Patterned and Specific Attachment of Bacteria on Biohybrid Bacteria-Driven Microswimmers.

Singh, Ajay Vikram; Sitti, Metin · Adv Healthc Mater · 2016

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A surface patterning technique and a specific and strong biotin-streptavidin bonding of bacteria on patterned surfaces are proposed to fabricate Janus particles that are propelled by the attached bacteria. Bacteria-driven Janus microswimmers with diameters larger than 3 μm show enhanced mean propulsion speed. Such microswimmers could be used for future applications such as targeted drug delivery and environmental remediation.

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