Synthetic chemically powered active matter aims to reproduce many of the salient features of out-of-equilibrium living systems. These include exhibiting emergent properties and complex functions based on interactions with each other and the environment. In this perspective, we focus on some of the principal achievements to date, their significance, and their possible applications. We also outline several future challenges, such as designing memory and evolution into active systems and engineering “living” chimeras, which are hybrid systems involving communication and interaction between living and synthetic active matter.

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化学动力合成“生活”系统

合成化学动力活性物质旨在再现失衡的生命系统的许多显着特征。这些包括基于相互之间以及与环境的交互表现出新兴的特性和复杂的功能。从这个角度来看，我们关注于迄今为止的一些主要成就，它们的意义以及它们的可能应用。我们还概述了一些未来的挑战，例如设计内存和将其演变成主动系统以及工程化“生活”嵌合体，它们是涉及活体和合成活性物质之间通讯和相互作用的混合系统。