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Ma Y, Cao J, Li S, Wang L, Meng Y, Chen Y. Nature-Inspired Wet Drug Delivery Platforms. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301726. [PMID: 38284322 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Nature has created various organisms with unique chemical components and multi-scale structures (e.g., foot proteins, toe pads, suckers, setose gill lamellae) to achieve wet adhesion functions to adapt to their complex living environments. These organisms can provide inspirations for designing wet adhesives with mediated drug release behaviors in target locations of biological surfaces. They exhibit conformal and enhanced wet adhesion, addressing the bottleneck of weaker tissue interface adhesion in the presence of body fluids. Herein, it is focused on the research progress of different wet adhesion and bioinspired fabrications, including adhesive protein-based adhesion and inspired adhesives (e.g., mussel adhesion); capillarity and Stefan adhesion and inspired adhesive surfaces (e.g., tree frog adhesion); suction-based adhesion and inspired suckers (e.g., octopus' adhesion); interlocking and friction-based adhesion and potential inspirations (e.g., mayfly larva and teleost adhesion). Other secreted protein-induced wet adhesion is also reviewed and various suckers for other organisms and their inspirations. Notably, one representative application scenario of these bioinspired wet adhesives is highlighted, where they function as efficient drug delivery platforms on target tissues and/or organs with requirements of both controllable wet adhesion and optimized drug release. Finally, the challenges of these bioinspired wet drug delivery platforms in the future is presented.
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- Yutian Ma
- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- School of Software and Microelectronics, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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- Research Institute of Ornamental Plants and Landscapes, International Centre for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing, 100102, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Ma Y, Li W, Zhang W, Kong L, Yu C, Tang C, Zhu Z, Chen Y, Jiang L. Bioinspired multi-scale interface design for wet gas sensing based on rational water management. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:3996-4014. [PMID: 38938180 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00538d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Natural organisms have evolved multi-scale wet gas sensing interfaces with optimized mass transport pathways in biological fluid environments, which sheds light on developing artificial counterparts with improved wet gas sensing abilities and practical applications. Herein, we highlighted current advances in wet gas sensing taking advantage of optimized mass transport pathways endowed by multi-scale interface design. Common moisture resistance (e.g., employing moisture resistant sensing materials, post-modifying moisture resistant coatings, physical heating for moisture resistance, and self-removing hydroxyl groups) and moisture absorption (e.g., employing moisture absorption sensing materials and post-modifying moisture absorption coatings) strategies for wet gas sensing were discussed. Then, the design principles of bioinspired multi-scale wet gas sensing interfaces were provided, including macro-level condensation mediation, micro/nano-level transport pathway adjustment and molecular level moisture-proof design. Finally, perspectives on constructing bioinspired multi-scale wet gas sensing interfaces were presented, which will not only deepen our understanding of the underlying principles, but also promote practical applications.
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- Yutian Ma
- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- National Key Laboratory of Automotive Chassis Integration and Bionics, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fujian 350117, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
- School of Nano Science and Technology, Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- School of Nano Science and Technology, Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Jiangsu 215123, China
- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Shandong Agriculture University, Tai'an 271018, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
- School of Nano Science and Technology, Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
- School of Nano Science and Technology, Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Jiangsu 215123, China
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Li M, Mao A, Guan Q, Saiz E. Nature-inspired adhesive systems. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:8240-8305. [PMID: 38982929 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00764b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Many organisms in nature thrive in intricate habitats through their unique bio-adhesive surfaces, facilitating tasks such as capturing prey and reproduction. It's important to note that the remarkable adhesion properties found in these natural biological surfaces primarily arise from their distinct micro- and nanostructures and/or chemical compositions. To create artificial surfaces with superior adhesion capabilities, researchers delve deeper into the underlying mechanisms of these captivating adhesion phenomena to draw inspiration. This article provides a systematic overview of various biological surfaces with different adhesion mechanisms, focusing on surface micro- and nanostructures and/or chemistry, offering design principles for their artificial counterparts. Here, the basic interactions and adhesion models of natural biological surfaces are introduced first. This will be followed by an exploration of research advancements in natural and artificial adhesive surfaces including both dry adhesive surfaces and wet/underwater adhesive surfaces, along with relevant adhesion characterization techniques. Special attention is paid to stimulus-responsive smart artificial adhesive surfaces with tunable adhesive properties. The goal is to spotlight recent advancements, identify common themes, and explore fundamental distinctions to pinpoint the present challenges and prospects in this field.
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- Ming Li
- Centre of Advanced Structural Ceramics, Department of Materials, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
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- Centre of Advanced Structural Ceramics, Department of Materials, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
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Li W, Zhou R, Ouyang Y, Guan Q, Shen Y, Saiz E, Li M, Hou X. Harnessing Biomimicry for Controlled Adhesion on Material Surfaces. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401859. [PMID: 39031996 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Nature serves as an abundant wellspring of inspiration for crafting innovative adhesive materials. Extensive research is conducted on various complex forms of biological attachment, such as geckos, tree frogs, octopuses, and mussels. However, significant obstacles still exist in developing adhesive materials that truly replicate the behaviors and functionalities observed in living organisms. Here, an overview of biological organs, structures, and adhesive secretions endowed with adhesion capabilities, delving into the intricate relationship between their morphology and function, and potential for biomimicry are provided. First, the design principles and mechanisms of adhesion behavior and individual organ morphology in nature are summarized from the perspective of structural and size constraints. Subsequently, the value of engineered and bioinspired adhesive materials through selective application cases in practical fields is emphasized. Then, a forward-looking gaze on the conceivable challenges and associated opportunities in harnessing biomimetic strategies and biological materials for advancing adhesive material innovation is highlighted and cast.
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- Weijun Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, 361024, China
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
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- College of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Centre of Advanced Structural Ceramics, Department of Materials, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Centre of Advanced Structural Ceramics, Department of Materials, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Department of Physics, Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Materials Research, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, 361102, China
- Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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Wang L, Chen Y. Bioinspired Dual-Driven Binary Heterogeneous Nanofluidic Ionic Diodes. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:12450-12456. [PMID: 36197723 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c01570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Recently, bioinspired 2D material-based nanofluidic systems with unique properties and advantages have been receiving considerable research interest and getting rapid development. However, it remains a huge challenge to integrate adaptive responsiveness to external stimuli and asymmetric ion transport characteristics into the 2D nanofluidic systems. Herein, we report a dual-driven switchable asymmetric ionic transport phenomenon through a graphene oxide-based heterogeneous 2D nanofluidic membrane. Taking advantage of the formation of a charge heterojunction induced by the variation of pH or UV irradiation, a maximum ionic current rectification (ICR) ratio of ca. 56 for pH or 140 for light was achieved. Such smart nanofluidic devices with pH and light dual-responsiveness and asymmetric ion transport behaviors provide a universal strategy for potential applications in chemical sensing, water treatment, and energy conversion and establish a promising platform for exploring advanced quantum ionics biodevices with ultrafast signal transmission, nanochannel-structured bioreactors with high efficiency, etc.
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- Lili Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing100190, P. R. China
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