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Preparation and 3D Tracking of Catalytic Swimming Devices
Published on: July 1, 2016
Near infrared-modulated propulsion of catalytic Janus polymer multilayer capsule motors
Yingjie Wu1, Tieyan Si, Xiankun Lin
1Key Lab for Microsystems and Microstructure Manufacturing, Micro/Nanotechnology Research Centre, Harbin Institute of Technology, Yi Kuang Jie 2, Harbin 150080, China. xiankunlin@hit.edu.cn qianghe@hit.edu.cn.
Abstract:
The use of a near-infrared (NIR) laser for reversible modulation of a bubble-driven Janus polymer capsule motor is demonstrated. This process was mediated through illumination of the metal face of the Janus capsule motor at the critical concentration of peroxide fuel. Such an effective control of the propulsion of chemically powered microengines holds a considerable promise for diverse applications.
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