Microfluidic System for Assessing the Controllability of MC-1 Magnetotactic Bacteria as Carriers in Micro-channels

摘要

A special microfluidic system for assessing the controllability of the swimming direction of MC-1 magnetotactic bacteria in micro-channels is described in sight of its use as potential carriers in microsystems such as lab-on-chip. The proposed system is designed with embedded conducting wires and micro-electromagnets to characterize the behavior and responsiveness of the bacteria through controlled local magnetic fields. The microfabrication procedure of the system is described with simulation results.