Molecular recognition between peptides and metal oxide surfaces is a fundamental process
in biomineralization, self-assembly, and biocompatibility. Yet, the underlying driving forces …

A new bio-inspired approach is reported for amide and peptide synthesis using α-amino
esters that possess a potential activating group (PAG) at the ester residue. To activate the …

Natural supramolecular assemblies exhibit unique structural and functional properties that
have been optimized over the course of evolution. Inspired by these natural systems, various …

Material-binding peptides (MBPs) have emerged as a diverse and innovation-enabling class
of peptides in applications such as plant-/human health, immobilization of catalysts …

Self-assembled peptides have revealed uniform ordering on two-dimensional (2D) materials
such as mica, graphene, and MoS2 so far. These peptides are expected to be utilized as a …

At-will tailoring of the formation and reconfiguration of hierarchical structures is a key goal of
modern nanomaterial design. Bioinspired systems comprising biomacromolecules and …

The interaction between individual amino acids and the surface of carboxylate-modified
polystyrene nanoparticles in solution was studied using Saturation-Transfer Difference …

Fabrication of devices that accurately recognize, detect, and separate target molecules from
mixtures is a crucial aspect of biotechnology for applications in medical, pharmaceutical …

We introduce a new parametrization of the AMOEBA polarizable force field for water
denoted Q-AMOEBA, for use in simulations that explicitly account for nuclear quantum …

Solid-binding peptides (SBPs) recognizing inorganic and synthetic interfaces have enabled
a broad range of materials science applications and hold promise as adhesive or …