Microengines Could Power Medical Devices

Microengines Could Power Medical Devices
Mar-04-17
Tiny microengines made of nanotubes could one day power small medical devices as they move through the body.

Developed by an international team of researchers, the microengines are made by coating the inner wall of silicon dioxide nanotubes with urease, an enzyme that reacts with urea. When the enzyme-coated nanotubes come in contact with urea, it changes to ammonia and carbon dioxide, forcing liquid to flow through the tube and propel the device, much like a jet engine.

Microengines Could Power Medical Devices


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