Title :
Controlled Bio-Carriers Based on Magnetotactic Bacteria
Author :
Lu, Z. ; Martel, S.
Author_Institution :
Ecole Polytech. de Montreal, Montreal
Abstract :
Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) can be controlled by an externally applied magnetic field. Their fast migration speed and quick response time, along with their capability to achieve 4 pN thrust force, make them well suited for micro-bio-actuators and bio-carriers. Here, we use conventional methods of microlithographyto construct a microfluidic device to evaluate the activity of MTB in microchannels. Experiments also prove that a single MC-1 MTB can push a 2 mum bead in a well controlled manner. Finally, we discuss the advantages of MTB based bio-carriers and prospect for future applications.
Keywords :
bioMEMS; biocontrol; biomagnetism; biotransport; cell motility; microfluidics; microorganisms; controlled bio-carriers; conventional microlithography; externally applied magnetic field; magnetotactic bacteria; micro-nanobeads; microbio-actuators; microchannels; microfabricated microfluidic device; migration speed; quick response time; thrust force; Biomedical engineering; Etching; Magnetic fields; Magnetic sensors; Microchannel; Microfluidics; Microorganisms; Nanobioscience; Solid state circuits; Transportation; Bio-carrier; Magnetotactic Bacteria; Microfabrication; ¿TAS;
Conference_Titel :
Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Conference, 2007. TRANSDUCERS 2007. International
Conference_Location :
Lyon
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0842-3
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0842-3
DOI :
10.1109/SENSOR.2007.4300222
