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Lingfeng Jiang1, Xiaoxia Liu2, Dongfang Zhao2
1Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education), College of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China. wangyong@cqmu.edu.cn.
Journal of Materials Chemistry. B
|September 5, 2023
Summary
Synthetic micro/nanomotors (MNMs) are tiny machines with diverse applications, including biosensing for real-time biomolecule detection. This review explores their potential in diagnostics and disease management.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Synthetic micro/nanomotors (MNMs) offer propulsion by converting energy sources.
- These motors are explored for applications in drug delivery, surgery, sampling, and environmental management.
- Functionalized MNMs act as sensitive micro/nano-biosensors for real-time biomolecule detection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review driving methods for MNMs.
- To focus on intelligent detection techniques utilizing MNMs.
- To discuss the advantages, issues, and challenges of MNM-based intelligent detection.
Main Methods:
- Introduction to various MNM driving mechanisms.
- Focus on intelligent detection strategies employing MNMs.
- Analysis of current challenges and future prospects in MNM technology.
Main Results:
- MNMs can be engineered into dynamic biosensors with high sensitivity.
- Intelligent detection techniques based on MNMs offer novel analytical solutions.
- The review highlights the potential impact of MNMs on disease diagnosis and treatment.
Conclusions:
- MNMs present a versatile platform for advanced biosensing and diagnostics.
- Overcoming current challenges will enhance the clinical utility of MNM-based technologies.
- Future developments in MNMs are expected to significantly influence disease prevention and management.
