Light-powered, fuel-free oscillation, migration, and reversible manipulation of multiple cargo types by micromotor swarms
Through experiments and simulations, we show that fuel-free photoactive TiO2
microparticles can form mobile, coherent swarms in the presence of UV light, which track the …
microparticles can form mobile, coherent swarms in the presence of UV light, which track the …
Titania-based micro/nanomotors: design principles, biomimetic collective behavior, and applications
Autonomous micro/nanomotors (MNMs) serve as models for biologically active matter and
have potential applications in nanomachinery, nanoscale assembly, robotics, fluidics, and …
have potential applications in nanomachinery, nanoscale assembly, robotics, fluidics, and …
Active transport in complex environments
A key feature of many living systems, such as bacteria and eukaryotic cells, is their ability to
actively self-propel. Indeed, cellular motility underlies numerous critical biological …
actively self-propel. Indeed, cellular motility underlies numerous critical biological …
Fluid mediated communication among flexible micro-posts in chemically reactive solutions
Communication in biological systems typically involves enzymatic reactions that occur within
fluids confined between the soft, elastic walls of bio-channels and chambers. Through the …
fluids confined between the soft, elastic walls of bio-channels and chambers. Through the …
Colloidal Assembly and Separation under UV‐Induced Convective Flows and on Inclines
Achieving directed motility and separation of colloidal particles is a crucial requirement in a
range of technological areas. Herein, we describe a system that exploits the photothermal …
range of technological areas. Herein, we describe a system that exploits the photothermal …