Molecular self-assembly: smart design of surface and interface via secondary molecular interactions.
The molecular self-assembly of macromolecular species such as polymers, colloids, nano/microparticles, proteins, and cells when they interface with a solid/substrate surface has been studied for many years, especially in terms of molecular interactions, adsorption, and adhesion. Such fundamental knowledge is practically important in designing smart micro- and nanodevices and sensors, including biologically implantable ones. This review gives a brief sketch of molecular self-assembly and nanostructured multifunctional thin films that utilize secondary molecular interactions at surfaces and interfaces.
Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1226, USA. leeil@egr.msu.edu
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D000327:Adsorption; D000818:Animals; D003102:Colloids / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D006367:HeLa Cells; D006801:Humans; D046911:Macromolecular Substances / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D051379:Mice; D008958:Models, Molecular; D015394:Molecular Structure; D041681:NIH 3T3 Cells; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D010316:Particle Size; D011108:Polymers / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D011506:Proteins / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties
D003102:Colloids; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D011108:Polymers; D011506:Proteins