'Tree-on-a-chip' passively pumps water for days

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - 13:03 in Earth & Climate

Engineers have created a 'tree-on-a-chip' -- a microfluidic pump inspired by the way trees and plants circulate nutrients. The chip pumps water for days, at constant rates that could power small robots.

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