Fluidic-directed assembly of aligned oligopeptides with π-conjugated cores

Amanda B. Marciel, Melikhan Tanyeri, Brian D. Wall, John D. Tovar, Charles M. Schroeder, William L. Wilson

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Abstract

A microfluidic-based directed assembly strategy is employed to form highly aligned supramolecular structures. Formation of aligned synthetic oligopeptide nanostructures is accomplished using planar extensional flow, which induces alignment of underlying material suprastructures. Fluidic-directed assembly of supramolecular structures allows for unprecedented manipulation at the nano- and mesoscales, which has the potential to provide rapid and efficient control of functional material properties.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)6398-6404
Number of pages7
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume25
Issue number44
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 26 2013

Keywords

  • biomimetics
  • directed assembly
  • microfluidics
  • supramolecular chemistry
  • π-conjugated peptides

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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