Micromachines, Volume 16, Issue 8

At present, high-resolution and reliable inductive sensors have increasingly emerged as a pivotal component in the advancement of flexible electronic devices. The integration of liquid metal with flexible substrates presents a promising approach for...

The electric power equipment industry is rapidly advancing toward “informationization,” with the swift progression of intelligent sensing technology serving as a key driving force behind this transformation, thereby triggering significant...

In high-precision inertial navigation systems, suppressing the random errors of a fiber-optic gyroscope is of great importance. However, the traditional rule-based autoregressive moving average modeling method, when applied in Kalman filtering consid...

At present, there are some challenging issues for diamond electroplating devices, such as poor particle–cathode contact uniformity, low conductivity, inefficient deposition, and complex disassembly/cleaning process of the device. To overcome th...

Quasi-zero-stiffness (QZS) structures can provide a near constant force output in a certain range of displacement without force sensors and controllers. Therefore, they can be used in overload protection, vibration isolation, and biomedical applicati...

This work examines the possibility of using a PbO₂-based electrode doped with the rare-earth metal holmium in the field of oxygen evolution and the development of an efficient method for the degradation of acetamiprid. Acetamiprid is a widely used in...

We present a detailed theoretical and experimental study of cascaded double resonance long period gratings (C DR LPGs) for fabricated sensing applications. The matrix description of cascaded LPGs is presented, and several important particular cases a...

In this study, the key lithographic performance of PMMA 950K resist was evaluated by exposure to a 30 keV focused gallium (Ga⁺) ion beam. The sensitivity and contrast of PMMA 950K were directly compared with those of electron exposure under identical...

The deformability of red blood cells (RBCs) is critical for microvascular circulation and is impaired in hematological disorders such as thalassemia, a prevalent public health concern in Guangdong, China. While microfluidics enable high-precision def...

In this study, tin oxide (SnO₂) resistive random-access memory (RRAM) thin films were fabricated using the thermal evaporation and radiofrequency and dc frequency sputtering techniques for metal–insulator–metal (MIM) structures. The fabri...

This work presents a novel and fully virtual flow for extracting the SPICE model of a power MOSFET, starting exclusively from TCAD simulations. Unlike traditional approaches that rely on experimental silicon data, our methodology enables designers to...

A method was developed for plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition of β-Ga₂O₃:Zn thin films with the possibility of pre-purifying precursors. The structural and electrically conductive properties of β-Ga₂O₃:Zn thin films were studied. Inc...

To address the demands for wide-range and high-precision current measurement, this paper proposes a novel current sensor design that integrates spin sensing technology, magnetic shunt effect, and a multi-sensor data fusion algorithm. The spin valve s...

The inclusion of an inducer is an effective approach to improve the cavitation performance of centrifugal pumps, significantly influencing both the internal flow characteristics and the external performance of the pumps. This study examines a miniatu...

This study presents the proof-of-concept design and preliminary implementation of a bioelectric biosensor based on an Arduino platform for real-time monitoring of gel-immobilized N2a neuroblastoma cells using dopamine as a model neurotransmitter. The...

This article comprehensively analyzes the new developments and challenges faced by several typical prediction models in the field of radiation effects in recent years. The models discussed include the RPP model, the extended RPP (rectangular parallel...

Laser beam scanning (LBS) projection systems based on MEMS micromirrors offer advantages such as compact size, low power consumption, and vivid color performance, making them well suited for applications like AR glasses and portable projectors. Among...

This study presents a simulation-based feasibility analysis of a beam steering metasurface, theoretically driven by mechanical energy harvested from human motion via a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG). In the proposed model, the TENG converts biome...

This paper presents an all-CMOS temperature sensor with low power consumption, wide temperature range, and high precision in a 180 nm CMOS process. Based on the I–V characteristics of MOSFETs in the subthreshold region and the negative exponent...

The pyrolysis of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for silicon carbide (SiC) fabrication endows precursor materials with exceptional microstructural controllability and complex geometry retention capability, rendering it widely applicable in flexible elect...

A 16-channel dual-sided flexible electrode based on a polyimide substrate was designed and fabricated using micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) technology. The electrode exhibited an average impedance of 5.9 kΩ at 1 kHz and a charge storage c...

This study aligns with the development trend of glass substrate packaging. The research aims to analyze the delamination of the substrate–adhesive layer-chip trilayer structure in packaging through experimental testing to obtain interface stren...

The global push toward sustainable energy, driven by soaring energy demands, escalating environmental concerns, and urgent climate challenges, has catalyzed remarkable advancements in energy conversion materials and devices [...]

For ultra-low-frequency vibration applications, this study focuses on a piezoelectric energy harvesting system with a spring mass system, utilizing magnetic plucking to up-convert the frequency. The proposed spring mass system includes a spring, a ma...

The bulk linearization technique is a design strategy used to extend the linear region of a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) by increasing its saturation voltage through a composite structure and a gate biasing circuit. This...

