Overcoming a major barrier to medical and other uses of 'microrockets' and 'micromotors'
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 10:30
in Physics & Chemistry
An advance in micromotor technology akin to the invention of cars that fuel themselves from the pavement or air is opening the door to new medical and industrial uses for these tiny devices, scientists say. Their update on development of the motors -- so small that thousands would fit inside this "o" -- was part of a recent conference presentation.