Nanopatterning Materials Using DNA
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Features
- Introduces the important area of DNA nanotechnology
- Focuses on the materials science, chemistry, and physics aspects of nanopatterns
- Features contributions from leading experts in DNA nanotechnology
- Includes color illustrations
Summary
A central challenge in nanoscience is how to achieve the precise organization of materials into deliberately designed patterns to create tailor-made functions. The biological polymer DNA has recently emerged as a promising template to achieve this goal, making DNA nanotechnology a vibrant area of research. This book features contributions from leading experts in DNA nanotechnology who outline the current state of the art as well as existing and future applications of this important field. The text helps the general scientific community learn DNA-based nanopatterning, one of the most promising bottom-up strategies in nanotechnology.
Table of Contents
DNA Nanoconstruction with Oligonucleotide Branches. Patterning Materials one by one with DNA, Dynamic DNA Patterns, Supramolecular Chemistry with DNA. Patterning Proteins and Nanoparticles in 2D with DNA. Patterning Organic Materials with DNA. Stamping with DNA, Architectural Problems and Solutions. Nanoparticles-DNA Assemblies for Sensing Applications. DNA Nanotubes. 3D-DNA Objects and DNA Nanomachines. DNA Origami. Wiring DNA with Metals. Metalating DNA from the Inside. DNA-block Copolymers.
