Researchers have created 'smart' microparticles that self-assemble in response to the addition of a specific molecule. This work can help explain the behavior of biomolecular complexes, as well as ...

Researchers demonstrated that encapsulating molecules in cucurbit[7]uril enhances single-molecule SERS reliability. The ...

Foldamers and oligomers have emerged as a transformative class of synthetic molecules that mimic the folding behaviour and secondary structures of natural biomacromolecules. Through a rational design ...

Researchers were able to demonstrate for the first time that non-covalent bonds between spin centers are also capable of producing quartet states through spin mixing. Supramolecular chemistry is thus ...

Vesicle-based prototissue fibers can be shaped into specific patterns through controlled assembly. Researchers demonstrated this by creating letter-shaped patterns at the microscale, showcasing the ...

In the field of drug delivery systems, there is a pressing need for innovative solutions that offer injectable delivery, controlled release profiles, and the ability to accommodate multiple drugs.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The conversion of sunlight into usable energy lies at the center of modern strategies for renewable energy development. Among natural processes, photosynthesis remains the most ...

The global development of civilization diseases is a challenge that requires many modern solutions, not only in terms of treatment, but first and foremost in terms of early diagnostics. One of the ...

While this scanning electron microscope image may look like a harbinger of doom—perhaps a symptom of a haunted instrument or a cursed lab—Gustavo Porrata Caraballo says there’s a perfectly rational ...

This course introduces first year graduate and undergraduates in materials science and chemistry to supramolecular design of materials and nanostructures. The course focuses on the synthetic methods ...

Until now, research has assumed that the interaction between two spin centres can only be strong enough for successful quartet formation if the centres are covalently linked. Due to the high effort ...