Self-assembly of copper nanoparticle (Cu-np) superlattices on graphene thin films is demonstrated. These superlattices show visible light evanescent waveguiding properties.
Liquid unidirectional transport exhibits critical applications from water harvesting to microfluidics. Despite extensive progress, implementation of liquid unidirectional transport that is not subjected to the liquid surface tension and injecting velocity also remains a great challenge. Here, a tilted‐sector arrayed tube for excellent liquid unidirectional transport is proposed that applies to a vast width domain of liquid surface tension and injecting velocity. In addition, the transport direction is abnormally against the tilted direction of structure, in stark contrast to the traditional understanding that is along tilted direction. This excellent and unique liquid unidirectional transport is caused by synergistic effects of tilted sectors and tube structures, which induce a unique 3D liquid propagation mode as well as a large Laplace pressure asymmetry between the front and rear sides of the liquid. Moreover, the antigravity climbing, circuit isolating, and chemical reaction controlling can be achieved based on the excellent liquid unidirectional transport. It is envisioned that the design can be extensively applied in microfluidics, lab‐on‐a‐chip devices, and biochemistry microreactors.
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