Controlled manipulation of multiple cells using catalytic microbots
Author(s) -
Samuel Sánchez,
Alexander A. Solovev,
Sabine Schulze,
Oliver G. Schmidt
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
chemical communications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.837
H-Index - 333
eISSN - 1364-548X
pISSN - 1359-7345
DOI - 10.1039/c0cc04126b
Subject(s) - catalysis , computer science , biological system , magnetic field , nanotechnology , field (mathematics) , biophysics , chemistry , materials science , physics , biology , mathematics , biochemistry , quantum mechanics , pure mathematics
Self-propelled microjet engines (microbots) can transport multiple cells into specific locations in a fluid. The motion is externally controlled by a magnetic field which allows to selectively load, transport and deliver the cells.
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