This study aimed to evaluate whether clear corneal incisions (CCIs) created with the FEMTO LDV Z8 femtosecond laser during cataract surgery are non-inferior to manual CCIs in terms of surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) and higher-order aberrations...

Stainless steel is essential in high-performance industries due to its strength, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. However, conventional manufacturing methods limit material efficiency, design complexity, and customization. Additive manufac...

This paper proposes a method for designing a dual-band low-noise amplifier (DB-LNA) using a new improved complex impedance dual-band transformer (IDBT). This complex IDBT is composed of parallel-coupled lines and two sections of series microstrip lin...

Polarization-sensitive photodetection is critical for advanced optical systems, yet achieving simultaneous high-fidelity recognition of the circularly polarized (CP) and linearly polarized (LP) light with compact designs remains challenging. Here, we...

Titanium alloys (Ti-6Al-4V) are widely used in the aerospace field. However, as a typical difficult-to-machine material, titanium alloys have a low thermal conductivity, a high chemical activity, and a significant adiabatic shear effect. In conventio...

Single-crystal 4H silicon carbide (4H-SiC) is a key substrate material for third-generation semiconductor devices, where surface and subsurface integrity critically affect performance and reliability. This study systematically examined the evolution...

This study examines the performance of a GaN HEMT with a 150 nm gate length, fabricated on silicon carbide, across various operational modes, including direct current (DC), radio frequency (RF), and small-signal parameters. The evaluation of DC, RF,...

Nanophotonics, the study of light–matter interactions at the nanometer scale, has emerged as a transformative field that bridges photonics and nanotechnology. Using engineered nanomaterials—including plasmonic metals, high-index dielectri...

Currently antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to human and animal health. Its spread has been increasing around the world since the mid-20th century; thus, prevention and understanding of the causes are needed. The issue of antibiotic...

This study provides a comprehensive comparison of two leading direct-write manufacturing technologies: Aerosol Jet Printing (AJP) and Micro Dispensing Technology (MDT). The investigation examines their capabilities, limitations, and performance chara...

Silicon carbide (SiC), a wide-bandgap semiconductor, is renowned for its exceptional performance in power electronics and extreme-temperature environments. However, precision low-loss laser slicing of SiC is impeded by energy divergence and crack del...

Microneedles have emerged as a versatile technology for biosensing across biomedical domains and are increasingly being explored for other applications like agriculture. This review highlights recent advancements in the development of microneedle-bas...

An electron optic system (EOS) consisting of a sheet electron beam gun (SEB) and a pole offset periodic cusped magnet (PO-PCM) is reported for 340-GHz frequency. A sheet electron beam with a voltage of 29 kV, beam compression ratio of 16, and a beam...

In this study we report on the structural, mechanical, and electrical characterization of different structures of vertically aligned zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowires (NWs) synthesized using hydrothermal methods. By optimizing the growth conditions, scannin...

Sorting and isolating specific cells from heterogeneous populations are crucial for many biomedical applications, including drug discovery and medical diagnostics. Conventional methods such as Fluorescent Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) and Magnetic Ac...

With the increasing complexity and integration density of System-in-Package (SiP) technologies, the demand for selective electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is growing. Conventional sputtering processes, while effective for conformal EMI shi...

The rapid development of metasurfaces offers new possibilities to establish novel wireless communication systems with simplified architectures. However, the current demonstration systems are based on the reflection-type metasurfaces, which suffer fro...

To address the challenges of complex cutting force formation and low prediction accuracy in discrete-edge end mills, this study proposes a precise cutting force modeling method based on an effective chip slot function. An effective chip slot function...

In this paper, high-strength W-1%La₂O₃ alloy wire was obtained by solid-state doping using tungsten powder and lanthanum oxide, large deformation rotary forging and wire drawing, which solved the disadvantages of traditional tungsten alloy wire proce...

Downhole vibration measurement is a key link for optimizing drilling parameters and ensuring operational safety; however, powering conventional vibration sensors reduces drilling efficiency and increases drilling costs. This paper introduces a triboe...

DC arcs are widely used in many fields such as shipbuilding, machinery manufacturing, and aerospace due to their advantages of high energy density, simple structure, and low price. However, there are few studies on the sensitivity of the arc pressure...

The future development of perovskite light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is significantly limited by the poor stability and low brightness of the pure-blue emission in the wavelength range of 460–470 nm. In this study, the Cl/Br element ratio in CsPbC...

Microrheology, a branch of rheology, focuses on studying the flow and deformation of matter at micron length scales, enabling the characterization of materials using minute sample volumes. This review article explores the principles and advancements...

In this paper, a systematic study on performance degradation of a 0.18 μm BCD-process DCAP (Direct connection to the output CAPacitor) power chip under a total-dose radiation environment is carried out. The effects of total-dose radiation on the e...

Gas sensors based on graphene have gained considerable attention because of graphene’s remarkable properties, such as its extensive surface area, impressive electrical conductivity, and exceptional mechanical strength. This review critically an...