O U R R E S E A R C H
Our group seeks to provide fundamental and practical insights into the field of supramolecular biomaterials, inspired by Nature.
We develop engineering strategies to control the self-assembly behavior of biological polymeric building blocks, including functionally folded proteins, self-assembling polypeptides, and/or block copolymers, in dilute aqueous solutions or at the solid/water interface.
We leverage recombinant technology to create potent protein building blocks to mimicking sophisticated natural functions in synthetic materials. We apply the knowledge in polymer physics - thermodynamics and kinetics behind phase separation of block copolymers - for designing fusion protein-assembled biomaterials. We also investigate the biomaterials-cell interactions.
The supramolecular biomaterials developed in our group include multi-compartment vesicles, porous or multilayered thin films, and a variety of self-assembled structures, which can serve as artificial cells, drug-eluting thin films, and antibacterial surfaces.
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We develop engineering strategies to control the self-assembly behavior of biological polymeric building blocks, including functionally folded proteins, self-assembling polypeptides, and/or block copolymers, in dilute aqueous solutions or at the solid/water interface.
We leverage recombinant technology to create potent protein building blocks to mimicking sophisticated natural functions in synthetic materials. We apply the knowledge in polymer physics - thermodynamics and kinetics behind phase separation of block copolymers - for designing fusion protein-assembled biomaterials. We also investigate the biomaterials-cell interactions.
The supramolecular biomaterials developed in our group include multi-compartment vesicles, porous or multilayered thin films, and a variety of self-assembled structures, which can serve as artificial cells, drug-eluting thin films, and antibacterial surfaces.
See more details at Research, Publications
Colloid & Surface Science
Fundamental Study of
Protein Vesicle Membranes |
Self-Assembled Materials
Creation of New Suprastructure
in Solution & Thin Films |
Functional Coatings
Engineering Functional Thin Films
with Fusion Proteins |
