Issue 37, 2023

Intelligent sensing based on active micro/nanomotors

Abstract

In the microscopic world, synthetic micro/nanomotors (MNMs) can convert a variety of energy sources into driving forces to help humans perform a number of complex tasks with greater ease and efficiency. These tiny machines have attracted tremendous attention in the field of drug delivery, minimally invasive surgery, in vivo sampling, and environmental management. By modifying their surface materials and functionalizing them with bioactive agents, these MNMs can also be transformed into dynamic micro/nano-biosensors that can detect biomolecules in real-time with high sensitivity. The extensive range of operations and uses combined with their minuscule size have opened up new avenues for tackling intricate analytical difficulties. Here, in this review, various driving methods are briefly introduced, followed by a focus on intelligent detection techniques based on MNMs. And we discuss the distinctive advantages, current issues, and challenges associated with MNM-based intelligent detection. It is believed that the future advancements of MNMs will greatly impact the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

Graphical abstract: Intelligent sensing based on active micro/nanomotors

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
22 5 2023
Accepted
10 8 2023
First published
16 8 2023

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 8897-8915

Intelligent sensing based on active micro/nanomotors

L. Jiang, X. Liu, D. Zhao, J. Guo, X. Ma and Y. Wang, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023, 11, 8897 DOI: 10.1039/D3TB01163A

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