Supramolecular Self‐Assembly of <i>N</i>‐Acetyl‐Capped β‐Peptides Leads to Nano‐ to Macroscale Fiber Formation

Abstract

From little things big things grow: 14-Helical N-acetyl β3-peptides spontaneously self-assemble in a unique head-to-tail fashion to form fibers from solution. The fiber size can be controlled from the nano- to the macroscale. The inherent flexibility in design and ease of synthesis provide powerful new avenues for the development of novel bio- and nanomaterials by supramolecular self-assembly.