Issue 38, 2023

Virus-like particles nanoreactors: from catalysis towards bio-applications

Abstract

Virus-like particles (VLPs) are self-assembled supramolecular structures found in nature, often used for compartmentalization. Exploiting their inherent properties, including precise nanoscale structures, monodispersity, and high stability, these architectures have been widely used as nanocarriers to protect or enrich catalysts, facilitating catalytic reactions and avoiding interference from the bulk solutions. In this review, we summarize the current progress of virus-like particles (VLPs)-based nanoreactors. First, we briefly introduce the physicochemical properties of the most commonly used virus particles to understand their roles in catalytic reactions beyond the confined space. Next, we summarize the self-assembly of nanoreactors forming higher-order hierarchical structures, highlighting the emerging field of nanoreactors as artificial organelles and their potential biomedical applications. Finally, we discuss the current findings and future perspectives of VLPs-based nanoreactors.

Graphical abstract: Virus-like particles nanoreactors: from catalysis towards bio-applications

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
15 5 2023
Accepted
30 8 2023
First published
01 9 2023

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 9084-9098

Virus-like particles nanoreactors: from catalysis towards bio-applications

Y. Su, B. Liu, Z. Huang, Z. Teng, L. Yang, J. Zhu, S. Huo and A. Liu, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023, 11, 9084 DOI: 10.1039/D3TB01112G

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