A hybrid camphor–camphene wax material for studies on self-propelled motion†
Richard J. G. Löffler,Jerzy Gorecki
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics Pub Date : 11/08/2019 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C9CP04722K
Abstract

A new material that combines the self-propelling properties of camphor with the malleability of camphene is reported. It has wax-like mechanical properties at room temperature and can be formed into required shapes. The speed of the self-propelled objects and the trajectory depend on the shape and camphor–camphene weight ratio.

Graphical abstract: A hybrid camphor–camphene wax material for studies on self-propelled motion