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From Molecules to Bioaggregates: Unraveling the Photoexcitation Dynamics of Intracellularly Self-Assembled Thiophene-Based Fibers.

Filippo Monti, Ludovico Aloisio, Nicol Spallacci, Mattia Zangoli, Antonella Treglia, Ariel Garcìa Fleitas, Michele Guizzardi, Soraia Flammini, Matteo Moschetta, Giuseppe Maria Paternò and 2 more

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Article in Small science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors.

Filippo MontiInstitute for Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity (ISOF) National Research Council of Italy (CNR) Via P. Gobetti 101 I-40129 Bologna Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9806-1957
Ludovico AloisioDipartimento di Fisica Politecnico di Milano Piazza L. da Vinci 32 20133 Milano Italy.
Nicol SpallacciInstitute for Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity (ISOF) National Research Council of Italy (CNR) Via P. Gobetti 101 I-40129 Bologna Italy.
Mattia ZangoliInstitute for Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity (ISOF) National Research Council of Italy (CNR) Via P. Gobetti 101 I-40129 Bologna Italy.
Antonella TregliaDipartimento di Fisica Politecnico di Milano Piazza L. da Vinci 32 20133 Milano Italy.
Ariel Garcìa FleitasDipartimento di Fisica Politecnico di Milano Piazza L. da Vinci 32 20133 Milano Italy.
Michele GuizzardiDipartimento di Fisica Politecnico di Milano Piazza L. da Vinci 32 20133 Milano Italy.
Soraia FlamminiInstitute for Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity (ISOF) National Research Council of Italy (CNR) Via P. Gobetti 101 I-40129 Bologna Italy.
Matteo MoschettaCenter for Nano Science and Technology Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Via Rubattino 81 20134 Milano Italy.
Giuseppe Maria PaternòDipartimento di Fisica Politecnico di Milano Piazza L. da Vinci 32 20133 Milano Italy.
Francesca Di MariaInstitute for Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity (ISOF) National Research Council of Italy (CNR) Via P. Gobetti 101 I-40129 Bologna Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5557-3816
Guglielmo LanzaniDipartimento di Fisica Politecnico di Milano Piazza L. da Vinci 32 20133 Milano Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2442-4495

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The spontaneous self-assembly of supramolecular structures within biological environments offers a powerful strategy for developing functional biomaterials capable of interacting with living systems. By integrating optical spectroscopy with quantum-chemical calculations, it is demonstrated that the assembly of 2,6-diphenyl-3,5-dimethyl-dithieno[3,2-b:2',3'-d]thiophene-4,4-dioxide (DTTO) molecules into fibers within cells leads to distinct photophysical properties and enhanced biocompatibility. Photoluminescence and transient absorption spectroscopy reveal weak intermolecular interactions in the fibers, which are sufficient for supporting energy and charge transport. Additionally, the observation of stimulated emission suggests that optical gain can be achieved within these fibers. Biological assays on

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biofibersdensity functional theory calculationsintracellular self‐assemblyoligothiophenephotoexcitation dynamics

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PMID41058716
PMCPMC12499485

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