Active Particles in Complex and Crowded Environments
Активные частицы в сложных и переполненных средах
2016-11-23
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This article reviews both experimental and theoretical advances in the field of active matter which consists of natural and artificial objects capable of self-propulsion. Prime examples of active particles are Brownian particles, biological or manmade microscopic and nanoscopic objects, that can propel themselfes by taking up energy from their environment and converting it into directed motion. The review provides a guided tour through the basic principles and fabrication of active particles and discusses also many interesting future directions these manmade micromachines and nanomachines could take as autonomous agents for healthcare, sustainability, and security applications.
Key Findings
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Active particles, including biological and manmade microscopic or nanoscopic Brownian particles, convert environmental energy into directed motion.
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It identifies autonomous micromachines and nanomachines as promising for future healthcare, sustainability, and security applications.
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The article reviews experimental and theoretical advances in active matter composed of natural and artificial self-propelled objects.
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The review explains fundamental principles and fabrication strategies for active particles.
Research Object
Active particles (natural and artificial self-propelled microscopic and nanoscopic objects)
Research Subject
their self-propulsion, fabrication, operating principles, and potential autonomous-agent applications
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