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  • 1Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia.

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This review covers polymer-based microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) electromagnetic actuators for biomedical applications. Advancements in magnetic polymer composites offer new possibilities for flexible, wearable medical devices.

Keywords:
biomedicalelectromagnetic (EM) actuatormagnetic membranemicroelectromechanical system (MEMS)microfluidicpolymer composites

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)

Background:

  • Polymer-based microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) electromagnetic (EM) actuators are crucial for biomedical applications.
  • Existing research focuses on the development of movable structures made from polymers for these actuators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the latest developments in electromagnetically driven microactuators for biomedical applications.
  • To focus on movable structure development using polymers in MEMS EM actuators.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on polymer-based MEMS EM actuators.
  • Detailed description of actuation mechanisms, membrane development, and driving schemes.
  • Comparison of advantages and disadvantages of different actuator performances.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress in material development, shifting from bulk magnetic materials to magnetic polymer composites.
  • Detailed explanation of fabrication technologies and synthesis methods for polymer-based membranes.
  • Exploration of potential biomedical applications for these actuators.

Conclusions:

  • Polymer-based MEMS EM actuators have advanced significantly, particularly with the adoption of magnetic polymer composites.
  • These materials offer flexibility and compactness, paving the way for innovative wearable and portable biomedical devices.