selfassemblybased
Self-assembly-based refers to approaches in which organized structure forms spontaneously from components through local interactions, without external manipulation. The term describes processes, materials, and devices that rely on self-assembly to achieve organization from nanoscale to microscale.
Core principles include thermodynamic driving forces that favor lower free energy and kinetic pathways that guide
Common platforms include molecular self-assembly (lipids, peptides, and amphiphiles), DNA nanotechnology, block copolymer assemblies, and colloidal
Applications span nanofabrication, photonic and electronic materials, membranes and filtration, catalysis, sensors, and drug delivery. Examples:
Advantages include scalable manufacturing, potential cost reductions, and the ability to create nanoscale features beyond top-down
See also: self-assembly; bottom-up fabrication; DNA nanotechnology; programmable matter.