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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6398-6404 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 44 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 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