Controlled propulsion of micro/nanomotors: operational mechanisms, motion manipulation and potential biomedical applications
Inspired by natural mobile microorganisms, researchers have developed micro/nanomotors
(MNMs) that can autonomously move by transducing different kinds of energies into kinetic …
(MNMs) that can autonomously move by transducing different kinds of energies into kinetic …
Trends in micro‐/nanorobotics: materials development, actuation, localization, and system integration for biomedical applications
Abstract Micro‐/nanorobots (m‐bots) have attracted significant interest due to their suitability
for applications in biomedical engineering and environmental remediation. Particularly, their …
for applications in biomedical engineering and environmental remediation. Particularly, their …
Smart materials for microrobots
Over the past 15 years, the field of microrobotics has exploded with many research groups
from around the globe contributing to numerous innovations that have led to exciting new …
from around the globe contributing to numerous innovations that have led to exciting new …
Micro-and nanomotors as active environmental microcleaners and sensors
The quest to provide clean water to the entire population has led to a tremendous boost in
the development of environmental nanotechnology. Toward this end, micro/nanomotors are …
the development of environmental nanotechnology. Toward this end, micro/nanomotors are …
Photocatalytic TiO2 Micromotors for Removal of Microplastics and Suspended Matter
L Wang, A Kaeppler, D Fischer… - ACS applied materials & …, 2019 - ACS Publications
Environmental contamination is a major global challenge, and the effects of contamination
are found in most habitats. In recent times, the pollution by microplastics has come to the …
are found in most habitats. In recent times, the pollution by microplastics has come to the …
Chemically powered micro‐and nanomotors
Chemically powered micro‐and nanomotors are small devices that are self‐propelled by
catalytic reactions in fluids. Taking inspiration from biomotors, scientists are aiming to find …
catalytic reactions in fluids. Taking inspiration from biomotors, scientists are aiming to find …
Materials learning from life: concepts for active, adaptive and autonomous molecular systems
R Merindol, A Walther - Chemical Society Reviews, 2017 - pubs.rsc.org
Bioinspired out-of-equilibrium systems will set the scene for the next generation of molecular
materials with active, adaptive, autonomous, emergent and intelligent behavior. Indeed life …
materials with active, adaptive, autonomous, emergent and intelligent behavior. Indeed life …
Fabrication of micro/nanoscale motors
The use of tools can be traced back to the beginning of recorded history and represents a
significant step in the evolution of mankind. A machine is a tool that can perform intended …
significant step in the evolution of mankind. A machine is a tool that can perform intended …
Graphene-based microbots for toxic heavy metal removal and recovery from water
Heavy metal contamination in water is a serious risk to the public health and other life forms
on earth. Current research in nanotechnology is developing new nanosystems and …
on earth. Current research in nanotechnology is developing new nanosystems and …
Engineered carbon-nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors for biomolecules
The study of electrochemical behavior of bioactive molecules has become one of the most
rapidly developing scientific fields. Biotechnology and biomedical engineering fields have a …
rapidly developing scientific fields. Biotechnology and biomedical engineering fields have a …