Issue 17, 2014

Micro- and nano-motors for biomedical applications

Abstract

Micro- and nano-motors are a class of miniaturized man-made machines that are able to convert chemical or external energy into mechanical motion. The past decade has witnessed significant progress in the design and fabrication of micro- and nano-motors as a future intelligent and comprehensive biomedical platform. In this review we will critically assess the challenges and limitations of micro- and nano-motors, their mechanism of propulsion and applications in the biomedical field. Important insights into the future development and direction of nano-motors for improved biocompatibility and design will be discussed.

Graphical abstract: Micro- and nano-motors for biomedical applications

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
16 okt 2013
Accepted
11 noy 2013
First published
11 noy 2013

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2014,2, 2395-2408

Micro- and nano-motors for biomedical applications

L. K. E. A. Abdelmohsen, F. Peng, Y. Tu and D. A. Wilson, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2014, 2, 2395 DOI: 10.1039/C3TB21451F

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