Optically assembled droplet interface bilayer (OptiDIB) networks from cell-sized microdroplets. Issue 37 (12th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Friddin, Mark S.; Bolognesi, Guido; Elani, Yuval; Brooks, Nicholas J.; Law, Robert V.; Seddon, John M.; Neil, Mark A. A.; Ces, Oscar
• Is Part Of: Soft matter. Volume 12:Issue 37(2016)
• Page Start: 7731
• Page End: 7734
• Publication Date: 2016-09-12
• Subjects: Soft condensed matter -- Periodicals; 530.413
• DOI: 10.1039/c6sm01357k
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-683X

Abstract

Abstract : We report a new platform technology to systematically assemble droplet interface bilayer (DIB) networks in user-defined 3D architectures from cell-sized droplets using optical tweezers. Abstract : We report a new platform technology to systematically assemble droplet interface bilayer (DIB) networks in user-defined 3D architectures from cell-sized droplets using optical tweezers. Our OptiDIB platform is the first demonstration of optical trapping to precisely construct 3D DIB networks, paving the way for the development of a new generation of modular bio-systems.