Abstract
Large arrays of multi stimuli responsive, hydrogel based, cilia arc produced by means of micro-fabrication techniques. The cilia operate in aqueous solutions and their actuation can be triggerd by pH change, electric and/or magnetic fields. This artificial cilia system can combine, in a single unit, detection/triggered reaction behaviour. An external change in an environment, such as a decrease in pH, triggers collective cilia shrinkage and motile response, to an external time-dependent magnetic field.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Technical Proceedings of the 2013 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2013 |
Pages | 138-141 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Volume | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 9 Aug 2013 |
Event | 2013 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, Nanotech 2013 - Washington, United States Duration: 12 May 2013 → 16 May 2013 http://www.techconnectworld.com/Nanotech2013/ |
Conference
Conference | 2013 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, Nanotech 2013 |
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Abbreviated title | Nanotech |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Washington |
Period | 12/05/13 → 16/05/13 |
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Keywords
- Cilia
- Gels
- Microactuators
- Smart materials