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 …

We review theoretical models of individual motility as well as collective dynamics and
pattern formation of active particles. We focus on simple models of active dynamics with a …

Active colloids are microscopic particles, which self-propel through viscous fluids by
converting energy extracted from their environment into directed motion. We first explain …

Modern microscopic techniques following the stochastic motion of labelled tracer particles
have uncovered significant deviations from the laws of Brownian motion in a variety of …

In this article we review the development, current status and future prospects of nano-and
microscale motors propelled by locally generated fields and chemical gradients. These …

Conspectus The assembly of complex structures from simpler, individual units is a hallmark
of biology. Examples include the pairing of DNA strands, the assembly of protein chains into …

Synthetic micro‐and nanomotors (MNMs) are tiny objects that can autonomously move
under the influence of an appropriate source of energy, such as a chemical fuel, magnetic …

Nano-and micromotors are nano-and microscale devices, respectively, designed to perform
selected mechanical movements (eg, rotation, rolling, shuttling, delivery, contraction, and …

Motility in living systems is due to an array of complex molecular nanomotors that are
essential for the function and survival of cells. These protein nanomotors operate not only …

The creation of synthetic systems that emulate the defining properties of living matter, such
as motility, gradient-sensing, signaling, and replication, is a grand challenge of biomimetics …