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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Main Authors: Wilber, A, Doye, J, Louis, A, Noya, E, Miller, M, Wong, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: American Institute of Physics 2007
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