scholarly journals Programmed assembly of oppositely charged homogeneously decorated and Janus particles

2016 ◽  
Vol 191 ◽  
pp. 89-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alina Kirillova ◽  
Georgi Stoychev ◽  
Alla Synytska
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Electrostatic Interactions ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Janus Particles ◽  
Complex Structures ◽  
Janus Particle ◽  
Micro Structures ◽  
Oppositely Charged ◽  
Particle Assemblies ◽  
Programmed Assembly

The exploitation of colloidal building blocks with morphological and functional anisotropy facilitates the generation of complex structures with unique properties, which are not exhibited by isotropic particle assemblies. Herein, we demonstrate an easy and scalable bottom-up approach for the programmed assembly of hairy oppositely charged homogeneously decorated and Janus particles based on electrostatic interactions mediated by polyelectrolytes grafted onto their surface. Two different assembly routes are proposed depending on the target structures: raspberry-like/half-raspberry-like or dumbbell-like micro-clusters. Ultimately, stable symmetric and asymmetric micro-structures could be obtained in a well-controlled manner for the homogeneous–homogeneous and homogeneous–Janus particle assemblies, respectively. The spatially separated functionalities of the asymmetric Janus particle-based micro-clusters allow their further assembly into complex hierarchical constructs, which may potentially lead to the design of materials with tailored plasmonics and optical properties.

scholarly journals An uracil-linked hydroxyflavone probe for the recognition of ATP

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 747-755 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márton Bojtár ◽  
Péter Zoltán Janzsó-Berend ◽  
Dávid Mester ◽  
Dóra Hessz ◽  
Mihály Kállay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescence Spectroscopy ◽  
Electrostatic Interactions ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Structural Similarity ◽  
Living Systems ◽  
Selective Detection ◽  
Complex Structures ◽  
Fluorescent Chemosensors ◽  
The Past ◽  
Physiological Processes

Background: Nucleotides are essential molecules in living systems due to their paramount importance in various physiological processes. In the past years, numerous attempts were made to selectively recognize and detect these analytes, especially ATP using small-molecule fluorescent chemosensors. Despite the various solutions, the selective detection of ATP is still challenging due to the structural similarity of various nucleotides. In this paper, we report the conjugation of a uracil nucleobase to the known 4’-dimethylamino-hydroxyflavone fluorophore. Results: The complexation of this scaffold with ATP is already known. The complex is held together by stacking and electrostatic interactions. To achieve multi-point recognition, we designed the uracil-appended version of this probe to include complementary base-pairing interactions. The theoretical calculations revealed the availability of multiple complex structures. The synthesis was performed using click chemistry and the nucleotide recognition properties of the probe were evaluated using fluorescence spectroscopy. Conclusions: The first, uracil-containing fluorescent ATP probe based on a hydroxyflavone fluorophore was synthesized and evaluated. A selective complexation with ATP was observed and a ratiometric response in the excitation spectrum.

Synthesis of Graphene-ZnO Heterogeneous Nanostructures by Chemical Vapor Deposition

2011 ◽  
Vol 1348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Lin ◽  
Miroslav Penchev ◽  
Guoping Wang ◽  
Rajat K Paul ◽  
Jiebin Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Chemical Vapor Deposition ◽  
Vapor Deposition ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Zno Nanostructures ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Graphene Layers

ABSTRACTIn this work, we report the synthesis and characterization of three dimensional heterostructures graphene nanostructures (HGN) comprising continuous large area graphene layers and ZnO nanostructures, fabricated via chemical vapor deposition. Characterization of large area HGN demonstrates that it consists of 1-5 layers of graphene, and exhibits high optical transmittance and enhanced electrical conductivity. Electron microscopy investigation of the three dimensional heterostructures shows that the morphology of ZnO nanostructures is highly dependent on the growth temperature. It is observed that ordered crystalline ZnO nanostructures are preferably grown along the <0001> direction. Ultraviolet spectroscopy indicates that the CVD grown HGN layers has excellent optical properties. A combination of electrical and optical properties of graphene and ZnO building blocks in ZnO based HGN provides unique characteristics for opportunities in future optoelectronic devices.

scholarly journals Design and synthesis of a bis-macrocyclic host and guests as building blocks for small molecular knots

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 2314-2321
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A Margolis ◽  
Rebecca J Keyes ◽  
Stephen D Lockey ◽  
Edward E Fenlon
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Electrostatic Interactions ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Design And Synthesis ◽  
Host Compound ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Trefoil Knots

The thread–link–cut (TLC) approach has previously shown promise as a novel method to synthesize molecular knots. The modular second-generation approach to small trefoil knots described herein involves electrostatic interactions between an electron-rich bis-macrocyclic host compound and electron-deficient guests in the threading step. The bis-macrocyclic host was synthesized in eight steps and 6.6% overall yield. Ammonium and pyridinium guests were synthesized in 4–5 steps. The TLC knot-forming sequence was carried out and produced a product with the expected molecular weight, but, unfortunately, further characterization did not produce conclusive results regarding the topology of the product.

scholarly journals Biofunctional Janus particles promote phagocytosis of tumor cells by macrophages

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 5323-5327
Author(s):  
Ya-Ru Zhang ◽  
Jia-Qi Luo ◽  
Jia-Xian Li ◽  
Qiu-Yue Huang ◽  
Xiao-Xiao Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Cell ◽  
Cancer Immunotherapy ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Janus Particles ◽  
Janus Particle

A versatile Janus particle platform modified with biological ligands can facilitate tumor cell phagocytosis by macrophages for promising cancer immunotherapy.

Electrostatic Interactions and Aqueous Two-Phase Separation Modes of Aqueous Mixed Oppositely Charged Surfactants System

2012 ◽  
Vol 116 (34) ◽  
pp. 10330-10341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Sheng Hao ◽  
Yuan-Xiang Gui ◽  
Yan-Mei Chen ◽  
Shao-Qing He ◽  
Yan-Qing Nan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Electrostatic Interactions ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Oppositely Charged

scholarly journals Programmed assembly of 4,2′:6′,4′′-terpyridine derivatives into porous, on-surface networks

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 (61) ◽  
pp. 12297-12300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Nijs ◽  
Frederik J. Malzner ◽  
Shadi Fatayer ◽  
Aneliia Wäckerlin ◽  
Sylwia Nowakowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Building Blocks ◽  
Coordination Network ◽  
Surface Transformation ◽  
Programmed Assembly ◽  
Hydrogen Bonded

4,2′:6′,4′′-Terpyridine building blocks self-assemble into hydrogen-bonded domains; addition of copper atoms results in an on-surface transformation into a coordination network.

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