Abstract
Catalytic light-powered microrobots have become a major focus in the current autonomous self-propelled micromotors research. The attractiveness of such machines stems from the fact that these motors are liquid “fuel-free”, with their motion modulated by irradiation. It is assumed that as catalytic micro/nanoparticles, they can function eternally. We show here that Pt/TiO2 photo powered micromachines undergo corrosion and that they lose catalytic activity several days after deployment.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 100659 |
Journal | Applied Materials Today |
Volume | 20 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 Sept |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by the Distinguished Scientist Fellowship Program (DSFP) of King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Publisher Copyright:
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Materials Science(all)