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Self‐Assembly of Functional Discrete Three‐Dimensional Architectures in Water
Author(s) -
Taylor Lauren L. K.,
Riddell Imogen A.,
Smulders Maarten M. J.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 1433-7851
DOI - 10.1002/anie.201806297
Subject(s) - exploit , anticipation (artificial intelligence) , computer science , nanotechnology , field (mathematics) , focus (optics) , data science , supramolecular chemistry , systems engineering , biochemical engineering , management science , engineering ethics , engineering , artificial intelligence , chemistry , mathematics , materials science , physics , crystal structure , computer security , pure mathematics , optics , crystallography
Construction of discrete, self‐assembled architectures in water has gained significant interest in recent years as a wide range of applications arises from their defined 3D structure. In this review we jointly discuss the efforts of supramolecular chemists and biotechnologists who previously worked independently, to tackle discipline‐specific challenges associated with construction of assemblies from synthetic and bio‐derived components, respectively. Going forward, a more interdisciplinary research approach will expedite development of complexes with real‐world applications that exploit the benefits of compartmentalisation. In support of this, we summarise advances made in the development of discrete, water‐soluble assemblies, with particular focus on their current and prospective applications. Areas where understanding and methodologies can be transferred from one sector to the adjacent field are highlighted in anticipation this will yield advances not possible from either field alone.