Title :
Rotation of micro gear by moving bacteria sheet
Author :
Miyamoto, Tatsuya ; Kojima, Masaru ; Nakajima, Masahiro ; Fukuda, Toshio
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Micro-Nano Syst. Eng., Nagoya Univ., Nagoya, Japan
Abstract :
In this paper, we established the driving systems for micro structures by using surface swarming of Vibrio alginolyticus. First, we succeeded in causing rotational movement using ratchet shape micro channel. Next, To rectify rotational movement, we fabricated center prior in the micro channel. We succeeded in smooth rotational movement using this new design micro channel. Furthermore, we succeeded in driving micro gear in the micro channel.
Keywords :
cellular biophysics; gears; micromechanical devices; microorganisms; sheet materials; Vibrio alginolyticus; microgear sheet; microstructures; moving bacteria sheet; ratchet shape microchannel; rotational movement; surface swarming; Clocks; Microchannel; Microorganisms; Microscopy; Silicon;
Conference_Titel :
Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science (MHS), 2011 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Nagoya
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1360-6
DOI :
10.1109/MHS.2011.6102225