The Self-Assembly and Design of Polyfunctional Nanosystems

Int J Mol Sci. 2021 Feb 23;22(4):2223. doi: 10.3390/ijms22042223.

Abstract

The current task of the molecular sciences is to create unique nanostructured materials with a given structure and with specific physicochemical properties on the basis of the existing wide range of molecules of natural and synthetic origin. A promising and inexpensive way to obtain nanostructured materials is the spontaneous self-assembly of molecular building blocks during random collisions in real dispersive systems in solution and at interfaces. This editorial aims to summarize the major points from the 11 scientific papers that contributed to the special issue "The Self-Assembly and Design of Polyfunctional Nanosystems", assessing the modern self-assembly potential and strategies for maintaining sustainable development of the nanoindustry.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

  • Drug Carriers / administration & dosage
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry
  • Macrocyclic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Peptidomimetics / chemistry
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry
  • Tryptophan / chemistry

Substances

  • Drug Carriers
  • Macrocyclic Compounds
  • Peptides
  • Peptidomimetics
  • Surface-Active Agents
  • Tryptophan