title: Shaping functional nano-objects by 3D confined supramolecular assembly.
abstract: Nano-objects are generated through 3D confined supramolecular assembly, followed by a sequential disintegration by rupturing the hydrogen bonding. The shape of the nano-objects is tunable, ranging from nano-disc, nano-cup, to nano-toroid. The nano-objects are pH-responsive. Functional materials for example inorganic or metal nanoparticles are easily complexed onto the external surface, to extend both composition and microstructure of the nano-objects.
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory for Large-Format Battery Materials and System of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China.
authors.forename: Renhua
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Deng
authors.forename: Fuxin
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Liang
authors.forename: Weikun
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Shanqin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Ruijing
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Liang
authors.forename: Mingle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cai
authors.forename: Zhenzhong
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Jintao
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zhu
mesh_terms: D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D006860:Hydrogen Bonding; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008027:Light; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D046529:Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D010636:Phenols / Q000737:chemistry; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry; D011137:Polystyrenes / Q000737:chemistry; D011725:Pyridines / Q000737:chemistry; D012542:Scattering, Radiation; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D010636:Phenols; D011108:Polymers; D011137:Polystyrenes; D011725:Pyridines; C538777:3-pentadecylphenol
keywords: 3D confinement; block copolymers; nano-objects; self-assembly; supramolecules