Autonomous micromotor based on catalytically pneumatic behavior of balloon-like MnO(x)-graphene crumples.
A novel autonomous micromotor, based on catalytically pneumatic behaviour of balloon-like MnOx-graphene crumples, has been synthesized via an ultrasonic spray pyrolysis method. Through catalytic decomposition of H2O2 into O2, the gas accumulated in a confined space and was released to generate a strong force to push the micromotor.
i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China. wchen2006@sinano.ac.cn.
Xueli
X
Chen
Guan
G
Wu
Tian
T
Lan
Wei
W
Chen
D002384:Catalysis; D006108:Graphite / Q000737:chemistry*; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D017895:Manganese Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D046529:Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; D010087:Oxides / Q000737:chemistry*; D010100:Oxygen / Q000737:chemistry; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction
D017895:Manganese Compounds; D010087:Oxides; C027424:manganese oxide; D006108:Graphite; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide; D010100:Oxygen