A fast and powerful swimming microrobot with a serrated tail enhanced propulsion interface
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › Not applicable › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 19673-19677 |
Journal / Publication | Nanoscale |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 42 |
Online published | 28 Aug 2018 |
Publication status | Published - 14 Nov 2018 |
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Abstract
We demonstrate the use of a swimming microrobot with a serrated tail in the propulsion region to enhance reaction interfaces. A 3D printed tail with multiple catalytic channels and nanointerfaces could reinforce the microrobot, allowing it to reach swimming speeds of ∼1 mm s-1 and enabling it to transport objects with a weight 6500 times that of itself. This research represents a new concept in swimming microrobot design and is expected to benefit a wide range of engineering fields.
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A fast and powerful swimming microrobot with a serrated tail enhanced propulsion interface. / Li, Dengfeng; Liu, Yanting; Yang, Yuanyuan; Shen, Yajing.
In: Nanoscale, Vol. 10, No. 42, 14.11.2018, p. 19673-19677.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › Not applicable › peer-review