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Microfluidic Pumping of Artificial Microcilia Via Asymmetric Beating of Cardiomyocytes (Adv. Funct. Mater. 49/2025)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Artificial Microcilia In their Research Article (10.1002/adfm.202517931), Tian-Yun Huang and co-workers present a novel biohybrid ciliary pump that leverages the inherent asymmetric beating of cardiomyocytes to actuate artificial microcilia. The image visually illustrates the components of the microcilia and their cardiomyocyte-actuated beating motion that enables effective fluid pumping. The self-beating, biocompatible system holds significant potential for applications like medical implants and targeted drug delivery.

Source: Advanced Functional Materials

DOI: 10.1002/adfm.72724

Authors: Zi‐Yi Cao, Yongze Liu, Huayang Sai, Yiyang Tang, Pengyu Lv, Jianyong Huang, Huiling Duan, Tian‐Yun Huang

Institutions: Peking University, State Key Laboratory of Turbulence and Complex Systems, National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Micro/Nano Fabrication

Language: English

Topic: Micro and Nano Robotics

Subfield: Condensed Matter Physics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4416947852

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