Superhydrophobic/superhydrophilic antifouling materials are widely used to solve the severe water pollution and bio-adhesion of marine equipment.However,conventional antifouling materials rely on the static superwetta...Superhydrophobic/superhydrophilic antifouling materials are widely used to solve the severe water pollution and bio-adhesion of marine equipment.However,conventional antifouling materials rely on the static superwettability of surfaces,which suffer from poorly sustained antifouling effects.Inspired by the unique dynamic antifouling strategies of Calliphora Vicina wing surface based on the hydrophobic micro-cilia arrays,a Biomimetic Magnetic-Responsive Antifouling Surface(BMRAS)is designed and fabricated using a method combining UV lithography and an inverse molding.The BMRAS is coated by high-aspect-ratio micro-cilia,which are filled with synthesized magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles.The bioinspired hydrophobic micro-cilia arrays endow the BMRAS with excellent intrinsic superhydrophobicity,benefiting from the high-aspect-ratio feature and roughness effect.Remarkably,the static contact angle is more than 156.9±1.6°and the rolling angle is less than 2.3±0.3°.The synthesized magnetic nanomaterials play a key role in implementing dynamic antifouling strategies.On the one hand,the surface tension can be adjusted as required under magnetically controlled oscillations.On the other hand,the doping of magnetic nanomaterials can enhance mechanical properties and reduce capillary force-induced aggregation of high-aspect-ratio micro-cilia.The antifouling tests demonstrate that the chemically modified micro-cilia can effectively expel gravels under the stimulation of an external magnetic field and enable the BMRAS to achieve dynamic self-cleaning.Specifically,0.17 g gravel distributed on BMRAS can be completely cleaned up within 0.296 s,which improved by 14.2%compared with the flat materials.This work provides a brief and effective strategy for designing dynamic antifouling surfaces with excellent physicochemical durability and great potential value in the applications of marine fouling.展开更多
A review on the research of Micro Electromechanical Systems （MEMS） technology based biomimetic cilia is presented. Biomimetic cilia, enabled by the advancement of MEMS technology, have been under dynamic development...A review on the research of Micro Electromechanical Systems （MEMS） technology based biomimetic cilia is presented. Biomimetic cilia, enabled by the advancement of MEMS technology, have been under dynamic development for the past decade. After a brief description of the background of cilia and MEMS technology, different biomimetic cilia applications are reviewed. Biomimetic cilia micro-actuators, including micromachined polyimide bimorph biomimetic cilia micro-actuator, electro-statically actuated polymer biomimetic cilia micro-actuator, and magnetically actuated nanorod array biomimetic cilia micro-actuator, are presented. Subsequently micromachined underwater flow biomimetic cilia micro-sensor is studied, followed by acoustic flow micro-sensor. The fabrication of these MEMS-based biomimetic cilia devices, characterization of their physical properties, and the results of their application experiments are discussed.展开更多
A biomimetic approach is used to generate a directed transversal transportation of micron-sized particles in liquids based on the principle of cilia-type arrays in coordinated motion. Rows of flaps mimicking planar ci...A biomimetic approach is used to generate a directed transversal transportation of micron-sized particles in liquids based on the principle of cilia-type arrays in coordinated motion. Rows of flaps mimicking planar cilia are positioned off-centre along an array of cavities covered with membranes that support the flaps. These membranes are deflected from a concave to a convex shape and vice versa by pneumatic actuation applying positive and negative pressures (relative to the ambient) inside the cavities. As a result, the flap on top of the membrane tilts to the left or right within such a pressure cycle, performing a beat stroke. Since each cavity can be addressed in the device individually and in rapid succession, waves of coordinated flap motion can be run along the wall. Such metachronal waves are generated and transport of particles along the cilia surface is achieved in both symplectic and antiplectic direction. It is shown that the initial tilt of the flaps relative to the wall-normal determines the direction of transport.展开更多
Natural organisms such as cactus spines or trachea cilia have unique directional transport ability, owing to their anisotropic surface structures or asymmetric motion.However, most artificial interfacial materials are...Natural organisms such as cactus spines or trachea cilia have unique directional transport ability, owing to their anisotropic surface structures or asymmetric motion.However, most artificial interfacial materials are incapable of transporting macroscale object underwater. Herein, we report that anisotropic microcilia arrays, composed of cobalt fine powder and PDMS, can successfully transport the centimeterscale hydrogel underwater by periodically asymmetric stroke under alternative magnetic field. Reciprocal collective stroke of anisotropic microcilia can generate directional flow, propelling the centimeter-scale hydrogel slice forward. Accompanying computational simulation results are consistent with the directional transport behaviors observed in our experiments. This study provides a clue to design artificial anisotropic interfacial materials with capability of transporting macroscale object at low Reynolds number.展开更多
Bio-inspired surfaces are usually designed by imitating the surface properties of a particular biological species,or combing with the surface characteristics of multiple biological species to construct a cross-species...Bio-inspired surfaces are usually designed by imitating the surface properties of a particular biological species,or combing with the surface characteristics of multiple biological species to construct a cross-species surface.Herein,inspired by the structure and rhythmic swing of human pulmonary cilia,and the directional migration of pigeons by geomagnetic field,an integrated system of biomimetic hydrophobic magnetic cilia array surface with reversible deformation properties and excellent magnetic response performance for solid microspheres underwater transport is designed and constructed.Driven by an external magnetic field,the magnetic responsive cilia array surface can directionally and continuously transport microspheres underwater in periodic motion.This work will shed new light on the designing of micromanipulation systems for micro-objects transport,and promote the practical application of micro-operating systems in underwater transportation and drug delivery.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB4605700)the Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52021003)+4 种基金the National Outstanding Youth Science Fund Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52222509)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(No.20220101220JC)the Defense Industrial Technology Development Program(JCKY2023130C001)Changbai Talents Plan of Jilin Province“Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities”.
