Creating minuscule compartments with life-like features
In our research we combine techniques from protein engineering, polymer chemistry and bioconjugation approaches to create particles with bioactive properties. In the field of nanomedicine, we design smart delivery vehicles that for example cross the blood brain barrier or are used in cancer therapy. We also use nanoparticles as scaffolds for vaccine development. In the field of artificial cell research, we aim to create responsive smart compartments that mimic the behavior of living cells. For instance, we develop nanoreactors that can be incorporated as artificial organelles in living cells, to complement or affect cellular processes.
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Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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ZSM-12 nanocrystals with tunable acidity directed by rigid diquats
Fuel (2023) -
Achieving Control in Micro-/Nanomotor Mobility
Angewandte Chemie - International Edition (2023) -
Quorum sensing communication between lipid-based artificial cells
Chemical Communications (2023) -
Robust Polyion Complex Vesicles (PICsomes) Based on PEO-b-poly(amino acid) Copolymers Combining Electrostatic and Hydrophobic Interactions
Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics (2023) -
Chemical Cascading Between Polymersomal Nanoreactor Populations
Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics (2023)
Contact
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Postal address
Helix BuildingPostbus 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Helix BuildingPostbus 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Visiting address
Helix Building (STO 3.39)De Groene Loper 35612 AE EindhovenNetherlands -
Visiting address
Helix Building (STO 3.39)De Groene Loper 35612 AE EindhovenNetherlands -
Secretarym.v.hoof@ tue.nl