Protein-Based Sponges & Porous Materials
Overview
Our lab explores the design and fabrication of protein-driven porous materials, focusing on tunable porosity, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility. These materials hold promise for applications in tissue engineering, biosensing, and sustainable biomaterials.
Key Areas of Interest
- 3D-printed protein-based sponges with controlled porosity
- Protein-polymer composite scaffolds
- Functionalization for biomedical and environmental applications
Applications
- Soft tissue regeneration
- Controlled drug release
- Biodegradable biointerfaces
Protein-Driven Actuators & 5D Printing
Overview
We investigate the integration of proteins as responsive building blocks in actuators, leveraging their stimuli-responsiveness to create dynamic, shape-morphing systems. Our work extends to 5D printing, where self-assembly and environmental cues drive structural adaptation over time.
Key Areas of Interest
- Design of protein-polymer hybrid actuators
- 5D printed protein-driven actuators for soft robotics
- Stimuli-responsive shape-morphing hydrogels
Applications
- Soft robotics
- Bioinspired motion systems
- Smart biomedical devices
Functional & Smart Protein-Driven Microgel Fabrication
Overview
We have developed the APMES (Aided Porous Medium Emulsification System) for precise fabrication of functional and smart protein-driven microgels. This technique enables the formation of microgels with tunable mechanical and chemical properties, expanding their potential in biomedical and industrial applications.
Key Areas of Interest
- APMES-based microgel synthesis and functionalization
- Smart microgels for drug delivery and tissue engineering
- Protein-driven responsive microstructures
Applications
- Injectable biomaterials
- Targeted therapeutics
- Bioactive microenvironments
