Acoustically propelled winged macroparticles

Enriquez Florat A, Sack A, D'Angelo O (2024)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2024

Journal

Journal of Applied Physics AIP Publishing

Book Volume: 136

Article Number: 194901

Journal Issue: 19

DOI: 10.1063/5.0227364

Abstract

Self-propelled particles harvest and harness energy from their environment, transforming it into a controlled force that propels their motion. We present a mechanism to propel active macroparticles using low frequency noise (10-200 Hz). Thin polymer plates (wings) are acoustically excited at their second natural frequency; the mass of air displaced generates a counter-force, which propels the macroparticles. We show that the magnitude and direction of the propelling force can be tweaked through the wing’s shape, dimensions, and orientation. Finally, we design a macroparticle with bidirectional rotation: its rotation direction can be inverted by changing the frequency at which it is excited.

Authors with CRIS profile

Adriana Enriquez Florat Lehrstuhl für Multiscale Simulation of Particulate Systems (MSS) Achim Sack Lehrstuhl für Multiscale Simulation of Particulate Systems (MSS) Olfa D'Angelo Lehrstuhl für Multiscale Simulation of Particulate Systems (MSS)

How to cite

APA:

Enriquez Florat, A., Sack, A., & D'Angelo, O. (2024). Acoustically propelled winged macroparticles. Journal of Applied Physics, 136(19). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0227364

MLA:

Enriquez Florat, Adriana, Achim Sack, and Olfa D'Angelo. "Acoustically propelled winged macroparticles." Journal of Applied Physics 136.19 (2024).

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