Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenda Li, Limin Shi, Yong Wu, Facai Wei, Jianwei Fu, Chengbin Jing, Jiangong Cheng, Shaohua Liu
Summary: An unprecedented mesoporous conjugated fiber with isomeric core-shell nanoarchitecture has been developed by supramolecular interaction-driving multistage self-assembly. The conjugated fibers feature abundant functional groups, ordered mesoporous nanoarchitecture, and enhanced electronic properties, making them promising for use as functional interlayers in Li-S batteries with admirable long-cycle stability.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Marketa Kandrnalova, Vladimir Sindelar
Summary: The study focused on the host-guest properties of monofunctionalized cucurbiturils in water and NaCl, with cucurbit[6]uril 2 self-associating into dimeric aggregates in water but readily disassembling in the presence of NaCl or organic cations.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sarita Kolay, Subarna Maity, Dipankar Bain, Sikta Chakraborty, Amitava Patra
Summary: The hierarchical self-assembly of metal nanoclusters is influenced by the positional isomerism of the surface capping ligand, leading to morphological evolution from rods to platelets to ribbon-like structures. The excited-state relaxation dynamics of the assembled structures are correlated with their compactness and the degree of bonding interactions present.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Xuan Xue, Feifei Wang, Minhao Shi, Faez Iqbal Khan
Summary: This study demonstrates a method for synthesizing reversible RAFT dispersion polymerized thermo-responsive copolymers and functionalizing them for bioactive applications. The copolymers maintain a worm-like morphology and thermo-responsive properties in aqueous solution, showing potential for biomedical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Deepashri Saraf, Shikha Prakash, Aadil Pinjari, Bhalchandra Pujari, Durba Sengupta
Summary: In this study, the self-assembly of citral molecules in solution and on a metal surface was investigated using molecular dynamics simulations. The morphology of the aggregates in solution was found to be concentration dependent, while the morphology on the metal surface showed phase segregation and demixing of the two isomers. The positional ordering and formation of domains were observed in isomeric citral mixtures with varying compositions.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Florian M. Gartner, Isabella R. Graf, Erwin Frey
Summary: The time complexity of nonequilibrium self-assembly processes is characterized and different assembly scenarios are identified with distinct degrees of complexity. Optimal control strategies are determined. An efficient irreversible scheme for artificial self-assembly of nanostructures is proposed.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Utsab Manna, Gopal Das
Summary: This review summarizes the research on anion coordination chemistry influenced by positional isomeric acyclic receptors in the last decade. It provides a detailed account of the underexplored area of anion recognition chemistry affected by positional isomerism of acyclic receptors, shedding light on the importance of isomeric systems in understanding fundamental anion-receptor chemistry.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ikuya Matsumoto, Ryo Sekiya, Takeharu Haino
Summary: By decorating nanographenes with alkyl chains and controlling concentration, solvent polarity, temperature, and sonication, it is possible to achieve self-assembly and formation of stacked structures. Optical measurements and AFM images confirm the presence of stacked structures, while molecular mechanics calculations model the interactions within the aggregates. The nanographenes exhibit concentration-dependent morphologies, forming stacked structures at low concentrations and polymer-like network structures at higher concentrations on mica.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Atanu Jana, Abhishek Meena, Supriya A. Patil, Yongcheol Jo, Sangeun Cho, Youngsin Park, Vijaya Gopalan Sree, Hyungsang Kim, Hyunsik Im, Robert A. Taylor
Summary: The self-assembly phenomenon is important in various fields, including atomic, molecular, biological, and colloidal nanocrystals. Self-assembly of colloidal nanocrystals can form superstructures with distinct physical and chemical properties. The self-assembly of colloidal perovskite nanocrystals has become a frontier in nanotechnology and has attracted remarkable attention in recent years.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
D. Duc La, T. Dung Dang, P. Cuong Le, X. Thanh Bui, S. Woong, W. Jin, S. Chul Kim, D. Duc Nguyen
Summary: The supramolecular self-assembly of porphyrin derivatives allows for the fabrication of functionally designed structures that mimic natural mechanisms. These porphyrin-based nanomaterials obtained via self-assembly have various applications, including optical energy or information storage, solar energy conversion, sensors, nanocatalysts, photoelectronics, and photodynamic therapy. The recent progress and applications of self-assembled porphyrin-based nanomaterials in environmental treatment and sensing are discussed in this review.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dong Hyup Kim, Ahram Suh, Geonhyeong Park, Dong Ki Yoon, So Youn Kim
Summary: Nanoscratch-directed self-assembly (DSA) is introduced as a simple and scalable strategy to achieve highly aligned block copolymer (BCP) nanopatterns over a large area, allowing versatile nanofabrication for various functional nanomaterials.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Satu Hakkinen, Joji Tanaka, Ramon Garcia Maset, Stephen C. L. Hall, Steven Huband, Julia Y. Rho, Qiao Song, Sebastien Perrier
