Biofilms, structured communities of microbial cells embedded in extracellular polymeric substances, are notorious for their resilience against conventional antimicrobial treatments. They contribute significantly to chronic infections and industrial b...
In cancer combination therapy, micro-robot systems that integrate multiple therapeutic functions have emerged as a key direction for overcoming the limitations of traditional treatments. This study proposes a magnetic thermosensitive hydrogel capsule...
Ferrohydrodynamics of blood containing magnetic nanocarriers was carried out in this study to evaluate the influence of magnetic field on the nanocarrier drug delivery formulation, with the goal of improving spatial control and efficiency in advanced...
ACS biomaterials science & engineering
Aug 5, 2025
Microrobot swarms have attracted significant attention in the biomedical field due to their small size, flexibility, powerful functionality, and ability to collaborate to achieve complex tasks. They show great potential in targeted drug delivery and ...
Micro- and nanoplastic pollution is pervasive worldwide, infiltrating drinking water and food chains, accumulating in the human body, and posing serious threats to public health and ecosystems. Despite these urgent challenges, effective strategies to...
Magnetic microrobots have garnered increasing attention in the biomedical field due to their wireless motion control and noninvasive therapeutic potential. However, current microrobots fabricated from soft magnetic materials exhibit critical limitati...
Biohybrid microrobots, based on swimming microalgae, offer outstanding self-propulsion and functionalization capabilities, making them promising platforms for cargo loading and delivery. However, current technologies predominantly focus on in vitro n...
Magnetic fields enable remote manipulation of objects and are ideal for medical applications because they pass through human tissue harmlessly. This capability is promising for surgical robots, allowing navigation deeper into the human anatomy and ac...
Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
Feb 18, 2025
Magnetic interfacial microrobots are increasingly recognized as a promising approach for potential biomedical applications ranging from electronic functionalization to minimally invasive surgery and targeted drug delivery. Nevertheless, existing rese...
Mass production of biomedical microrobots demands expensive and complex preparation techniques and versatile biocompatible materials. Learning from natural bacteria flagella, the study demonstrates a magnetic polymer multilayer cylindrical microrobot...
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