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- Title
Metachronal Motion of Biological and Artificial Cilia.
- Authors
Cui, Zhiwei; Wang, Ye; den Toonder, Jaap M. J.
- Abstract
Cilia are slender, hair-like cell protrusions that are present ubiquitously in the natural world. They perform essential functions, such as generating fluid flow, propulsion, and feeding, in organisms ranging from protozoa to the human body. The coordinated beating of cilia, which results in wavelike motions known as metachrony, has fascinated researchers for decades for its role in functions such as flow generation and mucus transport. Inspired by nature, researchers have explored diverse materials for the fabrication of artificial cilia and developed several methods to mimic the metachronal motion observed in their biological counterparts. In this review, we will introduce the different types of metachronal motion generated by both biological and artificial cilia, the latter including pneumatically, photonically, electrically, and magnetically driven artificial cilia. Furthermore, we review the possible applications of metachronal motion by artificial cilia, focusing on flow generation, transport of mucus, particles, and droplets, and microrobotic locomotion. The overall aim of this review is to offer a comprehensive overview of the metachronal motions exhibited by diverse artificial cilia and the corresponding practical implementations. Additionally, we identify the potential future directions within this field. These insights present an exciting opportunity for further advancements in this domain.
- Subjects
CILIA &; ciliary motion; FLUID flow; RESEARCH personnel; HUMAN body; MOTION
- Publication
Biomimetics (2313-7673), 2024, Vol 9, Issue 4, p198
- ISSN
2313-7673
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/biomimetics9040198