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Area of Science:

  • Supramolecular chemistry
  • Materials science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Developing nanomaterials with life-like functions requires understanding nanostructure formation in solution.
  • Visualizing dynamic nanostructures in real-time remains a significant challenge in systems chemistry.
  • Current methods often rely on dry sample imaging, limiting insights into solution-based processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review state-of-the-art techniques for real-time, in situ visualization of dynamic self-assembly processes in solution.
  • To highlight how solution-based imaging advances the understanding of active and adaptive nanomaterials.
  • To provide a comprehensive visualization toolbox and future outlook for dynamic nanomaterials.

Main Methods:

  • Optical super-resolution microscopy
  • Solution-state atomic force microscopy
  • Liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy
  • Molecular dynamics simulations
  • Emerging visualization techniques

Main Results:

  • Solution-based techniques enable real-time visualization of nanostructure dynamics.
  • These methods overcome limitations of traditional dry-sample imaging.
  • Advancements are revolutionizing the study of self-assembly in supramolecular systems.

Conclusions:

  • A paradigm shift towards solution-based imaging is crucial for systems chemistry.
  • Advanced visualization tools are essential for unlocking the potential of dynamic nanomaterials.
  • This review offers a roadmap for future research in life-like nanomaterials.