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Janus and Multiblock Colloidal Particles

Journal Article · · Langmuir
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/la302226w· OSTI ID:1875524
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  1. Univ. of Illinois Urbana, IL (United States); University of Illinois
  2. Univ. of Illinois Urbana, IL (United States)
  3. UUniv. of Illinois Urbana, IL (United States)
In this article, we review recent developments in the synthesis and self-assembly of Janus and multiblock colloidal particles, highlighting new opportunities for colloid science and technology that are enabled by encoding orientational order between particles as they self-assemble. Emphasizing the concepts of molecular colloids and colloid valence unique to such colloids, we describe their rational self-assembly into colloidal clusters, taking monodisperse tetrahedra as an example. We also introduce a simple method to lock clusters into permanent shapes. Extending this to 2D lattices, we also review recent progress in assembling new open colloidal networks including the kagome lattice. In each application, areas of opportunity are emphasized.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Illinois Urbana, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Materials Sciences & Engineering Division
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-07ER46471
OSTI ID:
1875524
Journal Information:
Langmuir, Journal Name: Langmuir Journal Issue: 38 Vol. 28; ISSN 0743-7463
Publisher:
American Chemical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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