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Dynamically programmable fluidic assembly

Appl. Phys. Lett. 93, 254105 (2008); doi:10.1063/1.3048562

Published 23 December 2008

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Michael T. Tolley,1 Mekala Krishnan,1 David Erickson,1 and Hod Lipson1,2
1Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA
2Computing and Information Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA
A major challenge in fluidic assembly is the dynamically programmable fabrication of arbitrary geometries from basic components. Current approaches require predetermination of either the assembly machinery or the component interfaces for the specific target geometries. We present an alternative concept that exploits self-assembly forces locally but directs these forces globally, allowing fabrication and manipulation of target structures without tailoring the substrate or interfaces. By controlling the flow in a microfluidic chamber, components are directed to their target locations where local interactions align and bond them. Following this approach, we demonstrate and quantify the experimental assembly of structures composed of two to ten components. ©2008 American Institute of Physics
History: Received 18 June 2008; accepted 17 November 2008; published 23 December 2008
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PACS
  • 47.61.-k
    Micro- and nano-scale flow phenomena
  • 85.85.+j
    Micro- and nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS) and devices
  • 47.85.Np
    Fluidics (applied)
  • YEAR: 2008

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