Abstract
Large arrays of high aspect ratio, artificial hydrogel based cilia that can respond to multiple stimuli are produced by means of micro-fabrication techniques. The cilia operate in aqueous solutions and are sensitive to pH, electric and/or magnetic fields. The biomimetic system combines both sensing and motility. Detection of changes in environment, such as a decrease in pH, triggers a collective response, to an external time-dependent magnetic field.
Original language | Undefined |
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Pages (from-to) | 2964-2970 |
Journal | Advanced functional materials |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- IR-90034
- METIS-298692