Molecular dynamics simulation of Y-type nanomotors with different angles in aqueous solution

Authors:
Open Access
Publisher website
Google Scholar
Abstract
Nanomotors are of great importance when studying nanoelectromechanical systems that contain carbon nanotube (CNT) based nanomotors for controlled motion in water using a rotating electric field. In this paper, Y-type nanomotor structures based on CNTs immersed in an aqueous solution are designed, and systems with different Y-type structure angles are simulated using molecular dynamics. The simulation results suggest that when the rotating electric field speed is appropriate, changing the Y-type structure angle can adjust the hysteresis (forward and backward motion) of nanomotor rotors during rotation. Precise control over the rotation angle of the nanomotor rotor improves its working efficiency. The enclosed simulation results are an important reference when designing nanoscale propellers and complex structured nanogear systems in aqueous solutions.
Funding Information
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China (11604203)

This publication has 56 references indexed in Scilit: