Issue 7, 2011

Self-folding all-polymer thermoresponsive microcapsules

Abstract

We design partially biodegradable thermoresponsive self-folding capsules capable of controlled capture and release of cells. The proof of principle is demonstrated on the example of star-like patterned polycaprolactone-poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) bilayers, which reversibly encapsulate/release yeast cells in response to a temperature signal.

Graphical abstract: Self-folding all-polymer thermoresponsive microcapsules

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
21 Jan 2011
Accepted
22 Feb 2011
First published
02 Mar 2011

Soft Matter, 2011,7, 3277-3279

Self-folding all-polymer thermoresponsive microcapsules

G. Stoychev, N. Puretskiy and L. Ionov, Soft Matter, 2011, 7, 3277 DOI: 10.1039/C1SM05109A

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