Bioinspired multi-block molecules. Issue 13 (27th November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Muraoka, Takahiro; Kinbara, Kazushi
• Is Part Of: Chemical communications. Volume 52:Issue 13(2016)
• Page Start: 2667
• Page End: 2678
• Publication Date: 2015-11-27
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/c5cc08052e
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-7345

Abstract

Abstract : Elaborately designed synthetic multiblock molecules and copolymers are able to undergo folding like biological macromolecules and form controlled and compartmentalized self-assemblies that exert characteristic functions in solution, the crystalline state, and membranous media. Abstract : Multiblock motifs occur in proteins such as silk, elastin and ion channels. These motifs are advantageous to develop the characteristic mechanical properties through the formation of segregated intermolecular assemblies, and utilized to construct cylindrical channels in a membrane by folding and assembly with intra- or intermolecular interactions. As nature shows such elegant examples of multiblock molecules exerting sophisticated functions, synthetic multiblock molecules and copolymers have gained increasing attention as emerging structural motifs for realizing unique properties and functions. Recent notable examples of synthetic multiblock molecules and copolymers are highlighted, where linear molecules not only undergo folding elaborately but also form controlled and compartmentalized self-assemblies to realize characteristic functions in solution, the crystalline state, and membranous media.