Synthesis of Catalytic Microswimmers Based on Anisotropic Platinum Sorption on Melamine Barbiturate Supramolecular Structures

Herein, a straightforward synthesis approach for the formation of anisotropic microswimmers is proposed as an alternative to a top–down fabrication for asymmetric artificial swimmers. Melamine barbiturate (MBA)–self‐assembled supramolecular crystals are utilized as an asymmetric matrix for selective...

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Main Authors: Varvara S. Alabusheva, Vladimir V. Shilovskikh, Liubov A. Bridenko, Vladislav V. Gurzhiy, Ekaterina V. Skorb
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Published: Wiley 2023-06-01
Series:Advanced Intelligent Systems
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202200436
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author Varvara S. Alabusheva
Vladimir V. Shilovskikh
Liubov A. Bridenko
Vladislav V. Gurzhiy
Ekaterina V. Skorb
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description Herein, a straightforward synthesis approach for the formation of anisotropic microswimmers is proposed as an alternative to a top–down fabrication for asymmetric artificial swimmers. Melamine barbiturate (MBA)–self‐assembled supramolecular crystals are utilized as an asymmetric matrix for selective chemical platinum deposition. Surface functional groups of prevalent crystallographic planes for platinum sorption are presented by acidic sites of the assembly. The formed platinum catalytic layer is separated from the bulk MBA and investigated using X‐Ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope energy‐dispersive X‐Ray spectroscopy analysis. Both methods confirm platinum adsorption and reduction of platinum ions during the deposition process. The MBA asymmetric swimmers show directional motion in a fuel environment, proved by the mean‐squared displacement study. Previously reported pH‐dependency and encapsulation capacity of MBA opens wide opportunities for functional materials formation.
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spelling doaj.art-de0d4ee2dd4b4dc89c22539c6e5700022023-06-27T15:38:29ZengWileyAdvanced Intelligent Systems2640-45672023-06-0156n/an/a10.1002/aisy.202200436Synthesis of Catalytic Microswimmers Based on Anisotropic Platinum Sorption on Melamine Barbiturate Supramolecular StructuresVarvara S. Alabusheva0Vladimir V. Shilovskikh1Liubov A. Bridenko2Vladislav V. Gurzhiy3Ekaterina V. Skorb4Infochemistry Scientific Center of ITMO University 9 Lomonosova str. Saint Petersburg 191002 RussiaSt. Petersburg State University 7-9 Universitetskaya Nab. St. Petersburg 199034 RussiaInfochemistry Scientific Center of ITMO University 9 Lomonosova str. Saint Petersburg 191002 RussiaSt. Petersburg State University 7-9 Universitetskaya Nab. St. Petersburg 199034 RussiaInfochemistry Scientific Center of ITMO University 9 Lomonosova str. Saint Petersburg 191002 RussiaHerein, a straightforward synthesis approach for the formation of anisotropic microswimmers is proposed as an alternative to a top–down fabrication for asymmetric artificial swimmers. Melamine barbiturate (MBA)–self‐assembled supramolecular crystals are utilized as an asymmetric matrix for selective chemical platinum deposition. Surface functional groups of prevalent crystallographic planes for platinum sorption are presented by acidic sites of the assembly. The formed platinum catalytic layer is separated from the bulk MBA and investigated using X‐Ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope energy‐dispersive X‐Ray spectroscopy analysis. Both methods confirm platinum adsorption and reduction of platinum ions during the deposition process. The MBA asymmetric swimmers show directional motion in a fuel environment, proved by the mean‐squared displacement study. Previously reported pH‐dependency and encapsulation capacity of MBA opens wide opportunities for functional materials formation.https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202200436asymmetric platinum depositioncatalysishydrogen peroxidemelamine barbituratemicroswimmerssupramolecular assembly
spellingShingle Varvara S. Alabusheva
Vladimir V. Shilovskikh
Liubov A. Bridenko
Vladislav V. Gurzhiy
Ekaterina V. Skorb
Synthesis of Catalytic Microswimmers Based on Anisotropic Platinum Sorption on Melamine Barbiturate Supramolecular Structures
Advanced Intelligent Systems
asymmetric platinum deposition
catalysis
hydrogen peroxide
melamine barbiturate
microswimmers
supramolecular assembly
title Synthesis of Catalytic Microswimmers Based on Anisotropic Platinum Sorption on Melamine Barbiturate Supramolecular Structures
title_full Synthesis of Catalytic Microswimmers Based on Anisotropic Platinum Sorption on Melamine Barbiturate Supramolecular Structures
title_fullStr Synthesis of Catalytic Microswimmers Based on Anisotropic Platinum Sorption on Melamine Barbiturate Supramolecular Structures
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis of Catalytic Microswimmers Based on Anisotropic Platinum Sorption on Melamine Barbiturate Supramolecular Structures
title_short Synthesis of Catalytic Microswimmers Based on Anisotropic Platinum Sorption on Melamine Barbiturate Supramolecular Structures
title_sort synthesis of catalytic microswimmers based on anisotropic platinum sorption on melamine barbiturate supramolecular structures
topic asymmetric platinum deposition
catalysis
hydrogen peroxide
melamine barbiturate
microswimmers
supramolecular assembly
url https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202200436
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