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Hueckel T, Macfarlane RJ. Illuminating defects in crystal clear colloidal assemblies. NATURE MATERIALS 2024; 23:1023-1024. [PMID: 39090402 DOI: 10.1038/s41563-024-01956-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Theodore Hueckel
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, USA.
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Shi J, Yang ZX, Nie J, Huang T, Huang GF, Huang WQ. Regioselective super-assembly of Prussian blue analogue. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 667:44-53. [PMID: 38615622 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
Abstract
The construction of high-asymmetrical structures demonstrates significant potential in improving the functionality and distinctness of nanomaterials, but remains a considerable challenge. Herein, we develop a one-pot method to fabricate regioselective super-assembly of Prussian blue analogue (PBA) -- a PBA anisotropic structure (PBA-AS) decorated with epitaxial modules--using a step-by-step epitaxial growth on a rapidly self-assembled cubic substrate guided by thiocyanuric acid (TCA) molecules. The epitaxial growth units manifest as diverse geometric shapes, which are predominantly concentrated on the {100}, {111}, or {100}+{111} crystal plane of the cubic substrate. The crystal plane and morphology of epitaxial module can be regulated by changing the TCA concentration and reaction temperature, enabling a high level of controllability over specific assembly sites and structures. To illustrate the advantage of the asymmetrical structure, phosphated PBA-AS demonstrates improved performance in the oxygen evolution reaction compared to simple phosphated PBA nanocube. This method offers valuable insights for designing asymmetrical nanomaterials with intricate architectures and versatile functionalities.
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- Jinghui Shi
- Department of Applied Physics, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- Department of Applied Physics, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- Department of Applied Physics, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- Department of Applied Physics, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- Department of Applied Physics, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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- Department of Applied Physics, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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Zhu H, Chu L, Lv H, Ye Q, Juodkazis S, Chen F. Ultrafast Laser Manipulation of In-Lattice Plasmonic Nanoparticles. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2402840. [PMID: 39023166 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202402840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
Plasmonic nanoparticles enable manipulation and enhancement of light fields at deep subwavelength scales, leading to structures and devices for diverse applications in optics. Despite hybrid plasmonic materials display remarkable optical properties due to interactions between components in nanoproximity, scalable production of plasmonic nanostructures within a single-crystalline matrix to achieve an ideal plasmon-crystal interface remains challenging. Here, a novel approach is presented to realize efficient manipulation of in-lattice plasmonic nanoparticles. Employing ultrafast-laser-driven plasmonic nanolithography, metallic nanoparticles with controllable morphology are precisely defined in the crystalline lattice of yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) crystal. Through direct ion implantation, hybrid plasmonic material composed of nanoparticles embedded in a sub-surface amorphous YAG layer is created. Subsequently, femtosecond laser pulses guide formation and reshaping of plasmonic nanoparticles from the amorphous layer into the single-crystalline matrix along direction of light propagation, facilitated by a plasmon-mediated evolution of laser energy deposition. By tailoring resonance modes and optimizing the coupling between structured particle assemblies, a range of applications including polarization-dependent absorption and nonlinearity, controllable photoluminescence, and structural color generation is demonstrated. This research introduces a new approach for fabricating advanced optical materials featuring in-lattice plasmonic nanostructures, paving the way for the development of diverse functional photonic devices.
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- Han Zhu
- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Optical Sciences Centre, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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Marino E, LaCour RA, Kodger TE. Emergent Properties from Three-Dimensional Assemblies of (Nano)particles in Confined Spaces. CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN 2024; 24:6060-6080. [PMID: 39044735 PMCID: PMC11261636 DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.4c00260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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The assembly of (nano)particles into compact hierarchical structures yields emergent properties not found in the individual constituents. The formation of these structures relies on a profound knowledge of the nanoscale interactions between (nano)particles, which are often designed by researchers aided by computational studies. These interactions have an effect when the (nano)particles are brought into close proximity, yet relying only on diffusion to reach these closer distances may be inefficient. Recently, physical confinement has emerged as an efficient methodology to increase the volume fraction of (nano)particles, rapidly accelerating the time scale of assembly. Specifically, the high surface area of droplets of one immiscible fluid into another facilitates the controlled removal of the dispersed phase, resulting in spherical, often ordered, (nano)particle assemblies. In this review, we discuss the design strategies, computational approaches, and assembly methods for (nano)particles in confined spaces and the emergent properties therein, such as trigger-directed assembly, lasing behavior, and structural photonic color. Finally, we provide a brief outlook on the current challenges, both experimental and computational, and farther afield application possibilities.
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- Emanuele Marino
- Department
of Physics and Chemistry, Università
degli Studi di Palermo, Via Archirafi 36, Palermo 90123, Italy
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- Chemical
Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Physical
Chemistry and Soft Matter, Wageningen University
and Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708WE Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Huang H, Zheng Y, Chang M, Song J, Xia L, Wu C, Jia W, Ren H, Feng W, Chen Y. Ultrasound-Based Micro-/Nanosystems for Biomedical Applications. Chem Rev 2024; 124:8307-8472. [PMID: 38924776 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.4c00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Due to the intrinsic non-invasive nature, cost-effectiveness, high safety, and real-time capabilities, besides diagnostic imaging, ultrasound as a typical mechanical wave has been extensively developed as a physical tool for versatile biomedical applications. Especially, the prosperity of nanotechnology and nanomedicine invigorates the landscape of ultrasound-based medicine. The unprecedented surge in research enthusiasm and dedicated efforts have led to a mass of multifunctional micro-/nanosystems being applied in ultrasound biomedicine, facilitating precise diagnosis, effective treatment, and personalized theranostics. The effective deployment of versatile ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems in biomedical applications is rooted in a profound understanding of the relationship among composition, structure, property, bioactivity, application, and performance. In this comprehensive review, we elaborate on the general principles regarding the design, synthesis, functionalization, and optimization of ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems for abundant biomedical applications. In particular, recent advancements in ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems for diagnostic imaging are meticulously summarized. Furthermore, we systematically elucidate state-of-the-art studies concerning recent progress in ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems for therapeutic applications targeting various pathological abnormalities including cancer, bacterial infection, brain diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic diseases. Finally, we conclude and provide an outlook on this research field with an in-depth discussion of the challenges faced and future developments for further extensive clinical translation and application.
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- Hui Huang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, P. R. China
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- Laboratory Center, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200071, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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Tang R, Hughes RA, Tuff WJ, Corcoran A, Neretina S. Rapid formation of gold core-satellite nanostructures using Turkevich-synthesized satellites and dithiol linkers: the do's and don'ts for successful assembly. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:3632-3643. [PMID: 38989523 PMCID: PMC11232561 DOI: 10.1039/d4na00390j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
Abstract
Turkevich syntheses represent a foundational approach for forming colloids of monodisperse gold nanoparticles where the use of these structures as building blocks when forming multicomponent nanoassemblies is pervasive. The core-satellite motif, which is characterized by a central core structure onto which satellite structures are tethered, distinguishes itself in that it can realize numerous plasmonic nanogaps with nanometer scale widths. Established procedures for assembling these multicomponent structures are, to a large extent, empirically driven, time-consuming, difficult to reproduce, and in need of a strong mechanistic underpinning relating to the close-range electrostatic interactions needed to secure satellite structures onto core materials. Described herein is a rapid, repeatable procedure for assembling core-satellite structures using Turkevich-grown satellites and dithiol linkers. With this successful procedure acting as a baseline for benchmarking modified procedures, a rather complex parameter space is understood in terms of timeline requirements for various processing steps and an analysis of the factors that prove consequential to assembly. It is shown that seemingly innocuous procedures realize sparsely populated cores whereas cores initially obstructed with commonly used capping agents lead to few disruptions to satellite attachment. Once these factors are placed under control, then it is the ionic strength imposed by the reaction biproducts of the Turkevich synthesis that is the critical factor in assembly because they decide the spatial extent of the electrical double layer surrounding each colloidal nanoparticle. With this understanding, it is possible to control the ionic strength through the addition or subtraction of various ionic species and assert control over the assembly process. The work, hence, advances the rules for a robust core-satellite assembly process and, in a broader sense, contributes to the knowhow required for the precise, programmable, and controllable assembly of multicomponent systems.
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- Runze Tang
- College of Engineering, University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Indiana 46556 USA
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- College of Engineering, University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Indiana 46556 USA
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- College of Engineering, University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Indiana 46556 USA
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- College of Engineering, University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Indiana 46556 USA
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- College of Engineering, University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Indiana 46556 USA
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Indiana 46556 USA
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Kang J, Hu Q, Zhang R, Gao A, Huang Z, Su Z, Pei K, Zhang Q, Liu LM, Che R, Gu L, Guo EJ, Guo L. NiS ultrafine nanorod with translational and rotational symmetry. Natl Sci Rev 2024; 11:nwae175. [PMID: 38883296 PMCID: PMC11173186 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Anisotropy is a significant and prevalent characteristic of materials, conferring orientation-dependent properties, meaning that the creation of original symmetry enables key functionality that is not found in nature. Even with the advancements in atomic machining, synthesis of separated symmetry in different directions within a single structure remains an extraordinary challenge. Here, we successfully fabricate NiS ultrafine nanorods with separated symmetry along two directions. The atomic structure of the nanorod exhibits rotational symmetry in the radial direction, while its axial direction is characterized by divergent translational symmetry, surpassing the conventional crystalline structures known to date. It does not fit the traditional description of the space group and the point group in three dimensions, so we define it as a new structure in which translational symmetry and rotational symmetry are separated. Further corroborating the atomic symmetric separation in the electronic structure, we observed the combination of stripe and vortex magnetic domains in a single nanorod with different directions, in accordance with the atomic structure. The manipulation of nanostructure at the atomic level introduces a novel approach to regulate new properties finely, leading to the proposal of new nanotechnology mechanisms.
