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Supramolecular Chemistry of Biomimetic Systems

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  • Describes the latest advances in the supramolecular chemistry of biomimetic systems

  • Introduces a number of modern techniques applied to supramolecular chemistry

  • Provides a new vision of biomimetic systems

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. Introduction to Supramolecular Chemistry and Biomimetic Systems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Advantages of Self-assembled Supramolecular Polymers Toward Biological Applications

      • Michal Halperin-Sternfeld, Moumita Ghosh, Lihi Adler-Abramovich
      Pages 9-35
  3. Biomimetic Membranes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 37-37
    2. Nanoarchitectonics of Biomimetic Membranes

      • Katsuhiko Ariga
      Pages 39-59
  4. Biomolecules Based Molecular Assembly

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 61-61
    2. Polysaccharides-Based Microcapsules

      • Yi Jia, Xiyun Feng, Junbai Li
      Pages 63-84
    3. Hemoglobin-Based Molecular Assembly

      • Li Duan, Yi Jia, Junbai Li
      Pages 85-108
    4. Photosystem II Based Multilayers

      • Peng Cai, Guangle Li, Jiao Li, Yi Jia, Zhongfeng Zhang, Junbai Li
      Pages 109-133
    5. Peptide-Based Supramolecular Chemistry

      • Qianli Zou, Kai Liu, Manzar Abbas, Xuehai Yan
      Pages 135-163
  5. Molecular Assembly of Motor Proteins and Artificial Micro-/Nanomotors

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 203-203
    2. Directional Transportation of Assembled Molecular Linear Motors

      • Ning Zhang, Xiang-Dong Li
      Pages 205-235
    3. Reconstitution of Motor Protein ATPase

      • Mingjun Xuan, Yi Jia, Junbai Li
      Pages 237-258
    4. Controlled Molecular Assembly Toward Self-propelled Micro-/Nanomotors

      • Xiankun Lin, Zhiguang Wu, Qiang He
      Pages 259-281
  6. Hierarchical Dendrimer, Polyoxometalates Complexes and Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Systems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 283-283
    2. Functional Dendrimer-Based Vectors for Gene Delivery Applications

      • Lingdan Kong, Xiangyang Shi
      Pages 285-309
    3. Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Materials Based on Nanopolyoxometalates

      • Yitong Wang, Jingcheng Hao
      Pages 355-394

About this book

This book investigates the latest developments in supramolecular assembly systems for mimicking biological structures and functions. Consisting of 14 chapters, it covers various assembly systems, such as polysaccharides, peptides, proteins, biopolymers, natural materials and various hybrid systems. Further, it focuses on different types of supramolecular systems with particular functions or structures that are relevant to living systems. A number of modern techniques used to study the supramolecular systems, such as total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy (TIRFM) and two-photon confocal microscopy, are also introduced in detail.

Unlike conventional books on supramolecular assemblies, this book highlights the functions of the assembly systems, particularly their biological applications. As such, it offers a valuable resource for experienced researchers, as well as graduate students working in the field of supramolecular chemistry and biomimetic systems.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

    Junbai Li

About the editor

Junbai Li received his PhD from the Department of Chemistry, Jilin University in 1992. He then served as a postdoctoral fellow at the Interface Department of the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Germany from 1994 to 1996. He is currently a professor at the Institute of Chemistry, the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He has been an editor of Colloids & Surfaces A since 2005 and became editor-in-chief in 2017. He has also been a section editor of Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science since 2006. His main research interests are molecular assemblies of biomimetic systems, self-assembly, biointerfaces, and the design and synthesis of bioinspired materials with various nanostructures.

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Softcover Book USD 169.99
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