Achieving Control in Micro‐/Nanomotor Mobility

Abstract: Unprecedented opportunities exist for the generation of advanced nanotechnologies based on synthetic micro/nanomotors (MNMs), such as active transport of medical agents or the removal of pollutants. In this regard, great efforts have been dedicated toward controlling MNM motion (e.g., speed, directionality). This was generally performed by precise engineering and optimizing of the motors′ chassis, engine, powering mode (i.e., chemical or physical), and mechanism of motion. Recently, new insights have emerged to control motors mobility, mainly by the inclusion of different modes that drive propulsion. With high degree of synchronization, these modes work providing the required level of control. In this Minireview, we discuss the diverse factors that impact motion; these include MNM morphology, modes of mobility, and how control over motion was achieved. Moreover, we highlight the main limitations that need to be overcome so that such motion control can be translated into real applications.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Achieving Control in Micro‐/Nanomotor Mobility ; day:14 ; month:12 ; year:2022 ; extent:1 ; Angewandte Chemie / International edition. International edition ; (14.12.2022) (gesamt 1)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Fusi, Alexander D. ; Li, Yudong ; Llopis‐Lorente, A. ; Patiño, Tania ; van Hest, Jan C. M. ; Abdelmohsen, Loai K. E. A.

Further information

• DOI: 10.1002/anie.202214754
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022121514161372005550
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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