Smart materials for microrobots
Over the past 15 years, the field of microrobotics has exploded with many research groups
from around the globe contributing to numerous innovations that have led to exciting new …
from around the globe contributing to numerous innovations that have led to exciting new …
Fluid field modulation in mass transfer for efficient photocatalysis
Mass transfer is an essential factor determining photocatalytic performance, which can be
modulated by fluid field via manipulating the kinetic characteristics of photocatalysts and …
modulated by fluid field via manipulating the kinetic characteristics of photocatalysts and …
Enzyme-based mesoporous nanomotors with near-infrared optical brakes
As one of the most important parameters of the nanomotors' motion, precise speed control of
enzyme-based nanomotors is highly desirable in many bioapplications. However, owing to …
enzyme-based nanomotors is highly desirable in many bioapplications. However, owing to …
Photochromism from wavelength-selective colloidal phase segregation
Phase segregation is ubiquitously observed in immiscible mixtures, such as oil and water, in
which the mixing entropy is overcome by the segregation enthalpy,–. In monodispersed …
which the mixing entropy is overcome by the segregation enthalpy,–. In monodispersed …
Targeting 3D bladder cancer spheroids with urease-powered nanomotors
AC Hortelao, R Carrascosa, N Murillo-Cremaes… - Acs Nano, 2018 - ACS Publications
Cancer is one of the main causes of death around the world, lacking efficient clinical
treatments that generally present severe side effects. In recent years, various nanosystems …
treatments that generally present severe side effects. In recent years, various nanosystems …
Biosafety, functionalities, and applications of biomedical micro/nanomotors
M Wan, T Li, H Chen, C Mao… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Due to their unique ability to actively move, micro/nanomotors offer the possibility of
breaking through the limitations of traditional passive drug delivery systems for the treatment …
breaking through the limitations of traditional passive drug delivery systems for the treatment …
Micro‐bio‐chemo‐mechanical‐systems: Micromotors, microfluidics, and nanozymes for biomedical applications
Wireless nano‐/micromotors powered by chemical reactions and/or external fields generate
motive forces, perform tasks, and significantly extend short‐range dynamic responses of …
motive forces, perform tasks, and significantly extend short‐range dynamic responses of …
Advances in chemically powered micro/nanorobots for biological applications: a review
Y Feng, M An, Y Liu, MT Sarwar… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Micro/nanorobots (MNRs) are capable of autonomous motion, breaking through the
limitations of traditional passive transport of nanocarriers. Among them, chemically driven …
limitations of traditional passive transport of nanocarriers. Among them, chemically driven …
Twin-engine Janus supramolecular nanomotors with counterbalanced motion
Supramolecular nanomotors were created with two types of propelling forces that were able
to counterbalance each other. The particles were based on bowl-shaped polymer vesicles …
to counterbalance each other. The particles were based on bowl-shaped polymer vesicles …
Antimicrobial micro/nanorobotic materials design: From passive combat to active therapy
The rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria has emerged as one of the major threats to global
public health. Moreover, many pathogenic bacteria can form stubborn biofilms to prevent …
public health. Moreover, many pathogenic bacteria can form stubborn biofilms to prevent …