Reversible self-assembly of patchy particles into monodisperse icosahedral clusters.
We systematically study the design of simple patchy sphere models that reversibly self-assemble into monodisperse icosahedral clusters. We find that the optimal patch width is a compromise between structural specificity (the patches must be narrow enough to energetically select the desired clusters)...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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American Institute of Physics
2007
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