On-chip measurement of mechanical properties of a single cyanobacteria using direct-outer-drive mechanism

Takayuki Hasegawa, Shinya Sakuma, Fumihito Arai

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Abstract

We propose a novel concept for measuring the mechanical properties of a single cyanobacteria using a robot integrated microfluidic chip (robochip). We utilize direct-outer-drive mechanism for actuation of on-chip probe and optical tweezes for transportation of a single cell. We show the measurement results using Synechocystis sp. strain PCC 6803 which is a kind of cyanobacteria.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479966790
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 9 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2014 - Nagoya, Japan
Duration: Nov 10 2014Nov 12 2014

Publication series

Name2014 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2014

Other

Other2014 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2014
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNagoya
Period11/10/1411/12/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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