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DNA nanotechnology, based on sequence-specific DNA recognition, could allow programmed self-assembly of sophisticated nanostructures with molecular precision. Extension of this technique to the preparation of broader types of nanomaterials would significantly improve nanofabrication technique to lower nanometer scale and even achieve single molecule operation. Using such exquisite DNA nanostructures as templates, chemical synthesis of polymer and inorganic nanomaterials could also be programmed with unprecedented accuracy and flexibility. This review summarizes recent advances in the synthesis and assembly of polymer and inorganic nanomaterials using DNA nanostructures as templates, and discusses the current challenges and future outlook of DNA templated nanotechnology.
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Xu, X., Winterwerber, P., Ng, D., Wu, Y. (2020). DNA-Programmed Chemical Synthesis of Polymers and Inorganic Nanomaterials. In: Fan, C., Ke, Y. (eds) DNA Nanotechnology. Topics in Current Chemistry Collections. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54806-3_3
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