Nanopore‐Spanning Lipid Bilayers for Controlled Chemical Release

Abstract

A hybrid organic/inorganic chemical delivery system with lipid bilayer seals is demonstrated. Semiconductor fabrication methods are used to produce chemical reservoirs with sub-micrometer pore openings. These openings are selectively sealed by depositing of lipid bilayers. The seals are leak-free and stable for weeks. When desired, the reservoirs can be opened with a standard microscope lamp. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.