Figure 5
From: Bio-actuated microvalve in microfluidics using sensing and actuating function of Mimosa pudica
The demonstration of the microvalve actuated by two fresh separately cut Mimosa pudica branches. (a) The overall setup for actuation. (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 flow in the inlet microchannel before and after the stimulation. (e) Measured flow rates in the microchannel from each cycle of stimulation.
