Rational assembly of nanoparticle superlattices with designed lattice symmetries

US2015017444A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2015017444-A1
Application numberUS-201314373161-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateJan 18, 2013
Priority dateJan 18, 2012
Publication dateJan 15, 2015
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A method for lattice design via multivalent linkers (LDML) is disclosed that introduces a rationally designed symmetry of connections between particles in order to achieve control over the morphology of their assembly. The method affords the inclusion of different programmable interactions within one linker that allow an assembly of different types of particles. The designed symmetry of connections is preferably provided utilizing DNA encoding. The linkers may include fabricated “patchy” particles, DNA scaffold constructs and Y-shaped DNA linkers, anisotropic particles, which are preferably functionalized with DNA, multimeric protein-DNA complexes, and particles with finite numbers of DNA linkers.

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1 . A controllable nanoparticle superlattice comprising, a linker comprising a specified symmetry of connecting sites; and a nanoparticle bound to the linker at one of its connecting sites to form a nanoparticle superlattice, wherein the symmetry of the superlattice is determined by the specified symmetry of the connecting sites of the linker. 2 . The controllable nanoparticle superlattice according to claim 1 , wherein the linker is encapsulated with non-complementar…

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What does patent US2015017444A1 cover?
A method for lattice design via multivalent linkers (LDML) is disclosed that introduces a rationally designed symmetry of connections between particles in order to achieve control over the morphology of their assembly. The method affords the inclusion of different programmable interactions within one linker that allow an assembly of different types of particles. The designed symmetry of connect…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Brookhaven Science Ass Llc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B82B3/00. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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Publication date Thu Jan 15 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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