| Literature DB >> 26649462 |
Claudio Maggi1, Juliane Simmchen2, Filippo Saglimbeni1, Jaideep Katuri2,3, Michele Dipalo4, Francesco De Angelis4, Samuel Sanchez2,3,5, Roberto Di Leonardo1,6.
Abstract
Janus particles can self-assemble around microfabricated gears in reproducible configurations with a high degree of spatial and orientational order. The final configuration maximizes the torque applied on the rotor leading to a unidirectional and steady rotating motion. The interplay between geometry and dynamical behavior leads to the self-assembly of Janus micromotors starting from randomly distributed particles.Keywords: Janus particles; active catalytic particles; microgears; micromachines; self-assembly; self-propulsion
Year: 2015 PMID: 26649462 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201502391
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Small ISSN: 1613-6810 Impact factor: 13.281