Development of massive synthesis method of organic nanotube toward practical use — Integration of molecular design, molecular synthesis and safety assessment for materials having market competitiveness —

Masumi ASAKAWA; Masaru AOYAGI; Naohiro KAMETA; Masaki KOGISO; Mitsutoshi MASUDA; Hiroyuki MINAMIKAWA; Toshimi SHIMIZU

doi:10.5571/syntheng.1.169

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Development of massive synthesis method of organic nanotube toward practical use

— Integration of molecular design, molecular synthesis and safety assessment for materials having market competitiveness —

Masumi ASAKAWA, Masaru AOYAGI, Naohiro KAMETA, Masaki KOGISO, Mitsutoshi MASUDA, Hiroyuki MINAMIKAWA, Toshimi SHIMIZU

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Keywords: Organic nanotube, mass synthesis, self-assembly, inclusion, safety assessment

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2009 Volume 1 Issue 3 Pages 169-176

DOI https://doi.org/10.5571/syntheng.1.169

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Abstract

Organic nanotubes are hollow fibers formed through the self-assembly of amphiphilic molecules in a solvent. Because nanoparticles and proteins can be included within their hollow interiors, such nanotubes can be applied to a wide range of fields. To promote the practical use of organic nanotube, we have developed a strategic scenario that fulfills several conditions, including mass synthesis (by integrating molecular design, synthesis, and self-assembly technologies), practical use, low cost, and safety.

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