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NASA NTRS · 20170011496

Self Assembled Particles

Abstract

A self-assembling structure using non-equilibrium driving forces leading to 'living crystals' and other maniputable particles with a complex dynamics. The dynamic self-assembly assembly results from a competition between self-propulsion of particles and an attractive interaction between the particles. As a result of non-equilibrium driving forces, the crystals form, grow, collide, anneal, repair themselves and spontaneously self-destruct, thereby enabling reconfiguration and assembly to achieve a desired property.

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Palacci, Jeremie, Sacanna, Stefano, Pine, David J., Chaikin, Paul Michael. 2017-11-21. Self Assembled Particles. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20170011496

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