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 …

In this work, we propose and demonstrate a dynamic colloidal molecule that is capable of
moving autonomously and performing swift, reversible, and in-place assembly dissociation …

Here we demonstrate a synthetic micro-engine, based on long-range controlled movement
of colloidal particles, which is induced by a local catalytic reaction. The directed motion at …

The assembly of active and self-propelled particles is an emerging strategy to create
dynamic materials otherwise impossible. However, control of the complex particle …

Controlling the complex dynamics of active colloids—the autonomous locomotion of
colloidal particles and their spontaneous assembly—is challenging yet crucial for creating …

Beyond Active Colloids: From Functional Materials to Microscale Robotics. Page 1 Beyond
Active Colloids: From Functional Materials to Microscale Robotics Juliane Simmchen,*[a] …

Abstract Self-assembled materials,,, must actively consume energy and remain out of
equilibrium to support structural complexity and functional diversity,. Here we show that a …

Designing protocols to dynamically direct the self-assembly of colloidal particles has
become an important direction in soft matter physics because of promising applications in …

Anisotropic colloidal particles can directionally self‐assemble, but the resulting assemblies
cannot reconfigure unless the surface properties of colloidal particles change. Although …

Conspectus Mechanical and electrical pumps are conventionally used to drive fluid flow in
microfluidic devices; these pumps require external power supplies, thus limiting the …