Abstract
The precise structural control is known for self-assembly into closed spherical structures (e.g., micelles), but similar control of open structures is much more challenging. Inspired by natural tobacco mosaic virus, we present the use of a rigid-rod template to control the size of a one-dimensional self-assembly. We believe that this strategy is novel for organic self-assembly and should provide a general approach to controlling size and dimension.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Aluminum Silicates / chemistry
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Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
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Microscopy, Atomic Force
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Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
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Models, Molecular
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Molecular Structure
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Nanostructures / chemistry*
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Particle Size
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Peptides / chemical synthesis*
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Peptides / chemistry
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Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry
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Polymers / chemical synthesis*
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Polymers / chemistry
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Protein Conformation
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Protein Structure, Secondary
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Surface Properties
Substances
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Aluminum Silicates
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Peptides
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Polymers
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poly(phenylene ethynylene)
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Polyethylene Glycols
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mica