IJMS, Vol. 18, Pages 1901: The Supramolecular Buildup of Eumelanin: Structures, Mechanisms, Controllability

IJMS, Vol. 18, Pages 1901: The Supramolecular Buildup of Eumelanin: Structures, Mechanisms, Controllability

International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms18091901

Authors: Anne Büngeler Benjamin Hämisch Oliver Strube

Research on the supramolecular buildup of eumelanin has gained high momentum in the last years. Several new aspects regarding the involved structures and mechanisms have been established, which has led to a better understanding of the entire process. This review intends to provide a clearly laid-out summary of previous and new findings regarding structures, mechanisms, and controllability. With respect to materials applications, the aspect of controllability is of supreme importance. A focus of this review is therefore set on a novel method with high potential for specific synthesis of various, isolated particle morphologies. Finally, open questions and possibilities for their elucidation are discussed.

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