Active colloids on fluid interfaces
We review recent work on active colloids at interfaces, including self-propelled colloids that
move by generating a propulsive force, and driven colloids that move under external fields …
move by generating a propulsive force, and driven colloids that move under external fields …
Nonequilibrium transport induced by biological nanomachines
Biological nanomachines are nanometer-size macromolecular complexes that catalyze
chemical reactions in the presence of substrate molecules. The catalytic functions carried …
chemical reactions in the presence of substrate molecules. The catalytic functions carried …
Nonreciprocal response of a two-dimensional fluid with odd viscosity
We discuss the linear hydrodynamic response of a two-dimensional active chiral
compressible fluid with odd viscosity. The viscosity coefficient represents broken time …
compressible fluid with odd viscosity. The viscosity coefficient represents broken time …
Hydrodynamic lift of a two-dimensional liquid domain with odd viscosity
We discuss hydrodynamic forces acting on a two-dimensional liquid domain that moves
laterally within a supported fluid membrane in the presence of odd viscosity. Since active …
laterally within a supported fluid membrane in the presence of odd viscosity. Since active …
Sensing the shape of a cell with reaction diffusion and energy minimization
AR Singh, T Leadbetter… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - National Acad Sciences
Some dividing cells sense their shape by becoming polarized along their long axis. Cell
polarity is controlled in part by polarity proteins, like Rho GTPases, cycling between active …
polarity is controlled in part by polarity proteins, like Rho GTPases, cycling between active …
Tunable collective dynamics of active inclusions in viscous membranes
H Manikantan - Physical review letters, 2020 - APS
We study hydrodynamic interactions and clustering mechanisms of active membrane
inclusions within lipid bilayers. Pairs of inclusions display unique oscillatory dynamics that …
inclusions within lipid bilayers. Pairs of inclusions display unique oscillatory dynamics that …
Pair dynamics of active force dipoles in an odd-viscous fluid
We discuss the lateral dynamics of two active force dipoles, which interact with each other
via hydrodynamic interactions in a thin fluid layer that is active and chiral. The fluid layer is …
via hydrodynamic interactions in a thin fluid layer that is active and chiral. The fluid layer is …
Axisymmetric monopole and dipole flow singularities in proximity of a stationary no-slip plate immersed in a Brinkman fluid
The Green's function plays an important role in many areas of physical sciences and is a
prime tool for solving diverse hydrodynamic equations in the linear regime. In the present …
prime tool for solving diverse hydrodynamic equations in the linear regime. In the present …
Hydrodynamics of an odd active surfer in a chiral fluid
We theoretically and computationally study the low-Reynolds-number hydrodynamics of a
linear active microswimmer surfing on a compressible thin fluid layer characterized by an …
linear active microswimmer surfing on a compressible thin fluid layer characterized by an …
Mechanochemical enzymes and protein machines as hydrodynamic force dipoles: the active dimer model
Mechanochemically active enzymes change their shapes within every turnover cycle.
Therefore, they induce circulating flows in the solvent around them and behave as …
Therefore, they induce circulating flows in the solvent around them and behave as …