Self-Assembly of Cysteine Dimers at the Gold Surface: A Computational Study of Competing Interactions

2013 ◽  
Vol 117 (38) ◽  
pp. 19426-19435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris R. L. Chapman ◽  
Elvis C.M. Ting ◽  
Ashley Kereszti ◽  
Irina Paci
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Gold Surface ◽  
Competing Interactions

scholarly journals Au(100) as a Template for Pentacene Monolayer

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 2393
Author(s):  
Artur Trembułowicz ◽  
Agata Sabik ◽  
Miłosz Grodzicki
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Molecular Layer ◽  
High Vacuum ◽  
Gold Surface ◽  
Ultra High Vacuum ◽  
Scanning Tunneling ◽  
Tunneling Microscopy ◽  
Height Difference ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
Reconstructed Surface

The surface of quasi-hexagonal reconstructed Au(100) is used as the template for monolayer pentacene (PEN) self-assembly. The system is characterized by means of scanning tunneling microscopy at room temperature and under an ultra-high vacuum. A new modulated pattern of molecules with long molecular axes (MA) arranged along hex stripes is found. The characteristic features of the hex reconstruction are preserved herein. The assembly with MA across the hex rows leads to an unmodulated structure, where the molecular layer does not recreate the buckled hex phase. The presence of the molecules partly lifts the reconstruction—i.e., the gold hex phase is transformed into a (1×1) phase. The arrangement of PEN on the gold (1×1) structure is the same as that of the surrounding molecular domain on the reconstructed surface. The apparent height difference between phases allows for the distinction of the state of the underlying gold surface.

scholarly journals Formation of Au-Silane Bonds

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shira Yochelis ◽  
Eran Katzir ◽  
Yoav Kalcheim ◽  
Vitaly Gutkin ◽  
Oded Millo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Electronics ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Au Nanoparticles ◽  
Electrical Coupling ◽  
Gold Surface ◽  
Scanning Tunneling Spectroscopy ◽  
Scanning Tunneling ◽  
Fundamental Study ◽  
Covalent Bonds ◽  
Anchoring Groups

Many intriguing aspects of molecular electronics are attributed to organic-inorganic interactions, yet charge transfer through such junctions still requires fundamental study. Recently, there is a growing interest in anchoring groups, which considered dominating the charge transport. With this respect, we choose to investigate self-assembly of disilane molecules sandwiched between gold surface and gold nanoparticles. These assemblies are found to exhibit covalent bonds not only between the anchoring Si groups and the gold surfaces but also in plane crosslinks that increase the monolayer stability. Finally, using scanning tunneling spectroscopy we demonstrate that the disilane molecules provide strong electrical coupling between the Au nanoparticles and a superconductor substrate.

Self-Assembly of Proteins into Three-Dimensional Structures Using Bio-Conjugation

2014 ◽  
Vol 1663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garima Thakur ◽  
Kovur Prashanthi ◽  
Thomas Thundat
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Gold Surface ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Growth Conditions ◽  
Base Layer ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Molecular Building Blocks ◽  
Ring Structures ◽  
Self Assembled

ABSTRACTSelf–assembly of molecular building blocks provides an interesting route to produce well-defined chemical structures. Tailoring the functionalities on the building blocks and controlling the time of self-assembly could control the properties as well as the structure of the resultant patterns. Spontaneous self-assembly of biomolecules can generate bio-interfaces for myriad of potential applications. Here we report self-assembled patterning of human serum albumin (HSA) protein in to ring structures on a polyethylene glycol (PEG) modified gold surface. The structure of the self-assembled protein molecules and kinetics of structure formation entirely revolved around controlling the nucleation of the base layer. The formation of different sizes of ring patterns is attributed to growth conditions of the PEG islands for bio-conjugation. These assemblies might be beneficial in forming structurally ordered architectures of active proteins such as HSA or other globular proteins.

