MEMS和纳米技术在医药行业的应用.pptVIP

bhansali@ bhansali@ Role of MEMS and nanotechnology in medical technologies First of all, what is MEMS ? MEMS stands for Micro Electro Mechanical Systems. It is a technique of combining Electrical and Mechanical components together on a chip, to produce a system of miniature dimensions .. By miniature, we mean dimensions less than the thickness of human hair !!!! The wonder called nanotechnology Nanotechnology is the technology of arranging atoms and molecules in a material. This allows to alter the properties of a material and build structures of desired features. A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. Nanotechnology makes it possible to manufacture devices 80,000 times smaller than the thickness of human hair !! A simple analogy.. The atoms in an object can be compared to the blocks in a building game. In a building game, the blocks can be arranged to create different looking structures. Similarly, atoms can be arranged differently to produce a multitude of devices. This forms the basis of nanotechnology. Benefits of MEMS and nanotechnology in medical applications Small volume of reagent samples (like blood), required for analysis. Low power consumption, hence lasts longer on the same battery. Less invasive, hence less painful. Integration permits a large number of systems to be built on a single chip. Batch processing can lower costs significantly. Existing IC technology can be used to make these devices. Silicon, used in most MEMS devices, interferes lesser with body tissues. Can MEMS devices really replace the existing medical devices ? A lot of MEMS medical devices have been developed that are much more sensitive and robust than their conventional counterparts. Market trends for MEMS medical devices show a promising future ahead. Projected MEMS market share in 2006 Classification of biological MEMS devices Biomedical MEMS – deals “in vivo”, within the host body. precision surgery Biotelemetry Drug delivery Biosensors and other physical se