A Micro Peristaltic Pump Using an Optically Controllable Bioactuator
Peristalsis is widely seen in nature, as this pumping action is important in digestive systems for conveying sustenance to every corner of the body. In this paper, we propose a muscle-powered tubular micro pump that provides peristaltic transport. We utilized Drosophila melanogaster larvae that expr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Engineering |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095809917307683 |