Surface polymerization induced locomotion
Miguel A. Ramos‐Docampo, Edit Brodszkij, Marcel Ceccato, Morten Foss, Mads Folkjær, Nina Lock, Brigitte Städler
Abstract
when mesoporous Janus particles are used. Finally, indication of swarming is observed when high numbers of motors homogenously coated with atom-transfer radical polymerization initiators are used, while high-density Janus motors lost their ability to exhibit enhanced Brownian motion. This report illustrates an alternative route to self-propelled particles, employing a polymerization process that has the potential to be applied for various purposes benefiting from the tool box of modern polymer chemistry.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerizationSurface (topology)Materials scienceNanotechnologyPolymerComposite materialMathematicsGeometryMicro and Nano RoboticsModular Robots and Swarm IntelligenceAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials