A modular programming framework for controlling microtubule-based active matter using light is introduced, enabling the precise design and manipulation of dynamic micrometre-scale fluid flows for tasks such as mixing, transport and separation in microfluidic applications.
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Fig. 1: Spatial separation determines superposition.
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Murrell, M. Illuminating active matter by harnessing light for modular flow control. Nat. Mater. (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-025-02181-2
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