Colloidal Assembly via Shape Complementarity

Robert J. Macfarlane; Chad A. Mirkin

doi:10.1002/cphc.201000389

Colloidal Assembly via Shape Complementarity

Robert J. Macfarlane, Chad A. Mirkin^*

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Chemistry

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Abstract

A simple method for selectively assembling colloidal particles with depletion forces is achieved using the concept of shape complementarity, reminiscent of Fischer's "lock and key" enzyme model. A spherical particle can fit inside a second particle with an indentation of similar size and shape (see figure), allowing access to a large variety of assembled structures.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	3215-3217
Number of pages	3
Journal	ChemPhysChem
Volume	11
Issue number	15
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/cphc.201000389
State	Published - Oct 25 2010

Keywords

Colloidals
Depletion forces
Nanostructures
Self-assembly
Shape complementarity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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