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Three-dimensional DNA-programmable nanoparticle superlattices

Journal Article · · Current Opinion in Biotechnology
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  1. Columbia Univ., New York, NY (United States)
  2. Columbia Univ., New York, NY (United States); Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)

In recent decades, there have been considerable efforts made in the design and synthesis of materials comprised of functional nanoscale particles. However, there is an increasing need to establish platform approaches for creating large-scale three-dimensional (3D) organizations from these particles, with the ability to control and prescribe ordered structures. The use of DNA, as a means of programming interactions between nanocomponents, provides powerful and tailorable means for the rational self-assembly of nanomaterials. Here, the assembly pathway and assembled phases are highly dependent on both particle shape and interparticle interactions, governed by particle DNA coronas, binding modes, or linking mediators capable of complex topologies. This review highlights and discusses recent significant advancements in the field, as well as offers outlook towards future paths in the assembly of the DNA programmable three-dimensional nanoparticle superlattices.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0012704; SC0008772
OSTI ID:
1646586
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1596874
Report Number(s):
BNL--216241-2020-JAAM
Journal Information:
Current Opinion in Biotechnology, Journal Name: Current Opinion in Biotechnology Vol. 63; ISSN 0958-1669
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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