Designing superselectivity in linker-mediated multivalent nanoparticle adsorption

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Main Authors: Xia, Xiuyang, Ni, Ran
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Published: 2023
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author Xia, Xiuyang
Ni, Ran
author_facet Xia, Xiuyang
Ni, Ran
contents Using a statistical mechanical model and numerical simulations, we provide the design principle for the bridging strength ($ξ$) and linker density ($ρ$) dependent superselectivity in linker-mediated multivalent nanoparticle adsorption. When the bridges are insufficient, the formation of multiple bridges leads to both $ξ$- and $ρ$-dependent superselectivity. Whereas, when the bridges are excessive, the system becomes insensitive to bridging strength due to entropy-induced self-saturation and shows a superselective desorption with respect to the linker density. Counterintuitively, lower linker density or stronger bridging strength enhances the superselectivity. These findings enhance understanding of relevant biological processes and open up opportunities for applications in biosensing, drug delivery, and programmable self-assembly.
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spellingShingle Designing superselectivity in linker-mediated multivalent nanoparticle adsorption
Xia, Xiuyang
Ni, Ran
Soft Condensed Matter
Statistical Mechanics
Biological Physics
Using a statistical mechanical model and numerical simulations, we provide the design principle for the bridging strength ($ξ$) and linker density ($ρ$) dependent superselectivity in linker-mediated multivalent nanoparticle adsorption. When the bridges are insufficient, the formation of multiple bridges leads to both $ξ$- and $ρ$-dependent superselectivity. Whereas, when the bridges are excessive, the system becomes insensitive to bridging strength due to entropy-induced self-saturation and shows a superselective desorption with respect to the linker density. Counterintuitively, lower linker density or stronger bridging strength enhances the superselectivity. These findings enhance understanding of relevant biological processes and open up opportunities for applications in biosensing, drug delivery, and programmable self-assembly.
title Designing superselectivity in linker-mediated multivalent nanoparticle adsorption
topic Soft Condensed Matter
Statistical Mechanics
Biological Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.15834