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Jiameng Feng1, Xiaoyu Li2, Tailin Xu1
1Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Department of Chemistry & Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
Acta Biomaterialia
|November 15, 2023
Summary
Photothermal micro/nanomotors (MNMs) offer efficient, light-controlled cargo delivery. This review details their design, fabrication, and nanobiomedical applications, highlighting future prospects and challenges.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology and Materials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Micro/nanomotors (MNMs) are autonomous machines converting energy to mechanical work for cargo delivery.
- Photothermal propulsion is a promising MNM mechanism due to remote, flexible, and biocompatible light control.
- Light also serves as an excitation source for bioimaging and therapies (PTT, PDT).
Conclusions:
- Photothermal-driven MNMs represent a significant advancement in targeted cargo delivery.
- Further research into structural design and fabrication is crucial for optimizing performance.
- Addressing challenges will unlock the full potential of these nanomachines in nanomedicine.
