Self-Assembly: The Transition from Disorder to Order in Systems

Self-assembly encompasses the transition of components within a system from a disordered state to an ordered state. This process involves the spontaneous organization of individual units, often without external intervention, into well-defined structures. Self-assembly is a fundamental principle in many areas of science, including chemistry, biology, and materials science. It is responsible for the formation of complex structures such as proteins, membranes, and crystals.