Tuesday, 21 March 2017

'Tree-on-a-chip' passively pumps water for days

Engineers have created a ‘tree-on-a-chip’ – a microfluidic pump inspired by the way trees and plants circulate nutrients. The chip pumps water for days, at constant rates that could power small robots.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170320143845.htm



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