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Facile Synthesis of Biomimetic Honeycomb Material with Biological Functionality
Author(s) -
Ma Jingyun,
Hui Yu Sanna,
Zhang Min,
Yu Yue,
Wen Weijia,
Qin Jianhua
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
small
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.785
H-Index - 236
eISSN - 1613-6829
pISSN - 1613-6810
DOI - 10.1002/smll.201201624
Subject(s) - materials science , honeycomb , specific strength , honeycomb structure , composite material , biomimetics , nanotechnology , stiffness , aerospace , composite number , political science , law
A microfluidic approach to a honeycomb‐structure material based on the synergistic effects of polymer rapid precipitation, double emulsion templating, and internal effervescent salt decomposition is reported. The delicate honeycomb structure exhibits unique characteristics with an external nanopore membrane and internal multiple cavities. The biological functionality of the artificial structure is explored to serve as microcarriers for cell culture and drug release, indicating their attractive properties for potential biomedical applications.