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- Jianxin Kang
- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Academy for Engineering & Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
- Zhejiang Laboratory, Hangzhou 311500, China
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- Beijing National Center for Electron Microscopy and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Academy for Engineering & Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Academy for Engineering & Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
- Zhejiang Laboratory, Hangzhou 311500, China
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- Beijing National Center for Electron Microscopy and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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Lee SJ, Kim J, Dey J, Jin KS, Choi SM. Nanoparticle Superlattices Driven by Linker-Mediated Covalent Bonding Interaction. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:6691-6698. [PMID: 38899919 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c01469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
Abstract
The stability of the nanoparticle superlattice (NPSL) is essential for realizing its broad spectrum of potential applications. Here, we report a linker-mediated covalent bonding interaction method for the synthesis of highly stable NPSLs. Adipic acid is used as a linker molecule which connects two Au NPs functionalized with 6-mercaptohexanol through esterification reactions in the presence of H2SO4. As-prepared NPSLs are mostly fcc Wulff polyhedra with a fairly narrow size distribution and are highly stable in solvents of different polarities and pHs (0-14) as well as in dry conditions and at temperatures as high as 175 °C. The formation of NPSLs involves random homogeneous nucleation simultaneously accompanied by growth, a gradual change of the growth mode from reaction-controlled to diffusion-controlled with time, and the oriented attachments of small crystals. The size of the NPSL can be easily tuned by the concentration of linker molecules and the reaction temperature.
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- Sang-Jo Lee
- Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Ye M, Hueckel T, Gatenil PP, Nagao K, Carter WC, Macfarlane RJ. Nanoparticle Superlattices with Nonequilibrium Crystal Shapes. ACS NANO 2024; 18:15970-15977. [PMID: 38838258 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c04192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
Abstract
Nanoparticle assembly is a material synthesis strategy that enables precise control of nanoscale structural features. Concepts from traditional crystal growth research have been tremendously useful in predicting and programming the unit cell symmetries of these assemblies, as their thermodynamically favored structures are often identical to atomic crystal analogues. However, these analogies have not yielded similar levels of influence in programming crystallite shapes, which are a consequence of both the thermodynamics and kinetics of crystal growth. Here, we demonstrate kinetic control of the colloidal crystal shape using nanoparticle building blocks that rapidly assemble over a broad range of concentrations, thereby producing well-defined crystal habits with symmetrically oriented dendritic protrusions and providing insight into the crystals' morphological evolution. Counterintuitively, these nonequilibrium crystal shapes actually become more common for colloidal crystals synthesized closer to equilibrium growth conditions. This deviation from typical crystal growth processes observed in atomic or molecular crystals is shown to be a function of the drastically different time scales of atomic and colloidal mass transport. Moreover, the particles are spherical with isotropic ligand grafts, and these kinetic crystal habits are achieved without the need for specifically shaped particle building blocks or external templating or shape-directing agents. Thus, this work provides generalizable design principles to expand the morphological diversity of nanoparticle superlattice crystal habits beyond the anhedral or equilibrium polyhedral shapes synthesized to date. Finally, we use this insight to synthesize crystallite shapes that have never before been observed, demonstrating the ability to both predict and program kinetically controlled superlattice morphologies.
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- Matthew Ye
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Xu M, Kim EJ, Lee YJ, Lee H, Jung K, Choi J, Kim SH, Kim Y, Yun H, Kim BJ. Icosahedral supracrystal assembly from polymer-grafted nanoparticles via interplay of interfacial energy and confinement effect. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eado0745. [PMID: 38875331 PMCID: PMC11177942 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado0745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
Abstract
Self-assembly of nanoparticles (NPs) in drying emulsion droplets paves the way for intricate three-dimensional (3D) superstructures, given the myriad of control parameters for fine-tuning assembly conditions. With their substantial energetic dynamics that are acutely responsive to emulsion confinements, polymeric ligands incorporated into a system can enrich its structural diversity. Here, we demonstrate the assembly of soft polymer-grafted NPs into Mackay icosahedrons beyond spherical body-centered cubic (BCC) packing structures commonly observed for these soft spheres. This behavior is governed by the free energy minimization within emulsions through the interplay of the oil-water interfacial energy and confinement effect as demonstrated by the experimental observations of structural transitions between icosahedrons and BCC crystals and by corresponding free energy calculations. The anisotropic surface of the icosahedral supracrystals provides the capability of guiding the position of a secondary constituent, creating unique hybrid patchy icosahedrons with the potential to develop into multifunctional 3D clusters that combine the benefits of both polymers and conventional colloids.
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- Meng Xu
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Carbon Composite Materials Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 92 Chudong-ro, Bongdong-eup, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk 55324, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Convergence of Basic Science, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Bassani CL, van Anders G, Banin U, Baranov D, Chen Q, Dijkstra M, Dimitriyev MS, Efrati E, Faraudo J, Gang O, Gaston N, Golestanian R, Guerrero-Garcia GI, Gruenwald M, Haji-Akbari A, Ibáñez M, Karg M, Kraus T, Lee B, Van Lehn RC, Macfarlane RJ, Mognetti BM, Nikoubashman A, Osat S, Prezhdo OV, Rotskoff GM, Saiz L, Shi AC, Skrabalak S, Smalyukh II, Tagliazucchi M, Talapin DV, Tkachenko AV, Tretiak S, Vaknin D, Widmer-Cooper A, Wong GCL, Ye X, Zhou S, Rabani E, Engel M, Travesset A. Nanocrystal Assemblies: Current Advances and Open Problems. ACS NANO 2024; 18:14791-14840. [PMID: 38814908 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c10201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
Abstract
We explore the potential of nanocrystals (a term used equivalently to nanoparticles) as building blocks for nanomaterials, and the current advances and open challenges for fundamental science developments and applications. Nanocrystal assemblies are inherently multiscale, and the generation of revolutionary material properties requires a precise understanding of the relationship between structure and function, the former being determined by classical effects and the latter often by quantum effects. With an emphasis on theory and computation, we discuss challenges that hamper current assembly strategies and to what extent nanocrystal assemblies represent thermodynamic equilibrium or kinetically trapped metastable states. We also examine dynamic effects and optimization of assembly protocols. Finally, we discuss promising material functions and examples of their realization with nanocrystal assemblies.
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- Carlos L Bassani
- Institute for Multiscale Simulation, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Institute of Chemistry and the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91904, Israel
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- Division of Chemical Physics, Department of Chemistry, Lund University, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA
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- Soft Condensed Matter & Biophysics, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CC Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, USA
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- Department of Physics of Complex Systems, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel
- James Franck Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA
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- Institut de Ciencia de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), Campus de la UAB, E-08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, USA
- Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, USA
- Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973, USA
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- The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Department of Physics, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS), 37077 Göttingen, Germany
- Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PU, UK
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, 78295 San Luis Potosí, México
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, USA
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- Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), 3400 Klosterneuburg, Austria
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- Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- INM - Leibniz-Institute for New Materials, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
- Saarland University, Colloid and Interface Chemistry, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53717, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, USA
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- Center for Nonlinear Phenomena and Complex Systems, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V., 01069 Dresden, Germany
- Institut für Theoretische Physik, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS), 37077 Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, California 95616, USA
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- Department of Physics & Astronomy, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405, USA
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- Department of Physics and Chemical Physics Program, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, USA
- International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima City 739-0046, Japan
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Universitaria, C1428EHA Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires 1428 Argentina
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- Department of Chemistry, James Franck Institute and Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA
- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA
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- Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973, USA
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- Theoretical Division and Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545, USA
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- Iowa State University and Ames Lab, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, School of Chemistry, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405, USA
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- Department of Nanoscience and Biomedical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California and Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, USA
- The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Center of Computational Molecular and Materials Science, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel
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- Institute for Multiscale Simulation, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Iowa State University and Ames Lab, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
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Wu R, Chen Y, Zhang Y, Liu R, Zhang Q, Zhang C. Catalytic Gold Nanoparticle Assembly Programmed by DNAzyme Circuits. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307107. [PMID: 38191832 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Assembled gold nanoparticle (AuNP) superstructures can generate unique physicochemical characteristics and be used in various applications, thus becoming an attractive research field. Recently, several DNA-assisted gold nanoparticle assembly methods have been rigorously developed that typically require a non-catalytic equimolar molecular assembly to guarantee the designed assembly. Although efficient and accurate, exploring such non-catalytic nanoparticle assemblies in the complex cellular milieu under low trigger concentrations remains challenging. Therefore, developing a catalytic method that facilitates gold nanoparticle assemblies with relatively low DNA trigger concentrations is desirable. In this report, a catalytic method to program gold nanoparticle assemblies by DNAzyme circuits is presented, where only a small number of DNA triggers are able to induce the production of a large number of the desired nanoparticle assemblies. The feasibility of using logic DNAzyme circuits to control catalytic nanoparticle assemblies is experimentally verified. Additionally, catalytic AuNP assembly systems are established with cascading and feedback functions. The work provides an alternative research direction to enrich the tool library of nanoparticle assembly and their application in biosensing and nanomedicine.
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- Ranfeng Wu
- School of Computer Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Computer Science, Key Lab of High Confidence Software Technologies, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- School of Control and Computer Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 100096, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Computer Science, Key Lab of High Confidence Software Technologies, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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Huang X, Liu M, Lu Q, Lv K, Wang L, Yin S, Yuan M, Li Q, Li X, Zhao T, Zhao D. Physical-Chemical Coupling Coassembly Approach to Branched Magnetic Mesoporous Nanochains with Adjustable Surface Roughness. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2309564. [PMID: 38582520 PMCID: PMC11187885 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202309564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Self-assembly processes triggered by physical or chemical driving forces have been applied to fabricate hierarchical materials with subtle nanostructures. However, various physicochemical processes often interfere with each other, and their precise control has remained a great challenge. Here, in this paper, a rational synthesis of 1D magnetite-chain and mesoporous-silica-nanorod (Fe3O4&mSiO2) branched magnetic nanochains via a physical-chemical coupling coassembly approach is reported. Magnetic-field-induced assembly of magnetite Fe3O4 nanoparticles and isotropic/anisotropic assembly of mesoporous silica are coupled to obtain the delicate 1D branched magnetic mesoporous nanochains. The nanochains with a length of 2-3 µm in length are composed of aligned Fe3O4@mSiO2 nanospheres with a diameter of 150 nm and sticked-out 300 nm long mSiO2 branches. By properly coordinating the multiple assembly processes, the density and length of mSiO2 branches can well be adjusted. Because of the unique rough surface and length in correspondence to bacteria, the designed 1D Fe3O4&mSiO2 branched magnetic nanochains show strong bacterial adhesion and pressuring ability, performing bacterial inhibition over 60% at a low concentration (15 µg mL-1). This cooperative coassembly strategy deepens the understanding of the micro-nanoscale assembly process and lays a foundation for the preparation of the assembly with adjustable surface structures and the subsequent construction of complex multilevel structures.
