Simulations of structure formation in B2 type ordering with two step phase separation in Fe-Ni-Al alloys

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryuichiro Oguma ◽  
Syo Matsumura ◽  
Minoru Doi ◽  
Satoshi Hata ◽  
Keisuke Ogata
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Structure Formation ◽  
Al Alloys

scholarly journals Prebiotically-relevant low polyion multivalency can improve functionality of membraneless compartments

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma Pir Cakmak ◽  
Saehyun Choi ◽  
McCauley O. Meyer ◽  
Philip C. Bevilacqua ◽  
Christine D. Keating
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Phase Separation ◽  
Structure Formation ◽  
Rna Structure ◽  
Salt Resistance ◽  
Origins Of Life ◽  
Complex Coacervation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Local Ph

AbstractMultivalent polyions can undergo complex coacervation, producing membraneless compartments that accumulate ribozymes and enhance catalysis, and offering a mechanism for functional prebiotic compartmentalization in the origins of life. Here, we evaluated the impact of low, prebiotically-relevant polyion multivalency in coacervate performance as functional compartments. As model polyions, we used positively and negatively charged homopeptides with one to 100 residues, and adenosine mono-, di-, and triphosphate nucleotides. Polycation/polyanion pairs were tested for coacervation, and resulting membraneless compartments were analyzed for salt resistance, ability to provide a distinct internal microenvironment (apparent local pH, RNA partitioning), and effect on RNA structure formation. We find that coacervates formed by phase separation of the relatively shorter polyions more effectively generated distinct pH microenvironments, accumulated RNA, and preserved duplexes. Hence, reduced multivalency polyions are not only viable as functional compartments for prebiotic chemistries, but they can offer advantages over higher molecular weight analogues.

scholarly journals Prebiotically-relevant low polyion multivalency can improve functionality of membraneless compartments

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma Pir Cakmak ◽  
Saehyun Choi ◽  
McCauley O. Meyer ◽  
Philip C. Bevilacqua ◽  
Christine D. Keating
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Phase Separation ◽  
Structure Formation ◽  
Rna Structure ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Salt Resistance ◽  
Origins Of Life ◽  
Complex Coacervation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Local Ph

AbstractMultivalent polyions can undergo complex coacervation, producing membraneless compartments that accumulate ribozymes and enhance catalysis, and offering a mechanism for functional prebiotic compartmentalization in the origins of life. Here, we evaluate the impact of lower, more prebiotically-relevant, polyion multivalency on the functional performance of coacervates as compartments. Positively and negatively charged homopeptides with 1–100 residues and adenosine mono-, di-, and triphosphate nucleotides are used as model polyions. Polycation/polyanion pairs are tested for coacervation, and resulting membraneless compartments are analyzed for salt resistance, ability to provide a distinct internal microenvironment (apparent local pH, RNA partitioning), and effect on RNA structure formation. We find that coacervates formed by phase separation of the shorter polyions more effectively generated distinct pH microenvironments, accumulated RNA, and preserved duplexes than those formed by longer polyions. Hence, coacervates formed by reduced multivalency polyions are not only viable as functional compartments for prebiotic chemistries, they can outperform higher molecular weight analogues.

scholarly journals Continuum modelling of structure formation of biosilica patterns in diatoms

BMC Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manfred Bobeth ◽  
Arezoo Dianat ◽  
Rafael Gutierrez ◽  
David Werner ◽  
Hongliu Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Pattern Formation ◽  
Structure Formation ◽  
Organic Molecules ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Formation Mechanisms ◽  
Phosphate Ions ◽  
High Regularity ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Formation of regularly structured silica valves of various diatom species is a particularly fascinating phenomenon in biomineralization. Intensive investigations have been devoted to elucidate the formation mechanisms of diatom valve structures. Phase-separation of species-specific organic molecules has been proposed to be involved in pattern formation, where the evolving organic molecule structures serve as template for silica formation. In the present work, using a continuum approach, we investigate the conditions under which silica structures of high regularity can develop within a phase separation model. In relation to previously reported in vitro experiments of silica formation, which revealed the important role of phosphate ions in the self-assembly of organic molecules, we propose a model where phase separation is coupled with a chemical reaction. We analyze the impact of the reaction of phosphate ions with organic molecules on the appearing morphology of the organic template. Two- and three-dimensional simulations of the development of regular stationary patterns are presented. The influence of a confined geometry and an interaction of organic molecules with the walls on pattern formation is also addressed. We expect that our approach will be relevant for experimental studies aiming at inducing structure formation under controlled in vitro conditions.

Effect of Pluronic F127 on porous and dense membrane structure formation via non-solvent induced and evaporation induced phase separation

2019 ◽  
Vol 580 ◽  
pp. 336-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.V. Plisko ◽  
A.V. Penkova ◽  
K.S. Burts ◽  
A.V. Bildyukevich ◽  
M.E. Dmitrenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Structure Formation ◽  
Membrane Structure ◽  
Pluronic F127 ◽  
Dense Membrane
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