ArticleAnnual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference2016
Polyimide-based magnetic microactuators for biofouling removal.
Article in Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Anti-biofouling implantable catheter using thin-film magnetic microactuators.Sensors and actuators. B, Chemical · 2018Article
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Abstract
Here we report on the development of novel polyimide-based flexible magnetic actuators for improving hydrocephalus shunts. The static and dynamic mechanical responses of the thin-film magnetic microdevices were quantitatively measured. The bacteria-removing capabilities of the microfabricated devices were also evaluated. Although additional evaluations are necessary, the preliminary results show promising potential for combatting bacteria-induced biofouling. Lastly, the thin-film microdevices are integrated into a single-pore silicone catheter to demonstrate a proof-of-concept, MEMS-enabled self-clearing, smart catheter.
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