Powerful actuation of magnetized microtool by focused magnetic field on a disposable microfluidic chip

F. Arai, S. Sakuma, Y. Yamanishi, K. Onda

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Abstract

We succeeded in powerful noncontact actuation of magnetically driven microtool (MMT) by magnetizing it and focusing magnetic field in a microfluidic chip. Novelty of this paper is summarized as follows. (1) We employed neodium powder as the main component of MMT. The density of magnetic flux was improved about 100 times larger after magnetization. (2) We fabricated a pair of magnetic sharp needles in the chip by electroplating. MMT was placed between the needles and the density of magnetic flux was improved about 3 times larger. As a result, we succeeded in powerful actuation ofMVT in the chip. Drive frequency was improved about 10 times faster (up to 180Hz).

Original languageEnglish
Article number4805316
Pages (from-to)51-54
Number of pages4
JournalProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event22nd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2009 - Sorrento, Italy
Duration: Jan 25 2009Jan 29 2009

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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