Self-adaptive enzyme-powered micromotors with switchable propulsion mechanism and motion directionality

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 011406
Author(s):  
Youzeng Feng ◽  
Yue Yuan ◽  
Jieshuo Wan ◽  
Chenglin Yang ◽  
Xiaomeng Hao ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 118 (23) ◽  
pp. e2024329118
Author(s):  
Panbing Wang ◽  
M. A. R. Al Azad ◽  
Xiong Yang ◽  
Paolo R. Martelli ◽  
Kam Yan Cheung ◽  
...  

We disclose a peculiar rotational propulsion mechanism of Ray sperms enabled by its unusual heterogeneous dual helixes with a rigid spiral head and a soft tail, named Heterogeneous Dual Helixes (HDH) model for short. Different from the conventional beating propulsion of sperm, the propulsion of Ray sperms is from both the rotational motion of the soft helical tail and the rigid spiral head. Such heterogeneous dual helical propulsion style provides the Ray sperm with high adaptability in viscous solutions along with advantages in linearity, straightness, and bidirectional motion. This HDH model is further corroborated by a miniature swimming robot actuated via a rigid spiral head and a soft tail, which demonstrates similar superiorities over conventional ones in terms of adaptability and efficiency under the same power input. Such findings expand our knowledge on microorganisms’ motion, motivate further studies on natural fertilization, and inspire engineering designs.


2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 304011-3040111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shih-An Li ◽  
Hsuan-Ming Feng ◽  
Sheng-Po Huang ◽  
Chen-You Chu

1984 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. GRAUPE ◽  
J. GROSSPIETSCH ◽  
S. BASSEAS

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 1642-1644
Author(s):  
Jing YOU ◽  
Kang-ning XU ◽  
Hong-yuan WANG ◽  
Ya-nan YANG ◽  
Jin-shu GAO

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