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Hybrid Materials that Integrate Living Cells: Improved Eco‐Adaptation and Environmental Applications
Author(s) -
Xu Xurong,
Wang Ben,
Tang Ruikang
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.201100043
Subject(s) - nanotechnology , biochemical engineering , adaptation (eye) , materials science , computer science , engineering , biology , neuroscience
Cell of Duty: The integration of living cells into hybrid materials enables the use of these cells in various new applications, under conditions that would normally be too harsh. Material scientists seek to develop materials‐based chemical strategies to allow the cells to survive such environments and be used in, for example, biosensors, bioreactors, and self‐powered devices. This Minireview provides an overview of artificial coatings for cell protection.