Abstract
Pump it up: Insoluble polymer films that depolymerize to release soluble monomeric products when exposed to a specific analyte act as a microscale pump. Products formed as a result of depolymerization amplify the signal and create a concentration gradient that pumps fluids and insoluble particles away from the bulk polymer by a diffusiophoretic mechanism. These pumps can respond to a variety of analytes, from small molecules to enzymes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2400-2404 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 5 2012 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry