scholarly journals Crystallize Nanoparticles by Precipitating Trace Polymeric Additives

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiwen Qian ◽  
Alessandra da Silva ◽  
Wolfgang Theis ◽  
Ting Xu ◽  
emmy yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Crystallization Process ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Process Window ◽  
Patterned Surfaces ◽  
Dilute Solution ◽  
Cohesive Energy Density ◽  
Kinetic Growth ◽  
Multiple Length Scales ◽  
Polymeric Additives

<p>Growing nanoparticle (NP) crystals has been pursued extensively using ligand chemistries such as DNA and supramolecules, controlled evaporation and patterned surfaces. Here, we show that a trace amount of polymeric impurities (<0.1 wt.%) leads to reproducible, rapid growth of high quality 3-D NP crystals in solution and on patterned substrates with high yield. The polymers preferentially precipitate on the NP surfaces inducing the formation of small NP clusters, which subsequently act as nuclei to initiate NP crystal growth in dilute solution. This precipitation-induced NP crystallization process is applicable for a range of polymers and the resultant 3-D NP crystals can be tuned by varying polymeric additives loading, solvent evaporation rate and NP size. Fundamentally, the present study elucidates how to balance cohesive energy density and NP diffusivity in the self-assembly to favor nuclei formation energetically and kinetic growth in dilute solutions. The results shown also opened up the process window to rapidly and reliably fabricate NP crystals over multiple length scales. Furthermore, the amount of these impurities needed to grow NP crystals (<0.1 %) reminds us the need to pay special attention to fine details to interpret experimental observations in nanoscience.</p>

scholarly journals Crystallize Nanoparticles by Precipitating Trace Polymeric Additives

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiwen Qian ◽  
Alessandra da Silva ◽  
Wolfgang Theis ◽  
Ting Xu ◽  
emmy yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Crystallization Process ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Process Window ◽  
Patterned Surfaces ◽  
Dilute Solution ◽  
Cohesive Energy Density ◽  
Kinetic Growth ◽  
Multiple Length Scales ◽  
Polymeric Additives

<p>Growing nanoparticle (NP) crystals has been pursued extensively using ligand chemistries such as DNA and supramolecules, controlled evaporation and patterned surfaces. Here, we show that a trace amount of polymeric impurities (<0.1 wt.%) leads to reproducible, rapid growth of high quality 3-D NP crystals in solution and on patterned substrates with high yield. The polymers preferentially precipitate on the NP surfaces inducing the formation of small NP clusters, which subsequently act as nuclei to initiate NP crystal growth in dilute solution. This precipitation-induced NP crystallization process is applicable for a range of polymers and the resultant 3-D NP crystals can be tuned by varying polymeric additives loading, solvent evaporation rate and NP size. Fundamentally, the present study elucidates how to balance cohesive energy density and NP diffusivity in the self-assembly to favor nuclei formation energetically and kinetic growth in dilute solutions. The results shown also opened up the process window to rapidly and reliably fabricate NP crystals over multiple length scales. Furthermore, the amount of these impurities needed to grow NP crystals (<0.1 %) reminds us the need to pay special attention to fine details to interpret experimental observations in nanoscience.</p>

scholarly journals Crystallization of nanoparticles induced by precipitation of trace polymeric additives

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiwen Qian ◽  
Alessandra da Silva ◽  
Emmy Yu ◽  
Christopher L. Anderson ◽  
Yi Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Growth ◽  
Evaporation Rate ◽  
Crystallization Process ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Dilute Solutions ◽  
Guided Growth ◽  
Cohesive Energy Density ◽  
Kinetic Growth ◽  
Multiple Length Scales ◽  
Polymeric Additives

AbstractOrthogonal to guided growth of nanoparticle (NP) crystals using DNA or supramolecules, a trace amount of polymeric impurities (<0.1 wt.%) leads to reproducible, rapid growth of 3D NP crystals in solution and on patterned substrates with high yield. When polymers preferentially precipitate on the NP surfaces, small NP clusters form and serve as nuclei for NP crystal growth in dilute solutions. This precipitation-induced NP crystallization process is applicable for a range of polymers, and the resultant 3-D NP crystals are tunable by varying polymeric additives loading, solvent evaporation rate, and NP size. The present study elucidates how to balance cohesive energy density and NP diffusivity to simultaneously favor nuclei formation energetically and kinetic growth in dilute solutions to rapidly crystalize NPs over multiple length scales. Furthermore, the amount of impurities needed to grow NP crystals (<0.1%) reminds us the importance of fine details to interpret experimental observations in nanoscience.

