Sequence-complementarity dependent co-assembly of phosphodiester-linked aromatic donor–acceptor trimers
Nadeema Appukutti, Alex H. de Vries, Prashant G. Gudeangadi, Bini Claringbold, Michelle D. Garrett, Michael R. Reithofer, Christopher J. Serpell
Abstract
We have created sequenced phosphoester-linked trimers of aromatic donor/acceptors which participate in charge-transfer interactions. Each sequence displays characteristic self-assembly, and complementary sequences interact with each other to produce new nanostructures and thermochromism. This paves the way towards new functional nanomaterials which make bio-analogous use of sequence to tune structure.
Topics & Concepts
Phosphodiester bondSequence (biology)ChemistryComplementarity (molecular biology)ThermochromismAcceptorCrystallographyCharge (physics)StereochemistryRNAOrganic chemistryPhysicsBiochemistryBiologyGeneQuantum mechanicsCondensed matter physicsGeneticsSupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesSupramolecular Chemistry and Complexes