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Dynamic self-assembly of ‘living’ polymeric chains.
- Source :
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Chemical Physics Letters . Jan2017, Vol. 668, p14-18. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- We report a dynamic self-assembly system of ‘living’ polymeric chains sustained by chemistry using reactive molecular dynamics simulations. The linear polymeric chains consist of self-assembled nanoparticles connected by metastable linker molecules. As such, the polymeric chains, once assembled, undergo spontaneous dissociation driven by thermodynamics. However, with a continuous supply of linker molecules and the stored chemical energy therein, the polymeric chains can survive and maintain a steady state averaged chain length. These dynamically self-assembled polymeric chains are analogous to biological systems that both are thermodynamically metastable, yet dynamically stable upon continuous influx of matter and energy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00092614
- Volume :
- 668
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Chemical Physics Letters
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 120443889
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cplett.2016.12.011