Autonomous motion of small particles through surface interaction gradients

A theoretical design by Balazs et al (ACS Nano, 2008), in which two particles are propelled forward by changing their interaction with a compliant surface by releasing nanoparticles, was attempted to be implemented. Initial studies showed that the design needed to be altered slightly to overcome the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dunderdale, Gary
Other Authors: Fairclough, J. P. A. ; Howse, J. R.
Published: University of Sheffield 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.557473