Colloidal molecules and patchy particles: Complementary concepts, synthesis and self-assembly

W Li, H Palis, R Mérindol, J Majimel… - Chemical Society …, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
This review describes the latest advances in the synthesis and assembly of specific colloids
such as the colloidal molecules as defined by van Blaaderen in 2003 and the patchy …

Programmable interactions with biomimetic DNA linkers at fluid membranes and interfaces

BM Mognetti, P Cicuta… - Reports on progress in …, 2019 - iopscience.iop.org
At the heart of the structured architecture and complex dynamics of biological systems are
specific and timely interactions operated by biomolecules. In many instances, biomolecular …

Freely jointed polymers made of droplets

A McMullen, M Holmes-Cerfon, F Sciortino… - Physical review …, 2018 - APS
An important goal of self-assembly is to achieve a preprogrammed structure with high
fidelity. Here, we control the valence of DNA-functionalized emulsions to make linear and …

Self-assembly dynamics of reconfigurable colloidal molecules

I Chakraborty, DJG Pearce, RW Verweij, SC Matysik… - ACS …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Colloidal molecules are designed to mimic their molecular analogues through their
anisotropic shape and interactions. However, current experimental realizations are missing …

Multivalent, multiflavored droplets by design

Y Zhang, X He, R Zhuo, R Sha… - Proceedings of the …, 2018 - National Acad Sciences
Nature self-assembles functional materials by programming flexible linear arrangements of
molecules and then folding them to make 2D and 3D objects. To understand and emulate …

Direct visualization of superselective colloid-surface binding mediated by multivalent interactions

C Linne, D Visco, S Angioletti-Uberti… - Proceedings of the …, 2021 - National Acad Sciences
Reliably distinguishing between cells based on minute differences in receptor density is
crucial for cell–cell or virus–cell recognition, the initiation of signal transduction, and …

Impact of poly (ethylene glycol) functionalized lipids on ordering and fluidity of colloid supported lipid bilayers

EC Giakoumatos, L Gascoigne, B Gumí-Audenis… - Soft Matter, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Colloid supported lipid bilayers (CSLBs) are highly appealing building blocks for functional
colloids. In this contribution, we critically evaluate the impact on lipid ordering and CSLB …

Flexible colloidal molecules with directional bonds and controlled flexibility

Y Shelke, F Camerin, S Marín-Aguilar, RW Verweij… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Colloidal molecules are ideal model systems for mimicking real molecules and can serve as
versatile building blocks for the bottom-up self-assembly of flexible and smart materials …

External power-driven micro/nanorobots: Design, fabrication, and functionalization for tumor diagnosis and therapy

M An, Y Feng, Y Liu, H Yang - Progress in Materials Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Cancer remains a significant threat to human health and life, and there are still many
challenges left to overcome with regard to its diagnosis and effective therapy …

Colloid supported lipid bilayers for self-assembly

M Rinaldin, RW Verweij, I Chakraborty, DJ Kraft - Soft Matter, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
The use of colloid supported lipid bilayers (CSLBs) has recently been extended to create
colloidal joints, that enable the assembly of structures with internal degrees of flexibility, and …