title: Reynolds numbers exhibit dramatic influence on directionality of movement of self-propelled systems.
abstract: Self-propelled artificial objects are at the current forefront of research. We demonstrate here that the motion directionality of millimetre sized self-propelled objects is highly dependent on the Reynolds numbers (Re) of the systems, with emphasis on the "intermediate" Re region (1-600). Our findings have strong implication on the motion controllability and predictability of these independent self-propelled systems.
authors.affiliation: Division of Chemistry & Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371.
authors.forename: Guanjia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pumera
mesh_terms: D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000737:chemistry; D055595:Mechanical Phenomena; D009038:Motion; D014783:Viscosity
chemical_list: D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide