| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/C519345/1 |
| Title: |
Nanoactuators based on self assembled polymers |
| Principal Investigator: |
Wood, Professor D |
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Engineering and Computing Sciences |
| Organisation: |
Durham, University of |
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Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 December 2004 |
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31 May 2006 |
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99,896
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| Materials Characterisation |
Microsystems |
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science of polymers - long molecules based on repeated arrangements of carbon compounds - is a tremendously interesting and varied field. Examples of polymers in everyday life include plastic housings for phones and cameras, polythene packaging for food, and clothes. Here we will find a different, and specialized, use for polymers in the manipulation of biological cells.The work in this grant proposal will deal with polymers as a very thin layer, just one molecule thick, and build up different layers to allow the ultimate function to be achieved. We can then apply a voltage to the polymer structure which should react by bending - this is an example of the polymer behaving as a transducer by converting electrical to mechanical energy. If we pattern the polymer structure to create two oppositely bending arms, we can make a pair of microscopic tweezers. This will be the basis of how we will manipulate cells.
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