Spatial control over catalyst positioning on biodegradable polymeric nanomotors

B. Jelle Toebes, F. Cao and Daniela A. Wilson ()
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B. Jelle Toebes: Radboud University Nijmegen
F. Cao: Radboud University Nijmegen
Daniela A. Wilson: Radboud University Nijmegen

Nature Communications, 2019, vol. 10, issue 1, 1-6

Abstract: Abstract Scientists over the world are inspired by biological nanomotors and try to mimic these complex structures. In recent years multiple nanomotors have been created for various fields, such as biomedical applications or environmental remediation, which require a different design both in terms of size and shape, as well as material properties. So far, only relatively simple designs for synthetic nanomotors have been reported. Herein, we report an approach to create biodegradable polymeric nanomotors with a multivalent design. PEG-PDLLA (poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(D,L-lactide)) stomatocytes with azide handles were created that were selectively reduced on the outside surface by TCEP (tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine) functionalized beads. Thereby, two different functional handles were created, both on the inner and outer surface of the stomatocytes, providing spatial control for catalyst positioning. Enzymes were coupled on the inside of the stomatocyte to induce motion in the presence of fuel, while fluorophores and other molecules can be attached on the outside.

Date: 2019
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