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- Xirui Huang
- College of Chemistry and MaterialsDepartment of ChemistryLaboratory of Advanced MaterialsShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative MaterialsState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersCollaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (2011‐iChEM)Fudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- College of Chemistry and MaterialsDepartment of ChemistryLaboratory of Advanced MaterialsShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative MaterialsState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersCollaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (2011‐iChEM)Fudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- College of Chemistry and MaterialsDepartment of ChemistryLaboratory of Advanced MaterialsShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative MaterialsState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersCollaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (2011‐iChEM)Fudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- College of Chemistry and MaterialsDepartment of ChemistryLaboratory of Advanced MaterialsShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative MaterialsState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersCollaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (2011‐iChEM)Fudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- College of Chemistry and MaterialsDepartment of ChemistryLaboratory of Advanced MaterialsShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative MaterialsState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersCollaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (2011‐iChEM)Fudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- College of Chemistry and MaterialsDepartment of ChemistryLaboratory of Advanced MaterialsShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative MaterialsState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersCollaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (2011‐iChEM)Fudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- Shanghai Qiran Biotechnology Co., LtdShanghai201702China
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- Shanghai Qiran Biotechnology Co., LtdShanghai201702China
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- College of Chemistry and MaterialsDepartment of ChemistryLaboratory of Advanced MaterialsShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative MaterialsState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersCollaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (2011‐iChEM)Fudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- College of Chemistry and MaterialsDepartment of ChemistryLaboratory of Advanced MaterialsShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative MaterialsState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersCollaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (2011‐iChEM)Fudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- College of Chemistry and MaterialsDepartment of ChemistryLaboratory of Advanced MaterialsShanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative MaterialsState Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersCollaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (2011‐iChEM)Fudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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Cui Y, Xing Y, Hou J, Zhang H, Qiu H. Co-Assembly of Soft and Hard Nanoparticles into Macroscopic Colloidal Composites with Tailored Mechanical Property and Processability. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401432. [PMID: 38818686 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Colloidal composites, translating the great potential of nanoscale building bricks into macroscopic dimensions, have emerged as an appealing candidate for new materials with applications in optics, energy storage, and biomedicines. However, it remains a key challenge to bridge the size regimes from nanoscopic colloidal particles to macroscale composites possessing mechanical robustness. Herein, a bottom-up approach is demonstrated to manufacture colloidal composites with customized macroscopic forms by virtue of the co-assembly of nanosized soft polymeric micelles and hard inorganic nanoparticles. Upon association, the hairy micellar corona can bind with the hard nanoparticles, linking individual hard constituents together in a soft-hard alternating manner to form a collective entity. This permits the integration of block copolymer micelles with controlled amounts of hard nanoparticles into macroscopic colloidal composites featuring diverse internal microstructures. The resultant composites showed tunable microscale mechanical strength in a range of 90-270 MPa and macroscale mechanical strength in a range of 7-42 MPa for compression and 2-24 MPa for bending. Notably, the incorporation of soft polymeric micelles also imparts time- and temperature-dependent dynamic deformability and versatile capacity to the resulting composites, allowing their application in the low-temperature plastic processing for functional fused silica glass.
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- Yan Cui
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of High-Resolution Electron Microscopy, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- Instrumental Analysis Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of High-Resolution Electron Microscopy, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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Zhang M, Cheng Q, Han G, Liu S, Hou Z, Tian M, Wan C, Huang C, Xu J, Zhu J. Dynamic Electrostatic Interfacial Engineering for Block Copolymer Microparticles with Reversible Structures. ACS NANO 2024; 18:13876-13884. [PMID: 38756047 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c03099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Responsive nanoparticle surfactants (NPSs) can dynamically and reversibly modulate the interfacial interactions between incompatible components, which are essential in the interfacial catalysis, corrosion, and self-assembly of block copolymers (BCPs). However, NPSs with stimuli-responsive behavior often involve tedious chemical synthesis and surface modifications. Herein, we propose a strategy to in situ construct a kind of dynamic and reversible NPSs by the interfacial electrostatic interaction between the negatively charged nanoparticles (NPs) and the positively charged homopolymers. The NPSs assembled at the oil/water interface reduce the interfacial tension and direct the confined assembly of BCP. Meanwhile, the dynamic NPSs can be disassembled by increasing the pH value or introducing competitive electrostatic attractions, which can dynamically and reversibly change the interfacial properties as well as the alignment of polymer chains, enabling BCP microparticles with reversibly switchable lamellar and cylindrical structures. Furthermore, by the introduction of aggregation-induced emission luminogens as tails to the NPSs, the reversible transformation of BCP microparticles can be visualized by fluorescence emission, which is dependent on the nanostructures of microparticles. This work establishes a concept for dynamically manipulating interfacial interactions and reversibly switching BCP microparticles without time-consuming NPS synthesis, showing promising applications in the fabrication of smart materials with switchable structures and properties.
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- Mengmeng Zhang
- Key Lab of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion & Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Lab of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion & Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Lab of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion & Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Lab of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion & Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Lab of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion & Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Lab of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion & Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Lab of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion & Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Lab of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion & Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Lab of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion & Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Lab of Materials Chemistry for Energy Conversion & Storage (HUST) of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan 430074, China
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Dong C, Zhang J, Huang C, Liu R, Xia Z, Lu S, Wang L, Zhang L, Chen L. Anchored VN Quantum Dots Boosting High Capacity and Cycle Durability of Na 3V 2(PO 4) 3@NC Cathode for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Battery and Organic Sodium-Ion Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402927. [PMID: 38794873 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Na3V2(PO4)3 is a promising high-voltage cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) and organic sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). However, the poor rate capability, specific capacity, and cycling stability severely hamper it from further development. In this work, Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) with vanadium nitride (VN) quantum dots encapsulated by nitrogen-doped carbon (NC) nanoflowers (NVP/VN@NC) are manufactured as cathode using in situ nitridation, carbon coating, and structural adjustment. The outer NC layer increases the higher electronic conductivity of NVP. Furthermore, VN quantum dots with high theoretical capacity not only improve the specific capacity of pristine NVP, but also serve as abundant "pins" between NVP and NC to strengthen the stability of NVP/VN@NC heterostructure. For Zn-ion storage, these essential characteristics allow NVP/VN@NC to attain a high reversible capacity of 135.4 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1, and a capacity retention of 91% after 2000 cycles at 5 A g-1. Meanwhile, NVP/VN@NC also demonstrates to be a stable cathode material for SIBs, which can reach a high reversible capacity of 124.5 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1, and maintain 92% of initial capacity after 11000 cycles at 5 A g-1. This work presents a feasible path to create innovative high-voltage cathodes with excellent reaction kinetics and structural stability.
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- Ciqing Dong
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Optical-Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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Bi L, Jamnuch S, Chen A, Do A, Balto KP, Wang Z, Zhu Q, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Tao AR, Pascal TA, Figueroa JS, Li S. Molecular-Scale Visualization of Steric Effects of Ligand Binding to Reconstructed Au(111) Surfaces. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:11764-11772. [PMID: 38625675 PMCID: PMC11066864 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c00002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Direct imaging of single molecules at nanostructured interfaces is a grand challenge with potential to enable new, precise material architectures and technologies. Of particular interest are the structural morphology and spectroscopic signatures of the adsorbed molecule, where modern probes are only now being developed with the necessary spatial and energetic resolution to provide detailed information at the molecule-surface interface. Here, we directly characterize the adsorption of individual m-terphenyl isocyanide ligands on a reconstructed Au(111) surface through scanning tunneling microscopy and inelastic electron tunneling spectroscopy. The site-dependent steric pressure of the various surface features alters the vibrational fingerprints of the m-terphenyl isocyanides, which are characterized with single-molecule precision through joint experimental and theoretical approaches. This study provides molecular-level insights into the steric-pressure-enabled surface binding selectivity as well as its effect on the chemical properties of individual surface-binding ligands.
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- Liya Bi
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0309, United States
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in Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0418, United States
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- Department
of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0448, United States
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- Department
of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0448, United States
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- Program
in Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0418, United States
- Department
of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0448, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0309, United States
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- Institute
of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University
of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0309, United States
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- Program
in Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0418, United States
- Department
of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0448, United States
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- Institute
of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University
of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0309, United States
- Program
in Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0418, United States
- Department
of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0448, United States
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- Program
in Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0418, United States
- Department
of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0448, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0309, United States
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in Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0418, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0309, United States
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in Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, San Diego, California 92093-0418, United States
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Wang H, Zeng C, Wang C, Fu J, Li Y, Yang Y, Du Z, Tao G, Sun Q, Zhai T, Li H. Fibration of powdery materials. NATURE MATERIALS 2024; 23:596-603. [PMID: 38418925 DOI: 10.1038/s41563-024-01821-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Non-destructive processing of powders into macroscopic materials with a wealth of structural and functional possibilities has immeasurable scientific significance and application value, yet remains a challenge using conventional processing techniques. Here we developed a universal fibration method, using two-dimensional cellulose as a mediator, to process diverse powdered materials into micro-/nanofibres, which provides structural support to the particles and preserves their own specialties and architectures. It is found that the self-shrinking force drives the two-dimensional cellulose and supported particles to pucker and roll into fibres, a gentle process that prevents agglomeration and structural damage of the powder particles. We demonstrate over 120 fibre samples involving various powder guests, including elements, compounds, organics and hybrids in different morphologies, densities and particle sizes. Customized fibres with an adjustable diameter and guest content can be easily constructed into high-performance macromaterials with various geometries, creating a library of building blocks for different fields of applications. Our fibration strategy provides a universal, powerful and non-destructive pathway bridging primary particles and macroapplications.
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- Hanwei Wang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China
- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China.
