Dynamic self-assembly and self-organized transport of magnetic micro-swimmers
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            - Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- New York City College of Technology, the City Univ. of New York, Brooklyn, NY (United States)
- Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA (United States)
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Advanced Photon Source (APS)
We demonstrate experimentally and in computer simulations that magnetic microfloaters can self-organize into various functional structures while energized by an external alternating (ac) magnetic field. The structures exhibit self-propelled motion and an ability to carry a cargo along a pre-defined path. As a result, the morphology of the self-assembled swimmers is controlled by the frequency and amplitude of the magnetic field.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22). Materials Sciences & Engineering Division; Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 1411161
- Journal Information:
- Scientific Reports, Journal Name: Scientific Reports Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 7; ISSN 2045-2322
- Publisher:
- Nature Publishing GroupCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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