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  • Supramolecular chemistry
  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials science

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  • Programmable coassembly of multicomponent nanoparticles (NPs) into heterostructures is key for advanced nanostructured metamaterials.
  • Current challenges include manipulating sequence-defined heterostructures and quantitatively predicting coassembly processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a general paradigm for controllable coassembly of NPs into regular block-copolymer-like heterostructures.
  • To develop a quantitative model for predicting coassembly kinetics and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a stepwise polymerization strategy inspired by molecular block copolymers.
  • Employed kinetic pathway guidance for bivalent DNA-functionalized NPs.
  • Quantified coassembly kinetics and structural statistics through theoretical and simulation studies.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated that multicomponent NP coassembly follows a step-growth copolymerization mechanism via directed kinetic pathways.
  • Developed a quantitative model to predict heterostructure growth kinetics and outcomes based on system design.
  • Showcased the generalization of the strategy for creating complex nanopolymers like multiblock terpolymers and ladder copolymers.

Conclusions:

  • The kinetic pathway guidance paradigm enables predictable and controllable coassembly of NPs into defined heterostructures.
  • The developed quantitative model provides fundamental insights for designing supramolecular DNA materials.
  • This approach facilitates the rational design of diverse nanopolymer architectures with tailored properties.