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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Colloid Science

Background:

  • DNA-coated colloids (DNACCs) enable programming of micro/nanoscale materials.
  • Current DNACC assembly relies on internal DNA sequences or colloid geometry for single-particle resolution.
  • External control over larger scales is limited in current DNACC assembly methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an external acoustic programming approach for DNACC assembly.
  • To demonstrate control over spatial resolution at larger scales.
  • To enable fabrication of hierarchical structures beyond DNA-based programming.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing acoustic radiation forces to drive DNACC assembly.
  • Applying programmable acoustic wave parameters (frequency, amplitude, phase).
  • Assembling DNACCs under varying acoustic frequencies across different stages.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated hierarchical structure formation through staged acoustic frequencies.
  • Achieved assembly of colloidal structures with diverse morphologies by programming acoustic waves.
  • Showcased the versatility of the acoustic approach across different colloidal systems.

Conclusions:

  • Acoustic programming offers external control over DNACC assembly with large-scale spatial resolution.
  • This method facilitates the creation of complex hierarchical materials.
  • The approach is broadly applicable to various colloidal systems due to nonspecific acoustic forces.