Ultrafast light-activated polymeric nanomotors

Ultrafast light-activated polymeric nanomotors

07 June 2024 | Jianhong Wang, Hanglong Wu, Xiaowei Zhu, Robby Zwolsman, Stijn R. J. Hofstraat, Yudong Li, Yingtong Luo, Rick R. M. Joosten, Heiner Friedrich, Shoupeng Cao, Loai K. E. A. Abdelmohsen, Jingxin Shao, Jan C. M. van Hest
This study presents a novel light-propelled nanomotor system composed of biodegradable bowl-shaped polymersomes (stomatocytes) decorated with gold nanoparticles (Au NPs). The Au NPs are introduced onto the stomatocytes via electrostatic and hydrogen bond interactions, resulting in controllable motion and velocities up to 125 μm s\(^{-1}\). The unique motility is attributed to the non-uniform distribution of Au NPs along the z-axis, which creates a temperature gradient and propels the nanomotors. This system is further demonstrated to deliver cargoes into living cells, including siRNA and FITC-BSA, by crossing the cell membrane. The study highlights the potential of these biodegradable, ultrafast nanomotors in biomedical applications, particularly for efficient intracellular drug delivery and tissue penetration.This study presents a novel light-propelled nanomotor system composed of biodegradable bowl-shaped polymersomes (stomatocytes) decorated with gold nanoparticles (Au NPs). The Au NPs are introduced onto the stomatocytes via electrostatic and hydrogen bond interactions, resulting in controllable motion and velocities up to 125 μm s\(^{-1}\). The unique motility is attributed to the non-uniform distribution of Au NPs along the z-axis, which creates a temperature gradient and propels the nanomotors. This system is further demonstrated to deliver cargoes into living cells, including siRNA and FITC-BSA, by crossing the cell membrane. The study highlights the potential of these biodegradable, ultrafast nanomotors in biomedical applications, particularly for efficient intracellular drug delivery and tissue penetration.
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