Shape-Programmed Fabrication and Actuation of Magnetically Active Micropost ArraysClick to copy article linkArticle link copied!
- Jisoo JeonJisoo JeonDepartment of Polymer Science and Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, South KoreaMore by Jisoo Jeon
- Jeong Eun ParkJeong Eun ParkDepartment of Polymer Science and Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, South KoreaMore by Jeong Eun Park
- Sei Jin ParkSei Jin ParkPhysical and Life Sciences Directorate, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550, United StatesMore by Sei Jin Park
- Sukyoung WonSukyoung WonDepartment of Polymer Science and Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, South KoreaMore by Sukyoung Won
- Hangbo ZhaoHangbo ZhaoDepartment of Mechanical Engineering and Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United StatesMore by Hangbo Zhao
- Sanha KimSanha KimDepartment of Mechanical Engineering and Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United StatesMore by Sanha Kim
- Bong Sup ShimBong Sup ShimDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, South KoreaMore by Bong Sup Shim
- Augustine UrbasAugustine UrbasMaterials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433, United StatesMore by Augustine Urbas
- A. John Hart*A. John Hart*E-mail: [email protected] (A.J.H.).Department of Mechanical Engineering and Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United StatesMore by A. John Hart
- Zahyun Ku*Zahyun Ku*E-mail: [email protected] (Z.K.).Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433, United StatesMore by Zahyun Ku
- Jeong Jae Wie*Jeong Jae Wie*E-mail: [email protected] (J.J.W.).Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, South KoreaMore by Jeong Jae Wie
Abstract

Micro- and nanotextured surfaces with reconfigurable textures can enable advancements in the control of wetting and heat transfer, directed assembly of complex materials, and reconfigurable optics, among many applications. However, reliable and programmable directional shape in large scale is significant for prescribed applications. Herein, we demonstrate the self-directed fabrication and actuation of large-area elastomer micropillar arrays, using magnetic fields to both program a shape-directed actuation response and rapidly and reversibly actuate the arrays. Specifically, alignment of magnetic microparticles during casting of micropost arrays with hemicylindrical shapes imparts a deterministic anisotropy that can be exploited to achieve the prescribed, large-deformation bending or twisting of the pillars. The actuation coincides with the finite element method, and we demonstrate reversible, noncontact magnetic actuation of arrays of tens of thousands of pillars over hundreds of cycles, with the bending and twisting angles of up to 72 and 61°, respectively. Moreover, we demonstrate the use of the surfaces to control anisotropic liquid spreading and show that the capillary self-assembly of actuated micropost arrays enables highly complex architectures to be fabricated. The present technique could be scaled to indefinite areas using cost-effective materials and casting techniques, and the principle of shape-directed pillar actuation can be applied to other active material systems.
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