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 …

Synthetic nano-and microscale machines move autonomously in solution or drive fluid flows
by converting sources of energy into mechanical work. Their sizes are comparable to …

Colloidal model systems allow studying crystallization kinetics under fairly ideal conditions,
with rather well-characterized pair interactions and minimized external influences. In …

A transition from a square to a hexagonal lattice is studied in a 2D system of particles
interacting via a core-softened potential. Due to the presence of two length scales of …

Nature supports multifaceted forms of life. Despite the variety and complexity of these forms,
motility remains the epicenter of life. The applicable laws of physics change upon going from …

An ion-exchange-resin-based microfluidic pump is introduced that utilizes trace amounts of
ions to generate fluid flows. We show experimentally that our pump operates in almost …

One of the most striking properties of Nafion is the formation of a long-range solute exclusion
zone (EZ) in contact with water. The mechanism of formation of this EZ has been the subject …

A method for phase identification (MPI) in two-dimensional (2D) condensable systems is
proposed on the basis of the analysis of the Voronoi cells' characteristics. A simple algorithm …

The field of active matter in general and microswimming in particular has experienced a
rapid and ongoing expansion over the last decade. A particular interesting aspect is …

We report an experimental study on ion-exchange-based modular microswimmers in low-
salt water. Cationic ion-exchange particles and passive cargo particles assemble into self …