文摘Superhydrophobic/superhydrophilic antifouling materials are widely used to solve the severe water pollution and bio-adhesion of marine equipment.However,conventional antifouling materials rely on the static superwettability of surfaces,which suffer from poorly sustained antifouling effects.Inspired by the unique dynamic antifouling strategies of Calliphora Vicina wing surface based on the hydrophobic micro-cilia arrays,a Biomimetic Magnetic-Responsive Antifouling Surface(BMRAS)is designed and fabricated using a method combining UV lithography and an inverse molding.The BMRAS is coated by high-aspect-ratio micro-cilia,which are filled with synthesized magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles.The bioinspired hydrophobic micro-cilia arrays endow the BMRAS with excellent intrinsic superhydrophobicity,benefiting from the high-aspect-ratio feature and roughness effect.Remarkably,the static contact angle is more than 156.9±1.6°and the rolling angle is less than 2.3±0.3°.The synthesized magnetic nanomaterials play a key role in implementing dynamic antifouling strategies.On the one hand,the surface tension can be adjusted as required under magnetically controlled oscillations.On the other hand,the doping of magnetic nanomaterials can enhance mechanical properties and reduce capillary force-induced aggregation of high-aspect-ratio micro-cilia.The antifouling tests demonstrate that the chemically modified micro-cilia can effectively expel gravels under the stimulation of an external magnetic field and enable the BMRAS to achieve dynamic self-cleaning.Specifically,0.17 g gravel distributed on BMRAS can be completely cleaned up within 0.296 s,which improved by 14.2%compared with the flat materials.This work provides a brief and effective strategy for designing dynamic antifouling surfaces with excellent physicochemical durability and great potential value in the applications of marine fouling.
基金supported by the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
文摘A review on the research of Micro Electromechanical Systems （MEMS） technology based biomimetic cilia is presented. Biomimetic cilia, enabled by the advancement of MEMS technology, have been under dynamic development for the past decade. After a brief description of the background of cilia and MEMS technology, different biomimetic cilia applications are reviewed. Biomimetic cilia micro-actuators, including micromachined polyimide bimorph biomimetic cilia micro-actuator, electro-statically actuated polymer biomimetic cilia micro-actuator, and magnetically actuated nanorod array biomimetic cilia micro-actuator, are presented. Subsequently micromachined underwater flow biomimetic cilia micro-sensor is studied, followed by acoustic flow micro-sensor. The fabrication of these MEMS-based biomimetic cilia devices, characterization of their physical properties, and the results of their application experiments are discussed.
文摘A biomimetic approach is used to generate a directed transversal transportation of micron-sized particles in liquids based on the principle of cilia-type arrays in coordinated motion. Rows of flaps mimicking planar cilia are positioned off-centre along an array of cavities covered with membranes that support the flaps. These membranes are deflected from a concave to a convex shape and vice versa by pneumatic actuation applying positive and negative pressures (relative to the ambient) inside the cavities. As a result, the flap on top of the membrane tilts to the left or right within such a pressure cycle, performing a beat stroke. Since each cavity can be addressed in the device individually and in rapid succession, waves of coordinated flap motion can be run along the wall. Such metachronal waves are generated and transport of particles along the cilia surface is achieved in both symplectic and antiplectic direction. It is shown that the initial tilt of the flaps relative to the wall-normal determines the direction of transport.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21425314, 21434009, 21421061, 11402274 and 11772343)the Program for Changjiang Scholarsthe Top-Notch Young Talents Program of China
文摘Natural organisms such as cactus spines or trachea cilia have unique directional transport ability, owing to their anisotropic surface structures or asymmetric motion.However, most artificial interfacial materials are incapable of transporting macroscale object underwater. Herein, we report that anisotropic microcilia arrays, composed of cobalt fine powder and PDMS, can successfully transport the centimeterscale hydrogel underwater by periodically asymmetric stroke under alternative magnetic field. Reciprocal collective stroke of anisotropic microcilia can generate directional flow, propelling the centimeter-scale hydrogel slice forward. Accompanying computational simulation results are consistent with the directional transport behaviors observed in our experiments. This study provides a clue to design artificial anisotropic interfacial materials with capability of transporting macroscale object at low Reynolds number.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21871020)the Beijing Young Talent Support Program+2 种基金the 111 Projectthe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe Academic Excellence Foundation of BUAA for PhD Students.
文摘Bio-inspired surfaces are usually designed by imitating the surface properties of a particular biological species,or combing with the surface characteristics of multiple biological species to construct a cross-species surface.Herein,inspired by the structure and rhythmic swing of human pulmonary cilia,and the directional migration of pigeons by geomagnetic field,an integrated system of biomimetic hydrophobic magnetic cilia array surface with reversible deformation properties and excellent magnetic response performance for solid microspheres underwater transport is designed and constructed.Driven by an external magnetic field,the magnetic responsive cilia array surface can directionally and continuously transport microspheres underwater in periodic motion.This work will shed new light on the designing of micromanipulation systems for micro-objects transport,and promote the practical application of micro-operating systems in underwater transportation and drug delivery.
