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Reversible morphology-resolved chemotactic actuation and motion of Janus emulsion droplets

Authors :
Bradley D. Frank
Saveh Djalali
Agata W. Baryzewska
Paolo Giusto
Peter H. Seeberger
Lukas Zeininger
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2022.

Abstract

Artificial microswimmers can emulate the autonomous regulation of chemotactic motility of living organisms. Frank et al. realize a chemotactic locomotion of emulsion droplets, composed of two phase-separated fluids, that can be reversibly directed up or down a chemical concentration gradient.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
13
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.87a7f095186455b8f70a4b0f0e1e008
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-30229-3