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Researchers are developing advanced methods for creating surface-anisotropic, patchy particles. This review highlights fabrication techniques and discusses their assembly and future use as motors.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Colloidal Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Site-specific engineering of colloidal surfaces is crucial for advanced materials.
  • Surface-anisotropic and patchy particles are key to new research areas.
  • Scalable fabrication and understanding interactions are vital for progress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current patchy particle fabrication techniques.
  • To identify the need for scalable, high-volume production methods.
  • To discuss assembly strategies and future applications.

Main Methods:

  • Particle and nanosphere lithography.
  • Glancing-angle deposition.
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