Summary: This study reports the polymerisation-induced self-assembly of copolymers during RAFT grafting, showing the formation of various morphologies of micelles in the polymerisation process, providing new avenues for controlling polymer structure and material properties.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Nicola Alessandro De Simone, Matus Chvojka, Jana Lapesova, Luis Martinez-Crespo, Petr Slavik, Jan Sokolov, Stephen J. Butler, Hennie Valkenier, Vladimir Sindelar
Summary: This article presents the preparation of two monofunctionalized bambusurils and their conjugation with crown ether and cholesterol units. The resulting conjugates were successfully tested for liquid-liquid extraction and ion transport across lipid bilayers.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Garion E. J. Hicks, Sheng Li, Nimrat K. Obhi, Charles N. Jarrett-Wilkins, Dwight S. Seferos
Summary: π-Conjugated polymers have unique properties that depend on their ordering, with programming techniques such as covalent and solution programming playing a key role in controlling their assembly. Progress in programming at different stages of material development highlights order-dependent features and unique assembly techniques for pi-conjugated polymers.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Boyang Shi, Ding Shen, Wei Li, Guowei Wang
Summary: The self-assembly of copolymers containing crystallizable blocks in solution has gained increasing attention in recent years. Various strategies and advanced applications have been developed and explored. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the synthetic strategies, mechanisms, characteristics, and advanced applications of crystalline nano-assemblies in recent years, with the aim of promoting the development of self-assembly technology in interdisciplinary fields.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheni N. Georgieva, Marshall A. Tomat, Christian Kim, Katherine E. Plass
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tony Machani, Daniel P. Rossi, Brandon J. Golden, Evan C. Jones, Mona Lotfipour, Katherine E. Plass
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2011)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nathaniel J. Freymeyer, Patrick D. Cunningham, Evan C. Jones, Brandon J. Golden, Alex M. Wiltrout, Katherine E. Plass
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2013)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alex M. Wiltrout, Nathaniel J. Freymeyer, Tony Machani, Daniel P. Rossi, Katherine E. Plass
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY
(2011)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kristopher J. Kolonko, Daniel J. Wherritt, Hans J. Reich
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2011)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Paul J. Griffin, Matthew A. Fava, St John T. Whittaker, Kristopher J. Kolonko, Arthur J. Catino
TETRAHEDRON LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Erin M. Kolonko, Kristopher J. Kolonko
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nathan Miller, Maura Dougherty, Ruochen Du, Tyler Sauers, Candice Yan, Jonathan E. Pines, Kate L. Meyers, Y. M. Dang, Emily Nagle, Ziqin Ni, Tipsiri Pungsrisai, Maxwell T. Wetherington, Trent P. Vorlicek, Katherine E. Plass, Jennifer L. Morford
ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Luis F. Garcia-Herrera, Haley P. McAllister, Huiyan Xiong, Haiying Wang, Robert W. Lord, Sarah K. O'Boyle, Adem Imamovic, Benjamin C. Steimle, Raymond E. Schaak, Katherine E. Plass
Summary: This study reports the conversion of alpha-chalcocite copper sulfide nanorods to weissite copper telluride nanorods through anion exchange, revealing unique dynamic exchange characteristics and complex structures produced. Unusually, no voids were observed in the product nanoparticles during the exchange process, attributed to the balancing of inward and outward anion diffusion through nanoscopic pathways that formed defects. This mechanism creates new opportunities for rational synthesis of complex nanoheterostructures.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Kenneth Lucas, Amy Chen, Megan Schubmehl, Kristopher J. Kolonko, George L. Barnes
Summary: The study investigates the collision-induced dissociation of Llysine-H+ and its side-chain methylated analogues through experiments, simulations, and DFT calculations. Different reaction pathways and product compositions under varying collision energies are observed, providing insights into the reaction dynamics of these compounds.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mitchel S. Jensen, Katherine E. Plass, Mary E. Anderson
Summary: A copper-antimony-sulfide phase called famatinite (Cu3SbS4) with desirable properties for photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications was successfully synthesized using an energy-efficient and surfactant-free solution-phase technique. The synthesis process produced phase-pure nanoparticles and allowed the incorporation of various copper-site dopants. The effects of dopants and nanostructuring on the thermal and optical properties were investigated, and the dispersibility of famatinite nanoparticles was tailored for different solvents through post-synthetic surface functionalization.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alba Roselia Espinosa, Marc Novak, Qi Luo, Brandon Hole, Clarisse Doligon, Kenya Prenza Sosa, Jennifer L. Gray, Daniel P. Rossi, Katherine E. Plass
Summary: The localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of Cu2-xS nanorods is quenched during the initial Cu2-xS/Cu2-xTe core/shell stage of anion exchange, but returns as Cu2-xTe progresses into the nanorod. The phase change within the core explains this behavior, illustrating the complexity emergent from anion exchange.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Han K. D. Le, Huiyan Xiong, Bonnie A. Page, Luis F. Garcia-Herrera, Haley P. McAllister, Boxi Cameron Li, Haiying Wang, Katherine E. Plass
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2020)