The role of self-diffusiophoresis and reactive force during the propulsion of manganese-based catalytic micromotors

Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2024 Jan 17;26(3):1612-1615. doi: 10.1039/d3cp04689c.

Abstract

The movement of catalytic micromotors is often accompanied by gas generation. Currently, the prevailing view is that bubbles play a significant role in their movement. Analyzing the movements of catalytic manganese-based micromotors in a solution of hydrogen peroxide, we found that the reactive force cannot play a significant role in their movement, and the main mechanism occurs due to self-diffusiophoresis.