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Silver-enhanced Photoresponsive g-C3N4/Ag Janus Microrobots With Negative Photogravitaxis Efficient Antibiotic Degradation

Water pollution remains a serious global challenge; hence, the efficient, low-cost, and environmentally friendly removal of pollutants from water has become a research hotspot. Photocatalytic microrobots can achieve autonomous movement and generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), presenting a great opportunity for water purification. Despite the excellent properties of g-C3N4, such as high photocatalytic activity, high …

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Self-Propelled Micromotors Monitored by Particle-Electrode Impact Voltammetry

Self-propelled micromotors, as the next frontier of smart miniaturized machines, are able to carry out a plethora of tasks and operations. To date, the evaluation of their capabilities and behavior has been carried out by optical microscopy coupled with computationally intensive imaging software. The use of particle-electrode impact voltammetry serves as an alternative means of …

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Chemical Energy Powered Nano/Micro/Macromotors and the Environment

The rise of miniaturized artificial self-powered devices, demonstrating autonomous motion, has brought in new considerations from the environmental perspective. This review addresses the interplay between these nano/micro/macromotors and the environment, recent advances, and their applications in pollution management. Such self-propelled devices are able to actuate chemical energy into mechanical motion in situ, adding another powerful …

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