Carbon dioxide bubble-propelled microengines in carbonated water and beverages

Chem Commun (Camb). 2018 May 31;54(45):5692-5695. doi: 10.1039/c8cc01011k.

Abstract

We demonstrate a new type of gaseous fuel for rolled-up tubular Ti/Cr microengine powered by carbon dioxide microbubbles in carbonated water and brewed beverages. Existence of microbubble pockets is revealed using on-chip integrated transparent microtubes. Vertical position, angle of rotation and buoyancy of ferromagnetic Ti/Fe/Cr microengines are controlled using an external magnetic field.

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Dioxide* / chemistry
  • Carbonated Water*
  • Chromium
  • Iron
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Microbubbles
  • Microtechnology / instrumentation
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry
  • Titanium

Substances

  • Carbonated Water
  • Surface-Active Agents
  • Chromium
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Titanium
  • Iron