Designing sites in heterogeneous catalysis: are we reaching selectivities competitive with those of homogeneous catalysts?
F Zaera - Chemical Reviews, 2022 - ACS Publications
A critical review of different prominent nanotechnologies adapted to catalysis is provided,
with focus on how they contribute to the improvement of selectivity in heterogeneous …
with focus on how they contribute to the improvement of selectivity in heterogeneous …
Trends in micro‐/nanorobotics: materials development, actuation, localization, and system integration for biomedical applications
Abstract Micro‐/nanorobots (m‐bots) have attracted significant interest due to their suitability
for applications in biomedical engineering and environmental remediation. Particularly, their …
for applications in biomedical engineering and environmental remediation. Particularly, their …
Photocatalytic TiO2 Micromotors for Removal of Microplastics and Suspended Matter
L Wang, A Kaeppler, D Fischer… - ACS applied materials & …, 2019 - ACS Publications
Environmental contamination is a major global challenge, and the effects of contamination
are found in most habitats. In recent times, the pollution by microplastics has come to the …
are found in most habitats. In recent times, the pollution by microplastics has come to the …
Reconfiguring active particles by electrostatic imbalance
Active materials represent a new class of condensed matter in which motile elements may
collectively form dynamic, global structures out of equilibrium,,. Here, we present a general …
collectively form dynamic, global structures out of equilibrium,,. Here, we present a general …
Emergent behavior in active colloids
Active colloids are microscopic particles, which self-propel through viscous fluids by
converting energy extracted from their environment into directed motion. We first explain …
converting energy extracted from their environment into directed motion. We first explain …
Graphene-based microbots for toxic heavy metal removal and recovery from water
Heavy metal contamination in water is a serious risk to the public health and other life forms
on earth. Current research in nanotechnology is develo** new nanosystems and …
on earth. Current research in nanotechnology is develo** new nanosystems and …
Collective behaviors of magnetic active matter: recent progress toward reconfigurable, adaptive, and multifunctional swarming micro/nanorobots
Conspectus Active matter refers to the nonequilibrium system composed of interacting units
that continually dissipate energy at a single-unit level and transduce it into mechanical force …
that continually dissipate energy at a single-unit level and transduce it into mechanical force …
Recent developments in magnetically driven micro-and nanorobots
Micro-and nanorobots are promising devices for biomedical and environmental applications.
The past few years have witnessed rapid developments in this field. This short review …
The past few years have witnessed rapid developments in this field. This short review …
Near infrared light-powered Janus mesoporous silica nanoparticle motors
M Xuan, Z Wu, J Shao, L Dai, T Si… - Journal of the American …, 2016 - ACS Publications
We describe fuel-free, near-infrared (NIR)-driven Janus mesoporous silica nanoparticle
motors (JMSNMs) with diameters of 50, 80, and 120 nm. The Janus structure of the JMSNMs …
motors (JMSNMs) with diameters of 50, 80, and 120 nm. The Janus structure of the JMSNMs …
Collective behaviors of active matter learning from natural taxes across scales
Taxis orientation is common in microorganisms, and it provides feasible strategies to
operate active colloids as small‐scale robots. Collective taxes involve numerous units that …
operate active colloids as small‐scale robots. Collective taxes involve numerous units that …