 | Nanotech 2008 Vol. 3
Nanotechnology 2008: Microsystems, Photonics, Sensors, Fluidics, Modeling, and Simulation - Technical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 3
Chapter 5: Modeling & Simulation of Microsystems |
Modeling and simulation of a monolithic self-actuated microsystem for fluid sampling and drug delivery | |
| Authors: | P. Zhang, G.A. Jullien |
| Affilation: | University of Calgary, CA |
| Pages: | 623 - 626 |
| Keywords: | microneedle array, actuator, BioMEMS |
| Abstract: | A novel MEMS-based microsystem including microneedle array with a self-actuated structure for fluid sampling and drug delivery is modeled, designed and simulated. The self-actuating mechanism and the microneedle array are able to be fabricated on a monolithic chip and avoids errors resulting from any bonding process and provides easy mass fabrication. The microsystem is composed of a microneedle array at the center of the microsystem and an actuating mechanisms of symmetrically arranged Z-shaped PZT unimorph benders. The Z-shape benders can enlarge and advanced the distance of the microneedle array, up to 700 m and more in the out-of-plane direction. The simulations show that a large displacement can be accomplished with a relative low actuating voltage. A finite element method analysis was used to simulate the characteristics of the microsystem. The modal resonance of the system has also been simulated. The actuation issue is a great challenge for microneedle commercialization. Few microneedles with actuating mechanisms appear in peer reviewed publications, let alone both microneedle and actuation structures on a monolithic chip. This monolithic microsystem opens up a wide application area for the commercialization of microsystems for fluid sampling and drug delivery. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4200-8505-1 |
| Pages: | 940 |
| Hardcopy: | $159.95 |
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