Self-assembly of four-antennary oligoglycines in aqueous media: Fine-tuning and applications

The review presents a survey on the key ideas and recent investigations about the structure and the specific performance of synthetic antennary oligopeptides in fluid media. The accent is on the self-assembling phenomena in aqueous solutions of four-antennary oligoglycines [Glyn-NHCH2]4C. The newly acquired knowledge regarding the fine-tuning options for the onset, stability, and properties of the obtained supramolecular aggregates (tectomers) is discussed. The emerging application prospects regarding the design of nanostructured materials and super-regular coatings are identified and commented. [Display omitted]