Abstract
This paper adopts the design strategies involved in the biological flow sensors present on the body of the blind cave fish in order to engineer MEMS artificial flow sensors by employing micro/nano fabrication technologies. The MEMS sensor developed consists of Si60 polymer haircells fabricated by stereolithography. Biomimetic cupular fibrils are developed by electrospinning a solution of polyL-lactide/e-caprolactone (PLC) to form nanofibers. A bio-inspired hydrogel cupula is fabricated using precision drop-casting methods which enhances the performance of the flow sensor over the naked haircell sensor. The pyramid shaped nanofibers formed act as a scaffold supporting the swollen hydrogel.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | IEEE 26th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2013 |
Place of Publication | Piscataway, NJ |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
Pages | 25-28 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781467356558 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | IEEE 26th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2013 - Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China Duration: 20 Jan 2013 → 24 Jan 2013 |
Other
Other | IEEE 26th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2013 |
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Country | Taiwan, Province of China |
City | Taipei |
Period | 20/01/13 → 24/01/13 |