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Polymeric Micro/Nanomotors and Their Biomedical Applications
Author(s) -
Liang Ziying,
Tu Yingfeng,
Peng Fei
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.202100720
Subject(s) - nanotechnology , materials science , surface modification , engineering , mechanical engineering
Since their naissance in the 2000s, various micro or nanomotors with powerful functions have been proposed. Among them, polymer‐based micro or nanomotors stand out for the easy processing and facile functionalization, holding immense potential for bioapplications. In this review, fabrication of polymer‐based micro or nanomotors and their applications in biomedical areas are covered. Classic manufacturing approaches as well as cutting‐edge techniques are discussed with representative works highlighted. Current challenges and future prospects are presented in the hope of pointing new research directions to facilitate practical translations of micro/nanomotors.