Abstract
This paper describes self-assembly of Janus hydrogel microparticles, which enables to transform the assembled structures dynamically. Using a centrifuge-based microfluidic device, we fabricated Janus hydrogel microparticles encapsulating superparamagnetic materials in one side to respond to magnetic field. We succeeded in dynamic construction of structures using hydrogel microparticles and in acquiring three different self-assembled structures (two different pearl chain structures and close packing structures) that can transform to other structures dynamically by controlling precessional magnetic field for the first time. We believe that our system will be an effective platform for dynamic cell cultivation system, for organizing biomimetic autonomous microrobots, and for understanding self-organization and complex systems observed in nature.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2015 Transducers - 2015 18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 1267-1270 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781479989553 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 Aug 5 |
Event | 18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015 - Anchorage, United States Duration: 2015 Jun 21 → 2015 Jun 25 |
Other
Other | 18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2015 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Anchorage |
Period | 15/6/21 → 15/6/25 |
Keywords
- Calcium Alginate
- Centrifugal Microfluidics
- Dynamic Self-Assembly
- Janus Hydrogel Microparticles
- Magnetic Field
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Instrumentation
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering