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Remotely activating biological materials with nanocomposites

Demonstration of enhanced activity of thermphilic enzymes using iron oxide nanoparticles

Demonstration of enhanced activity of thermphilic enzymes using iron oxide nanoparticles

Top: Thermophilic enzymes can be encapsulated into a hydrogel network with iron oxides nanoparticles. Remote-controlled actuation is achievable by exposing the materials to an alternating magnetic field. Bottom: The activity of the enzyme is tunable dependent upon the field amplitude.

Credits: Leslie Knecht, University of Miami