Anisotropically structured nano- and micron scale objects with two or more compartments can offer access to unprecedented multifunctional building blocks. Using electrohydrodynamic co-jetting, a wide range of different multifunctional nanoparticles, microfibers and microcylinders can be devised. Utilizing the intrinsic anisotropy of these building blocks, several strategies will be outlined to explore controlled organization of 3D network structures. Specifically, the use of magnetic fields to orientate magnetically anisotropic particles will be discussed. Similarly, the spontaneous self-assembly of bicompartmental particles with hydrophilic and hydrophobic compartments will be reported. Alternatively, direct jet deposition can lead to large-scale anisotropic structures with alternating building block structures.

From anisotropic building blocks to controlled 3D structures

247th National Meeting (2014)

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