Magnetic field points the way for metallic nanorods with hydrogen peroxide propulsion
Remote Control Nanomotor
07-Jan-2005 -
Like their normally sized analogues, nanoscale machines and robots need motors
to function. Some time ago, a team at Pennsylvania State University developed a
clever engine to "drive" nanoscopic metal rods; however, until now, these tiny
"submarines" roamed at random through the solution. Now ...
bacteria
gold
hydrogen peroxide
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