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He H, Shen X, Yao C, Tao J, Chen W, Nie Z, Wu Y, Dai L, Sang Y. Hierarchically Responsive Alternating Nano-Copolymers with Tailored Interparticle Bonds. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202401828. [PMID: 38403819 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202401828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Self-assembly of inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) is an essential tool for constructing structured materials with a wide range of applications. However, achieving ordered assembly structures with externally programmable properties in binary NP systems remains challenging. In this work, we assemble binary inorganic NPs into hierarchically pH-responsive alternating copolymer-like nanostructures in an aqueous medium by engineering the interparticle electrostatic interactions. The polymer-grafted NPs bearing opposite charges are viewed as nanoscale monomers ("nanomers"), and copolymerized into alternating nano-copolymers (ANCPs) driven by the formation of interparticle "bonds" between nanomers. The resulting ANCPs exhibit reversibly responsive "bond" length (i.e., the distance between nanomers) in response to the variation of pH in a range of ~7-10, allowing precise control over the surface plasmon resonance of ANCPs. Moreover, specific interparticle "bonds" can break up at pH≥11, leading to the dis-assembly of ANCPs into molecule-like dimers and trimers. These dimeric and trimeric structures can reassemble to form ANCPs owing to the resuming of interparticle "bonds", when the pH value of the solution changes from 11 to 7. The hierarchically responsive nanostructures may find applications in such as biosensing, optical waveguide, and electronic devices.
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- Huibin He
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metasurfaces for Light Manipulation, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, 200438, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metasurfaces for Light Manipulation, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, 200438, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metasurfaces for Light Manipulation, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, 200438, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metasurfaces for Light Manipulation, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, 200438, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metasurfaces for Light Manipulation, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, 200438, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metasurfaces for Light Manipulation, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, 200438, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metasurfaces for Light Manipulation, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, 200438, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metasurfaces for Light Manipulation, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, 200438, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metasurfaces for Light Manipulation, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, 200438, Shanghai, P. R. China
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Wu P, Geng S, Wang X, Zhang X, Li H, Zhang L, Shen Y, Zha B, Zhang S, Huo F, Zhang W. Exfoliation of Metal-Organic Frameworks to Give 2D MOF Nanosheets for the Electrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution Reaction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402969. [PMID: 38407381 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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The structure and properties of materials are determined by a diverse range of chemical bond formation and breaking mechanisms, which greatly motivates the development of selectively controlling the chemical bonds in order to achieve materials with specific characteristics. Here, an orientational intervening bond-breaking strategy is demonstrated for synthesizing ultrathin metal-organic framework (MOF) nanosheets through balancing the process of thermal decomposition and liquid nitrogen exfoliation. In such approach, proper thermal treatment can weaken the interlayer bond while maintaining the stability of the intralayer bond in the layered MOFs. And the following liquid nitrogen treatment results in significant deformation and stress in the layered MOFs' structure due to the instant temperature drop and drastic expansion of liquid N2, leading to the curling, detachment, and separation of the MOF layers. The produced MOF nanosheets with five cycles of treatment are primarily composed of nanosheets that are less than 10 nm in thickness. The MOF nanosheets exhibit enhanced catalytic performance in oxygen evolution reactions owing to the ultrathin thickness without capping agents which provide improved charge transfer efficiency and dense exposed active sites. This strategy underscores the significance of orientational intervention in chemical bonds to engineer innovative materials.
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- Peng Wu
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, 211816, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, 211816, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, 211816, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, 211816, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, 211816, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, 211816, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, 211816, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, 211816, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, 211816, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, 211816, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, 211816, Nanjing, China
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Thrasher CJ, Jia F, Yee DW, Kubiak JM, Wang Y, Lee MS, Onoda M, Hart AJ, Macfarlane RJ. Rationally Designing the Supramolecular Interfaces of Nanoparticle Superlattices with Multivalent Polymers. J Am Chem Soc 2024. [PMID: 38622048 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c02617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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In supramolecular materials, multiple weak binding groups can act as a single collective unit when confined to a localized volume, thereby producing strong but dynamic bonds between material building blocks. This principle of multivalency provides a versatile means of controlling material assembly, as both the number and the type of supramolecular moieties become design handles to modulate the strength of intermolecular interactions. However, in materials with building blocks significantly larger than individual supramolecular moieties (e.g., polymer or nanoparticle scaffolds), the degree of multivalency is difficult to predict or control, as sufficiently large scaffolds inherently preclude separated supramolecular moieties from interacting. Because molecular models commonly used to examine supramolecular interactions are intrinsically unable to examine any trends or emergent behaviors that arise due to nanoscale scaffold geometry, our understanding of the thermodynamics of these massively multivalent systems remains limited. Here we address this challenge via the coassembly of polymer-grafted nanoparticles and multivalent polymers, systematically examining how multivalent scaffold size, shape, and spacing affect their collective thermodynamics. Investigating the interplay of polymer structure and supramolecular group stoichiometry reveals complicated but rationally describable trends that demonstrate how the supramolecular scaffold design can modulate the strength of multivalent interactions. This approach to self-assembled supramolecular materials thus allows for the manipulation of polymer-nanoparticle composites with controlled thermal stability, nanoparticle organization, and tailored meso- to microscopic structures. The sophisticated control of multivalent thermodynamics through precise modulation of the nanoscale scaffold geometry represents a significant advance in the ability to rationally design complex hierarchically structured materials via self-assembly.
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- Carl J Thrasher
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Yu C, Guo H. Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study on Self-Assembly of Polymer-Grafted Nanocrystals: From Isotropic Cores to Anisotropic Cores. J Chem Theory Comput 2024; 20:1625-1635. [PMID: 37583059 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.3c00551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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The self-assembly of polymer-grafted nanocrystals (PGNCs) is an important method to manufacture novel nanomaterials. Herein, we focus on the self-assembly of three types of PGNCs with differently shaped cores including sphere, octahedron, and cube by molecular dynamics simulation. By characterizing the positional and orientational order of the assembled superlattices, we construct the phase diagrams as a function of the grafting density and polymer chain length. For PGNCs with spherical cores, we observe the transition from the FCC phase to the BCC phase due to the packing entropy of the ligand polymer chains. For PGNCs with anisotropic cores, the close-packed FCC phase is replaced by the C-BCC phase (octahedral cores) or the C-triclinic phase (cubic cores) due to the directional entropy of core shape. We also study the assembly dynamics by tracking the time evolution of the positional and orientational order. We elucidate the relationship of grafting density and polymer chain length to the packing entropy and directional entropy and reveal their important effects on assembled structures. In general, our simulation results provide useful guidelines for the programmable assembly of PGNCs.
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- Chong Yu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Joint Laboratory of Polymer Sciences and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Joint Laboratory of Polymer Sciences and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Huang Y, Wu C, Chen J, Tang J. Colloidal Self-Assembly: From Passive to Active Systems. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202313885. [PMID: 38059754 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202313885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Self-assembly fundamentally implies the organization of small sub-units into large structures or patterns without the intervention of specific local interactions. This process is commonly observed in nature, occurring at various scales ranging from atomic/molecular assembly to the formation of complex biological structures. Colloidal particles may serve as micrometer-scale surrogates for studying assembly, particularly for the poorly understood kinetic and dynamic processes at the atomic scale. Recent advances in colloidal self-assembly have enabled the programmable creation of novel materials with tailored properties. We here provide an overview and comparison of both passive and active colloidal self-assembly, with a discussion on the energy landscape and interactions governing both types. In the realm of passive colloidal assembly, many impressive and important structures have been realized, including colloidal molecules, one-dimensional chains, two-dimensional lattices, and three-dimensional crystals. In contrast, active colloidal self-assembly, driven by optical, electric, chemical, or other fields, involves more intricate dynamic processes, offering more flexibility and potential new applications. A comparative analysis underscores the critical distinctions between passive and active colloidal assemblies, highlighting the unique collective behaviors emerging in active systems. These behaviors encompass collective motion, motility-induced phase segregation, and exotic properties arising from out-of-equilibrium thermodynamics. Through this comparison, we aim to identify the future opportunities in active assembly research, which may suggest new application domains.
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- Yaxin Huang
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Tanner CPN, Utterback JK, Portner J, Coropceanu I, Das A, Tassone CJ, Teitelbaum SW, Limmer DT, Talapin DV, Ginsberg NS. In Situ X-ray Scattering Reveals Coarsening Rates of Superlattices Self-Assembled from Electrostatically Stabilized Metal Nanocrystals Depend Nonmonotonically on Driving Force. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 38318795 PMCID: PMC10883038 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c12186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Self-assembly of colloidal nanocrystals (NCs) into superlattices (SLs) is an appealing strategy to design hierarchically organized materials with promising functionalities. Mechanistic studies are still needed to uncover the design principles for SL self-assembly, but such studies have been difficult to perform due to the fast time and short length scales of NC systems. To address this challenge, we developed an apparatus to directly measure the evolving phases in situ and in real time of an electrostatically stabilized Au NC solution before, during, and after it is quenched to form SLs using small-angle X-ray scattering. By developing a quantitative model, we fit the time-dependent scattering patterns to obtain the phase diagram of the system and the kinetics of the colloidal and SL phases as a function of varying quench conditions. The extracted phase diagram is consistent with particles whose interactions are short in range relative to their diameter. We find the degree of SL order is primarily determined by fast (subsecond) initial nucleation and growth kinetics, while coarsening at later times depends nonmonotonically on the driving force for self-assembly. We validate these results by direct comparison with simulations and use them to suggest dynamic design principles to optimize the crystallinity within a finite time window. The combination of this measurement methodology, quantitative analysis, and simulation should be generalizable to elucidate and better control the microscopic self-assembly pathways of a wide range of bottom-up assembled systems and architectures.
