The folding of biopolymers such as DNA, RNA and proteins into 3D hierarchical structures is the key to their remarkable functions. From any higher energy configuration, these biopolymers are able to assume their native or folded state of minimal conformational energy through the combination of noncovalent, weak, and reversible interactions. In an attempt to mimic nature on a very basic level, this presentation will describe synthetic non-biological polymers that fold into secondary structures and assemble into supramolecular block copolymers thereby creating materials with well-defined 3D architectures . We view this as a first step towards the design and realization of tertiary structures for synthetic copolymers.

Formation and folding of supramolecular block copolymers

247th National Meeting (2014)

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