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Self‐Propelled Micro/Nanoparticle Motors
Author(s) -
Guix Maria,
Weiz Sonja M.,
Schmidt Oliver G.,
MedinaSánchez Mariana
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
particle and particle systems characterization
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.877
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1521-4117
pISSN - 0934-0866
DOI - 10.1002/ppsc.201700382
Subject(s) - biocompatible material , nanotechnology , computer science , field (mathematics) , fabrication , human multitasking , systems engineering , engineering , materials science , medicine , psychology , alternative medicine , mathematics , pathology , pure mathematics , biomedical engineering , cognitive psychology
The growing interest in the design and fabrication of novel autonomous micro‐ and nanoparticles is motivated by the vast advances in their motion efficiency and their further implementation in both biomedical and environmental fields. The present review covers the motion principle and fabrication procedures of synthetic and hybrid particle‐like micromotors reported to date to give a comprehensive view of the key design parameters and different approaches for optimal motor guidance. The applications of self‐propelled micro‐ and nanoparticles in different fields are classified accordingly to clarify not only the latest advances but also the current challenges and constraints in the field. This review aims to provide clues to develop more efficient and biocompatible autonomous microparticles in the future, with advanced multitasking and sensing capabilities while being able to perform cooperative work.