Computer modeling reveals modalities to actuate mutable, active matter
Abhrajit Laskar, Raj Kumar Manna, Oleg E. Shklyaev, Anna C. Balazs
Abstract
Catalytic reactions on flexible sheets generate fluid flows that transform the shape of the sheet, which in turn modifies the flow. These complex interactions make computer models vital for designing and harnessing these feedback loops to create soft active matter that autonomously performs self-sustained mechanical work.
Topics & Concepts
Active matterComputer scienceWork (physics)Soft matterFlow (mathematics)Work flowModalitiesHuman–computer interactionMechanical engineeringPhysicsMechanicsIndustrial engineeringEngineeringBiologyChemical engineeringSociologySocial scienceCell biologyColloidMicro and Nano RoboticsModular Robots and Swarm IntelligenceAdvanced Materials and Mechanics