세미나

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.

Self-assembly in complex fluids

2012-04-02l 조회수 717
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연사 : Arun Yethiraj(University of Wisconsin)
일시 : 2012-04-02 17:00 ~
장소 : 500동 L302호
일 시 : 2012년 4월 2일, 5:00 PM
장 소 : 500동 L302호

-Abstract-
The self-assembly of molecules into nano-structured materials is a fascinating process because small changes in intermolecular interactions can have a large impact on the final mesoscopic structures. An interesting goal is the directed self-assembly of molecules where the chemical nature of the molecules is altered to drive the assembly into specific nanostructures. In this talk I will discuss two classes of molecules: -peptides and Gemini surfactants. In the former, some sequences assemble into long hollow cylinders, but other similar sequences do not. The latter form lyotropic liquid crystalline phases. Using computer simulation I will show that interactions between three molecules play an important role in the assembly of -peptides and electrostatic interactions play an important role in the self-assembly of Gemini surfactants. Both systems are promising candidates for chemistry directed self-assembly.