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Microfluidics: Osmotic Pressure Triggered Rapid Release of Encapsulated Enzymes with Enhanced Activity (Adv. Funct. Mater. 29/2017)
Author(s) -
Zhang Weixia,
Abbaspourrad Alireza,
Chen Dong,
Campbell Elizabeth,
Zhao Hong,
Li Yiwei,
Li Qingning,
Weitz David A.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
advanced functional materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.069
H-Index - 322
eISSN - 1616-3028
pISSN - 1616-301X
DOI - 10.1002/adfm.201770171
Subject(s) - microfluidics , materials science , drug delivery , nanotechnology , osmotic pressure , self healing hydrogels , enzyme , biophysics , chemistry , biochemistry , polymer chemistry , biology
In article 1700975 , David A. Weitz and co‐workers describe the encapsulation of enzymes within microcapsules. The ultrathin polymeric shell is formed in a single‐step microfluidic approach using a glass capillary microfluidic device. An osmotic shock triggers rapid release of encapsulated enzymes with enhanced activity, demonstrating the potential of the system for drug delivery.