self-assembled structure
[self-əˈsembəld ˈstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: self-assembled structures
estrutura autossemblada
1. A structure formed by spontaneous organization of molecular or atomic components without external direction or assembly machinery
Lipid bilayers in cell membranes are self-assembled structures that form naturally in aqueous solutions.
As bicamadas lipídicas nas membranas celulares são estruturas autossembladas que se formam naturalmente em soluções aquosas.
2. In nanotechnology and materials science, structures created through non-covalent interactions or directed assembly processes at the molecular scale
Researchers used DNA strands to create self-assembled structures with precise three-dimensional geometries.
Os pesquisadores utilizaram fitas de DNA para criar estruturas autossembladas com geometrias tridimensionais precisas.
This is primarily a scientific and technical term used in nanotechnology, biochemistry, and materials science research. It is more prevalent in academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. The concept represents a shift toward biomimetic and sustainable manufacturing approaches, reflecting modern scientific priorities in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bottom-up approach (in contrast to top-down assembly)
molecular self-organization
spontaneous order from chaos
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