Chemically powered micro‐and nanomotors
Chemically powered micro‐and nanomotors are small devices that are self‐propelled by
catalytic reactions in fluids. Taking inspiration from biomotors, scientists are aiming to find …
catalytic reactions in fluids. Taking inspiration from biomotors, scientists are aiming to find …
Metal–organic frameworks in motion
During the last two decades, engineering motion with small-scale matter has received much
attention in several areas of research, ranging from supramolecular chemistry and colloidal …
attention in several areas of research, ranging from supramolecular chemistry and colloidal …
Large‐Scale Self‐Assembly of MOFs Colloidosomes for Bubble‐Propelled Micromotors and Stirring‐Free Environmental Remediation
H Huang, J Li, M Yuan, H Yang, Y Zhao… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The design of MOF‐based micromotors (MOFtors) is still challenging and with limited
approaches, especially for the MOF nanoparticles (NPs). Herein, we report a universal and …
approaches, especially for the MOF nanoparticles (NPs). Herein, we report a universal and …
Rocket science at the nanoscale
Autonomous propulsion at the nanoscale represents one of the most challenging and
demanding goals in nanotechnology. Over the past decade, numerous important advances …
demanding goals in nanotechnology. Over the past decade, numerous important advances …
[PDF][PDF] Superfast near-infrared light-driven polymer multilayer rockets
Here, we present a polymeric tubular rocket, functionalized with gold nanoshells (AuNSs)
that moves at a speed of up to 160 µm s− 1. The stronger plasma resonance absorption of …
that moves at a speed of up to 160 µm s− 1. The stronger plasma resonance absorption of …
Beyond powders: Monoliths on the basis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)
X Qi, K Liu, Z Chang - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022 - Elsevier
In the past two decades, considerable metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been
identified and prepared, showing great promise in various fields. In general, the powdery …
identified and prepared, showing great promise in various fields. In general, the powdery …
Water‐powered cell‐mimicking Janus micromotor
Cell derivatives have received increasing attention due to their unique ability to mimic many
of the natural properties displayed by their source cells. Integration of cell‐derived natural …
of the natural properties displayed by their source cells. Integration of cell‐derived natural …
Wastewater mediated activation of micromotors for efficient water cleaning
We present wastewater-mediated activation of catalytic micromotors for the degradation of
nitroaromatic pollutants in water. These next-generation hybrid micromotors are fabricated …
nitroaromatic pollutants in water. These next-generation hybrid micromotors are fabricated …
Tubular micro/nanomachines: from the basics to recent advances
B Xu, B Zhang, L Wang, G Huang… - Advanced Functional …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Inspired by the machines that have changed the world through their autonomous functions,
scientists have focused their attention on performing similar functions at the …
scientists have focused their attention on performing similar functions at the …
Recent progress on bioinspired self‐propelled micro/nanomotors via controlled molecular self‐assembly
The combination of bottom‐up controllable self‐assembly technique with bioinspired design
has opened new horizons in the development of self‐propelled synthetic micro/nanomotors …
has opened new horizons in the development of self‐propelled synthetic micro/nanomotors …