Hybrid Photoresponsive/Biocatalytic Micro- and Nanoswimmers.

Autor: Khezri B; Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, 166 28, Prague 6, Czech Republic., Villa K; Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Av. Països Catalans, 16, Tarragona, E-43007, Spain.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Chemistry, an Asian journal [Chem Asian J] 2022 Sep 01; Vol. 17 (17), pp. e202200596. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jul 20.
DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200596
Abstrakt: Micro/nano biomimetic systems that convert energy from the surroundings into mechanical motion have emerged as promising tools to enhance the efficiencies of different biomedical and environmental processes. The inclusion of multiple engines into the same device has become a promising strategy to achieve dual/triple stimuli responses. Such hybrid micro/nanoswimmers combining different propulsion forces exhibit advanced motion behaviors and different physical features that are interesting not only to achieve strong propulsion capabilities in complex environments but also to modulate their movement according to the intended use. The development of hybrid systems that can be actuated by both light and biocompatible fuels is of particular interest. This minireview covers the main types of photoactive/biocatalytic micro/nanoswimmers developed so far. Their main photoresponsive and enzymatic components are discussed along with the most representative designs. The applicability of such hybrid machines for analyte sensing, antibacterial and therapeutical uses is also described. The remaining challenges and opportunities are then explored.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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