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Patterned and Specific Attachment of Bacteria on Biohybrid Bacteria-Driven Microswimmers
A surface patterning technique and a specific and strong biotin–streptavidin bonding of bacteria on patterned surfaces are proposed to fabricate Janus particles that are propelled by the attached bacteria. Bacteria-driven Janus microswimmers with diameters larger than 3 μm show enhanced mean propulsion speed. Such microswimmers could be used for future applications such as targeted drug delivery and environmental remediation.
@article{singh2016patterned, title = {Patterned and Specific Attachment of Bacteria on Biohybrid Bacteria-Driven Microswimmers}, journal = {Advanced Healthcare Materials}, abstract = {A surface patterning technique and a specific and strong biotin–streptavidin bonding of bacteria on patterned surfaces are proposed to fabricate Janus particles that are propelled by the attached bacteria. Bacteria-driven Janus microswimmers with diameters larger than 3 μm show enhanced mean propulsion speed. Such microswimmers could be used for future applications such as targeted drug delivery and environmental remediation.}, volume = {5}, number = {18}, pages = {2325--2331}, year = {2016}, slug = {singh2016patterned}, author = {Singh, Ajay Vikram and Sitti, Metin} }