Self-assembly is a process found everywhere in the Nature. In particular, it is known that DNA self-assembly is Turing universal. Thus one can do arbitrary computations or build nano-structures using DNA self-assembly. In order to understand the DNA self-assembly process, many mathematical models have been proposed in the literature. In particular, abstract Tile Assembly Model (aTAM) received m...

DNA bridging can be used to induce specific attractions between small particles, providing a highly versatile approach to creating unique particle-based materials having a variety of periodic structures. Surprisingly, given the fact that the thermodynamics of DNA strands in solution are completely understood, existing models for DNA-induced particle interactions are typically in error by more t...

A multistep self-assembly process is proposed for the preparation of nanometer-scale electronics. The process is based on the assembly of a DNA network that serves, in turn, as a template for the subsequent assembly of functional elements using different levels of molecular recognition ability. Inter-element connectivity and connection to the “macroscopic world” is achieved by instilling electr...

With the development of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) nanotechnology, various DNA nanostructures and devices have been constructed, which exhibit potential applications in material science biomedicine. Taking advantage programmability biocompatibility DNA, novel building block to chemically functionalize with hydrophobic organic molecules has attracted more attention. Driving by amphiphilicity, D...

Cubic nanoparticles functionalized with DNA diversify the self-assembly of superlattice structures.

Self-assembly is a process by which simple objects autonomously assemble into complexes. This phenomenon is common in nature but is not yet well understood from mathematical and programming perspectives. It is believed that self-assembly technology will ultimately permit the precise fabrication of complex nanostructures. There are many kinds of self-assembly and DNA self-assembly is of particul...

In the present work, the procedures for the creation of self-assembled DNA nanostructures in aqueous and non-aqueous media are described. DNA-Surfactant complex formation renders the DNA soluble in organic solvents offering an exciting way to bridge the transition of DNA origami materials electronics applications. The DNA retains its structural features, and these unique geometries provide an i...