Harnessing synthetic cilia to regulate motion of microparticles

摘要: Functional synthetic cilia lining solid surfaces could potentially yield a unique approach for regulating transport processes at interfaces. We use computer simulations to probe how non-motile and actuated can be harnessed control the motion of microscopic particles suspended in Newtonian fluid. show that biomimetic arranged create hydrodynamic currents either direct towards ciliated surface or expel them away, thereby modifying effective interactions between particulates. In addition revealing new approaches microscale particle transport, our findings point strategy creating functional materials employ active responsive cilia.