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- Christian P N Tanner
- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, James Franck Institute, and Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, James Franck Institute, and Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States
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- Department of Physics, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Chemical Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Kavli Energy NanoSciences Institute, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, James Franck Institute, and Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60517, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Kavli Energy NanoSciences Institute, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Department of Physics, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Molecular Biophysics and Integrated Bioimaging Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Materials Sciences and Chemical Sciences Divisions, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- STROBE, NSF Science & Technology Center, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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Su D, Wu W, Sun P, Yuan Y, Chen Z, Zhu Y, Bi K, Zhou H, Zhang T. Thermal-Assisted Multiscale Patterning of Nonplanar Colloidal Nanostructures for Multi-Modal Anti-Counterfeiting. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305469. [PMID: 37867230 PMCID: PMC10767423 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Nanotransfer printing of colloidal nanoparticles is a promising technique for the fabrication of functional materials and devices. However, patterning nonplanar nanostructures pose a challenge due to weak adhesion from the extremely small nanostructure-substrate contact area. Here, the study proposes a thermal-assisted nonplanar nanostructure transfer printing (NP-NTP) strategy for multiscale patterning of polystyrene (PS) nanospheres. The printing efficiency is significantly improved from ≈3.1% at low temperatures to ≈97.2% under the glass transition temperature of PS. Additionally, the arrangement of PS nanospheres transitioned from disorder to long-range order. The mechanism of printing efficiency enhancement is the drastic drop of Young's modulus of nanospheres, giving rise to an increased contact area, self-adhesive effect, and inter-particle necking. To demonstrate the versatility of the NP-NTP strategy, it is combined with the intaglio transfer printing technique, and multiple patterns are created at both micro and macro scales at a 4-inch scale with a resolution of ≈2757 pixels per inch (PPI). Furthermore, a multi-modal anti-counterfeiting concept based on structural patterns at hierarchical length scales is proposed, providing a new paradigm of imparting multiscale nanostructure patterning into macroscale functional devices.
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- Dan Su
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Information Display and VisualizationSchool of Electronic Science and EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
- Key Laboratory of Micro‐Inertial Instrument and Advanced Navigation TechnologyMinistry of EducationSchool of Instrument Science and EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Metal Nano‐Optoelectronic TechnologySoutheast University Suzhou CampusSuzhou215123China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Information Display and VisualizationSchool of Electronic Science and EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Information Display and VisualizationSchool of Electronic Science and EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Information Display and VisualizationSchool of Electronic Science and EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Information Display and VisualizationSchool of Electronic Science and EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Information Display and VisualizationSchool of Electronic Science and EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Metal Nano‐Optoelectronic TechnologySoutheast University Suzhou CampusSuzhou215123China
- College of Software EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjingJiangsu210096China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Information Display and VisualizationSchool of Electronic Science and EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Information Display and VisualizationSchool of Electronic Science and EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
- Key Laboratory of Micro‐Inertial Instrument and Advanced Navigation TechnologyMinistry of EducationSchool of Instrument Science and EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Metal Nano‐Optoelectronic TechnologySoutheast University Suzhou CampusSuzhou215123China
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Song M, Kim Y, Baek DS, Kim HY, Gu DH, Li H, Cunning BV, Yang SE, Heo SH, Lee S, Kim M, Lim JS, Jeong HY, Yoo JW, Joo SH, Ruoff RS, Kim JY, Son JS. 3D microprinting of inorganic porous materials by chemical linking-induced solidification of nanocrystals. Nat Commun 2023; 14:8460. [PMID: 38123571 PMCID: PMC10733400 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44145-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Three-dimensional (3D) microprinting is considered a next-generation manufacturing process for the production of microscale components; however, the narrow range of suitable materials, which include mainly polymers, is a critical issue that limits the application of this process to functional inorganic materials. Herein, we develop a generalised microscale 3D printing method for the production of purely inorganic nanocrystal-based porous materials. Our process is designed to solidify all-inorganic nanocrystals via immediate dispersibility control and surface linking-induced interconnection in the nonsolvent linker bath and thereby creates multibranched gel networks. The process works with various inorganic materials, including metals, semiconductors, magnets, oxides, and multi-materials, not requiring organic binders or stereolithographic equipment. Filaments with a diameter of sub-10 μm are printed into designed complex 3D microarchitectures, which exhibit full nanocrystal functionality and high specific surface areas as well as hierarchical porous structures. This approach provides the platform technology for designing functional inorganics-based porous materials.
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- Minju Song
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Hydrogen·Fuel Cell Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 14-gil 5 Hwarang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Gyeongsangbuk-do, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials (CMCM), Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Gyeongsangbuk-do, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Semiconductor Materials and Devices Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Semiconductor Materials and Devices Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
- Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials (CMCM), Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Hydrogen·Fuel Cell Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 14-gil 5 Hwarang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Gyeongsangbuk-do, 37673, Republic of Korea.
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Nonappa. Precision nanoengineering for functional self-assemblies across length scales. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:13800-13819. [PMID: 37902292 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc02205f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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As nanotechnology continues to push the boundaries across disciplines, there is an increasing need for engineering nanomaterials with atomic-level precision for self-assembly across length scales, i.e., from the nanoscale to the macroscale. Although molecular self-assembly allows atomic precision, extending it beyond certain length scales presents a challenge. Therefore, the attention has turned to size and shape-controlled metal nanoparticles as building blocks for multifunctional colloidal self-assemblies. However, traditionally, metal nanoparticles suffer from polydispersity, uncontrolled aggregation, and inhomogeneous ligand distribution, resulting in heterogeneous end products. In this feature article, I will discuss how virus capsids provide clues for designing subunit-based, precise, efficient, and error-free self-assembly of colloidal molecules. The atomically precise nanoscale proteinic subunits of capsids display rigidity (conformational and structural) and patchy distribution of interacting sites. Recent experimental evidence suggests that atomically precise noble metal nanoclusters display an anisotropic distribution of ligands and patchy ligand bundles. This enables symmetry breaking, consequently offering a facile route for two-dimensional colloidal crystals, bilayers, and elastic monolayer membranes. Furthermore, inter-nanocluster interactions mediated via the ligand functional groups are versatile, offering routes for discrete supracolloidal capsids, composite cages, toroids, and macroscopic hierarchically porous frameworks. Therefore, engineered nanoparticles with atomically precise structures have the potential to overcome the limitations of molecular self-assembly and large colloidal particles. Self-assembly allows the emergence of new optical properties, mechanical strength, photothermal stability, catalytic efficiency, quantum yield, and biological properties. The self-assembled structures allow reproducible optoelectronic properties, mechanical performance, and accurate sensing. More importantly, the intrinsic properties of individual nanoclusters are retained across length scales. The atomically precise nanoparticles offer enormous potential for next-generation functional materials, optoelectronics, precision sensors, and photonic devices.
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- Nonappa
- Facutly of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, FI-33720, Tampere, Finland.
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Cai Y, Vana P. 2D Plasmonic Molecules via Hydrogen Bond Interaction between Polymer-Grafted Nanoparticles. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202309798. [PMID: 37579017 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202309798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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The use of macromolecular design features to regulate non-covalent bonding on the nanoscale is a young and emerging fabrication strategy for advanced nanostructures. For the first time, we describe a self-assembly method to create a series of 2D plasmonic molecules (PMs) using hydrogen-bond interaction between a pair of polymer-capped gold nanoparticles (hydrogen-bond donor and acceptor). Due to the nature of hydrogen-bond interaction, we found that polymer interaction and solvation compete with each other during the self-assembly process, which turns out to be the most important condition for controlling the coordination number of PMs. We have conducted an extensive study on the solvent effect, which has helped us to design and fabricate a series of precise PMs with high symmetry.
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- Yingying Cai
- Institut für Physikalische Chemie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Tammannstrasse 6, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
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- Institut für Physikalische Chemie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Tammannstrasse 6, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
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Hueckel T, Lewis DJ, Mertiri A, Carter DJD, Macfarlane RJ. Controlling Colloidal Crystal Nucleation and Growth with Photolithographically Defined Templates. ACS NANO 2023; 17:22121-22128. [PMID: 37921570 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Colloidal crystallization provides a means to synthesize hierarchical nanostructures by design and to use these complex structures for nanodevice fabrication. In particular, DNA provides a means to program interactions between particles with high specificity, thereby enabling the formation of particle superlattice crystallites with tailored unit cell geometries and surface faceting. However, while DNA provides precise control of particle-particle bonding interactions, it does not inherently present a means of controlling higher-level structural features such as the size, shape, position, or orientation of a colloidal crystallite. While altering assembly parameters such as temperature or concentration can enable limited control of crystallite size and geometry, integrating colloidal assemblies into nanodevices requires better tools to manipulate higher-order structuring and improved understanding of how these tools control the fundamental kinetics and mechanisms of colloidal crystal growth. In this work, photolithography is used to produce patterned substrates that can manipulate the placement, size, dispersity, and orientation of colloidal crystals. By adjusting aspects of the pattern, such as feature size and separation, we reveal a diffusion-limited mechanism governing crystal nucleation and growth. Leveraging this insight, patterns are designed that can produce wafer-scale substrates with arrays of nanoparticle superlattices of uniform size and shape. These design principles therefore bridge a gap between a fundamental understanding of nanoparticle assembly and the fabrication of nanostructures compatible with functional devices.
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- Theodore Hueckel
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
- The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., 555 Technology Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., 555 Technology Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., 555 Technology Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Vargo E, Ma L, Li H, Zhang Q, Kwon J, Evans KM, Tang X, Tovmasyan VL, Jan J, Arias AC, Destaillats H, Kuzmenko I, Ilavsky J, Chen WR, Heller W, Ritchie RO, Liu Y, Xu T. Functional composites by programming entropy-driven nanosheet growth. Nature 2023; 623:724-731. [PMID: 37938779 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06660-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Nanomaterials must be systematically designed to be technologically viable1-5. Driven by optimizing intermolecular interactions, current designs are too rigid to plug in new chemical functionalities and cannot mitigate condition differences during integration6,7. Despite extensive optimization of building blocks and treatments, accessing nanostructures with the required feature sizes and chemistries is difficult. Programming their growth across the nano-to-macro hierarchy also remains challenging, if not impossible8-13. To address these limitations, we should shift to entropy-driven assemblies to gain design flexibility, as seen in high-entropy alloys, and program nanomaterial growth to kinetically match target feature sizes to the mobility of the system during processing14-17. Here, following a micro-then-nano growth sequence in ternary composite blends composed of block-copolymer-based supramolecules, small molecules and nanoparticles, we successfully fabricate high-performance barrier materials composed of more than 200 stacked nanosheets (125 nm sheet thickness) with a defect density less than 0.056 µm-2 and about 98% efficiency in controlling the defect type. Contrary to common perception, polymer-chain entanglements are advantageous to realize long-range order, accelerate the fabrication process (<30 min) and satisfy specific requirements to advance multilayered film technology3,4,18. This study showcases the feasibility, necessity and unlimited opportunities to transform laboratory nanoscience into nanotechnology through systems engineering of self-assembly.
