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A Microfluidic Pump/Valve Inspired by Xylem Embolism and Transpiration in Plants
In plants, transpiration draws the water upward from the roots to the leaves. However, this flow can be blocked by air bubbles in the xylem conduits, which is called xylem embolism. In this research, we present the design of a biomimetic microfluidic pump/valve based on water transpiration and xylem...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2012
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3510208/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23209709 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0050320 |