, 표면장력, 미세가공 및 미세반응기 등 다양한 주제를 중심으로 분류 및 집중적으로 다룬 전 세계 영어 논문 및 특허를 엄선하여 정리한 것입니다.
Evaporator for solar-driven desalination, method for manufacturing the same, and hybrid desalination system including the same
Patent published on the 2026-06-11 in US under Ref US20260158406 by UIF UNIV INDUSTRY FOUNDATION YONSEI UNIV [KR] (Jang Jieun [kr], Kim Jeonghun [kr], Kim Junghwan [kr], Kim Sunwoo [kr])
Abstract: The present invention relates to an evaporator for solar-driven desalination, a method for manufacturing the same, and a hybrid desalination system including the same. More specifically, the evaporator for solar-driven desalination of the present invention includes commercially available and cost-effective carbon nanotubes, cellulose nanofibers, and agarose, and by mixing them at an optimized ratio to prepare an aerogel and applying it as an evaporator for solar-driven desalination, it can have [...]
Our summary: The invention describes an evaporator for solar-driven desalination utilizing carbon nanotubes, cellulose nanofibers, and agarose to enhance efficiency. It features excellent hydrophilicity, low density, and high salt removal efficiency through vertical microchannels. Additionally, the hybrid system integrates seawater desalination, solar-driven desalination, and pressure retarded osmosis for improved fresh water recovery and energy generation.
Evaporator, Solar Desalination, Hybrid System, Carbon Nanotubes
Patent
Lighting device arranged on a front face or on a rear face of a motor vehicle and comprising a display panel, display system comprising such a lightin
Patent published on the 2026-06-04 in WO under Ref WO2026114995 by VALEO VISION [FR] (Beddar Sidahmed [fr], Alvear Eduardo [fr], El-idrissi Hafid [fr])
Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device arranged on a front face or on a rear face of a motor vehicle, the lighting device comprising: - a light source; - a surface transparent to the light emitted by the source; - a transparent display panel arranged on the transparent surface; which transparent display panel comprises: - a first electrowetting layer formed of cells which each contain a droplet of a liquid; - a second electrowetting layer formed of cells which each contain a droplet of a liq[...]
Our summary: The invention describes a lighting device for motor vehicles featuring a light source and a transparent display panel. The display panel consists of multiple stacked electrowetting layers, each containing liquid droplets. The droplets can change states based on electrical voltage applied to the electrodes.
lighting device, electrowetting, display panel, motor vehicle
Patent
Power generation system
Patent published on the 2026-05-20 in GB under Ref GB2701973 by ROLLS ROYCE SUBMARINES LTD [GB] (Jacob Diffey [gb])
Abstract: A power generation system 100 for a microreactor comprising: a reactor core 10; a first turbomachinery system 20 comprising a turbine 22 and a compressor 24; a first heat-rejection sub-system 40; and a first recuperator 30 comprising a hot flow inlet flange 31, a hot flow outlet flange 32, a cool flow inlet flange 33, a cool flow outlet flange 34, and a matrix 35 comprising hot flow channels 36 and cool flow channels 37 arranged as part of a loop such that a working fluid can flow around the loo[...]
Our summary: The power generation system includes a microreactor with a reactor core and a turbomachinery system. It features a closed Brayton cycle with a first recuperator and heat-rejection subsystem. The system is designed for efficient fluid flow through specified channels and components.
Microreactor, Turbomachinery, Heat-rejection, Brayton cycle
Patent
Addressable microfluidic systems for controlled fluid flow, diffusion, and micro-organism behavior
Patent published on the 2026-04-23 in US under Ref US20260108882 by NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECH [US] (Voronov Roman [us], Chapek Sergei [us], Nguyen Huu Anh Minh [us])
Abstract: An addressable microfluidics device is provided. The device includes a chamber, a first flow channel pair including first and second flow channels fluidly connected to sides of the chamber, and a second flow channel pair including a third flow channel and a fourth flow channel fluidly connected to sides of the chamber. The device includes at least one bypass flow channel connecting either the first flow channel and the second flow channel, or the third flow channel and the fourth flow channel, t[...]
