Dynamics of a droplet driven by an internal active device
R. Kree, L. Rückert, A. Zippelius
Abstract
A most important challenge on the way towards reliable biotechnological systems is to find biocompatible, long lasting, and precisely controllable methods of propulsion $i\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}n$ $v\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}i\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}v\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}o$. In the present theoretical work we explore possibilities of actuating a soft droplet by small internal motors, which either operate autonomously, or are externally driven, or both. Motors and external drives are modeled as point forces.
Topics & Concepts
Work (physics)PropulsionDynamics (music)Control theory (sociology)Point (geometry)MechanicsPhysicsControl engineeringMechanical engineeringRotational dynamicsMaterials scienceEngineeringComputer scienceControl systemInternal flowSystem dynamicsInternal modelActuatorClassical mechanicsMicro and Nano RoboticsPickering emulsions and particle stabilizationBiomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms