scholarly journals Self-assembly of glycine on Cu(001): the effect of temperature and polarity

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 4116-4123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Xu ◽  
Zheshuai Lin ◽  
Sheng Meng ◽  
Jian-Tao Wang ◽  
Lifang Xu ◽  
...  

Glycine on Cu(001) is studied as an example to illustrate the critical role of finite temperature and molecular polarity in the self-assembly of biomolecules at a metal surface.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 923-929
Author(s):  
Gaurav Pandey ◽  
Prem Prakash Das ◽  
Vibin Ramakrishnan

Background: RADA-4 (Ac-RADARADARADARADA-NH2) is the most extensively studied and marketed self-assembling peptide, forming hydrogel, used to create defined threedimensional microenvironments for cell culture applications. Objectives: In this work, we use various biophysical techniques to investigate the length dependency of RADA aggregation and assembly. Methods: We synthesized a series of RADA-N peptides, N ranging from 1 to 4, resulting in four peptides having 4, 8, 12, and 16 amino acids in their sequence. Through a combination of various biophysical methods including thioflavin T fluorescence assay, static right angle light scattering assay, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), electron microscopy, CD, and IR spectroscopy, we have examined the role of chain-length on the self-assembly of RADA peptide. Results: Our observations show that the aggregation of ionic, charge-complementary RADA motifcontaining peptides is length-dependent, with N less than 3 are not forming spontaneous selfassemblies. Conclusion: The six biophysical experiments discussed in this paper validate the significance of chain-length on the epitaxial growth of RADA peptide self-assembly.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz Matarranz ◽  
Goutam Ghosh ◽  
Ramesh Kandanelli ◽  
Angel Sampedro ◽  
Kalathil K. Kartha ◽  
...  

We unravel the relationship between conjugation length and self-assembly behaviour of oligophenyleneethynylenes (OPEs).


2007 ◽  
Vol 111 (51) ◽  
pp. 14233-14238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillaume Tresset ◽  
Wun Chet Davy Cheong ◽  
Yeng Ming Lam
Keyword(s):  
The Self ◽  

2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 243-263
Author(s):  
Mohd Fadhli Shah Khaidzir ◽  
Ruzy Suliza Hashim ◽  
Noraini Md. Yusof

Background and Purpose: The absence of psychogeographical awareness is a critical factor contributing to the lackadaisical attitudes towards the place and its environment. As a result, it enables an individual to fully experience a location, both physically and intellectually, while also gaining a feeling of self-discovery and self-realisation.   Methodology: The purpose of this study was to examine the responses of a group of individuals who participated in a field observation. 40 participants from a Malaysian university's foundation level were brought to Malacca to experience the environment's geographical scenery at their own leisure. The survey data was then manually transcribed and analysed in accordance with the study's aim.   Findings: Interactions with individuals and observation of features in the countryside and urban surroundings enabled participants to go on a psychogeographical journey that influenced their way of thinking and behaving. All participants felt that the journey had influenced their experiences and perspectives on their thinking and behaviour, highlighting the critical role of this notion in establishing the connection between place and self.   Contributions:  The findings of this study provide a solid foundation for future research in the field of psychogeography. The data may be used as a baseline for future studies to determine whether a comparable impact exists in other locations, with or without significant features like those found in Malacca.   Keywords: Psychogeography, place attachment, place meaning, self-discovery, Malacca.   Cite as: Khaidzir, M. F. S., Hashim, R. S., & Md. Yusof, N. (2022). Psychogeographical experience between the self and the place.  Journal of Nusantara Studies, 7(1), 243-263. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol7iss1pp243-263


2012 ◽  
Vol 550-553 ◽  
pp. 57-61
Author(s):  
Hao Li ◽  
Yong Hong Deng ◽  
Kai Huang

Alkali lignin (AL) was used as a polyanion to form layer-by-layer self-assembled film with PDAC as a polycation. The effects of temperature and concentration on the adsorption characteristics of AL were investigated. Iodine was added into AL solutions to study the role of π-π interaction in self-assembly of AL and PDAC. Results show that the self-assembly of AL/PDAC is mainly driven by π-π interaction and electrostatic interaction. A higher temperature or a larger concentration can enhance the aggregation of lignin. I2 can form lignin–iodine charge–transfer complexes with AL to reduce the degree of aggregation of AL, so the adsorbed amount of AL decreases significantly with increasing iodine contents.


2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen E. Marshall ◽  
Devkee M. Vadukul ◽  
Liza Dahal ◽  
Alina Theisen ◽  
Milena W. Fowler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  

2017 ◽  
Vol 129 (43) ◽  
pp. 13473-13477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shibaji Basak ◽  
Ishwar Singh ◽  
Annaleizle Ferranco ◽  
Jebreil Syed ◽  
Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz
Keyword(s):  

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (115) ◽  
pp. 95007-95013 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Scelsi ◽  
B. Bochicchio ◽  
A. Smith ◽  
A. Saiani ◽  
A. Pepe

The self-assembly of an elastin-inspired triblock peptide into nanospheres highlights the important role of conformational flexibility and π–π stacking.


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