Tuning the Functionality of Self-Assembled 2D Platelets in the Third Dimension.

ABSTRACT: The decoration of 2D nanostructures using heteroepitaxial growth is of great importance to achieve functional assemblies employed in biomedical, electrical, and mechanical applications. Although the functionalization of polymers before self-assembly has been investigated, the exploration of direct surface modification in the third dimension from 2D nanostructures has, to date, been unexplored. Here, we used living crystallization-driven self-assembly to fabricate poly(ε-caprolactone)-based 2D platelets with controlled size. Importantly, surface modification of the platelets in the third dimension was achieved by using functional monomers and light-induced polymerization. This method allows us to selectively regulate the height and fluorescence properties of the nanostructures. Using

SUBMITTER: Xia T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10682995 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature