Publications by authors named "Marlo Cieraad"
J Mater Chem B
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Researchers explore collective behavior in systems chemistry using polymersome stomatocytes loaded with urease, demonstrating basic stigmergy-based communication.
- These stomatocytes can produce, receive, and respond to signals by clustering due to pH-sensitive interactions between specific chemical groups on their surfaces.
- The clustering behavior occurs at a pH of 6.3 to 7.3 and displays oscillations: as pH rises from urease activity, the clusters disassemble, but can reform once conditions stabilize, highlighting potential for cooperative tasks among active colloids.