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- Emma Vargo
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, USA
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, USA
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, USA
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- Neutron Scattering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA
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- Neutron Scattering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA.
- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA.
- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA.
- Kavli Energy NanoScience Institute, Berkeley, CA, USA.
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Sui B, Zhu Y, Jiang X, Wang Y, Zhang N, Lu Z, Yang B, Li Y. Recastable assemblies of carbon dots into mechanically robust macroscopic materials. Nat Commun 2023; 14:6782. [PMID: 37880261 PMCID: PMC10600192 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42516-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Assembly of nanoparticles into macroscopic materials with mechanical robustness, green processability, and recastable ability is an important and challenging task in materials science and nanotechnology. As an emerging nanoparticle with superior properties, macroscopic materials assembled from carbon dots will inherit their properties and further offer collective properties; however, macroscopic materials assembled from carbon dots solely remain unexplored. Here we report macroscopic films assembled from carbon dots modified by ureido pyrimidinone. These films show tunable fluorescence inherited from carbon dots. More importantly, these films exhibit collective properties including self-healing, re-castability, and superior mechanical properties, with Young's modulus over 490 MPa and breaking strength over 30 MPa. The macroscopic films maintain original mechanical properties after several cycles of recasting. Through scratch healing and welding experiments, these films show good self-healing properties under mild conditions. Moreover, the molecular dynamics simulation reveals that the interplay of interparticle and intraparticle hydrogen bonding controls mechanical properties of macroscopic films. Notably, these films are processed into diverse shapes by an eco-friendly hydrosetting method. The methodology and results in this work shed light on the exploration of functional macroscopic materials assembled from nanoparticles and will accelerate innovative developments of nanomaterials in practical applications.
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- Bowen Sui
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China.
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Dan J, Waqar M, Erofeev I, Yao K, Wang J, Pennycook SJ, Loh ND. A multiscale generative model to understand disorder in domain boundaries. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadj0904. [PMID: 37851810 PMCID: PMC10584341 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adj0904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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A continuing challenge in atomic resolution microscopy is to identify significant structural motifs and their assembly rules in synthesized materials with limited observations. Here, we propose and validate a simple and effective hybrid generative model capable of predicting unseen domain boundaries in a potassium sodium niobate thin film from only a small number of observations, without expensive first-principles calculations or atomistic simulations of domain growth. Our results demonstrate that complicated domain boundary structures spanning 1 to 100 nanometers can arise from simple interpretable local rules played out probabilistically. We also found previously unobserved, significant, tileable boundary motifs that may affect the piezoelectric response of the material system, and evidence that our system creates domain boundaries with the highest configurational entropy. More broadly, our work shows that simple yet interpretable machine learning models could pave the way to describe and understand the nature and origin of disorder in complex materials, therefore improving functional materials design.
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- Jiadong Dan
- NUS Centre for Bioimaging Sciences, National University of Singapore, 14 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117557, Singapore
- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, 16 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117558, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore 138634, Singapore
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, Singapore
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- NUS Centre for Bioimaging Sciences, National University of Singapore, 14 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117557, Singapore
- Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, 2 Science Drive 3, Singapore 117551, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore 138634, Singapore
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
- School of Physical Sciences and CAS Key Laboratory of Vacuum Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- NUS Centre for Bioimaging Sciences, National University of Singapore, 14 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117557, Singapore
- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, 16 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117558, Singapore
- Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, 2 Science Drive 3, Singapore 117551, Singapore
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Li W, Huberman-Shlaes J, Tian B. Perspectives on Multiscale Colloid-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:13759-13769. [PMID: 37733490 PMCID: PMC10552542 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Colloid-based materials with tunable biophysical and chemical properties have demonstrated significant potential in a wide range of biomedical applications. The ability to manipulate these properties across various size scales, encompassing nano-, micro-, and macrodomains, is essential to enhancing current biomedical technologies and facilitating the development of novel applications. Focusing on material design, we explore various synthetic colloid-based materials at the nano- and microscales and investigate their correlation with biological systems. Furthermore, we examine the utilization of the self-assembly of colloids to construct monolithic and macroscopic materials suitable for biointerfaces. By probing the potential of spatial imaging and localized drug delivery, enhanced functionality, and colloidal manipulation, we highlight emerging opportunities that could significantly advance the field of colloid-based materials in biomedical applications.
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- Wen Li
- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department
of Biology, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
- The
James Franck Institute, The University of
Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
- The
Institute for Biophysical Dynamics, The
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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Li X, Li X, Xia T, Chen W, Shea KJ, Lu X. Remarkable sol-gel transition of PNIPAm-based nanogels via large steric hindrance of side-chains. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:4452-4462. [PMID: 37503733 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00892d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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While the block/graft/branched structures are widely studied to favor the reversible physical gelation, there are no reports regarding the steric hindrance-induced sol-gel transition of PNIPAm-based nanogels above their phase transition temperature (Tp). Generally, the introduction of hydrophobic components into poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm)-based nanogels only led to collapse and lower viscosity instead of the sol-gel transition upon heating above the Tp. Herein, the results of temperature-variable 1HNMR and FTIR confirm that the introduction of hydrophobic N-tert-butylacrylamide (TBA) with the large steric hindrance of side groups of N-tert-butyl to form NIPAm/TBA copolymer nanogels can dramatically slow down the dehydration of all the hydrophobic alkyl groups, thus resulting in the formation of thermally induced sol-gel transition above the Tp. Furthermore, the N-acrylamido-L-phenylalanine (APhe) monomer composed of a strongly water absorbing carboxyl group and a phenyl group with larger steric hindrance is studied to form P(NIPAm/TBA/APhe) terpolymer nanogels which can self-assemble into colorful colloidal crystals. Surprisingly, owing to the synergistic effect between the water absorbing carboxyl group and the steric hindrance group on the same side group, these colloidal crystals can achieve sol-gel transition above Tp, forming a physically crosslinked colorful hydrogel. This work is expected to greatly advance the design, synthesis, and application of the sol-gel transition of PNIPAm-based nanogel systems.
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- Xiaoxiao Li
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China.
- Fujian Nano-Micro Advanced Materials Sci. & Tech. Co. Ltd., Three Creation Park, Jinjiang, Fujian 362200, People's Republic of China
- Anhui Microdelivery Smart Microcapsule Sci. & Tech. Co. Ltd., Tongling, Anhui 244000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, California 92697, USA
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China.
- Fujian Nano-Micro Advanced Materials Sci. & Tech. Co. Ltd., Three Creation Park, Jinjiang, Fujian 362200, People's Republic of China
- Anhui Microdelivery Smart Microcapsule Sci. & Tech. Co. Ltd., Tongling, Anhui 244000, People's Republic of China
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Li C, Liu L, Zhang Z, Zhang D, Yi S, Yang H, Fan Z. Anisotropy in Near-Spherical Colloidal Nanoparticles. ACS NANO 2023; 17:17873-17883. [PMID: 37682625 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c03466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Two major aspects of functional colloidal nanoparticles are their colloidal stability (dispersion) and controlled assembly of nanoparticles into ordered structures. Simplifying colloidal nanoparticles as isotropically interacting spheres is unsuitable for small nanoparticles capped with hydrocarbon chain ligands in which the ligand-ligand interaction plays a prominent role in the assembly processes. However, experimentally characterizing the ligand shell structure in solution presents significant challenges, and computer simulations yield divergent results without effective validation. Moreover, the connection between detailed information regarding ligand shell structures and interparticle interactions, in relation to the diverse dynamical behaviors of colloidal nanoparticles, remains poorly understood. In this study, we reveal the relationship between the ligand shell structures, interparticle interactions, and dynamical behaviors of few-nm-sized near-spherical nanoparticles capped with hydrocarbon chain ligands immersed in nonpolar solvents. Our study shows a transformation of the interparticle interactions from anisotropic attractions to isotropic repulsions as a result of the change in the ligand shell structures from order to disorder caused by varying temperature and other factors. The interplay between anisotropic attractions from ligand bundles and isotropic repulsions from disordered ligands dictates the nanoparticle dynamical behaviors of dispersion, uncontrolled aggregation, and controlled assembly.
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- Chuncheng Li
- Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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Kong H, Sun B, Yu F, Wang Q, Xia K, Jiang D. Exploring the Potential of Three-Dimensional DNA Crystals in Nanotechnology: Design, Optimization, and Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2302021. [PMID: 37327311 PMCID: PMC10460852 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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DNA has been used as a robust material for the building of a variety of nanoscale structures and devices owing to its unique properties. Structural DNA nanotechnology has reported a wide range of applications including computing, photonics, synthetic biology, biosensing, bioimaging, and therapeutic delivery, among others. Nevertheless, the foundational goal of structural DNA nanotechnology is exploiting DNA molecules to build three-dimensional crystals as periodic molecular scaffolds to precisely align, obtain, or collect desired guest molecules. Over the past 30 years, a series of 3D DNA crystals have been rationally designed and developed. This review aims to showcase various 3D DNA crystals, their design, optimization, applications, and the crystallization conditions utilized. Additionally, the history of nucleic acid crystallography and potential future directions for 3D DNA crystals in the era of nanotechnology are discussed.
