Influence of the phase state of self-assembling redox mediators on their electrochemical activity

We have studied the friction-modifying properties of associated amphiphile structures formed at solid–liquid interfaces from bulk solutions. The mechanisms of friction at the molecular level are only partially understood, but are expected to be strongly affected by the phase state of the confined thin film, i.e., by molecular structure and ordering, and also by interactions between confined molecules and the solid surfaces. In contrast to pre-applied lubricant films, self-assembling systems present the advantage of being self-healing, so that upon local fluctuations in pressure and wear, the film may spontaneously reform.

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Torus Circumference and Thickness Parameters From a Linear DNA Size Series Suggest How Toruses Self-Assemble

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100119430 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 43 ◽

pp. 522-523

Author(s):

George C. Ruben ◽

Kenneth A. Marx

Keyword(s):

Tertiary Structure ◽

Dna Complexes ◽

Tertiary Structures ◽

Self Assembling ◽

Double Stranded Dna ◽

Calf Thymus ◽

Dna Organization ◽

Condensed Dna ◽

Dna Size

Certain double stranded DNA bacteriophage and viruses are thought to have their DNA organized into large torus shaped structures. Morphologically, these poorly understood biological DNA tertiary structures resemble spermidine-condensed DNA complexes formed in vitro in the total absence of other macromolecules normally synthesized by the pathogens for the purpose of their own DNA packaging. Therefore, we have studied the tertiary structure of these self-assembling torus shaped spermidine- DNA complexes in a series of reports. Using freeze-etch, low Pt-C metal (10-15Å) replicas, we have visualized the microscopic DNA organization of both calf Thymus( CT) and linear 0X-174 RFII DNA toruses. In these structures DNA is circumferentially wound, continuously, around the torus into a semi-crystalline, hexagonal packed array of parallel DNA helix sections.

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Structure–property studies of self-assembling [n.n]paracyclophanes

10.1021/scimeetings.0c06518 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Will R Henderson ◽

Danielle E. Fagnani ◽

Yu Zhu ◽

Guancen Liu ◽

Ronald K. Castellano

Keyword(s):

Structure Property ◽

Self Assembling

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Self assembling mirrors

Nature ◽

10.1038/news990729-4 ◽

1999 ◽

Author(s):

Philip Ball

Keyword(s):

Self Assembling

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A Dividing Ratio Changeable Digital PLL Based on Phase State Memory and Double Clock-Edge Detection

IEEJ Transactions on Electronics Information and Systems ◽

10.1541/ieejeiss.128.1185 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 128 (7) ◽

pp. 1185-1190 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Kuniaki Fujimoto ◽

Hirofumi Sasaki ◽

Mitsutoshi Yahara

Keyword(s):

Edge Detection ◽

Phase State

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Designing Enzyme-Triggered Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications Using Self-Assembling Octapeptides

10.1557/proc-1140-hh09-01 ◽

2008 ◽

Author(s):

Aline Fiona. Miller ◽

Elisabeth Vey ◽

Alberto Saiani

Keyword(s):

Biomedical Applications ◽

Self Assembling

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Combinatorial Peptide Libraries for Selecting Inorganic-Binding Proteins: A Step in Molecular Biomimetics

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-773-n8.1 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 773 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

C. Tamerler ◽

S. Dinçer ◽

D. Heidel ◽

N. Karagûler ◽

M. Sarikaya

Keyword(s):

Binding Proteins ◽

Building Blocks ◽

Molecular Engineering ◽

Inorganic Materials ◽

Combinatorial Peptide Libraries ◽

Self Assembling ◽

Complex Functions ◽

Recent Developments ◽

Specific Proteins ◽

Molecular Biomimetics

AbstractProteins, one of the building blocks in organisms, not only control the assembly in biological systems but also provide most of their complex functions. It may be possible to assemble materials for practical technological applications utilizing the unique advantages provided by proteins. Here we discuss molecular biomimetic pathways in the quest for imitating biology at the molecular scale via protein engineering. We use combinatorial biology protocols to select short polypeptides that have affinity to inorganic materials and use them in assembling novel hybrid materials. We give an overview of some of the recent developments of molecular engineering towards this goal. Inorganic surface specific proteins were identified by using cell surface and phage display technologies. Examples of metal and metal oxide specific polypeptides were represented with an emphasis on certain level of specificities. The recognition and self assembling characteristics of these inorganic-binding proteins would be employed in develeopment of hybrid multifunctional materials for novel bio- and nano-technological applications.

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Selective Growth of Self-Assembling Si and SiGe Quantum Dots

IEICE Transactions on Electronics ◽

10.1587/transele.e97.c.393 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol E97.C (5) ◽

pp. 393-396

Author(s):

Katsunori MAKIHARA ◽

Mitsuhisa IKEDA ◽

Seiichi MIYAZAKI

Keyword(s):

Quantum Dots ◽

Selective Growth ◽

Self Assembling

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Factors Affecting Molecular Self-Assembly and Its Mechanism

Scientific Research Journal ◽

10.24191/srj.v9i1.5385 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 43 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hueyling Tan

Keyword(s):

Self Assembly ◽

Building Blocks ◽

Molecular Engineering ◽

Molecular Structures ◽

Polymer Science ◽

New Approach ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Dna Structures ◽

Self Assembling ◽

Wide Range

Molecular self-assembly is ubiquitous in nature and has emerged as a new approach to produce new materials in chemistry, engineering, nanotechnology, polymer science and materials. Molecular self-assembly has been attracting increasing interest from the scientific community in recent years due to its importance in understanding biology and a variety of diseases at the molecular level. In the last few years, considerable advances have been made in the use ofpeptides as building blocks to produce biological materials for wide range of applications, including fabricating novel supra-molecular structures and scaffolding for tissue repair. The study ofbiological self-assembly systems represents a significant advancement in molecular engineering and is a rapidly growing scientific and engineering field that crosses the boundaries ofexisting disciplines. Many self-assembling systems are rangefrom bi- andtri-block copolymers to DNA structures as well as simple and complex proteins andpeptides. The ultimate goal is to harness molecular self-assembly such that design andcontrol ofbottom-up processes is achieved thereby enabling exploitation of structures developed at the meso- and macro-scopic scale for the purposes oflife and non-life science applications. Such aspirations can be achievedthrough understanding thefundamental principles behind the selforganisation and self-synthesis processes exhibited by biological systems.

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