scholarly journals Self‐assembly mechanism of PEG‐ b ‐PCL and PEG‐ b ‐PBO‐ b ‐PCL amphiphilic copolymer micelles in aqueous solution from coarse grain modeling

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam S. Sadeghi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Moghbeli ◽  
William A. Goddard
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Amphiphilic Copolymer ◽  
Coarse Grain ◽  
Assembly Mechanism ◽  
Copolymer Micelles

The self-assembly mechanism of the Lindqvist anion [W6O19]2− in aqueous solution: a density functional theory study

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (37) ◽  
pp. 11361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhong-Ling Lang ◽  
Wei Guan ◽  
Li-Kai Yan ◽  
Shi-Zheng Wen ◽  
Zhong-Min Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
The Self ◽  
Density Functional Theory Study ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Assembly Mechanism

HIERARCHICAL Zn5(OH)6(CO3)2 STRUCTURE ASSEMBLED IN AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (31n32) ◽  
pp. 3911-3918 ◽  
Author(s):  
JUNSHU WU ◽  
DONGFENG XUE
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Reaction Temperature ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Shape Features ◽  
Hydrothermal Technique ◽  
Size And Shape ◽  
Assembly Mechanism ◽  
Formamide Concentration ◽  
Zinc Foils

Hydrothermal technique is demonstrated for achieving Zn 5( OH )6( CO 3)2 microstructure consisting of nanosheets on zinc foils in the presence of formamide. Formamide concentration and reaction temperature have significant influences on the size and shape of hierarchical Zn 5( OH )6( CO 3)2 structures. A self-assembly mechanism is proposed to explain the growth of Zn 5( OH )6( CO 3)2 microstructure, which can be transformed into sheet-like dense ZnO architectures without loss of the shape features by calcining in air.

Cooperative Self-Assembly of Pyridine-2,6-Diimine-Linked Macrocycles into Mechanically Robust Nanotubes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Strauss ◽  
Darya Asheghali ◽  
Austin Evans ◽  
Rebecca Li ◽  
Anton Chavez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
High Aspect Ratio ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Gel Permeation Chromatography ◽  
Synthetic Polymers ◽  
Young’S Moduli ◽  
Structural Rigidity ◽  
Assembly Mechanism ◽  
Low Dimensionality ◽  
Harsh Conditions

<p>Nanotubes assembled from macrocyclic precursors offer a unique combination of low dimensionality, structural rigidity, and distinct interior and exterior microenvironments. Usually the weak stacking energies of macrocycles limit the length or strength of the resultant nanotubes. Imine-linked macrocycles were recently found to assemble into high-aspect ratio (>10<sup>3</sup>), lyotropic nanotubes in the presence of excess acid. Yet these harsh conditions are incompatible with many functional groups and processing methods, and lower acid loadings instead catalyze macrocycle degradation. Here we report pyridine-2,6-diimine-linked macrocycles that assemble into high-aspect ratio nanotubes in the presence of less than 1 equiv of CF<sub>3</sub>CO<sub>2</sub>H per macrocycle. Analysis by gel permeation chromatography and fluorescence spectroscopy revealed a cooperative self-assembly mechanism. Nanofibers obtained by touch-spinning the pyridinium-based nanotubes exhibit Young’s moduli of 1.48 GPa, which exceeds that of many synthetic polymers and biological filaments. These findings will enable the design of structurally diverse nanotubes from synthetically accessible macrocycles. </p>

Preparation of BSA Nanoparticles by Desolvation Technique Using Acetone as Desolvating Agent

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1643-1647
Author(s):  
Krishna Sailaja A ◽  
Amareshwar P
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Size Control ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Preparation Condition ◽  
Assembly Process ◽  
Average Size

In order to see the functionality and toxicity of nanoparticles in various food and drug applications, it is important to establish procedures to prepare nanoparticles of a controlled size. Desolvation is a thermodynamically driven self-assembly process for polymeric materials. In this study, we prepared BSA nanoparticles using the desolvation technique using acetone as desolvating agent. Acetone was added intermittently into 1% BSA solution at different pH under stirring at 700 rpm. Amount of acetone added, intermittent timeline of acetone addition, and pH of solution were considered as process parameters to be optimized. The effect of the process parameters on size of the nanoparticles was studied. The results indicated that the size control of BSA nanoparticles was achieved by adding acetone intermittently. The standard deviation of average size of BSA nanoparticles at each preparation condition was minimized by adding acetone intermittently. The intermittent addition in polymeric aqueous solution can be useful for size control for food or drug applications.  

Capillary flows and self-assembly of porous hydrate structures

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
S.V. Amel’kin ◽  
D.Ye. Igoshin
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Capillary Flow ◽  
Secondary Crystallization ◽  
Assembly Model ◽  
Physical Processes ◽  
Good Correspondence ◽  
Solution Formation ◽  
Capillary Flows

A self-assembly model for porous hydrate structures is proposed, which takes into account the sequence of basic physical processes: hydrate growth on the surface of the aqueous solution, formation of islet structure, capillary flow, separation and transfer of secondary crystallization nuclei to the meniscus. The model was studied within the cellular automata method. A good correspondence between the results of the simulation and the experimental data is obtained.

scholarly journals Self-Assembled Nanomaterials Based on Complementary Sn(IV) and Zn(II)-Porphyrins, and Their Photocatalytic Degradation for Rhodamine B Dye

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 3598
Author(s):  
Nirmal K. Shee ◽  
Hee-Joon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Assembly Process ◽  
Absorption Bands ◽  
Ligand Coordination ◽  
Rhodamine B Dye ◽  
Metal Ligand

A series of porphyrin triads (1–6), based on the reaction of trans-dihydroxo-[5,15-bis(3-pyridyl)-10,20-bis(phenyl)porphyrinato]tin(IV) (SnP) with six different phenoxy Zn(II)-porphyrins (ZnLn), was synthesized. The cooperative metal–ligand coordination of 3-pyridyl nitrogens in the SnP with the phenoxy Zn(II)-porphyrins, followed by the self-assembly process, leads to the formation of nanostructures. The red-shifts and remarkable broadening of the absorption bands in the UV–vis spectra for the triads in CHCl3 indicate that nanoaggregates may be produced in the self-assembly process of these triads. The emission intensities of the triads were also significantly reduced due to the aggregation. Microscopic analyses of the nanostructures of the triads reveal differences due to the different substituents on the axial Zn(II)-porphyrin moieties. All these nanomaterials exhibited efficient photocatalytic performances in the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) dye under visible light irradiation, and the degradation efficiencies of RhB in aqueous solution were observed to be 72~95% within 4 h. In addition, the efficiency of the catalyst was not impaired, showing excellent recyclability even after being applied for the degradation of RhB in up to five cycles.

High-efficient removal of U(VI) from aqueous solution by self-assembly pomelo peel/palygorskite composite

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Huang ◽  
Qiulin Deng ◽  
Xingzhang Wang ◽  
Hongquan Deng ◽  
Tinghong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Efficient Removal ◽  
Pomelo Peel ◽  
High Efficient
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