We investigate, using numerical simulations, the conformations of isolated active ring
polymers. We find that their behavior depends crucially on their size: Short rings (N≲ 100) …

We study the dynamics and conformation of polymers composed by active monomers. By
means of Brownian dynamics simulations we show that, when the direction of the self …

Despite mounting evidence that the same gradients, which active colloids use for swimming,
induce important cross-interactions (phoretic interactions), they are still ignored in most …

The quest for the optimal navigation strategy in a complex environment is at the heart of
microswimmer applications like cargo carriage or drug targeting to cancer cells. Here, we …

The interplay between activity and elasticity often found in active and living systems triggers
a plethora of autonomous behaviors ranging from self-assembly and collective motion to …

Active systems contain self-propelled particles and can spontaneously self-organize into
patterns making them attractive candidates for the self-assembly of smart soft materials. One …

Biological organisms make use of hierarchically organised structures to modulate
mechanical behaviour across multiple lengthscales, allowing microscopic objects to …

A linear chain of spheres confined by a transverse harmonic potential experiences localized
buckling under compression. We present simple experiments using gas bubbles in a liquid …

To explore the generic features of synchronisation facilitated by hydrodynamic interactions
dominated by viscous forces, we investigate small systems of rowers; rowers are a highly …

Having a production line for microrobots is fundamental to their widespread application in
many areas. Thanks to their flexibility, active colloidal molecules with dynamic function are a …