scholarly journals Dynamic covalent chemistry steers synchronizing nanoparticle self-assembly with interfacial polymerization

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fenghua Zhang ◽  
Zhijie Yang ◽  
Jinjie Hao ◽  
Kaixuan Zhao ◽  
Mingming Hua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Crystallization Process ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
General Strategy ◽  
Emulsion Droplet ◽  
Dynamic Covalent Chemistry ◽  
Nanoparticle Assemblies ◽  
Multiple Length Scales ◽  
Energy Chemistry

Abstract Precise organization of matter across multiple length scales is of particular interest because of its great potential with advanced functions and properties. Here we demonstrate a simple yet versatile strategy that enables the organization of hydrophobic nanoparticles within the covalent organic framework (COF) in an emulsion droplet. The interfacial polymerization takes place upon the addition of Lewis acid in the aqueous phase, which allows the formation of COF after a crystallization process. Meanwhile, the interaction between nanoparticles and COF is realized by the use of amine-aldehyde reactions in the nearest loci of the nanoparticles. Importantly, the competition between the nanoparticle self-assembly and interfacial polymerization allows control over the spatial distribution of nanoparticles within COF. As a general strategy, a wide variety of COF-wrapped nanoparticle assemblies can be synthesized and these hybridized nanomaterials could find applications in optoelectronics, heterogeneous catalysis and energy chemistry.

Nanoscale Self-Assembly Using Ion and Electron Beam Techniques: A Rapid Review

MRS Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (64) ◽  
pp. 3507-3520
Author(s):  
Chunhui Dai ◽  
Kriti Agarwal ◽  
Jeong-Hyun Cho
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Ion Beam ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
The Self ◽  
Stress Generation ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
High Yield ◽  
3D Nanostructures ◽  
Self Assembled

AbstractNanoscale self-assembly, as a technique to transform two-dimensional (2D) planar patterns into three-dimensional (3D) nanoscale architectures, has achieved tremendous success in the past decade. However, an assembly process at nanoscale is easily affected by small unavoidable variations in sample conditions and reaction environment, resulting in a low yield. Recently, in-situ monitored self-assembly based on ion and electron irradiation has stood out as a promising candidate to overcome this limitation. The usage of ion and electron beam allows stress generation and real-time observation simultaneously, which significantly enhances the controllability of self-assembly. This enables the realization of various complex 3D nanostructures with a high yield. The additional dimension of the self-assembled 3D nanostructures opens the possibility to explore novel properties that cannot be demonstrated in 2D planar patterns. Here, we present a rapid review on the recent achievements and challenges in nanoscale self-assembly using electron and ion beam techniques, followed by a discussion of the novel optical properties achieved in the self-assembled 3D nanostructures.

scholarly journals Constructing Large 2D Lattices Out of DNA-Tiles

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1502
Author(s):  
Johannes M. Parikka ◽  
Karolina Sokołowska ◽  
Nemanja Markešević ◽  
J. Jussi Toppari
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Dna Nanotechnology ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Dna Nanostructures ◽  
Liquid Interfaces ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Dna Tiles ◽  
One Step ◽  
Solid Liquid

The predictable nature of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) interactions enables assembly of DNA into almost any arbitrary shape with programmable features of nanometer precision. The recent progress of DNA nanotechnology has allowed production of an even wider gamut of possible shapes with high-yield and error-free assembly processes. Most of these structures are, however, limited in size to a nanometer scale. To overcome this limitation, a plethora of studies has been carried out to form larger structures using DNA assemblies as building blocks or tiles. Therefore, DNA tiles have become one of the most widely used building blocks for engineering large, intricate structures with nanometer precision. To create even larger assemblies with highly organized patterns, scientists have developed a variety of structural design principles and assembly methods. This review first summarizes currently available DNA tile toolboxes and the basic principles of lattice formation and hierarchical self-assembly using DNA tiles. Special emphasis is given to the forces involved in the assembly process in liquid-liquid and at solid-liquid interfaces, and how to master them to reach the optimum balance between the involved interactions for successful self-assembly. In addition, we focus on the recent approaches that have shown great potential for the controlled immobilization and positioning of DNA nanostructures on different surfaces. The ability to position DNA objects in a controllable manner on technologically relevant surfaces is one step forward towards the integration of DNA-based materials into nanoelectronic and sensor devices.

