Topological acoustics offers robust control over acoustic waves, akin to the control of electrons in topological quantum materials. Now, research shows its transformative applications in microfluidics, enabling robust transport and trapping of nanoparticles and DNA molecules for biomedical devices.
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Fig. 1: A topological acoustofluidic chip for the transport and trapping of bioparticles.
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Zhang, B. Topological acoustics unlocks new horizons in microfluidics. Nat. Mater. (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-025-02136-7
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