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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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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