Direct observation and rational design of nucleation behavior in addressable self-assembly [Chemistry]

To optimize a self-assembly reaction, it is essential to understand the factors that govern its pathway. Here, we examine the influence of nucleation pathways in a model system for addressable, multicomponent self-assembly based on a prototypical "DNA-brick" structure. By combining temperature-dependent dynamic light scattering and atomic force microscopy with coarse-grained...

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