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- Huating Kong
- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation FacilityShanghai Advanced Research InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai201204China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation FacilityShanghai Advanced Research InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai201204China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation FacilityShanghai Advanced Research InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai201204China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation FacilityShanghai Advanced Research InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai201204China
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- Shanghai Frontier Innovation Research InstituteShanghai201108China
- Shanghai Stomatological HospitalFudan UniversityShanghai200031China
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- Wuhan Union HospitalTongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan430022China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular ImagingWuhan430022China
- Key Laboratory of Biological Targeted Therapythe Ministry of EducationWuhan430022China
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Yang S, Wang Y, Wang Q, Li F, Ling D. DNA-Driven Dynamic Assembly/Disassembly of Inorganic Nanocrystals for Biomedical Imaging. CHEMICAL & BIOMEDICAL IMAGING 2023; 1:340-355. [PMID: 37501793 PMCID: PMC10369495 DOI: 10.1021/cbmi.3c00028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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DNA-mediated programming is emerging as an effective technology that enables controlled dynamic assembly/disassembly of inorganic nanocrystals (NC) with precise numbers and spatial locations for biomedical imaging applications. In this review, we will begin with a brief overview of the rules of NC dynamic assembly driven by DNA ligands, and the research progress on the relationship between NC assembly modes and their biomedical imaging performance. Then, we will give examples on how the driven program is designed by different interactions through the configuration switching of DNA-NC conjugates for biomedical applications. Finally, we will conclude with the current challenges and future perspectives of this emerging field. Hopefully, this review will deepen our knowledge on the DNA-guided precise assembly of NCs, which may further inspire the future development of smart chemical imaging devices and high-performance biomedical imaging probes.
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- Shengfei Yang
- Institute
of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
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- Frontiers
Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine,
State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
- World
Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai 201203, P. R. China
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- Frontiers
Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine,
State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
- World
Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai 201203, P. R. China
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- Institute
of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- World
Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai 201203, P. R. China
- Hangzhou
Institute of Innovative Medicine, Zhejiang
University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
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- Frontiers
Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine,
State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
- World
Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai 201203, P. R. China
- Hangzhou
Institute of Innovative Medicine, Zhejiang
University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
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Hensley A, Videbæk TE, Seyforth H, Jacobs WM, Rogers WB. Macroscopic photonic single crystals via seeded growth of DNA-coated colloids. Nat Commun 2023; 14:4237. [PMID: 37454159 PMCID: PMC10349826 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39992-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Photonic crystals-a class of materials whose optical properties derive from their structure in addition to their composition-can be created by self-assembling particles whose sizes are comparable to the wavelengths of visible light. Proof-of-principle studies have shown that DNA can be used to guide the self-assembly of micrometer-sized colloidal particles into fully programmable crystal structures with photonic properties in the visible spectrum. However, the extremely temperature-sensitive kinetics of micrometer-sized DNA-functionalized particles has frustrated attempts to grow large, monodisperse crystals that are required for photonic metamaterial applications. Here we describe a robust two-step protocol for self-assembling single-domain crystals that contain millions of optical-scale DNA-functionalized particles: Monodisperse crystals are initially assembled in monodisperse droplets made by microfluidics, after which they are grown to macroscopic dimensions via seeded diffusion-limited growth. We demonstrate the generality of our approach by assembling different macroscopic single-domain photonic crystals with metamaterial properties, like structural coloration, that depend on the underlying crystal structure. By circumventing the fundamental kinetic traps intrinsic to crystallization of optical-scale DNA-coated colloids, we eliminate a key barrier to engineering photonic devices from DNA-programmed materials.
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- Alexander Hensley
- Martin A. Fisher School of Physics, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, 02453, USA
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- Martin A. Fisher School of Physics, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, 02453, USA
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- Martin A. Fisher School of Physics, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, 02453, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544, USA.
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- Martin A. Fisher School of Physics, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, 02453, USA.
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Hueckel T, Luo X, Aly OF, Macfarlane RJ. Nanoparticle Brushes: Macromolecular Ligands for Materials Synthesis. Acc Chem Res 2023. [PMID: 37390490 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.3c00160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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ConspectusColloidal nanoparticles have unique attributes that can be used to synthesize materials with exotic properties, but leveraging these properties requires fine control over the particles' interactions with one another and their surrounding environment. Small molecules adsorbed on a nanoparticle's surface have traditionally served as ligands to govern these interactions, providing a means of ensuring colloidal stability and dictating the particles' assembly behavior. Alternatively, nanoscience is increasingly interested in instead using macromolecular ligands that form well-defined polymer brushes, as these brushes provide a much more tailorable surface ligand with significantly greater versatility in both composition and ligand size. While initial research in this area is promising, synthesizing macromolecules that can appropriately form brush architectures remains a barrier to their more widespread use and limits understanding of the fundamental chemical and physical principles that influence brush-grafted particles' ability to form functional materials. Therefore, enhancing the capabilities of polymer-grafted nanoparticles as tools for materials synthesis requires a multidisciplinary effort, with specific focus on both developing new synthetic routes to polymer-brush-coated nanoparticles and investigating the structure-property relationships the brush enables.In this Account, we describe our recent work in developing polymer brush coatings for nanoparticles, which we use to modulate particle behavior on demand, select specific nanoscopic architectures to form, and bolster traditional bulk polymers to form stronger materials by design. Distinguished by the polymer type and capabilities, three classes of nanoparticles are discussed here: nanocomposite tectons (NCTs), which use synthetic polymers end-functionalized with supramolecular recognition groups capable of directing their assembly; programmable atom equivalents (PAEs) containing brushes of synthetic DNA that employ Watson-Crick base pairing to encode particle binding interactions; and cross-linkable nanoparticles (XNPs) that can both stabilize nanoparticles in solution and polymer matrices and subsequently form multivalent cross-links to strengthen polymer composites. We describe the formation of these brushes through "grafting-from" and "grafting-to" strategies and illustrate aspects that are important for future advancement. We also examine the new capabilities brushes provide, looking closely at dynamic polymer processes that provide control over the assembly state of particles. Finally, we provide a brief overview of the technological applications of nanoparticles with polymer brushes, focusing on the integration of nanoparticles into traditional materials and the processing of nanoparticles into bulk solids.
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- Theodore Hueckel
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
- Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Rikanati L, Shema H, Ben-Tzvi T, Gross E. Nanoimaging of Facet-Dependent Adsorption, Diffusion, and Reactivity of Surface Ligands on Au Nanocrystals. NANO LETTERS 2023. [PMID: 37327381 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c00250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Analysis of the influence of dissimilar facets on the adsorption, stability, mobility, and reactivity of surface ligands is essential for designing ligand-coated nanocrystals with optimal functionality. Herein, para-nitrothiophenol and nitronaphthalene were chemisorbed and physisorbed, respectively, on Au nanocrystals, and the influence of different facets within a single Au nanocrystal on ligands properties were identified by IR nanospectroscopy measurements. Preferred adsorption was probed on (001) facets for both ligands, with a lower density on (111) facets. Exposure to reducing conditions led to nitro reduction and diffusion of both ligands toward the top (111) facet. Nitrothiophenol was characterized with a diffusivity higher than that of nitronaphthalene. Moreover, the strong thiol-Au interaction led to the diffusion of Au atoms and the formation of thiol-coated Au nanoparticles on the silicon surface. It is identified that the adsorption and reactivity of surface ligands were mainly influenced by the atomic properties of each facet, while diffusion was controlled by ligand-metal interactions.
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- Lihi Rikanati
- Institute of Chemistry and The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91904, Israel
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- Institute of Chemistry and The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91904, Israel
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- Institute of Chemistry and The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91904, Israel
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- Institute of Chemistry and The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91904, Israel
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Rao A, Roy S, Jain V, Pillai PP. Nanoparticle Self-Assembly: From Design Principles to Complex Matter to Functional Materials. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:25248-25274. [PMID: 35715224 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c05378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The creation of matter with varying degrees of complexities and desired functions is one of the ultimate targets of self-assembly. The ability to regulate the complex interactions between the individual components is essential in achieving this target. In this direction, the initial success of controlling the pathways and final thermodynamic states of a self-assembly process is promising. Despite the progress made in the field, there has been a growing interest in pushing the limits of self-assembly processes. The main inception of this interest is that the intended self-assembled state, with varying complexities, may not be "at equilibrium (or at global minimum)", rendering free energy minimization unsuitable to form the desired product. Thus, we believe that a thorough understanding of the design principles as well as the ability to predict the outcome of a self-assembly process is essential to form a collection of the next generation of complex matter. The present review highlights the potent role of finely tuned interparticle interactions in nanomaterials to achieve the preferred self-assembled structures with the desired properties. We believe that bringing the design and prediction to nanoparticle self-assembly processes will have a similar effect as retrosynthesis had on the logic of chemical synthesis. Along with the guiding principles, the review gives a summary of the different types of products created from nanoparticle assemblies and the functional properties emerging from them. Finally, we highlight the reasonable expectations from the field and the challenges lying ahead in the creation of complex and evolvable matter.
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- Anish Rao
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune 411 008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune 411 008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune 411 008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune 411 008, India
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Dhulipala S, Yee DW, Zhou Z, Sun R, Andrade JE, Macfarlane RJ, Portela CM. Tunable Mechanical Response of Self-Assembled Nanoparticle Superlattices. NANO LETTERS 2023. [PMID: 37216440 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c01058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Self-assembled nanoparticle superlattices (NPSLs) are an emergent class of self-architected nanocomposite materials that possess promising properties arising from precise nanoparticle ordering. Their multiple coupled properties make them desirable as functional components in devices where mechanical robustness is critical. However, questions remain about NPSL mechanical properties and how shaping them affects their mechanical response. Here, we perform in situ nanomechanical experiments that evidence up to an 11-fold increase in stiffness (∼1.49 to 16.9 GPa) and a 5-fold increase in strength (∼88 to 426 MPa) because of surface stiffening/strengthening from shaping these nanomaterials via focused-ion-beam milling. To predict the mechanical properties of shaped NPSLs, we present discrete element method (DEM) simulations and an analytical core-shell model that capture the FIB-induced stiffening response. This work presents a route for tunable mechanical responses of self-architected NPSLs and provides two frameworks to predict their mechanical response and guide the design of future NPSL-containing devices.
