Asymmetric Functionalization of Colloidal Microcapsules*

Cell mimics are microstructures engineered to emulate the features and behavior of biological cells. Their development can help expand our fundamental understanding of cell biology and create countless opportunities in nanotechnology. While some cell mimics made of bio-materials can recreate certain cell functions and structures, fully abiotic cell mimics remain rudimentary in their design and lack functionality. In my talk, I will describe a synthetic process for fabricating colloidal microcapsules with well-defined geometries and tunable internal chemistry.