Membrane template synthesis of microtube engines

US9347143B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventors

• Joseph Wang · San Diego, US
• Wei Gao · Beijing, CN
• Sirilak Sattayasamitsathit · San Diego, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 4, 2012
• Grant date: May 24, 2016
• Expiry date: Jul 18, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F03H99/00
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Methods, structures, devices and systems are disclosed for fabrication of microtube engines using membrane template electrodeposition. Such nanomotors operate based on bubble-induced propulsion in biological fluids and salt-rich environments. In one aspect, fabricating microengines includes depositing a polymer layer on a membrane template, depositing a conductive metal layer on the polymer layer, and dissolving the membrane template to release the multilayer microtubes.