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Noncovalent synthesis of organic fibers **
Author(s) -
Menger Fredric M.,
Lee Stephen S.,
Tao Xueliang
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.19950070716
Subject(s) - materials science , dissolution , nanotechnology , polymer science , organic molecules , non covalent interactions , chemical engineering , molecule , organic chemistry , chemistry , hydrogen bond , engineering
The self‐assembly of organic molecules into fibers (e.g. see Fig.) is reversible. In the dreams of chemists the exploitation of this phenomenon could lead, for example, to the use of bio‐compatible fibrous organics to simulate blood clots. Dissolution of the clot could be affected thermally or chemically. Recently developed technology which could make this sort of ting possible in the future is reviewed.