Insights into chemically fueled supramolecular polymers
Supramolecular polymerization can be controlled in space and time by chemical fuels. A
nonassembled monomer is activated by the fuel and subsequently self-assembles into a …
nonassembled monomer is activated by the fuel and subsequently self-assembles into a …
Stimuli-responsive self-assembly of nanoparticles
The capacity to respond or adapt to environmental changes is an intrinsic property of living
systems that comprise highly-connected subcomponents communicating through chemical …
systems that comprise highly-connected subcomponents communicating through chemical …
Dissipative out-of-equilibrium assembly of man-made supramolecular materials
SAP van Rossum, M Tena-Solsona… - Chemical Society …, 2017 - pubs.rsc.org
The use of dissipative self-assembly driven by chemical reaction networks for the creation of
unique structures is gaining in popularity. In dissipative self-assembly, precursors are …
unique structures is gaining in popularity. In dissipative self-assembly, precursors are …
Systems chemistry
Building on our ability to design and synthesise molecules and our understanding of the
noncovalent interactions between these molecules, the chemical sciences are currently …
noncovalent interactions between these molecules, the chemical sciences are currently …
An autonomously oscillating supramolecular self-replicator
MG Howlett, AHJ Engwerda, RJH Scanes… - Nature Chemistry, 2022 - nature.com
A key goal of chemistry is to develop synthetic systems that mimic biology, such as self-
assembling, self-replicating models of minimal life forms. Oscillations are often observed in …
assembling, self-replicating models of minimal life forms. Oscillations are often observed in …
Dissipative self-assembly: fueling with chemicals versus light
Dissipative self-assembly is ubiquitous in nature, where it gives rise to complex structures
and functions such as self-healing, homeostasis, and camouflage. These phenomena are …
and functions such as self-healing, homeostasis, and camouflage. These phenomena are …
Materials learning from life: concepts for active, adaptive and autonomous molecular systems
Bioinspired out-of-equilibrium systems will set the scene for the next generation of molecular
materials with active, adaptive, autonomous, emergent and intelligent behavior. Indeed life …
materials with active, adaptive, autonomous, emergent and intelligent behavior. Indeed life …
The nanotechnology of life-inspired systems
For some decades now, nanotechnology has been touted as the'next big thing'with potential
impact comparable to the steam, electricity or Internet revolutions—but has it lived up to …
impact comparable to the steam, electricity or Internet revolutions—but has it lived up to …
Controlled assembly of plasmonic nanoparticles: from static to dynamic nanostructures
S Lee, K Sim, SY Moon, J Choi, Y Jeon… - Advanced …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The spatial arrangement of plasmonic nanoparticles can dramatically affect their interaction
with electromagnetic waves, which offers an effective approach to systematically control their …
with electromagnetic waves, which offers an effective approach to systematically control their …
Transient assembly of active materials fueled by a chemical reaction
Fuel-driven self-assembly of actin filaments and microtubules is a key component of cellular
organization. Continuous energy supply maintains these transient biomolecular assemblies …
organization. Continuous energy supply maintains these transient biomolecular assemblies …