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- Somayajulu Dhulipala
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125, United States
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Tawade BV, Singh M, Apata IE, Veerasamy J, Pradhan N, Karim A, Douglas JF, Raghavan D. Polymer-Grafted Nanoparticles with Variable Grafting Densities for High Energy Density Polymeric Nanocomposite Dielectric Capacitors. JACS AU 2023; 3:1365-1375. [PMID: 37234129 PMCID: PMC10207098 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.3c00022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Designing high energy density dielectric capacitors for advanced energy storage systems needs nanocomposite-based dielectric materials, which can utilize the properties of both inorganic and polymeric materials. Polymer-grafted nanoparticle (PGNP)-based nanocomposites alleviate the problems of poor nanocomposite properties by providing synergistic control over nanoparticle and polymer properties. Here, we synthesize "core-shell" barium titanate-poly(methyl methacrylate) (BaTiO3-PMMA) grafted PGNPs using surface-initiated atom transfer polymerization (SI-ATRP) with variable grafting densities of (0.303 to 0.929) chains/nm2 and high molecular masses (97700 g/mL to 130000 g/mol) and observe that low grafted density and high molecular mass based PGNP show high permittivity, high dielectric strength, and hence higher energy densities (≈ 5.2 J/cm3) as compared to the higher grafted density PGNPs, presumably due to their "star-polymer"-like conformations with higher chain-end densities that are known to enhance breakdown. Nonetheless, these energy densities are an order of magnitude higher than their nanocomposite blend counterparts. We expect that these PGNPs can be readily used as commercial dielectric capacitors, and these findings can serve as guiding principles for developing tunable high energy density energy storage devices using PGNP systems.
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- Bhausaheb V. Tawade
- Department
of Chemistry, Howard University, Washington, D.C. 20059, United States
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- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Howard University, Washington, D.C. 20059, United States
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- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Physics and Atmospheric Science, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, United States
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- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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- Material
Science and Engineering Division, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Howard University, Washington, D.C. 20059, United States
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Yao D, Zhang Y, Zhou X, Sun X, Liu X, Zhou J, Jiang W, Hua W, Liang H. Catalytic-assembly of programmable atom equivalents. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2023; 120:e2219034120. [PMID: 37094158 PMCID: PMC10161102 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2219034120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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Escape from metastable states in self-assembly of colloids is an intractable problem. Unlike the commonly adopted approach of thermal annealing, the recently developed enthalpy-mediated strategy provided a different option to address this dilemma in a dynamically controllable manner at room temperature. However, it required a complex catalytic-assembly DNA strand-displacement circuitry to mediate interaction between multiple components. In this work, we present a simple but effective way to achieve catalytic-assembly of DNA-functionalized colloidal nanoparticles, i.e., programmable atom equivalents, in a far-from-equilibrium system. A removable molecule named "catassembler" that acts as a catalyst was employed to rectify imperfect linkages and help the system escape from metastability without affecting the assembled framework. Notably, catalytic efficiency of the catassembler can be effectively improved by changing the seesaw catassembler in toehold length design or numbers of the repeat units. Leveraging this tractable catalytic-assembly approach, different ordered architectures were easily produced by directly mixing all reactants, as in chemical reactions. By switching bonding identities, solid-solid phase transformations between different colloidal crystals were achieved. This work opens up an avenue for programming colloid assembly in a far-from-equilibrium system.
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- Dongbao Yao
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, P. R. China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, P. R. China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, P. R. China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, P. R. China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, P. R. China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin130022, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Zhangjiang Laboratory, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai201204, P. R. China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, P. R. China
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Cui Y, Wang J, Liang J, Qiu H. Molecular Engineering of Colloidal Atoms. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207609. [PMID: 36799197 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Creation of architectures with exquisite hierarchies actuates the germination of revolutionized functions and applications across a wide range of fields. Hierarchical self-assembly of colloidal particles holds the promise for materialized realization of structural programing and customizing. This review outlines the general approaches to organize atom-like micro- and nanoparticles into prescribed colloidal analogs of molecules by exploiting diverse interparticle driving motifs involving confining templates, interactive surface ligands, and flexible shape/surface anisotropy. Furthermore, the self-regulated/adaptive co-assembly of simple unvarnished building blocks is discussed to inspire new designs of colloidal assembly strategies.
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- Yan Cui
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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Zhang H, Zhang T, Zhang X. Perspective and Prospects for Ordered Functional Materials. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2300193. [PMID: 36890653 PMCID: PMC10161115 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202300193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Many functional materials are approaching their performance limits due to inherent trade-offs between essential physical properties. Such trade-offs can be overcome by engineering a material that has an ordered arrangement of structural units, including constituent components/phases, grains, and domains. By rationally manipulating the ordering with abundant structural units at multiple length scales, the structural ordering opens up unprecedented opportunities to create transformative functional materials, as amplified properties or disruptive functionalities can be realized. In this perspective article, a brief overview of recent advances in the emerging ordered functional materials across catalytic, thermoelectric, and magnetic materials regarding the fabrication, structure, and property is presented. Then the possibility of applying this structural ordering strategy to highly efficient neuromorphic computing devices and durable battery materials is discussed. Finally, remaining scientific challenges are highlighted, and the prospects for ordered functional materials are made. This perspective aims to draw the attention of the scientific community to the emerging ordered functional materials and trigger intense studies on this topic.
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- Hai‐Tian Zhang
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringBeihang UniversityBeijing100191China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringBeihang UniversityBeijing100191China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and TechnologyYanshan UniversityQinhuangdao066004China
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Liu M, Yang M, Wan X, Tang Z, Jiang L, Wang S. From Nanoscopic to Macroscopic Materials by Stimuli-Responsive Nanoparticle Aggregation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2208995. [PMID: 36409139 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Stimuli-responsive nanoparticle (NP) aggregation plays an increasingly important role in regulating NP assembly into microscopic superstructures, macroscopic 2D, and 3D functional materials. Diverse external stimuli are widely used to adjust the aggregation of responsive NPs, such as light, temperature, pH, electric, and magnetic fields. Many unique structures based on responsive NPs are constructed including disordered aggregates, ordered superlattices, structural droplets, colloidosomes, and bulk solids. In this review, the strategies for NP aggregation by external stimuli, and their recent progress ranging from nanoscale aggregates, microscale superstructures to macroscale bulk materials along the length scales as well as their applications are summarized. The future opportunities and challenges for designing functional materials through NP aggregation at different length scales are also discussed.
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- Mingqian Liu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Landy KM, Gibson KJ, Chan RR, Pietryga J, Weigand S, Mirkin CA. Programming Nucleation and Growth in Colloidal Crystals Using DNA. ACS NANO 2023; 17:6480-6487. [PMID: 36995781 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c11674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Colloidal crystal engineering with DNA has advanced beyond controlling the lattice symmetry and parameters of ordered crystals to now tuning crystal habit and size. However, the predominately used slow-cooling procedure that enables faceted crystal habits also limits control over crystal size and uniformity because nucleation and growth cannot be separated. Here, we explore how DNA sequence design can be used to deliberately separate nucleation and growth in a given crystallization process. Specifically, two batches of complementary particles are created with one batch exhibiting perfectly complementary base pairs while the other has a strategically introduced mismatch. This design enables the weaker binding "growth" particles to participate in heterogeneous growth on the nucleates formed from the stronger binding "seed" particles, effectively eliminating secondary nucleation pathways. By eliminating secondary nucleation events, this approach improves crystal uniformity, as measured by polydispersity (from PDI = 0.201 to 0.091). By using this approach with two different particle cores (gold and silver), we show how core-shell colloidal crystals can be synthesized in a one-pot fashion. This work shows how tuning DNA interaction strength can profoundly impact crystal size, uniformity, and structure, parameters central to using such materials as device components.
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- Kaitlin M Landy
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, 2220 Campus Drive, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- DuPont-Northwestern-Dow Collaborative Access Team (DND-CAT), Synchrotron Research Center, Northwestern University, 9700 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, 2220 Campus Drive, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Yee DW, Lee MS, An J, Macfarlane RJ. Reversible Diffusionless Phase Transitions in 3D Nanoparticle Superlattices. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:6051-6056. [PMID: 36898204 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c01286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Nanocomposite tectons (NCTs), polymer brush-grafted nanoparticles that use supramolecular interactions to drive their assembly, form ordered nanoparticle superlattices (NPSLs) with well-defined unit cell symmetries when thermally annealed. In this work, we demonstrate that appropriate assembly and processing conditions can also enable control over the microstructure of NCT lattices by balancing the enthalpic and entropic factors associated with ligand packing and supramolecular bonding during crystallization. Unary systems of NCTs are assembled via the addition of a small molecule capable of binding to multiple nanoparticle ligands; these NCTs initially form face-centered-cubic (FCC) structures in solvents that are favorable for the particles' polymer brushes. However, the FCC lattices undergo a reversible, diffusionless phase transition to body-centered-cubic (BCC) lattices when transferred to a solvent that induces polymer brush collapse. The BCC superlattices maintain the same crystal habit as the parent FCC phase but exhibit significant transformation twinning similar to that seen in martensitic alloys. This previously unseen diffusionless phase transformation in NPSLs enables unique microstructural features in the resulting assemblies, suggesting that NPSLs could serve as models for the investigation of microstructural evolution in crystalline systems and extend our understanding of NPSLs as atomic material analogues.
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- Daryl W Yee
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Han Z, Si Y, Dong XY, Hu JH, Zhang C, Zhao XH, Yuan JW, Wang Y, Zang SQ. Smart Reversible Transformations between Chiral Superstructures of Copper Clusters for Optical and Chiroptical Switching. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:6166-6176. [PMID: 36912642 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c12055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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Superstructures made from nanoscale clusters with new collective properties are promising in high-tech applications; however, chiral superstructures remain elusive, and the limited intercluster coupling effect at room temperature hampers the tailoring of collective properties. Here, we show that from chiral monomeric copper clusters to two enantiomeric pairs of supercrystals with distinct phases, the absorption band edge red-shifts by over 1.3 eV, with photoluminescence and circularly polarized phosphorescence from visible (572 nm) to near-infrared (NIR, 858 nm). These supercrystals with high NIR quantum yields of up to 45% at room temperature are prototyped for night-vision imaging. In response to solvent and temperature stimuli, chiral supercrystal-to-supercrystal transformations occurred, concomitant with high-contrast optical/chiroptical switching. In situ single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD), steady-state and time-resolved optical spectroscopy, and response experiments combined with theoretical calculations demonstrate that distance-sensitive intercluster orbital interactions contribute to the exceptional collective optical responses. Such chiral supercrystals built from subnanoscale metal clusters with novel collective chiroptical responses would be useful in the fields of information storage and NIR optical devices.
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- Zhen Han
- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
| | - Shuang-Quan Zang
- Henan Key Laboratory of Crystalline Molecular Functional Materials, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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