Amphiphilic Janus Particles Generated via a Combination of Diffusion-Induced Phase Separation and Magnetically Driven Dewetting and Their Synergistic Self-Assembly.

Amphiphilic Janus particles are successfully obtained via a powerful strategy combining diffusion-induced phase separation and magnetically driven dewetting. A large-area, amphiphilic monolayer is been formed via a self-assembly paradigm based on a synergy between the amphiphilicity, shape anisotropy, and external magnetic field. This functionality holds great promise for practical applications in intelligent coatings, anti-bioadhesion, and antifouling surfaces.