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Title: Shape-directed dynamics of active colloids powered by induced-charge electrophoresis

Abstract

The symmetry and shape of colloidal particles can direct complex particle motions through fluid environments powered by simple energy inputs. The ability to rationally design or “program” the dynamics of such active colloids is an important step toward the realization of colloidal machines, in which components assemble spontaneously in space and time to perform dynamic (dissipative) functions such as actuation and transport. Here, we systematically investigate the dynamics of polarizable particles of different shapes moving in an oscillating electric field via induced-charge electrophoresis (ICEP). We consider particles from each point group in three dimensions (3D) and identify the different rotational and translational motions allowed by symmetry. We describe how the 3D shape of rigid particles can be tailored to achieve desired dynamics including oscillatory motions, helical trajectories, and complex periodic orbits. In conclusion, the methodology we develop is generally applicable to the design of shape-directed particle motions powered by other energy inputs.

Authors:
 [1];  [1]; ORCiD logo [2]
  1. Department of Chemical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802,
  2. Department of Chemical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Center for Bio-Inspired Energy Science (CBES)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
OSTI Identifier:
1417721
Alternate Identifier(s):
OSTI ID: 1470149
Grant/Contract Number:  
SC0000989
Resource Type:
Published Article
Journal Name:
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Name: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Journal Volume: 115 Journal Issue: 6; Journal ID: ISSN 0027-8424
Publisher:
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY; catalysis (homogeneous); solar (photovoltaic); bio-inspired; charge transport; mesostructured materials; materials and chemistry by design; synthesis (novel materials); synthesis (self-assembly); active matter; electrokinetics; colloids; self-assembly

Citation Formats

Brooks, Allan M., Sabrina, Syeda, and Bishop, Kyle J. M. Shape-directed dynamics of active colloids powered by induced-charge electrophoresis. United States: N. p., 2018. Web. doi:10.1073/pnas.1711610115.
Brooks, Allan M., Sabrina, Syeda, & Bishop, Kyle J. M. Shape-directed dynamics of active colloids powered by induced-charge electrophoresis. United States. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1711610115
Brooks, Allan M., Sabrina, Syeda, and Bishop, Kyle J. M. Mon . "Shape-directed dynamics of active colloids powered by induced-charge electrophoresis". United States. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1711610115.
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abstractNote = {The symmetry and shape of colloidal particles can direct complex particle motions through fluid environments powered by simple energy inputs. The ability to rationally design or “program” the dynamics of such active colloids is an important step toward the realization of colloidal machines, in which components assemble spontaneously in space and time to perform dynamic (dissipative) functions such as actuation and transport. Here, we systematically investigate the dynamics of polarizable particles of different shapes moving in an oscillating electric field via induced-charge electrophoresis (ICEP). We consider particles from each point group in three dimensions (3D) and identify the different rotational and translational motions allowed by symmetry. We describe how the 3D shape of rigid particles can be tailored to achieve desired dynamics including oscillatory motions, helical trajectories, and complex periodic orbits. In conclusion, the methodology we develop is generally applicable to the design of shape-directed particle motions powered by other energy inputs.},
doi = {10.1073/pnas.1711610115},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
number = 6,
volume = 115,
place = {United States},
year = {Mon Jan 22 00:00:00 EST 2018},
month = {Mon Jan 22 00:00:00 EST 2018}
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Fig. 1 Fig. 1: (A) A rigid, polarizable particle of complex shape is immersed in an electrolyte and subject to an oscillating electric field, E(t). The force on the field-induced double layer results in steady streaming flows and the concomitant motion of the particle. The dynamical trajectory of the particle (A, Right)more » can be “programed” by engineering its symmetry and shape. Here, the x′ (red), y′ (green), and z′ (blue) axes carve out similarly colored ribbons to help visualize particle motion. (B) Particle shapes of different symmetries organized into their ICEP rotation classes. Particle colors are mapped to denote the radial distance from the surface to the particle center.« less

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