Magnetic Helical Micromachines. Issue 1 (30th November 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Peyer, Kathrin E.; Tottori, Soichiro; Qiu, Famin; Zhang, Li; Nelson, Bradley J.
• Is Part Of: Chemistry. Volume 19:Issue 1(2013)
• Page Start: 28
• Page End: 38
• Publication Date: 2012-11-30
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1002/chem.201203364
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0947-6539

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Helical microrobots have the potential to be used in a variety of application areas, such as in medical procedures, cell biology, or lab‐on‐a‐chip. They are powered and steered wirelessly using low‐strength rotating magnetic fields. The helical shape of the device allows propulsion through numerous types of materials and fluids, from tissue to different types of bodily fluids. Helical propulsion is suitable for pipe flow conditions or for 3D swimming in open fluidic environments.</p> </abstract>