Fabrication and characterization of magnetic microrobots for three-dimensional cell culture and targeted transportation

Sangwon Kim, Famin Qiu, Samhwan Kim, Ali Ghanbari, Cheil Moon, Li Zhang, Bradley J. Nelson, Hongsoo Choi

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Abstract

Magnetically manipulated microrobots are demonstrated for targeted cell transportation. Full three-dimensional (3D) porous structures are fabricated with an SU-8 photoresist using a 3D laser lithography system. Nickel and titanium are deposited as a magnetic material and biocompatible material, respectively. The fabricated microrobots are controlled in the fluid by external magnetic fields. Human embryonic kidney 239 (HEK 239) cells are cultivated in the microrobot to show the possibility for targeted cell transportation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5863-5868
Number of pages6
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume25
Issue number41
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 6 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • magnetic manipulation
  • microrobots
  • targeted cell transportation
  • three-dimensional cell culture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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