Electron microscopy studies of soft nanomaterials
This review highlights recent efforts on applying electron microscopy (EM) to soft (including
biological) nanomaterials. We will show how developments of both the hardware and …
biological) nanomaterials. We will show how developments of both the hardware and …
Liquid‐phase electron microscopy for soft matter science and biology
Innovations in liquid‐phase electron microscopy (LP‐EM) have made it possible to perform
experiments at the optimized conditions needed to examine soft matter. The main obstacle is …
experiments at the optimized conditions needed to examine soft matter. The main obstacle is …
Liquid–liquid phase separation during amphiphilic self-assembly
The self-assembly of amphiphilic molecules in solution is a ubiquitous process in both
natural and synthetic systems. The ability to effectively control the structure and properties of …
natural and synthetic systems. The ability to effectively control the structure and properties of …
A close look at molecular self-assembly with the transmission electron microscope
Molecular self-assembly is pervasive in the formation of living and synthetic materials.
Knowledge gained from research into the principles of molecular self-assembly drives …
Knowledge gained from research into the principles of molecular self-assembly drives …
Opportunities for cryogenic electron microscopy in materials science and nanoscience
Cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) was the basis for the 2017 Nobel Prize in
Chemistry for its profound impact on the field of structural biology by freezing and stabilizing …
Chemistry for its profound impact on the field of structural biology by freezing and stabilizing …
Self-assembled nanostructures from amphiphilic block copolymers prepared via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP)
S Varlas, SB Lawrenson, LA Arkinstall… - Progress in Polymer …, 2020 - Elsevier
The development of controlled/living polymerization methodologies has underpinned a
rapid expanse in our understanding of amphiphilic block copolymer self-assembly. In …
rapid expanse in our understanding of amphiphilic block copolymer self-assembly. In …
Microscopic imaging techniques for molecular assemblies: electron, atomic force, and confocal microscopies
Self-assembly is promising for construction of a wide variety of supramolecular assemblies,
whose 1D/2D/3D structures are typically relevant to their functions. In-depth understanding …
whose 1D/2D/3D structures are typically relevant to their functions. In-depth understanding …
Design of smart aggregates: toward rapid clinical diagnosis of hyperlipidemia in human blood
Molecular aggregates with environmental responsive properties are desired for their wide
practical applications such as bioprobes. Here, a series of smart near‐infrared (NIR) …
practical applications such as bioprobes. Here, a series of smart near‐infrared (NIR) …
Protein-mimetic self-assembly with synthetic macromolecules
MH Barbee, ZM Wright, BP Allen, HF Taylor… - …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Protein-mimetic amphiphiles have significant promise as a platform to access the complex
functions of natural biological materials and incorporate the tunability and environmental …
functions of natural biological materials and incorporate the tunability and environmental …
Ring-opening polymerization-induced crystallization-driven self-assembly of poly-L-lactide-block-polyethylene glycol block copolymers (ROPI-CDSA)
The self-assembly of block copolymers into 1D, 2D and 3D nano-and microstructures is of
great interest for a wide range of applications. A key challenge in this field is obtaining …
great interest for a wide range of applications. A key challenge in this field is obtaining …