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Whisky-inspired sulfur compounds can power microswimmers. Aliphatic monosulfides propel microswimmers up to 30 μm·s⁻¹, expanding fuel options for micropropulsion systems.

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  • Chemical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Whisky's complex flavor profile arises from chemical compounds formed during manufacturing and aging.
  • Copper's reactivity with sulfides in whisky production inspired exploring microscale applications.
  • Microswimmers require efficient chemical fuels for propulsion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential of sulfur-containing molecules as fuels for microswimmer propulsion.
  • To evaluate the performance of Cu@SiO2 Janus particles with various sulfur compounds.
  • To explore reaction mechanisms and optimize microswimmer behavior in different media.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized spherical Cu@SiO2 Janus particles in aqueous solutions of dimethyl sulfide (DMS).
  • Tested various sulfur-containing molecules (aliphatic sulfides, thiophene, thiols) for microswimmer actuation.
  • Analyzed microswimmer velocities and effects of ethanol-water mixtures on performance.

Main Results:

  • Water-soluble aliphatic monosulfides effectively actuated microswimmers.
  • Achieved propulsion velocities up to 30 μm·s⁻¹ with specific fuels.
  • Identified DMSO and Cu2O as potential byproducts when using DMS.
  • Ethanol-water mixtures influenced microswimmer behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Sulfur-based compounds, particularly aliphatic monosulfides, are viable fuels for microswimmer propulsion.
  • Cu@SiO2 Janus particles demonstrate effective actuation with these novel fuels.
  • This research expands the range of chemical fuels applicable to micropropulsion technologies.