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Exploring chemical space and structural diversity of supramolecular peptide materials

Searching chemical space and expanding the structural diversity of supramolecular self-assembly based on the development of combinatorial libraries is significant to the guided design of bio-inspired...

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Perylene diimide supramolecular aggregates: Constructions and sensing applications

Perylene diimides (PDIs) with high fluorescence quantum yield and well π-conjugated plane have been widely studied to construct supramolecular aggregates via noncovalent interactions and to further...

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Hydrogen-bonded supramolecular adhesives: Synthesis, responsiveness, and application

Adhesive bonding to diverse substances is vital to a great number of the established, cutting-edge and emerging applications. We have witnessed, in the last few years, the transformative progress in...

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In situ supramolecular self-assembly for alleviating multidrug resistance in cancer

Drug resistance is one of the major causes of cancer treatment failures. In recent years, to combat the issue of drug resistance, a large volume of strategies has been established along the development...

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Block copolymer particles with tunable and robust internal nanostructures by combining hydrogen-bonding and crosslinking

Nanostructured block copolymer (BCP) particles are attractive due to their ordered internal structures, unique shape and surface patterns; however, their structural integrity can be easily lost because...

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Hydrazide–pillar[5]arene-mediated silver nanoparticles for highly efficient reductive degradation of organic dyes

•Supramolecular method for organic dyes degradation.•Synthetic macrocycles assist in the preparation of AgNPs.•Hybrid material for efficient catalysis....

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Self-powered assemblies for tissue engineering applications

•It systematically summarizes the basic physical rules underlining electric field generations and provide a practical guide for the designing of electrically active supramolecular assemblies.•The general...

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An injectable macroporous hydrogel templated by gasification reaction for enhanced tissue regeneration

Owing to excellent biocompatibility, tunable modulus to match biological tissues, full of water environment, and wide range of constituents, injectable hydrogels have always been preferred as superior...

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Exploring computational tools for improved structural design and stability of helical AApeptides

Peptidomimetics have garnered increased attention due to their unique structural properties and self-assembly, as well as their promising applications in material sciences and peptidomimetic drug design....

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Investigation of differences in the protein transport capability of homochiral nanochannels

•DP modified membrane has a higher affinity for BSA than LP modified membrane.•Chiral nanochannel separates proteins based on H-bond differences.•Nanochannel membrane can be served as a nanoscaled chiral...

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Sequence-dependent catalysis and assembly to form peptide/Au nanoenzyme for glucose and plasma GSH detecting in cancer patients

Metal ions play a pivotal role in regulating and determining the functions of proteins and peptides in nature. This study aims to investigate the regulatory role of metal ions in peptide assembly and...

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Thiol-5-methylene pyrrolones hydrogels with pH-tunable stress-relaxation and self-healing properties

Hydrogels containing dynamically crosslinked networks through covalent bonds have garnered substantial attention in both academia and technology sectors. This interest stems from their impressive mechanical...

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The dynamical signature and scaling of supramolecular assemblies

We present a brief overview of current investigations on the dynamics of supramolecular assemblies, with the focus on applying broadband dielectric spectroscopy (BDS) combined with different techniques....

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Well-Tunable, 3D-printable, and Fast Autonomous Self-Healing Elastomers

Self-healing elastomers provide extended longevity of functional materials, due to their unique adaptability and durability. However, a major scientific challenge remains in developing materials with...

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Bio-inspired nano-/micro-channels via supramolecular assembling: From fundamentals to applications

Ion channels play a vital role in regulating the flow of ions across cell membranes to maintain physiological functions. Mimicking this biological process and fabricating artificial nano-/micro-channels...

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Self-healing hydrogels based on reversible noncovalent and dynamic covalent interactions: A short review

The self-healing capability of a material refers to its ability to autonomously heal fractures or defects and restore its original structures and functionalities. Self-healing hydrogels, with enhanced...

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Supramolecular gelators enabling chiral organogels for naked-eye enantiodifferentiation with wide accessibility and applicability

Techniques to acquire chiral information from molecules are essential for deciphering important biological processes and improving the performance of industrial chiral materials. Herein, we report novel...

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Designing protein-polysaccharides based bioactive copolymeric network by supra-molecular interactions for sustained drug delivery

Keeping in view recent advancements in designing biomaterials from bioactive polysaccharides, the present work deals with the design of protein (gelatin)-polysaccharide (tragacanth gum) based bioactive...

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Liquid-liquid phase separation: Fundamental physical principles, biological implications, and applications in supramolecular materials engineering

Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) is a captivating phenomenon in which a uniform mixture spontaneously divides into two liquid phases with differing component concentrations. It is prevalent in...

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Towards sturdy and sensable pressure-sensitive adhesive through hierarchical supramolecular interaction

•High bonding strength (1340kPa) of PSA is achieved via hierarchical supramolecular interaction.•Ionic PSA exhibit excellent stress-sensing capability endowing it with a fast response to external stress...

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Exploring the Role of British dementia protein-2 (Bri2) and its BRICHOS Domain in Neurodegenerative Disorders

Protein functionality hinges on precise three-dimensional structures, while molecular chaperones orchestrate folding, proteome maintenance, and proteostasis. Recent attention has focused on BRICHOS...

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Stimuli-responsive hydrogel sponge for ultrafast responsive actuator

lA thermo-responsive PNIPAm hydrogel sponge with locally aggregated PNIPAm polymer network was constructed with the assistance of ice crystals.lThe PNIPAm hydrogel sponge can realize ultrafast de-swelling/swelling...

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Behavior of supramolecular cross-links formed by host-guest interactions in hydrogels responding to water contents

Reversible or movable cross-links based on host-guest interactions in supramolecular materials create functions such as enhanced mechanical properties and stimulus responsiveness. A supramolecular complex...

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Light-induced assembly of colloidal nanoparticles based on photo-controlled metal–ligand coordination

Self-assembly of colloidal nanoparticles is a promising approach for the fabrication of functional materials. Zeta potential strongly influences the self-assembly processes of nanoparticles. Light-induced...

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Metallacycle-crosslinked supramolecular polymers constructed by amino–YNE click reaction with enhanced mechanical properties

Supramolecular polymers based on supramolecular coordination complexes (SCCs) have received extensive attention because of their good stimulus responsiveness, processability and other properties. Herein,...

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