Biological systems spontaneously convert energy input into the actions necessary to survive.
Motivated by the efficacy of these processes, researchers aim to forge materials systems that …

Artificial molecular machines (AMMs) have profoundly enhanced scientists' capability to
manipulate the relative movements of components within molecules. Mechanically …

Enzyme-powered nanomotors are an exciting technology for biomedical applications due to
their ability to navigate within biological environments using endogenous fuels. However …

In nature, there exist a variety of transport proteins on cell membranes capable of actively
moving cargos across biological membranes, which plays a vital role in the living activities of …

The synchronization of self-oscillating systems is vital to various biological functions, from
the coordinated contraction of heart muscle to the self-organization of slime molds. Through …

The intricate and complex features of enzymatic reaction networks (ERNs) play a key role in
the emergence and sustenance of life. Constructing such networks in vitro enables stepwise …

Nature has designed multifaceted cellular structures to support life. Cells contain a vast
array of enzymes that collectively perform essential tasks by harnessing energy from …

Living organisms employ chemical self-organization to build structures, and inspire new
strategies to design synthetic systems that spontaneously take a particular form, via a …

Chemically propelled micropumps are promising wireless systems to autonomously drive
fluid flows for many applications. However, many of these systems are activated by nocuous …

Suitable micropum** methods for flow control represent a major technical hurdle in the
development of microfluidic systems for point-of-care testing (POCT). Passive micropum** …