Pneumatically driven microcage for microbe manipulation in a biological liquid environment
Journal
Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
6
Pages
1499-1505
Date Issued
2006
Author(s)
Abstract
This paper describes the design, fabrication, and force analysis of a pneumatically driven microcage. Pneumatic actuation, suitable to function in a wide range of environments, is especially useful for operation in a small liquid space. The capture of single motile microbes (Volvox and Stentor ~400 mum) in aqueous environments is demonstrated with the microcage. The setup for the capture experiment includes a visualization scheme, a robotic micropositioner, and an electropneumatic control system that facilitates the underwater tracking of the moving microbes and the operation of the microcage for subsequent capture
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journal article