Membrane template synthesis of microtube engines
US9982356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF03H99/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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.
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