摘要
In order to explore the kinetic characteristics of planktonic microorganisms and nanometer biological motors, a mathematical model is developed to estimate the hydrodynamic force in the migration of micro-and nano-swimmers by using the Laplace transformation and linear superposition. Based on the model, it is found that a micro-and nano-swimmer will enjoy a positive propulsive force by improving frequencies or generating traveling waves along its body if it is not time reversible. The results obtained in this study provide a physical insight into the behaviors of the micro-and nano-swimmer at low Reynolds numbers, and the corresponding quantitative basis can also be potentially used in the design of nanorobot and nanosized biomaterials.
源语言 | 英语 |
---|---|
文章编号 | 1340013 |
期刊 | Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology |
卷 | 13 |
期 | 6 |
DOI | |
出版状态 | 已出版 - 12月 2013 |