Reversible Design of Dynamic Assemblies at Small Scales. (26th November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Soto, Fernando; Wang, Jie; Deshmukh, Shreya; Demirci, Utkan
• Is Part Of: Advanced intelligent systems. Volume 3:Number 4(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2020-11-26
• Subjects: active matter -- bioassemblies -- externally driven assemblies -- mesoscale assemblies -- reversible assemblies; Artificial intelligence -- Periodicals; Robotics -- Periodicals; Control theory -- Periodicals; 006.3
• DOI: 10.1002/aisy.202000193
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2640-4567

Abstract

Abstract : Emerging bottom‐up fabrication methods have enabled the assembly of synthetic colloids, microrobots, living cells, and organoids to create intricate structures with unique properties that transcend their individual components. Herein, an access point to the latest developments is provided in externally driven assembly of synthetic and biological components. In particular, reversibility is emphasized, which enables the fabrication of multiscale systems that would not be possible under traditional techniques. Magnetic, acoustic, optical, and electric fields are the most promising methods for controlling the reversible assembly of biological and synthetic subunits as they can reprogram their assembly by switching on/off the external field or shaping these fields. Capabilities are featured to dynamically actuate the assembly configuration by modulating the properties of the external stimuli, including frequency and amplitude. The design principles are designed, which enable the assembly of reconfigurable structures. Finally, the high degree of control capabilities offered by externally driven assembly will enable broad access to increasingly robust design principles toward building advanced dynamic intelligent systems is foreseen. Abstract : Herein, an access point to the latest developments is provided in externally driven assembly of synthetic and biological components by magnetic, acoustic, optical, and electric fields. In particular, how reversibility has the potential to enable the fabrication of multiscale systems that would not be possible under traditional techniques is addressed.