Directed Self-Assembly of Silica Nanoparticles into Nanometer-Scale Patterned Surfaces Using Spin-Coating

2004 ◽  
Vol 16 (16) ◽  
pp. 1427-1432 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Xia ◽  
A. Biswas ◽  
D. Li ◽  
S. R. J. Brueck
Keyword(s):  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Spin Coating ◽  
Nanometer Scale ◽  
Patterned Surfaces

High Yield Assembly of Compliant MEMS Snap Fasteners

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakesh Murthy ◽  
Aditya N. Das ◽  
Dan O. Popa
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Deformation Energy ◽  
High Yield ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Lab Experiments ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Robotic Cells ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Important Design

Heterogeneous assembly at the microscale has recently emerged as a viable pathway to constructing 3-dimensional microrobots and other miniaturized devices. In contrast to self-assembly, this method is directed and deterministic, and is based on serial or parallel microassembly. Whereas at the meso and macro scales, automation is often undertaken after, and often benchmarked against manual assembly, we demonstrate that deterministic automation at the MEMS scale can be completed with higher yields through the use of engineered compliance and precision robotic cells. Snap fasteners have long been used as a way to exploit the inherent stability of local minima of the deformation energy caused by interference during part mating. In this paper we assume that the building blocks are 2 1/2 -dimensional, as is the case with lithographically microfabricated MEMS parts. The assembly of the snap fasteners is done using μ3, a multi-robot microassembly station with unique characteristics located at our ARRI’s Texas Microfactory lab. Experiments are performed to demonstrate that fast and reliable assemblies can be expected if the microparts and the robotic cell satisfy a so-called “High Yield Assembly Condition” (H.Y.A.C.). Important design trade-offs for assembly and performance of microsnap fasteners are discussed and experimentally evaluated.

scholarly journals Self-assembly of model short triblock amphiphiles in dilute solution

Soft Matter ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 3171-3181 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Zaldivar ◽  
M. B. Samad ◽  
M. Conda-Sheridan ◽  
M. Tagliazucchi
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Molecular Theory ◽  
Dilute Solution

We present a molecular theory to study the morphology diagrams of short diblock and triblock amphiphiles in dilute solution.

scholarly journals Graphene Templated DNA Arrays and Biotin-Streptavidin Sensitive Bio-Transistors Patterned by Dynamic Self-Assembly of Polymeric Films Confined within a Roll-on-Plate Geometry

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1468
Author(s):  
Sangheon Jeon ◽  
Jihye Lee ◽  
Rowoon Park ◽  
Jeonghwa Jeong ◽  
Min Chan Shin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Patterned Surfaces ◽  
Dna Arrays ◽  
Simple Strategy ◽  
Modified Dna ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Surface Chemistries ◽  
Plate Geometry

Patterning of surfaces with a simple strategy provides insights into the functional interfaces by suitable modification of the surface by novel techniques. Especially, highly ordered structural topographies and chemical features from the wide range of interfaces have been considered as important characteristics to understand the complex relationship between the surface chemistries and biological systems. Here, we report a simple fabrication method to create patterned surfaces over large areas using evaporative self-assembly that is designed to produce a sacrificial template and lithographic etch masks of polymeric stripe patterns, ranging from micrometer to nanoscale. By facilitating a roll-on-plate geometry, the periodically patterned surface structures formed by repetitive slip-stick motions were thoroughly examined to be used for the deposition of the Au nanoparticles decorated graphene oxide (i.e., AuNPs, ~21 nm) and the formation of conductive graphene channels. The fluorescently labeled thiol-modified DNA was applied on the patterned arrays of graphene oxide (GO)/AuNPs, and biotin-streptavidin sensitive devices built with graphene-based transistors (GFETs, effective mobility of ~320 cm2 V−1 s−1) were demonstrated as examples of the platform for the next-generation biosensors with the high sensing response up to ~1 nM of target analyte (i.e., streptavidin). Our strategy suggests that the stripe patterned arrays of polymer films as sacrificial templates can be a simple route to creating highly sensitive biointerfaces and highlighting the development of new chemically patterned surfaces composed of graphene-based nanomaterials.

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