Micro-aquatic-farm: On chip stimulation and evaluation system for microorganisms by magnetically driven microtools

T. Kawahara, M. Sugita, M. Hagiwara, Y. Yamanishi, F. Arai, H. Kawano, I. Shihira-Ishikawa, A. Miyawaki

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose micro-aquatic-farm, which mimic fluvial environment for an aquatic microorganism. The system provides ideal environment to measure and understand characteristics of the single microorganism. On-chip force sensor is fabricated by assembling layers to neglect the friction issue and it is actuated by permanent magnets, which supply mN order force to stimulate microorganisms. The displacement is magnified by designing beams on the force sensor and the sensor achieved 100 μN resolutions. We succeeded in on-chip stimulation and evaluation of Pleurosira laevis by magnetically driven microtool.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 16th International Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Conference, TRANSDUCERS'11
Pages1946-1949
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011 Sept 1
Event2011 16th International Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Conference, TRANSDUCERS'11 - Beijing, China
Duration: 2011 Jun 52011 Jun 9

Publication series

Name2011 16th International Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Conference, TRANSDUCERS'11

Conference

Conference2011 16th International Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Conference, TRANSDUCERS'11
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period11/6/511/6/9

Keywords

  • Lab on a chip
  • Magnetically driven microtools
  • Mechanical stimulation
  • Microorganisms

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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