Experimental self-assembly: the many facets of self-assembly |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena CA, 91125, USA;2. Division of Sustainable Materials, ENEA Centro Ricerche Portici, Piazzale E. Fermi 1, Portici, 80055, Italy;3. Division of Science and Engineering, University of Guanajuato, Lomas del Bosque103, Lomas del Campestre, 37150 León, Gto, Mexico;4. Division of Sustainable Materials, ENEA Centro Ricerche Brindisi, SS7 Appia Km 706, Brindisi, 72100, Italy;5. International Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing (IINM), WMG, University of Warwick, CV4 7AL, UK |
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| Abstract: | The self-assembly of matter is manifested throughout the hierarchy of the universe in a myriad of modes, both biotic and abiotic. It is not only an area of deep interest as a fundamental prerequisite to life, but it is now emerging as a strategy to many new unanticipated synthetic architectures, unique properties and commercial applications. In this issue, 11 authors review recent advances in each of these realms. Considering the vastness of the subject, we have chosen to focus on selected highlights in three general areas, namely: (i) synthesis; (ii) dynamics/characterization/external parameters affecting assembly; and (iii) theoretical/biological perspectives. Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science 1999, 4:3–5 Electronic identifier: 1359-0294-004-00003 ©1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved. ISSN 1359-0294 |
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