Nanocrystal-Powered Nanomotor
We have constructed and operated a nanoscale linear motorpowered by a single metal nanocrystal ram sandwiched between mechanicallever arms. Low-level electrical voltages applied to the carbon nanotubelever arms cause the nanocrystal to grow or shrink in a controlledmanner. The length of the ram is adjustable from 0 to more than 150 nm,with extension speeds exceeding 1900 nm/s. The thermodynamic principlesgoverning motor operation resemble those driving frost heave, a naturalsolid-state linear motor.
- Research Organization:
- Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley NationalLaboratory, Berkeley, CA (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Director. Office of Science. Biological andEnvironmental Research
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-05CH11231
- OSTI ID:
- 918570
- Report Number(s):
- LBNL--61662
- Journal Information:
- Nano Letters, Journal Name: Nano Letters Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 5
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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