Magnetically-guided manipulation of microfiber for fabrication of porous cell scaffold

Xingfu Li, Qing Shi, Huaping Wang, Tao Sun, Jianing Li, Ning Yu, Qiang Huang, Toshio Fukuda

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Abstract

As one of the most promising substitutes for regenerative medicine, the pore cell scaffold attracts great attentions in tissue engineering recently. In this study, we apply microfiber to assemble this kind of porous structure based on magnetically-guided manipulation. The microfiber is fabricated by biocompatible and biodegradable alginate solution inside a microfluidic device. To feasibly manipulate the microfiber, homogeneous magnetic nanoparticles are encapsulated into the alginate solution to improve controllability. Simultaneously, an external magnetic force generated by a round permanent magnet is provided to attract the microfibers on a magnetized device composed by pure iron wire arrays and wax. To provide a bionic environment, the magnetized device has been fabricated to allow the generation of optimal pore structure with submillimeter size and high density. As preliminary results, we have achieved to fabricate a one-layer cell scaffold through magnetically-guided micromanipulation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2419-2424
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509023943
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2016
Event13th IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2016 - Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
Duration: 7 Aug 201610 Aug 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2016

Conference

Conference13th IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHarbin, Heilongjiang
Period7/08/1610/08/16

Keywords

  • Magnetic microfiber
  • Magnetically-guided micromanipulation
  • Magnetized device
  • Microfluidic device
  • Porous cell scaffold

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