title: Multiple-division of self-propelled oil droplets through acetal formation.
abstract: We demonstrate a novel system that exhibits both self-propelled motion and division of micrometer-sized oil droplets induced by chemical conversion of the system components. Such unique dynamics were observed in an oil-in-water emulsion of a benzaldehyde derivative, an alkanol and a cationic surfactant at a low pH.
authors.affiliation: Department of Basic Science, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro, Tokyo 153-8902, Japan. cttoyota@mail.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp.
authors.forename: Taisuke
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Banno
authors.forename: Rie
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kuroha
authors.forename: Shingo
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Miura
authors.forename: Taro
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Toyota
mesh_terms: D000080:Acetals / Q000737:chemistry*; D004655:Emulsions / Q000737:chemistry; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D009821:Oils / Q000737:chemistry*; D010316:Particle Size; D033081:Shear Strength; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D000080:Acetals; D004655:Emulsions; D009821:Oils; D013501:Surface-Active Agents