Ordering of the Nanoscale Step Morphology As a Mechanism for Droplet Self-Propulsion.
Author
Summary, in English
We establish a new mechanism for self-propelled motion of droplets, in which ordering of the nanoscale step morphology by sublimation beneath the droplets themselves acts to drive them perpendicular and up the surface steps. The mechanism is demonstrated and explored for Ga droplets on GaP(111)B, using several experimental techniques allowing studies of the structure and dynamics from micrometers to the atomic scale. We argue that the simple assumptions underlying the propulsion mechanism make it relevant for a wide variety of materials systems.
Department/s
Publishing year
2009
Language
English
Pages
2710-2714
Publication/Series
Nano Letters
Volume
9
Document type
Journal article
Publisher
The American Chemical Society (ACS)
Topic
- Nano Technology
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 1530-6992