Micro/Nano-Reconfigurable Robots for Intelligent Carbon Management in Confined-Space Life-Support Systems

Abstract

The micro/nano-reconfigurable robots for life-support systems were fabricated by CO₂-capturing molecular hunters, temperature-sensitive molecular switches, and solar photothermal conversion/magnetically-driven dual function engines. The ultralow regeneration temperature (55 °C) and non-contact heat management of robots were achieved through nano-reconfiguration of internal temperature-responsive molecules and micro-reconfiguration of magnetic/photothermal synergy of Fe3O4 nanoparticles. Exceptional dynamic carbon management of robots extended the survival time of mice in confined spaces by 54.61%.