Quantifying the Hydrophobic Effect. 1. A Computer Simulation−Molecular-Thermodynamic Model for the Self-Assembly of Hydrophobic and Amphiphilic Solutes in Aqueous Solution

2007 ◽  
Vol 111 (5) ◽  
pp. 1025-1044 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian C. Stephenson ◽  
Arthur Goldsipe ◽  
Kenneth J. Beers ◽  
Daniel Blankschtein
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Thermodynamic Model ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Hydrophobic Effect ◽  
The Self

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.

scholarly journals Self-assembled chromogen-loaded polymeric cocoon for respiratory virus detection

Nanoscale ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 388-396
Author(s):  
Indra Memdi Khoris ◽  
Akhilesh Babu Ganganboina ◽  
Tetsuro Suzuki ◽  
Enoch Y. Park
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Respiratory Virus ◽  
Virus Detection ◽  
The Self ◽  
Signal Molecules ◽  
Self Assembled

Inspired by the self-assembly approach, in this work, the chromogen, 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB), was successfully co-precipitated in aqueous solution to form collective nanoparticles (NPs) of signal molecules (TMB-NPs).

scholarly journals Tunable Supramolecular Chirogenesis in the Self-Assembling of Amphiphilic Porphyrin Triggered by Chiral Amines

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (22) ◽  
pp. 8557
Author(s):  
Marco Savioli ◽  
Manuela Stefanelli ◽  
Gabriele Magna ◽  
Francesca Zurlo ◽  
Maria Federica Caso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Hydrophobic Effect ◽  
The Self ◽  
Chiral Amines ◽  
Solvent Mixtures ◽  
Fractal Structures ◽  
Chiral Amine ◽  
Supramolecular Chirality ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
Aqueous Solvent

Supramolecular chirality is one of the most important issues in different branches of science and technology, as stereoselective molecular recognition, catalysis, and sensors. In this paper, we report on the self-assembly of amphiphilic porphyrin derivatives possessing a chiral information on the periphery of the macrocycle (i.e., D- or L-proline moieties), in the presence of chiral amines as co-solute, such as chiral benzylamine derivatives. The aggregation process, steered by hydrophobic effect, has been studied in aqueous solvent mixtures by combined spectroscopic and topographic techniques. The results obtained pointed out a dramatic effect of these ligands on the morphology and on the supramolecular chirality of the final self-assembled structures. Scanning electron microscopy topography, as well as fluorescence microscopy studies revealed the formation of rod-like structures of micrometric size, different from the fractal structures formerly observed when the self-assembly process is carried out in the absence of chiral amine co-solutes. On the other hand, comparative experiments with an achiral porphyrin analogue strongly suggested that the presence of the prolinate moiety is mandatory for the achievement of the observed highly organized suprastructures. The results obtained would be of importance for unraveling the intimate mechanisms operating in the selection of the homochirality, and for the preparation of sensitive materials for the detection of chiral analytes, with tunable stereoselectivity and morphology.

Computer Simulation of Self-Assembly of Disc-Shaped Nanoparticles

2013 ◽  
Vol 710 ◽  
pp. 716-719
Author(s):  
Bo Du ◽  
Zi Lu Wang ◽  
Xue Hao He
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Simulated Annealing ◽  
Formation Mechanism ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Nematic Phase ◽  
The Self ◽  
Isotropic Phase ◽  
Shaped Nanoparticles

Understanding how nanoparticles self-assemble into specific structures is important in biology. The self-assembly structures of disc-shaped nanoparticles are investigated using Gay Berne potential. Through the simulated annealing Monte Carlo simulation underNVTcondition, we found that various nanostructures such as nematic phase and isotropic phase are discovered. The formation mechanism of these novel nanostructures is discussed.

scholarly journals Imine-based [2]catenanes in water

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1317-1322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Caprice ◽  
Marion Pupier ◽  
Anneli Kruve ◽  
Christoph A. Schalley ◽  
Fabien B. L. Cougnon
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Hydrophobic Effect ◽  
The Self

The hydrophobic effect promotes the self-assembly of imine-based [2]catenanes in pure water.

scholarly journals Relationship between Side-Chain Polarity and the Self-Assembly Characteristics of Perylene Diimide Derivatives in Aqueous Solution

ChemistryOpen ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 266-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jurgen Schill ◽  
Lech-Gustav Milroy ◽  
Jody A. M. Lugger ◽  
Albertus P. H. J. Schenning ◽  
Luc Brunsveld
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Perylene Diimide ◽  
Side Chain ◽  
Perylene Diimide Derivatives
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