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Biodegradability of Micro/Nanomotors: Challenges and Opportunities
Author(s) -
Wang Shuanghu,
Xu Jia,
Zhou Quan,
Geng Peiwu,
Wang Bo,
Zhou Yunfang,
Liu Kun,
Peng Fei,
Tu Yingfeng
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced healthcare materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.288
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 2192-2659
pISSN - 2192-2640
DOI - 10.1002/adhm.202100335
Subject(s) - nanotechnology , biodegradation , materials science , biochemical engineering , engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry
Micro/nanomotors (MNMs) are miniature machines that can convert chemical or external energy into their own mechanical motions. In previous decades, significant efforts have been made to improve the performance of MNMs. For practical applications, the biodegradability of MNMs is an important aspect that must be considered, particularly in the biomedical field. In this review, recent progress in the biodegradability of MNMs and their potential applications are summarized. Different biodegradable materials, including metals and polymers, or other strategies for the fabrication of MNMs, are presented. Current challenges and future perspectives are also discussed.