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  • Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Chemistry

Background:

  • Wireless manipulation of microparticles in fluids is crucial for biomedical and environmental applications.
  • Existing light-based methods (UV-vis-NIR) have limited penetration depth in media.
  • There is a need for advanced techniques with greater penetrating power for deep-medium manipulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel method for light-powered wireless manipulation of microparticles using X-rays.
  • To investigate the propulsion mechanism of X-ray-driven microparticles in aqueous solutions.
  • To demonstrate real-time visualization and remote control of microparticle motion.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized half-metal-coated Janus microparticles in an aqueous solution.
  • Employed X-ray irradiation for particle propulsion and a full-field transmission X-ray microscope for real-time visualization.
  • Investigated the effect of water radiolysis and bubble growth on particle motion.

Main Results:

  • Successfully propelled Janus microparticles using X-ray irradiation in an aqueous solution.
  • Observed that propulsion is driven by bubble growth from water radiolysis near the particle surface.
  • Demonstrated remote control of propulsion speed by adjusting the X-ray radiation dose.

Conclusions:

  • X-ray-driven propulsion offers a new paradigm for microparticle manipulation in opaque media.
  • This method enables real-time tracking and controlled movement of microparticles.
  • Potential applications include advanced biomedical imaging and non-destructive testing in challenging environments.