Direct Observation of Single-Molecule Stick–Slip Motion in Polyamide Single Crystals

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 762-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiujuan Lyu ◽  
Yu Song ◽  
Wei Feng ◽  
Wenke Zhang
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Xie

AbstractKinesin-8 molecular motor can move with superprocessivity on microtubules towards the plus end by hydrolyzing ATP molecules, depolymerizing microtubules. The available single molecule data for yeast kinesin-8 (Kip3) motor showed that its superprocessive movement is frequently interrupted by brief stick–slip motion. Here, a model is presented for the chemomechanical coupling of the kinesin-8 motor. On the basis of the model, the dynamics of Kip3 motor is studied analytically. The analytical results reproduce quantitatively the available single molecule data on velocity without including the slip and that with including the slip versus external load at saturating ATP as well as slipping velocity versus external load at saturating ADP and no ATP. Predicted results on load dependence of stepping ratio at saturating ATP and load dependence of velocity at non-saturating ATP are provided. Similarities and differences between dynamics of kinesin-8 and that of kinesin-1 are discussed.


2011 ◽  
Vol 305 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 283-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Paul Winberry ◽  
Sridhar Anandakrishnan ◽  
Douglas A. Wiens ◽  
Richard B. Alley ◽  
Knut Christianson

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 724-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasushi Kojima ◽  
Shigemune Taniwaki ◽  
Yoshiaki Okami

2005 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 67-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. Chandler ◽  
Richard I. Waller ◽  
William G. Adam

AbstractMeasurements of basal ice deformation at the margin of Russell Glacier, West Greenland, have provided an opportunity to gain more insight into basal processes occurring near the margin. The basal ice layer comprises a debris-rich, heterogeneous stratified facies, overlain by a comparatively debris-poor dispersed facies. Ice velocities were obtained from anchors placed in both ice facies, at three sites under 5–15 m ice depth. Mean velocities ranged from 20 to 43 m a–1, and velocity gradients indicate high shear strain rates within the basal ice. Stick–slip motion and diurnal variations were observed during measurements at short (1–5 min) time intervals. Vertical gradients in horizontal ice velocity indicate two modes of deformation: (1) viscous deformation within the stratified ice facies, and (2) shear at the interface between the two basal ice facies. Deformation mode 1 may contribute to the folding and shear structures observed in the stratified facies. Deformation mode 2 may generate the stick–slip motion and be associated with the formation of debris bands. Active deformation close to the margin suggests that structures observed within the basal ice are only partially representative of processes occurring near the bed in areas away from the glacier margin.


Author(s):  
Yingdan Wu ◽  
Michael Varenberg ◽  
Michael J. Leamy

We study the dynamic behavior of a belt-drive system to explore the effect of operating conditions and system moment of inertia on the generation of waves of detachment (i.e., Schallamach waves) at the belt-pulley interface. A self-excitation phenomenon is reported in which frictional fluctuations serve as harmonic forcing of the pulley, leading to angular velocity oscillations which grow in time. This behavior depends strongly on operating conditions (torque transmitted and pulley speed) and system inertia, and differs between the driver and driven pulleys. A larger net torque applied to the pulley generally yields more remarkable stick-slip oscillations with higher amplitude and lower frequency. Higher driving speeds accelerate the occurrence of stick-slip motion, but have little influence on the oscillation amplitude. Contrary to our expectations, the introduction of flywheels to increase system inertia amplified the frictional disturbances, and hence the pulley oscillations. This does, however, suggest a way of facilitating their study, which may be useful in follow-on research.


2017 ◽  
Vol 105 ◽  
pp. 103-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirk Martinez ◽  
Jane K. Hart ◽  
Philip J. Basford ◽  
Graeme M. Bragg ◽  
Tyler Ward ◽  
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