A novel technological process for fabricating micro-tips for biomimetic adhesion
Thu, 08/11/2007 - 15:03 | 
Thomas Hesselberg
| Title | A novel technological process for fabricating micro-tips for biomimetic adhesion |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Other Author Affiliations | 2005 |
| Authors | La Spina, G.; Stefanini, C.; Menciassi, A.; Dario, P. |
| Journal | Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering |
| Place Published | 15 |
| Edition | 1576-1587 |
| Type of Article | method, experimental |
| Issue | eng |
| Pagination | In this paper, the issue of adhesion to biological substrates for biomedical applications is addressed. In particular, taking inspiration from intestinal parasites, micro-hooks for clamping on the gastrointestinal wall have been studied, in order to provide future endoscopic micro-systems with the capability of attaching safely to the mucosa surface. A novel fabrication technology and experimentation on nylon micro-hooks are presented, together with theoretical modelling of the process. Artificial hooks have been prototyped (length ranging between 300 µm and 500 µm; maximum diameter of 100 µm) and a batch process for large array production has been proposed. |