학술논문

Shape-assisted self-assembly
Document Type
article
Source
Nature Communications, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2022)
Subject
Science
Language
English
ISSN
2041-1723
Abstract
Self-assembly and molecular recognition usually depend on strong, directional non-covalent interactions but also topography can play a role in the formation of supramolecular constructs which makes it nearly impossible to discern the potential of shape and motion in the creation of complexity. Here, the authors demonstrate that long-range order in supramolecular constructs can be assisted by the topography of the individual units even in the absence of highly directional interactions.