Self-Assembly Structures of 1H-Indazoles in the Solution and Solid Phases: A Vibrational (IR, FIR, Raman, and VCD) Spectroscopy and Computational Study

ChemPhysChem ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3355-3360 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Avilés Moreno ◽  
M. M. Quesada Moreno ◽  
J. J. López González ◽  
R. M. Claramunt ◽  
C. López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Solid Phases

Self-assembly immobilization of hyaluronan thiosemicarbazone on a gold surface for cell culture applications

2010 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nobuo Tanaka ◽  
Yuka Yoshiike ◽  
Chiharu Yoshiyama ◽  
Takuya Kitaoka
Keyword(s):  
Cell Culture ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Gold Surface

THE ELECTROCHEMICAL STUDIES ON A SELF-ASSEMBLED VIOLOGEN MONOLAYER USING QUARTZ CRYSTAL MICROBALANCE

2002 ◽  
Vol 01 (05n06) ◽  
pp. 593-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Y. OCK ◽  
H. K. SHIN ◽  
Y. S. KWON ◽  
S. H. SONG ◽  
S. M. CHANG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Quartz Crystal ◽  
Surface Coverage ◽  
Gold Surface ◽  
Frequency Change ◽  
Self Assembled Monolayer ◽  
Solution Interface ◽  
Reversible Redox ◽  
Mass Detector ◽  
Self Assembled

The electrochemical behavior of viologen self-assembled monolayer has been investigated with QCM, which has been known as ng order mass detector. The self-assembly process of viologen was monitored using resonant frequency (ΔF) and resonant resistance (R). The QCM measurements indicated a mass adsorption for viologen assembling on the gold surface with a frequency change of about 300, 135 Hz and its surface coverage (Γ) was calculated to be 5.02 × 10-9 and 1.64 × 10-9 mol/cm2. A reversible redox process was also observed and analyzed with an ionic interaction at the viologen/solution interface using ΔF.

scholarly journals The self assembly of proteins; probing patchy protein interactions

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 5413-5420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan James ◽  
Michelle K. Quinn ◽  
Jennifer J. McManus
Keyword(s):  
Phase Diagram ◽  
Thermodynamic Properties ◽  
Protein Interactions ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Protein Surface ◽  
Competing Interactions ◽  
Diagram Approach

Anisotropy is central to protein self-assembly. The kinetic and thermodynamic properties of proteins in which competing interactions exist due to the anisotropic or patchy nature of the protein surface have been explored using a phase diagram approach.

scholarly journals Experimental and Computational Investigation of the Structure of Peptide Monolayers on Gold Nanoparticles

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Colangelo ◽  
Qiubo Chen ◽  
Adam M. Davidson ◽  
David Paramelle ◽  
Michael B. Sullivan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Secondary Structure ◽  
Small Molecules ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Gold Surface ◽  
Biochemical Properties ◽  
Computational Investigation ◽  
Predictive Tool ◽  
Dynamics Simulations ◽  
Β Sheet

ABSTRACTThe self-assembly and self-organization of small molecules at the surface of nanoparticles constitute a potential route towards the preparation of advanced protein-like nanosystems. However, their structural characterization, critical to the design of bio-nanomaterials with well-defined biophysical and biochemical properties, remains highly challenging. Here, a computational model for peptide-capped gold nanoparticles is developed using experimentally characterized CALNN-and CFGAILSS-capped gold nanoparticles as a benchmark. The structure of CALNN and CFGAILSS monolayers is investigated by both structural biology techniques and molecular dynamics simulations. The calculations reproduce the experimentally observed dependence of the monolayer secondary structure on peptide capping density and on nanoparticle size, thus giving us confidence in the model. Furthermore, the computational results reveal a number of new features of peptide-capped monolayers, including the importance of sulfur movement for the formation of secondary structure motifs, the presence of water close to the gold surface even in tightly packed peptide monolayers, and the existence of extended 2D parallel β-sheet domains in CFGAILSS monolayers. The model developed here provides a predictive tool that may assist in the design of further bio-nanomaterials.

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