Controlled adhesion, membrane pinning and vesicle transport by Janus particles

• DOI: 10.1039/d1cc07026f
• Publication Date: 2022-01-26T16:21:18Z
• Authors: Eleanor J. Ewins; Koohee Han; Bhuvnesh Bharti; Tom Robinson; Orlin D. Velev; Rumiana Dimova
• Keywords: Janus Particles

The interactions between biomembranes and particles are key to many applications, but the lack of controllable model systems study them limits progress in their research. Here, we describe how Janus polystyrene microparticles, half coated with iron, can be partially engulfed by artificial cells, namely giant vesicles, goals control investigate adhesion degree encapsulation. interaction these cell membrane is mediated electrostatic charge, offering a further mode modulation addition iron patches. ferromagnetic particle coatings also enable manipulation transport vesicles magnetic fields.