Optically assembled droplet interface bilayer (OptiDIB) networks from cell-sized microdroplets
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Journal Article
Abstract
We report a new platform technology to systematically assemble droplet interface bilayer (DIB) networks in user-defined 3D architectures from cell-sized droplets using optical tweezers. Our OptiDIB platform is the first demonstration of optical trapping to precisely construct 3D DIB networks, paving the way for the development of a new generation of modular bio-systems.
Date Issued
2016-10-07
Date Acceptance
2016-08-30
Citation
Soft Matter, 2016, 12, pp.7731-7734
ISSN
1744-6848
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry
Start Page
7731
End Page
7734
Journal / Book Title
Soft Matter
Volume
12
Copyright Statement
This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
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Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (E
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Grant Number
EP/J017566/1
EP/K038648/1
EP/K503733/1
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Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Technology
Chemistry, Physical
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Polymer Science
Chemistry
Materials Science
Physics
VOLUME AQUEOUS DROPLETS
LIPID-BILAYERS
PLASMA-MEMBRANE
VORTEX-TRAP
CHANNEL
MANIPULATION
GENERATION
ASYMMETRY
Chemical Physics
Chemical Sciences
Engineering
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2016-09-12