Menglu Shi
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Menglu Shi is a pioneering researcher in the field of micro- and nanomotors, with a particular focus on biohybrid and peptide-based propulsion systems. Her most cited work, "Peptide–Metal Organic Framework Swimmers that Direct the Motion toward Chemical Targets" (2015, 80 citations), introduced a novel class of chemically powered swimmers that leverage peptide-functionalized metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to achieve directed, target-seeking motion. This breakthrough addressed a critical challenge in microbot design: enabling artificial swimmers to selectively navigate toward specific chemical cues for applications in sensing, labeling, and targeted delivery. Shi’s contributions lie at the intersection of materials chemistry and active matter, demonstrating how biomolecular recognition can be integrated with synthetic motor designs to create highly efficient and robust autonomous systems. Her work has been influential in advancing the development of intelligent microswimmers capable of performing complex tasks in biological and environmental settings. By combining peptide engineering with MOF architecture, Shi has opened new avenues for creating programmable, chemically responsive microrobots, establishing her as a key innovator in the next generation of active colloidal systems.
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