Self-assembly of micro-machining systems powered by Janus micro-motors
| Autor: | Maggi, C., Simmchen, J., Saglimbeni, F., Katuri, J, Dipalo, M., De Angelis, F., Sánchez, S., Di Leonardo, R. |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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| Zdroj: | Small, 12, 446-451, (2016) |
| Druh dokumentu: | Working Paper |
| DOI: | 10.1002/smll.20150239 |
| Popis: | Integration of active matter in larger micro-devices can provide an embedded source of propulsion and lead to self-actuated micromachining systems that do not rely on any external power or control apparatus. Here we demonstrate that Janus colloids can self-assemble around micro-fabricated rotors in reproducible configurations with a high degree of spatial and orientational order. The final configuration maximizes the torque applied on the rotor leading to a unidirectional and steady rotating motion. We discuss how the interplay between geometry and dynamical behavior consistently leads to the self-assembly of autonomous micromotors starting from randomly distributed building blocks. Comment: 17 pages, 6 figures |
| Databáze: | arXiv |
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