2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Development of nano-particle 3D printer and realization of dynamic and multi-functional molecular robots
| Project/Area Number |
15K13311
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Research Field |
Nanobioscience
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| Research Institution | Tohoku University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2015-04-01 – 2017-03-31
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| Keywords | DNA / ナノテクノロジー / ナノマシン |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
We developed a novel process for assembling microstructures that are functional, flexible, and dynamic. As an example, we present the assembly of a microscopic robot arm actuated by an external magnet. Diverse particles modified with DNA strands are used for the assembly, and the flexible connection formed by the DNA strands provides the control and dynamic capabilities of the microstructure. We believe that our study makes a significant contribution to the literature because it overcomes the limitations of assembling microstructures using conventional lithographic processes and opens a new possibility to reazlize microscale autonomous machines.
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| Free Research Field |
生物物理学
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