We harness photonic nanomaterials to develop light-responsive dynamic systems, enabling biomedical applications such as remotely controlled cell modulation and molecule delivery.
We designed (A) photonic materials with tunable chemistry that respond to specific wavelengths of light and demonstrated the control of (B) dynamic and reversible size modulation of photoresponsive materials with molecule delivery and (C) Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)-based imaging.

(A) Photonic nanomaterials with tunable chemistry

(B) Photonic control of swelling of microgels for cell regulation

Y. Kim et al; H Kang* Adv. Mater. (Cover Article) (2022) 34, 2205498 S. Lee et al; H Kang* Bioact. Mater. (2024) 34, 164-180

(C) Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)-based imaging

R. Thangam et al; H. Kang* Adv. Funct. Mater. (2023) 33, 2206673