Self-Assembled Artificial Nanocilia Actuators.
Adv Mater
; 34(24): e2200185, 2022 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-35417603
ABSTRACT
Self-assembly of nanoparticles (NPs) is a powerful route to constructing higher-order structures. However, the programmed self-assembly of NPs into non-close-packed, 3D, shape-morphing nanocilia arrays remains elusive, whereas dynamically actuated nanometer cilia are universal in living systems. Here, a programmable self-assembly strategy is presented that can direct magnetic NPs into a highly ordered responsive artificial nanocilia actuator with exquisite nanometer 3D structural arrangements. The self-assembled artificial NP cilia can maintain their structural integrity through the interplay of interparticle interactions. Interestingly, the nanocilia can exhibit a field-responsive actuation motion through "rolling and sliding" between assembled NPs rather than bending the entire ciliary beam. It is demonstrated that oleic acid coated over the NPs acts as a lubricating bearing and enables the rolling/sliding-based actuation of the cilia.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Nanoparticles
Language:
En
Journal:
Adv Mater
Journal subject:
BIOFISICA
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QUIMICA
Year:
2022
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Article