Recent advances in materials synthesis have revealed unique properties that occur at the nanoscale; however, organization of nanomaterials into hierarchical three-dimensional structures remains an unmet challenge. In striking contrast, Nature exhibits control over precise nanoscale processing which leads to highly organized and complex three-dimensional structures. This control is achieved through the action of many molecules, especially a wide array of proteins, that direct the synthesis, morphology, and organization of the many organic and inorganic materials found in Nature. Understanding and applying insights from these natural processes offers a promising new way forward for the manipulation and organization of materials at the nanoscale. This talk will focus on understanding the unique self-assembling protein clathrin and developing strategies to modify self-assembled clathrin scaffolds for the synthesis and organization of inorganic nanomaterials.

Self-assembled protein cages as nanoreactors for inorganic nanomaterials synthesis

248th National Meeting (2014)

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