Supramolecular construction of optoelectronic biomaterials

In situ generation of redox active peptides driven by selenoester mediated native chemical ligation

Redox active peptides synthesized via selenoester mediated native chemical ligation with a propensity to self-assemble in aqueous medium. A gel–sol transition of self-assembled peptide in a reducing environment makes it a versatile candidate for the development of functional biomaterials.

Lipase catalyzed inclusion of gastrodigenin for the evolution of blue light emitting peptide nanofibers

Lipase catalysed regioselective inclusion of gastrodigenin (p-hydroxy benzyl alcohol) to a peptide Nmoc-Leu-Trp-OH at physiological pH 7.4 leads to the formation of blue light emitting peptide nanofibers.

Self-assembly of lipidated pseudopeptidic triazolophanes to vesicles

We have transformed the amino acid serine to 32-membered lipidated cyclophanes employing CuAAc reaction. These serine-based lipidated triazolophanes assemble to sturdy and robust vesicles.

Biomimetic molecular organization of naphthalene diimide in the solid state: tunable (chiro-) optical, viscoelastic and nanoscale properties

Biomimetic molecular organization of naphthalene diimide in the solid state: tunable (chiro-) optical, viscoelastic and nanoscale properties.