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Associate Professor, School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) |
Development of micro-machine powered by motor proteins. |
Living system use many types of micro or nano-mechanical systems, which are called "motor protein". Those biological motors have unique features, such as nano-meter scaled molecular motor, high efficiently energy transduction from chemical energy or having a capacity of self-assembly. In this project, we aim for the realization of bio-hybrid micro-machines to integrate such motor proteins and micro- or nano-structures fabricated of inorganic materials, which machines have some potential values which are not achieved by traditional electronic, magnetic or optical devices. |
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