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Caught in action: visualizing dynamic nanostructures within supramolecular systems chemistry
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Supramolecular systems chemistry has been an area of active research to develop nanomaterials with life-like functions. Progress in systems chemistry relies on our ability to probe the nanostructure formation in solution. Often visualizing the dynamics of nanostructures which transform over time is a formidable challenge. This necessitates a paradigm shift from dry sample imaging towards solution-based techniques. We review the application of state-of-the-art techniques for real-time, in situ visualization of dynamic self-assembly processes. We present how solution-based techniques namely optical super-resolution microscopy, solution-state atomic force microscopy, liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy, molecular dynamics simulations and other emerging techniques are revolutionizing our understanding of active and adaptive nanomaterials with life-like functions. This Review provides the visualization toolbox and futuristic vision to tap the potential of dynamic nanomaterials.
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VENUGOPAL, Venugopal, et al. Caught in action: visualizing dynamic nanostructures within supramolecular systems chemistry. Angewandte Chemie-International Edition. 2022. Vol. 62, num. 8. ISSN 1433-7851. [consulted: 13 of October of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/193373