Synthetic mechanochemical molecular swimmer.

A minimal design for a molecular swimmer is proposed that is based on a mechanochemical propulsion mechanism. Conformational changes are induced by electrostatic actuation when specific parts of the molecule temporarily acquire net charges through catalyzed chemical reactions involving ionic compone...

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Autore principale: Golestanian, R
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2010

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