Microfluidic-based droplet and cell manipulations using artificial bacterial flagella
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2016-02
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Herein, we assess the functionality of magnetic helical microswimmers as basic tools for the manipulation of soft materials, including microdroplets and single cells. Their ability to perform a range of unit operations is evaluated and the operational challenges associated with their use are established. In addition, we also report on interactions observed between the head of such helical swimmers and the boundaries of droplets and cells and discuss the possibilities of assembling an artificial swimming microorganism or a motorized cell.
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7 (2)
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25
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MDPI
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Microfluidic droplet; Bio inspired microrobotics; Helical microswimmer; Artificial bacterial flagella; Single droplet manipulating; Motorized cell; Artificial biological microorganism
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03914 - deMello, Andrew / deMello, Andrew