Cascade Reactions Distributed Over Networks of Nanocompartments with Spatial Precision - NCCR MSE

Cascade Reactions Distributed Over Networks of Nanocompartments with Spatial Precision

This project focuses on the development of an innovative methodology for the assembly of hierarchical architectures on both solid and polymer platforms. The goal is to design multi-functional systems supporting cascade reactions in 2D networks of nano-compartments (polymersomes, liposomes and combination of thereof) by their controlled anchoring and patterning on surfaces. We will develop strategies and proof-of-principle systems with material turn-over based upon either soft-condensed matter supports (polymers) or hard, metal oxide supports. New soft–hard interfaces will be designed to provide a micro- and nanoscale environment which can modulate properties and activity.

Publications

D. Wu, S. Rigo, S. Di Leone, A. Belluati, E. C. Constable, C. E. HousecroftC. G. Palivan “Brushing the surface: cascade reactions between immobilized nanoreactors“ Nanoscale 2019. [DOI]