2022
DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.779360
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Functional Nano-Objects by Electrostatic Self-Assembly: Structure, Switching, and Photocatalysis

Abstract: The design of functional nano-objects by electrostatic self-assembly in solution signifies an emerging field with great potential. More specifically, the targeted combination of electrostatic interaction with other effects and interactions, such as the positioning of charges on stiff building blocks, the use of additional amphiphilic, π−π stacking building blocks, or polyelectrolytes with certain architectures, have recently promulgated electrostatic self-assembly to a principle for versatile defined structure… Show more

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“…The implications of these conclusions are important since assembly in charged systems is ubiquitous. For instance, in drug discovery, researchers often discuss enthalpy–entropy compensation, where a strong enthalpic interaction between two species (i.e., protein–ligand) invariably comes with an equivalent entropic compensation. As reemphasized by Dragan et al, a significant part of this entropy likely comes from the solvent release.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The implications of these conclusions are important since assembly in charged systems is ubiquitous. For instance, in drug discovery, researchers often discuss enthalpy–entropy compensation, where a strong enthalpic interaction between two species (i.e., protein–ligand) invariably comes with an equivalent entropic compensation. As reemphasized by Dragan et al, a significant part of this entropy likely comes from the solvent release.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Further, the catalytic properties of metal oxides and metal nanoparticles can be optimized via morphology, size, and crystal arrangement. , Surface-modifying substances, especially macromolecules, are powerful in controlling the morphology. , In particular, electrostatic nanotemplating directs precursor ions into an organic polyelectrolyte template, followed by a chemical reaction resulting in well-defined inorganic nanoparticles inside of the template . First established by Antonietti et al, polyelectrolyte microgel templating of gold or iron oxide resulted in stable colloidal solutions with gold in nugget and thread shapes, after which multiple polymers have been studied. , For successful catalysis, a balance of stabilizing coverage and accessibility of the catalytically active surface is essential. , Recently, a combination of electrostatic templating and a biomimetic approach has been used to create two different separated particles with a double-hydrophilic copolymer …”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…16,35−37 In particular, electrostatic nanotemplating directs precursor ions into an organic polyelectrolyte template, followed by a chemical reaction resulting in well-defined inorganic nanoparticles inside of the template. 12 Antonietti et al, polyelectrolyte microgel templating of gold or iron oxide resulted in stable colloidal solutions with gold in nugget and thread shapes, 23 after which multiple polymers have been studied. 15,38−41 For successful catalysis, a balance of stabilizing coverage and accessibility of the catalytically active surface is essential.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Whether or not precipitation through interconnection occurs, in electrostatic self-assembly strongly depends on the interplay of interactions and ratio of the components. 40 In particular, in electrostatic self-assembly of polyelectrolytes with stiff multivalent counterions.…”
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