Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Nanorobots represent a significant technological frontier with applications ranging from targeted drug delivery to environmental remediation. Their successful engineering depends on the synergy between advanced materials-including inorganic, organic, and framework structures-and the sophisticated design logic that governs their function at the nanoscale. This review places a special emphasis on the pivotal role of advanced structural characterization in bridging design with application. We highlight how microscopy techniques, such as Transmission Electron Microscopy and Scanning Probe Microscopy, provide essential high-resolution feedback on atomic structures and dynamic behaviors. This characterization-driven approach is critical for validating design concepts, optimizing performance, and ultimately enhancing the functionality and reliability of next-generation nanorobots.
Source: Small
Authors: Liwei Xia, Yikuan Liu, Liwei Wang, Xinwei Yao
Institution: Zhejiang University of Technology
Language: English
Topic: Micro and Nano Robotics
Subfield: Condensed Matter Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $5,790
Awards: 面向人体移动纳米物联网的通信建模及协议设计, G6160477563
OpenAlex ID: W4416438913