| Incorporating microorganisms into polymer layers provides bioinspired functional living materials. | |
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PMID: 22198770 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Artificial two-dimensional biological habitats were prepared from porous polymer layers and inoculated with the fungus Penicillium roqueforti to provide a living material. Such composites of classical industrial ingredients and living microorganisms can provide a novel form of functional or smart materials with capability for evolutionary adaptation. This allows realization of most complex responses to environmental stimuli. As a conceptual design, we prepared a material surface with self-cleaning capability when subjected to standardized food spill. Fungal growth and reproduction were observed in between two specifically adapted polymer layers. Gas exchange for breathing and transport of nutrient through a nano-porous top layer allowed selective intake of food whilst limiting the microorganism to dwell exclusively in between a confined, well-enclosed area of the material. We demonstrated a design of such living materials and showed both active (eating) and waiting (dormant, hibernation) states with additional recovery for reinitiation of a new active state by observing the metabolic activity over two full nutrition cycles of the living material (active, hibernation, reactivation). This novel class of living materials can be expected to provide nonclassical solutions in consumer goods such as packaging, indoor surfaces, and in biotechnology. |
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Authors:
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Lukas C Gerber; Fabian M Koehler; Robert N Grass; Wendelin J Stark |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2011-12-22 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Volume: 109 ISSN: 1091-6490 ISO Abbreviation: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-01-05 Completed Date: 2012-03-06 Revised Date: 2013-05-22 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7505876 Medline TA: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 90-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, Eidgenössiche Technische Hochschule Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland. |
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Biocompatible Materials
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pharmacology* Culture Media / pharmacology Disinfection Microbial Viability / drug effects Microscopy, Electron, Scanning Penicillium / drug effects, metabolism* Polymers / chemistry* Porosity / drug effects Surface Properties / drug effects |
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0/Biocompatible Materials; 0/Culture Media; 0/Polymers |
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