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Scientists 3D print microscopic Star Trek spaceship that moves by itself – AlKhaleej Today

Scientists 3D print microscopic Star Trek spaceship that moves by itself

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The miniature Voyager, 15 micrometers (0.015 millimeters) long, is part of a project researchers at Leiden University conducted to understand how shape affects the movement and interactions of micro-swimmers.
Micro-swimmers are small particles that can move independently through liquid by interacting with their surroundings through chemical reactions. The platinum coating on the micro floats reacts to a hydrogen peroxide solution that they are placed in and that propels them through the liquid….

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