Electrostatic interactions are a key driving force that mediates colloidal assembly. The
Schulze-Hardy rule states that nanoparticles have a higher tendency to coagulate in the …

We report the topochemical syntheses of three polyarylopeptides, wherein triazolylphenyl
group is integrated into the backbone of peptide chains. We synthesized three different …

Self-assembly is the most suitable approach to obtaining peptide-based materials on the
nano-and mesoscopic scales. Applications span from peptide drugs for personalized …

Synthetic cells are artificial constructs that mimic the structures and functions of living cells.
They are attractive for studying diverse biochemical processes and elucidating the origins of …

Peptide structure–activity/property relationship (P-SA/PR) studies focus on understanding
how the structural variations of peptides influence their biological activities and other …

The most advanced materials are those found in nature. These evolutionary optimized
substances provide highest efficiencies, eg, in harvesting solar energy or providing extreme …

Two series of condensed ring hexacatenars consisting of a central naphthalene/anthracene
and two cyanostilbene units as the π-conjugated rigid core were reported. The …

Biochemical and mechanical interactions between cells and the surrounding extracellular
matrix influence cell behavior and fate. Mimicking these features in vitro has prompted the …

Programmable chemical circuits inspired by signaling networks in living cells are a
promising approach for the development of adaptive and autonomous self-assembling …

Precisely controlled spatial distributions of artificial light-harvesting systems in aqueous
media are of significant importance for mimicking natural light-harvesting systems; however …