Our summary: The addressable microfluidic device controls fluid flow and diffusion. It features a chamber with multiple flow channel pairs and bypass options. Selective valves regulate fluid direction, enabling precise manipulation of micro-organism behavior.
microfluidics, addressable systems, fluid flow, valves
Patent
Graphene dispersion process
Patent published on the 2026-04-22 in GB under Ref GB2701142 by LEVIDIAN NANOSYSTEMS LTD [GB] (Jeremiah Marcellino [gb], Ugo Sassi [gb])
Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing a dispersion of graphene in a fluid medium, the process comprising: providing graphene, said graphene obtained from operation of a plasma reactor system configured to produce graphene from a carbon-containing process gas; mixing said graphene with a fluid medium to provide a graphene suspension; and directing said graphene suspension into one or more microchannels of a high-pressure homogeniser at a pressure of at least 15 MPa so as to subject said graphene s[...]
Our summary: A process for preparing a graphene dispersion involves mixing graphene with a fluid medium. The mixture is then processed in microchannels of a high-pressure homogeniser at pressures exceeding 15 MPa. Additionally, the process includes options for chemically modifying the resulting graphene dispersion.
Graphene, dispersion, microchannels, homogeniser
Patent
Heatsink cell with microchannels
Patent published on the 2026-04-16 in WO under Ref WO2026080061 by HEWLETT PACKARD DEV COMPANY L P [US] (Dowell Daniel D [us], Seaver Richard W [us], Cumbie Michael W [us], Gonzales Curt Gene [us])
Abstract: A heatsink system includes an inlet, an outlet, and heatsink cells. Each of the heatsink cells includes microchannels, an inlet slot, and an outlet slot. The inlet slot includes a first fluidic channel extending along a first outer side of a first set of the microchannels, a second fluidic channel extending along a second outer side of a second set of the microchannels, and an inlet portion to receive fluid from the inlet and direct into the first fluidic channel and the second fluidic channel. [...]
Our summary: The heatsink system features cells with microchannels for enhanced fluid flow. It includes an inlet for directing fluid into two separate fluidic channels. The outlet slot collects fluid from the microchannels for efficient thermal management.
Heatsink, microchannels, fluidic channels, thermal management
Patent
From Fundamental Properties to State-Of-The-Art Applications
Published on 2026-02-02 by Min Zhang, Peiying Liao, Yuanming Cao, Tingting Sun, Xuanyong Liu @MDPI
Abstract: The rapid advancement of flexible and stretchable electronics has raised new demands for conductive materials with high conductivity and excellent mechanical properties. Compared to traditional conductive materials, gallium-based liquid metals exhibit a compelling set of attributes—including intrinsic deformability, high conductivity, good thermal conductivity, and a liquid state at or near room temperature—that address the critical requirements for conductors in flex[...]
Our summary: This paper reviews gallium-based liquid metals, highlighting their unique properties and potential in flexible electronics. It discusses intrinsic challenges like oxidation and surface tension that limit broader applications. The review aims to guide future research and applications of these materials.
gallium-based liquid metals, flexible electronics, conductivity, multifunctional applications
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Innovative Microfluidic Platform to Compartmentalize hiPSC-Derived Neural Networks
Published on 2026-02-01 by Rahman Sabahi-Kaviani, Antigoni Gogolou, Celine Souilhol, Mark van der Kroeg, Steven A. Kushner, Femke M. S. de Vrij, Anestis Tsakiridis, Regina Luttge @MDPI
Abstract: This study presents the development of a Nervous System-on-Chip (NoC) using microfabrication techniques, focusing on the integration of human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived neurons. We designed and fabricated NoCs based on microtunnel devices (MDs) with radial and linear configurations to facilitate the compartmentalized culture of cortical and enteric neural networks. Our findings demonstrate that these MDs allow axonal growth while restricting migration of somas and dendrites be[...]
Our summary: This study presents a microfluidic platform for compartmentalizing hiPSC-derived neural networks. It utilizes microfabrication techniques to create devices that support organized growth of neurons while restricting cell migration. The platform has potential applications in studying neurodegenerative diseases and advanced nervous system modeling.
microfluidics, hiPSC, neural networks, Nervous System-on-Chip
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