Cooperative Rotation of Multiple F o F 1 ‐ATPase Motors in a Janus Photophosphorylation Nanobot
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Inspired by the precise collective action of biological motors, we here develop asymmetric photophosphorylation nanobots through the hierarchical co‐assembly of thylakoid vesicles and lecithin liposomes. This approach yields anisotropic vesicles that preserve robust photophosphorylation capacity activity while integrating multiple F o F 1 ‐ATPase motors into a spatially organized nanoarchitecture. Upon light illumination, proton gradients drive ATP synthesis and trigger synchronized rotation of the embedded motors, leading to emergent vortex flows that enable efficient nanobot propulsion. Importantly, the propulsion velocity exhibits a linear dependence on motor number, providing direct evidence of force amplification through motor coordination. Hydrodynamic simulations further reveal that increased motor density strengthens inter‐motor coupling via a single‐vortex collective mode. By emulating the fundamental principles of biological motor cooperation through rational supramolecular design, this platform offers a powerful framework for achieving life‐like, programmable motion at the microscale, with significant potential for applications in active cargo delivery and adaptive biomimetic robotic systems.
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OpenAlex topics: Micro and Nano Robotics · ATP Synthase and ATPases Research · Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior
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Affiliations
School of Medicine and Health Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin China
Wenzhou Institute University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenzhou China
Funding
National Natural Science Foundation of China · University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
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