Three-Dimensional Construction of Bilayer Networks using Shape Encoded Hydrogel

The newly invented system - droplet interface bilayer (DIB) - is beginning to emerge as a versatile platform not only for studying the basic properties of membrane proteins but also to construct novel nano-devices. Small volumes of aqueous buffer when injected into hexadecane take the form of droplets. These droplets when loaded with lipids assemble a lipid monolayer at the water/oil interface. By carefully touching two such monolayer encased...