Visible-light-driven cuprous oxide nanomotors with surface-heterojunction-induced propulsion
Wenjuan Liu, Xiao Chen, Xiaoyong Ding, Qiang Long, Xiaolong Lu, Qiang Wang, Zhongwei Gu
Abstract
This paper reports the first surface-heterojunction-induced propulsion strategy for Cu<sub>2</sub>O nanomotors. By forming a surface heterojunction between the {100} and {111} facets, charge separation is enhanced, endowing nanomotors with effective movement.
Topics & Concepts
HeterojunctionOxideMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsSurface (topology)Visible spectrumPropulsionNanotechnologyAerospace engineeringEngineeringMetallurgyGeometryMathematicsMicro and Nano RoboticsSpacecraft Dynamics and ControlCharacterization and Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles