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Bio‐Nanostructures: Protein Bricks: 2D and 3D Bio‐Nanostructures with Shape and Function on Demand (Adv. Mater. 20/2018)
Author(s) -
Jiang Jianjuan,
Zhang Shaoqing,
Qian Zhigang,
Qin Nan,
Song Wenwen,
Sun Long,
Zhou Zhitao,
Shi Zhifeng,
Chen Liang,
Li Xinxin,
Mao Ying,
Kaplan David L.,
Gilbert Corder Stephanie N.,
Chen Xinzhong,
Liu Mengkun,
Omenetto Fiorenzo G.,
Xia Xiaoxia,
Tao Tiger H.
Publication year - 2018
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.201870141
Subject(s) - materials science , nanotechnology , nanostructure , biosensor , biocompatibility , surface modification , on demand , chemical engineering , multimedia , computer science , engineering , metallurgy
A class of well‐defined, complex protein‐based 2D and 3D nanostructures with shape and function on demand is manufactured and assembled via “Protein Bricks” by precisely patterning on genetically engineered spider silk using ion and electron beams, as reported by Xiaoxia Xia, Tiger H. Tao, and co‐workers in article number 1705919 . This approach provides a facile method for excellent biocompatibility, ease of functionalization, heterogeneous nanostructuring, and controllable 3D assembly, shedding light on a wide range of applications such as biosensing for structure enhanced fluorescence and biomimetic microenvironments for controlling cell fate.