Dynamic Morphological Transformation and Self-Assembly of DNA-Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystal Building Blocks.

ABSTRACT: Self-assembly of cellulose nanocrystals represents one of important pillars of nanoscience that integrates natural design motifs into development for sustainable solutions in key industries. However, there is only a limited number of methods that confer manipulation of interparticle interaction between cellulose nanocrystal building blocks and synthesis of well-defined self-assembly architectures. Herein, a DNA-mediated strategy that enables a dynamic stepwise rod-to-sphere-to-rod morphological transformation of cellulose building blocks is introduced, culminating in the formation of slab-like cellulose architectures in colloidal states. This work establishes a strategic bridge between cellulose nanocrystal assembly and programmable anisotropic nanoparticle systems while addressing a long-

SUBMITTER: Park J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12302319 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature