Repurposing the Blueprint for Life Through Colloidal Crystal Engineering With DNA

Explore the cutting-edge field of nanoparticle assembly in this 46-minute conference talk by Chad Mirkin from Northwestern University. Delve into the fascinating topic of repurposing the blueprint of life through colloidal crystal engineering with DNA. As part of the KITP Conference on Structure Design and Emerging Phenomena in Nanoparticle Assemblies, gain insights into the hierarchical approach to functional materials operating at the mesoscale. Discover how this interdisciplinary field combines chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, and physics to create complex nanostructures with potential quantum functions. Learn about recent developments, future directions, and key physics concepts that need to be developed in this rapidly evolving area of research.