4 papers
Minimal model for active particles confined in a two-state micropattern
F. M. R. Safara, H. P. Melo, M. M. Telo da Gama +1
We propose a minimal model, based on active Brownian particles, for the dynamics of cells confined in a two-state micropattern, composed of two rectangular boxes connected by a bri…
Lattice model for self-folding at the microscale
T. S. A. N. Simões, H. P. M. Melo, N. A. M. Araújo
Three-dimensional shell-like structures can be obtained spontaneously at the microscale from the self-folding of 2D templates of rigid panels. At least for simple structures, the m…
Heterogeneous impact of a lockdown on inter-municipality mobility
H. P. M. Melo, J. Henriques, R. Carvalho +3
Without a vaccine, the fight against the spreading of the coronavirus has focused on maintaining physical distance. To study the impact of such measures on inter-municipality traff…
Optimal Number of Faces for Fast Self-Folding Kirigami
H. P. M. Melo, C. S. Dias, N. A. M. Araujo
We study the spontaneous folding of a 2D template of microscopic panels into a 3D pyramid, driven by thermal fluctuations. Combining numerical simulations and analytical calculatio…