Self-assembly of amphiphilic nanocrystals.
Amphiphilic hybrid materials are formed from polymer-coated semiconductor nanoparticles that simulate a surfactant-like response (see picture). The strength and density of the surface coating are the key assembling forces driving a transition from single particles to cylindrical or vesicular superstructures.
Institut für Physikalische Chemie, Universität Mainz, Jakob-Welder-Weg 11, 55128 Mainz, Germany.
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Carbone
Liberato
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Manna
Carsten
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Sönnichsen
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