Shape-shifting 3D protein microstructures with programmable directionality via quantitative nanoscale stiffness modulation

• Main Authors: Lee, Yih Hong, Ling, Xing Yi, Lee, Mian Rong, Phang, In Yee, Cui, Yan
• Other Authors: School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: DRNTU::Science::Physics
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/106828; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/25174; http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/smll.201401343
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The ability to shape-shift in response to a stimulus increases an organism's survivability in nature. Similarly, man-made dynamic and responsive “smart” microtechnology is crucial for the advancement of human technology. Here, 10–30 μm shape-changing 3D BSA protein hydrogel microstructures are...