Crystal tectonics: Novel routes to the ordered aggregation and self assembly of inorganic solids
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 10:33authored byHeywood, BR
The synthesis of anisotropic inorganic materials via the crystal tectonics route is investigated. The principle of self assembly is drawn from the ligand-receptor type interactions in biological systems. An example of biotectonics, the formation of the magnetotactic bacteria, shows the potential of biomimetic strategies for controlling crystallochemical strategies for tailored fabrication of crystalline materials. It is demonstrated that non-reversible aggregation of nanodimensional inorganic solids into three dimensional arrays can be promoted by ligand receptor interactions.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Microscopy Society of America
Pagination
424-425
Publisher
Microscopy Society of America
Place of publication
USA
Event title
52nd Annual Meeting of the Microscopy Society of America