2 research outputs found
Non-equilibrium Nanoassemblies Constructed by Confined Coordination on a Polymer Chain
Biological
systems employ non-equilibrium self-assembly
to create
ordered nanoarchitectures with sophisticated functions. However, it
is challenging to construct artificial non-equilibrium nanoassemblies
due to lack of control over assembly dynamics and kinetics. Herein,
we design a series of linear polymers with different side groups for
further coordination-driven self-assembly based on shape-complementarity.
Such a design introduces a main-chain confinement which effectively
slows down the assembly process of side groups, thus allowing us to
monitor the real-time evolution of lychee-like nanostructures. The
function related to the non-equilibrium nature is further explored
by performing photothermal conversion study. The ability to observe
and capture non-equilibrium states in this supramolecular system will
enhance our understanding of the thermodynamic and kinetic features
as well as functions of living systems
Non-equilibrium Nanoassemblies Constructed by Confined Coordination on a Polymer Chain
Biological
systems employ non-equilibrium self-assembly
to create
ordered nanoarchitectures with sophisticated functions. However, it
is challenging to construct artificial non-equilibrium nanoassemblies
due to lack of control over assembly dynamics and kinetics. Herein,
we design a series of linear polymers with different side groups for
further coordination-driven self-assembly based on shape-complementarity.
Such a design introduces a main-chain confinement which effectively
slows down the assembly process of side groups, thus allowing us to
monitor the real-time evolution of lychee-like nanostructures. The
function related to the non-equilibrium nature is further explored
by performing photothermal conversion study. The ability to observe
and capture non-equilibrium states in this supramolecular system will
enhance our understanding of the thermodynamic and kinetic features
as well as functions of living systems