Article ; Online: A bio-inspired silkworm 3D cocoon-like hierarchical self-assembled structure from π-conjugated natural aromatic amino acids.
2024 Volume 20, Issue 8, Page(s) 1834–1845
Abstract: The formation of spontaneous 3D self-assembled hierarchical structures from 1D nanofibers is a significant breakthrough in materials science. Overcoming the major challenges associated with developing these 3D structures, such as uncontrolled self- ... ...
Abstract | The formation of spontaneous 3D self-assembled hierarchical structures from 1D nanofibers is a significant breakthrough in materials science. Overcoming the major challenges associated with developing these 3D structures, such as uncontrolled self-assembly, complex procedures, and machinery, has been a formidable task. However, the current discovery reveals that simple π-system (fluorenyl)-functionalized natural aromatic amino acids, phenylalanine (Fmoc-F) and tyrosine (Fmoc-Y), can form bio-inspired 3D cocoon-like structures. These structures are composed of entangled 1D nanofibers created through supramolecular self-assembly using a straightforward one-step process of solvent casting. The self-assembly process relies on π-π stacking of the fluorenyl (π-system) moieties and intermolecular hydrogen bonding between urethane amide groups. The cocoon-like structures are versatile and independent of concentration, temperature, and humidity, making them suitable for various applications. This discovery has profound implications for materials science and the developed advanced biomaterials, such as Fmoc-F and Fmoc-Y, can serve as flexible foundational components for constructing 3D fiber-based structures. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-02-21 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2191476-X |
ISSN | 1744-6848 ; 1744-683X |
ISSN (online) | 1744-6848 |
ISSN | 1744-683X |
DOI | 10.1039/d3sm01746j |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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