Self-Assembled Artificial Nanocilia Actuators

Minsu Kang, Minho Seong, Donghyuk Lee, Seong Min Kang, Moon Kyu Kwak, Hoon Eui Jeong

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Abstract

Self-assembly of nanoparticles (NPs) is a powerful route to constructing higher-order structures. However, the programmed self-assembly of NPs into non-close-packed, 3D, shape-morphing nanocilia arrays remains elusive, whereas dynamically actuated nanometer cilia are universal in living systems. Here, a programmable self-assembly strategy is presented that can direct magnetic NPs into a highly ordered responsive artificial nanocilia actuator with exquisite nanometer 3D structural arrangements. The self-assembled artificial NP cilia can maintain their structural integrity through the interplay of interparticle interactions. Interestingly, the nanocilia can exhibit a field-responsive actuation motion through “rolling and sliding” between assembled NPs rather than bending the entire ciliary beam. It is demonstrated that oleic acid coated over the NPs acts as a lubricating bearing and enables the rolling/sliding-based actuation of the cilia.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2200185
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume34
Issue number24
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Jun 2022

Keywords

  • actuators
  • cilia
  • magnetic nanoparticles
  • nanobearings
  • self-assembly

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