Molecular Self Assembly - Advancing Nanostructure Design Through DNA Guided Molecular Engineering

Fouad Sabry

Summary

Dive into the revolutionary world of Molecular Self Assembly, where nature’s most complex structures inspire innovative designs for technology and science. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental principles of molecular selfassembly, DNA origami, and nanotechnology. By understanding these concepts, readers will gain insight into how molecular systems can be engineered to solve problems ranging from medicine to energy storage. This essential resource is perfect for professionals, graduate and undergraduate students, and enthusiasts in fields like nanotechnology, biochemistry, and molecular engineering.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Molecular selfassembly: An introduction to the natural process of selfassembly in molecular systems.

2: Nanobiotechnology: Explores the interface between nanotechnology and biological systems, highlighting its potential applications.

3: Selfassembly: An indepth look at how molecules spontaneously organize into structured, functional systems.

4: Molecular machine: Discusses the design and application of molecular machines that perform tasks at the nanoscale.

5: Roeland Nolte: Examines the contributions of Roeland Nolte to the field of supramolecular chemistry and molecular assembly.

6: Supramolecular polymer: Focuses on polymers assembled through noncovalent interactions, offering new material possibilities.

7: Crystal engineering: Investigates how molecular selfassembly plays a key role in the design of crystalline materials.

8: Macromolecular cages: Introduces macromolecular cages, their structure, and their applications in chemistry and biology.

9: DNA origami: Discusses the groundbreaking concept of using DNA to form intricate, programmable nanostructures.

10: Supramolecular chemistry: Explores the chemistry behind noncovalent interactions and their applications in molecular engineering.

11: Supramolecular catalysis: Looks at how supramolecular chemistry can enhance catalysis in molecular reactions.

12: Selfassembly of nanoparticles: Explores how nanoparticles selfassemble to form functional materials with unique properties.

13: Resorcinarene: An indepth study of resorcinarene compounds and their role in molecular selfassembly.

14: Protein complex: Discusses the role of protein complexes in molecular recognition and selfassembly processes.

15: Nanotechnology: Provides an overview of nanotechnology, exploring its applications and connection to molecular selfassembly.

16: Bacillus virus phi29: Focuses on the phi29 virus and its role in advancing molecular engineering techniques.

17: Mechanically interlocked molecular architectures: Discusses the creation of complex molecular architectures using interlocking components.

18: DNA nanotechnology: Explores the cuttingedge field of DNA nanotechnology and its impact on molecular engineering.

19: Molecular engineering: Delves into the design and manipulation of molecules for practical applications in technology.

20: Molecular recognition: Investigates the molecular recognition processes that drive selfassembly and functional systems.

21: RNA origami: Concludes with RNA origami, examining how RNA molecules can be used to form nanostructures akin to DNA origami.

By exploring each of these topics, this book reveals how molecular selfassembly and DNA origami are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in fields like medicine, technology, and materials science. The book offers an indepth, yet accessible, exploration of these cuttingedge topics, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the rapidly advancing field of molecular engineering.

Available since: 03/11/2025.

Print length: 234 pages.

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