Depolymerization-powered autonomous motors using biocompatible fuel

Hua Zhang; Wentao Duan; Lei Liu; Ayusman Sen

doi:10.1021/ja4089549

Depolymerization-powered autonomous motors using biocompatible fuel

Hua Zhang, Wentao Duan, Lei Liu, Ayusman Sen

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Abstract

We report the design of autonomous motors powered by the rapid depolymerization reaction of poly(2-ethyl cyanoacrylate) (PECA), an FDA-approved polymer. Motors were fabricated in two different length scales, 3 cm and 300 μm. The motion of the motors is induced by self-generated surface tension gradients along their bodies. The motors are capable of moving in various media, including salt solutions and artificial serum.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	15734-15737
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of the American Chemical Society
Volume	135
Issue number	42
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/ja4089549
State	Published - Oct 23 2013

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Catalysis
General Chemistry
Biochemistry
Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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Depolymerization-powered autonomous motors using biocompatible fuel

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