Detail publikačního výsledku

Reconfigurable Self-Assembling Photocatalytic Magnetic Liquid Metal Microrobot Swarm for Microplastic Capture and Degradation

WU, X.; PENG, X.; REN, L.; GUAN, J.; PUMERA, M.

Originální název

Reconfigurable Self-Assembling Photocatalytic Magnetic Liquid Metal Microrobot Swarm for Microplastic Capture and Degradation

Anglický název

Reconfigurable Self-Assembling Photocatalytic Magnetic Liquid Metal Microrobot Swarm for Microplastic Capture and Degradation

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Článek WoS

Originální abstrakt

Microplastic pollution has emerged as a global environmental concern, requiring effective methods for its capture and removal from ecosystems. Inspired by natural swarming behaviors, micro/nanorobot swarms are developed to address challenges in fields such as environmental remediation. An innovative solution is presented designing reconfigurable and regenerable liquid metal microrobots (LiquidBots) made from bio-friendly gallium-based liquid metal. These LiquidBots can self-assemble into swarms and actively capture microplastics through electrostatic interactions. They can be regenerated via ultrasonic treatment, allowing for repeated use without loss of efficiency. This approach offers an efficient, sustainable, and adaptable solution to the growing problem of microplastic pollution in aquatic environments.

Anglický abstrakt

Microplastic pollution has emerged as a global environmental concern, requiring effective methods for its capture and removal from ecosystems. Inspired by natural swarming behaviors, micro/nanorobot swarms are developed to address challenges in fields such as environmental remediation. An innovative solution is presented designing reconfigurable and regenerable liquid metal microrobots (LiquidBots) made from bio-friendly gallium-based liquid metal. These LiquidBots can self-assemble into swarms and actively capture microplastics through electrostatic interactions. They can be regenerated via ultrasonic treatment, allowing for repeated use without loss of efficiency. This approach offers an efficient, sustainable, and adaptable solution to the growing problem of microplastic pollution in aquatic environments.

Klíčová slova

liquid metal, microplastics, robotics, swarm

Klíčová slova v angličtině

liquid metal, microplastics, robotics, swarm

Autoři

WU, X.; PENG, X.; REN, L.; GUAN, J.; PUMERA, M.

Rok RIV

2026

Vydáno

01.09.2025

Periodikum

Small

Svazek

38

Číslo

21

Stát

Spolková republika Německo

Strany počet

8

URL

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/smll.202501351?src=getftr&utm_source=clarivate&getft_integrator=clarivate

BibTex

@article{BUT199449,
  author="Xianghua {Wu} and Xia {Peng} and  {} and  {} and Martin {Pumera}",
  title="Reconfigurable Self-Assembling Photocatalytic Magnetic Liquid Metal Microrobot Swarm for Microplastic Capture and Degradation",
  journal="Small",
  year="2025",
  volume="38",
  number="21",
  pages="8",
  doi="10.1002/smll.202501351",
  issn="1613-6810",
  url="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/smll.202501351?src=getftr&utm_source=clarivate&getft_integrator=clarivate"
}