Micropumps as a platform for understanding chemically propelled micromotors
Date | 8th, Nov 2018 |
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Source | Phys.org - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
The development of self-propelled micro- and nanomachines able to emulate the intricate inner workings of the human body and/or the natural environment has captured the imagination of an ever expanding research community since the turn of the millennium. It is envisioned that these devices will play an important role in nanomedicine and environmental remediation.