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Bridging the gap: harnessing liquid nanomachine know-how for tackling harmful airborne particulates

Aleksei Kuzin, Guoxiang Chen, Fenyang Zhu, Dmitry Gorin, Brij Mohan, Udit Choudhury, Jizhai Cui, Krunal Modi, Gaoshan Huang, Yongfeng Mei, Alexander A. Solovev

Nanoscale· Volume 15· Issue 44

Abstract

The emergence of "nanomotors", "nanomachines", and "nanorobotics" has transformed dynamic nanoparticle research, driving a transition from passive to active and intelligent nanoscale systems. This review examines two critical fields: the investigation of airborne particles, significant contributors to air pollution, and the rapidly emerging domain of catalytic and field-controlled nano- and micromotors. We examine the basic concepts of nano- and micromachines in motion and envision their possible use in a gaseous medium to trap and neutralize hazardous particulates. While past studies described the application of nanotechnology and nanomotors in various scenarios, airborne nano/micromachine motion and their control have yet to be thoroughly explored. This review intends to promote multidisciplinary research on nanomachines' propulsion and task-oriented applications, highlighting their relevance in obtaining a cleaner atmospheric environment, a critical component to consider for human health.
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OpenAlex topics: Micro and Nano Robotics · Particle Dynamics in Fluid Flows · Aerosol Filtration and Electrostatic Precipitation

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Affiliations

Department of Materials Science & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China

Center for Photonic Science and Engineering, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 121205 Moscow, Russia

Centro de Quimica Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal

Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology – Roorkee, Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur 247001, India

Department of Humanities and Sciences, School of Engineering, Indrashil University, Kadi, Mehsana 382740, Gujarat, India

Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China

International Institute of Intelligent Nanorobots and Nanosystems, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China

Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Intelligent Optoelectronics and Perception, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China

Yiwu Research Institute of Fudan University, Yiwu 322000, Zhejiang, P. R. China

Funding

Key Technologies Research and Development Program · Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality · National Natural Science Foundation of China

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