Abstract
We will review our recent research on the supramolecular wrapping by natural helix-forming polysaccharides, beta-(1→3)-Dglucans, which can form water-soluble one-dimensional composites incorporating hydrophobic polymers. This approach is totally different from conventional approach to construct polymeric nanoarchitctures. Particularly, we would like to highlight a novel self-assembling system of the resultant one-dimensional composites as chiral materials, sensors, and stimuli-responsive materials, and as building blocks toward two- or threedimensional nanoarchitectures. The lineup of these examples will establish that the supramolecular wrapping systems by beta-(1→3)-Dglucans will be a useful tool for creation of huge and diverse hierarchical superstructures.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Beta-Glucans |
Subtitle of host publication | Applications, Effects and Research |
Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
Pages | 35-92 |
Number of pages | 58 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781536106558 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781536106282 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Chemistry(all)