Abstract
Biological cilia are versatile hair-like organelles that are very efficient in manipulating particles for, e.g., feeding, antifouling and cell transport. Inspired by the versatility of cilia, we experimentally demonstrate the anti-biofouling capabilities of active surfaces that are partially covered with magnetic artificial cilia (MAC) using real biofouling agents - microalgae Scenedesmus sp. Actuated by a rotating magnet in a circular microfluidic chip, the MAC can perform a tilted conical motion, which generates strong local flow and leads to the removal of the algae away from the central unciliated area, creating a clean area.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | MicroTAS 2020 - 24th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences |
| Publisher | Chemical and Biological Microsystems Society |
| Pages | 1001-1002 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781733419017 |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 24th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2020 - Virtual, Online Duration: 4 Oct 2020 → 9 Oct 2020 |
Publication series
| Name | MicroTAS 2020 - 24th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences |
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Conference
| Conference | 24th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2020 |
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| City | Virtual, Online |
| Period | 4/10/20 → 9/10/20 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2020 CBMS-0001
Keywords
- Anti-Fouling
- Bio-Fouling
- Magnetic Artificial Cilia
- Micro-Algae