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Lithographically Fabricated 10-Micron Scale Autonomous Motors

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 March 2011

Yang Wang ,
Shih-to Fei ,
Vincent H. Crespi ,
Ayusman Sen  and
Thomas E. Mallouk
Yang Wang
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, U.S.A.
Shih-to Fei
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, U.S.A.
Vincent H. Crespi
Affiliation:
Department of Physics, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, U.S.A
Ayusman Sen
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, U.S.A.
Thomas E. Mallouk
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, U.S.A.
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Abstract

Self-propulsion and directed movement of nano- and micro-particles can in principle provide novel components for applications in microrobotics and MEMS. Our research involves the design of catalytic propulsion systems and the control of colloidal movement based on this principle. We have designed autonomous nanomotors that mimic biological motors by using catalytic reactions to generate forces derived from chemical gradients. Through architectural control of bimetallic catalytic particles, we have recently developed systems that undergo more complex movement. For example, we have constructed 10-micron scale rotary motors by contact lithography. In these chiral motors, bimetallic Au-Pt patterns are free-standing and move in the pattern predicted by theory. These studies demonstrate that by designing the proper architecture, one can tailor the pattern of movement to specific applications, such as changing from translational to rotational movement. The potential for elaboration of these designs to more complex micro-machine assemblies is discussed.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1135: Symposium CC – Design, Fabrication and Self Assembly of “Patchy” and Anisometric Particles , 2008 , 1135-CC03-09
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2009

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