Interfacial Electrostatic Self-Assembly of Amyloid Fibrils into Multifunctional Protein Films.

Yangyang Han, Yiping Cao, Jiangtao Zhou, Yang Yao, Xiaodong Wu, Sreenath Bolisetty, Michael Diener, Stephan Handschin, Canhui Lu, Raffaele Mezzenga

March 2023 Adv Sci (Weinh)

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The discussions show genuine excitement about the method of electrostatic assembly transforming brittle amyloid fibrils into flexible films, exemplified by phrases like 'large, flexible amyloid-based films' and the invitation to 'Read how it's done,' which indicates curiosity and recognition of the innovation's importance.

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Participants recognize that this development could advance material science and device applications, though they stop short of claiming revolutionary change.

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Electrostatic Self-Assembly of Amyloid Fibrils into Multifunctional Films

Electrostatic Self-Assembly of Amyloid Fibrils into Multifunctional Films

This research introduces a simple electrostatic self-assembly method to create customizable amyloid fibril films at the air-water interface, overcoming brittleness. The films incorporate nanoparticles for properties like conductivity and magnetism, enabling smart devices such as sensors and soft robotic swimmers.

STEM RTCL TV

June 16, 2023

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    RT @AdvSciNews: Amyloid fibrils, special aggregates of proteins, can be very brittle. A new method using electrostatic assembly enables t…
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  • Advanced Portfolio News
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    Amyloid fibrils, special aggregates of proteins, can be very brittle. A new method using electrostatic assembly enables the formation of large, flexible amyloid-based films like this one. @MezzengaRaf @ETH_en Read how it's done
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Abstract Synopsis

  • This research introduces a simple method called electrostatic self-assembly to create large, customizable amyloid fibril films at the air-water interface, overcoming their natural brittleness.
  • The amyloid fibrils are used as templates to incorporate nanoparticles like carbon nanotubes and magnetic Fe3O4, resulting in multifunctional films with properties such as conductivity and magnetism.
  • These films are applied to develop smart devices, including a magnetic field-sensitive sensor and a soft robotic swimmer with controlled movement, showcasing their potential for advanced applications.]