Figure 4
From: Bio-actuated microvalve in microfluidics using sensing and actuating function of Mimosa pudica
The demonstration of the microvalve actuated by a single uncut Mimosa pudica branch upon stimulations. (a) The overall setup. (b) A front view of the valve device. (c) Different positions of the weight on the push-bar before and after the stimulation. (d) Pictures of flowing and stopped fluid in the inlet microchannel before and after the stimulation. (e) Measured flow rates in the microchannel from each stimulation cycle.
