Tadpole-like Janus nanotubes
Xiuyuan Zuo, Meng Zhang, Qiuhua Wu, Yuanyuan Li, Guolin Zhang, Fuxin Liang, Zhenzhong Yang
Abstract
Tadpole-like Janus nanotubes with controlled size are fabricated by a sol-gel reaction at the emulsion interface. Pd or Fe3O4 nanoparticles can be selectively captured into their cavities to obtain tadpole-like Janus Pd-nanotubes or tadpole-like Janus Fe3O4-nanotubes. They can be driven directionally by a chemical fuel or near-infrared (NIR) light.
Topics & Concepts
JanusTadpole (physics)Materials scienceNanotechnologyInfraredPhysicsOpticsParticle physicsPickering emulsions and particle stabilizationMicro and Nano RoboticsGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications