Ordering of diphenylalanine micro/nanotubes prepared in PDMS microchannels with and without electric field

Key Points

• Alignment of diphenylalanine micro/nanotubes occurs more effectively with electric fields compared to without, enhancing structure.
• Researchers observed improvements in micro/nanotube arrangement when subjected to electric fields during fabrication.
• The analysis utilized PDMS microchannels to explore the impact of electric fields on self-assembly processes and ordering.
• Findings suggest that electric fields may optimize micro/nanotube organization, indicating potential advances in material applications.