Nanomotor - The Future of Tiny Machines in Fluid Environments
Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Summary
"Nanomotor" offers a comprehensive exploration of microswimmers, highlighting their crucial role in the emerging field of nanotechnology. This book is a mustread for professionals, students, and enthusiasts seeking to understand the complex mechanisms of molecular motors and their applications in fields like bioengineering, nanorobotics, and materials science. The content bridges theoretical concepts with realworld applications, making it a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as hobbyists passionate about cuttingedge science Nanomotor-This chapter introduces the concept of nanomotors, their significance in modern science, and the innovations driving their development Molecular motor-Explores the molecular scale machines that convert energy into movement, foundational for nanoscale applications Molecular machine-Discusses the function and design of molecular machines, emphasizing their role in nanotechnology and synthetic biology Clustering of selfpropelled particles-Investigates how particles move and cluster, a fundamental concept for understanding collective behavior in nanomotor systems Micromotor-Details micromotor technologies, explaining their ability to move within liquids or biological environments for various applications Tipenhanced Raman spectroscopy-This chapter covers the application of advanced spectroscopy to investigate and enhance the capabilities of nanomotors at the molecular level Microswimmer-Delves into the types and behaviors of microswimmers, focusing on their potential for future biomedical and environmental applications Carbon nanotube-Examines the role of carbon nanotubes as ideal materials for constructing highly efficient, robust nanomotors Nanoscale plasmonic motor-Describes how plasmonic motors, which operate through light, provide new avenues for advanced nanomotor functionality Carbon nanothread-Analyzes the emerging technology of carbon nanothreads and their potential to revolutionize the design of highperformance motors Biohybrid microswimmer-Focuses on biohybrid microswimmers, combining biological elements with synthetic structures to create advanced, selfpropelling systems Microbotics-Explores the intersection of microbotics and nanomotors, detailing the applications of microrobots in medicine and environmental science Micropump-Discusses micropumps as crucial components in the development of microswimmers, particularly in drug delivery systems Electroosmotic pump-Introduces electroosmotic pumps and their integration with microswimmer technology for precise fluid movement control Synthetic molecular motor-Highlights the creation of synthetic molecular motors and their future role in autonomous systems Selfassembling peptide-Focuses on peptides that selfassemble into nanoscale structures with motorlike functions, critical for biological applications Artificial enzyme-Explores the development of artificial enzymes, capable of catalyzing reactions to power molecular motors James Tour-A profile of James Tour’s contributions to nanomotor research and the field’s development, offering insights into future directions Nanorobotics-Provides a deep dive into the field of nanorobotics, highlighting its reliance on nanomotors to create tiny machines with vast potential Selfpropelled particles-Investigates the fascinating world of selfpropelled particles and their use in autonomous systems and nanorobotics Collective motion-Concludes with a discussion of collective motion, a crucial concept in understanding how nanoscale motors work together to achieve greater outcomes
Available since: 03/22/2025.
Print length: 267 pages.
