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Remotely Triggered Locomotion of Hydrogel Mag-bots in Confined Spaces.


ABSTRACT: In this study, soft hydrogel crawlers with remote magnetic-responsive motility in confined spaces have been developed. Inspired by the motion of maggots, the hydrogel crawlers can reversibly contract and elongate their body controlled by repeatedly switching on/off an alternating magnetic field. Based on the cyclic deformation, the hydrogel crawlers can move peristaltically in a confined space that is coated with asymmetric micro-patterns. The dependence of the hydrogel motility on the pattern structures and lubrication is characterized using experimental measurements. Such a hydrogel system pioneers the study of active motile systems in porous media and has the potential to impact the fields of targeted drug delivery and active actuators.

SUBMITTER: Shen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5701057 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Remotely Triggered Locomotion of Hydrogel Mag-bots in Confined Spaces.

Shen Tong T   Font Marti Garriga MG   Jung Sukwon S   Gabriel Millicent L ML   Stoykovich Mark P MP   Vernerey Franck J FJ  

Scientific reports 20171123 1


In this study, soft hydrogel crawlers with remote magnetic-responsive motility in confined spaces have been developed. Inspired by the motion of maggots, the hydrogel crawlers can reversibly contract and elongate their body controlled by repeatedly switching on/off an alternating magnetic field. Based on the cyclic deformation, the hydrogel crawlers can move peristaltically in a confined space that is coated with asymmetric micro-patterns. The dependence of the hydrogel motility on the pattern s  ...[more]

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