Molecular "Bricks" and "Scaffolding" (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Molecular "Bricks" and "Scaffolding"

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The peptide molecules self-assemble into long structures called nanofibers, which come together to form a molecular "scaffold." The benzoate molecules self-assemble into sheet-like structures called nanobelts, which layer on top of each other to form molecular "bricks." With the help of the scaffold, the bricks form molecular towers.

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