Nanomotor - Advances in Microscale Propulsion and Energy Conversion
Fouad Sabry
Verlag: One Billion Knowledgeable
Beschreibung
"Nanomotor" is a pioneering exploration of the cuttingedge science behind molecular motors and their potential to revolutionize industries from nanotechnology to robotics. This book is essential for professionals, students, enthusiasts, and hobbyists who wish to deepen their understanding of nanoscale systems. It is a comprehensive guide that links scientific discovery to realworld applications, all within the expansive realm of nanomotor technology. With its detailed chapters, the book goes beyond theory and opens the door to future possibilities in various scientific fields Nanomotor-The introductory chapter provides an overview of nanomotors, their mechanics, and applications in diverse fields, setting the stage for the following discussions Tipenhanced Raman spectroscopy-This chapter highlights how tipenhanced Raman spectroscopy is instrumental in studying nanomotor structures at the molecular level James Tour-Focuses on the contributions of James Tour to the development of molecular motors, examining his groundbreaking work and its impact on nanotechnology Synthetic molecular motor-Explores synthetic molecular motors, discussing their design, functionality, and potential in medical and industrial applications Microswimmer-Examines the concept of microswimmers, detailing how they mimic biological processes and their application in nanorobotics Collective motion-Discusses the collective motion of selfpropelled particles and how this phenomenon contributes to understanding the behavior of nanomotors Nanorobotics-Introduces the field of nanorobotics, showcasing how nanomotors are pivotal in creating robots at the molecular scale Carbon nanothread-Explores carbon nanothreads and their unique mechanical properties that make them ideal for use in nanomotor systems Biohybrid microswimmer-This chapter delves into biohybrid microswimmers, which combine biological organisms with synthetic materials to enhance motility and functionality Nanoscale plasmonic motor-Introduces nanoscale plasmonic motors, explaining how light can be harnessed to drive nanomotors with unparalleled precision Micromotor-Focuses on micromotors, describing their mechanisms, advancements, and applications in miniaturized devices Artificial enzyme-Discusses artificial enzymes and how they serve as a key component in bioinspired nanomotors Electroosmotic pump-Examines the working principles of electroosmotic pumps and their role in powering nanomotors and moving fluids at the nanoscale Molecular machine-Provides an indepth look at molecular machines, their design, and how they form the building blocks of nanomotor technology Selfassembling peptide-Focuses on selfassembling peptides, showcasing how their natural properties can be utilized to create functional nanomotors Clustering of selfpropelled particles-Investigates the clustering behavior of selfpropelled particles and its implications for the future of nanomotor research Molecular motor-This chapter goes deeper into the mechanics of molecular motors, exploring their various types and their capabilities in nanotechnology Carbon nanotube-Describes carbon nanotubes and their role in enhancing the efficiency and strength of nanomotors Selfpropelled particles-Explores the concept of selfpropelled particles and their potential applications in creating autonomous nanosystems Micropump-Focuses on the development of micropumps, which utilize nanomotors to move fluids precisely at the microscale Microbotics-Concludes the book with a look into microbotics, showing how the integration of nanomotors enables the creation of intelligent micromachines capable of performing complex tasks
