Networks of helical, braided quantum wells

Architectures with complex and reconfigurable topologies present in a series of naturally occurring systems that have precise nanoscale organization and that execute efficient, rapid, and scalable information transfer. Artificial nanosystems explicitly engineered to probe and mimic these networks hold promise for fundamental studies on energy transfer alongside for the design of new architectures to store and convert information. Here, topological networks comprised of atomically precise, colloidal quantum wells are presented. The experiment highlights structural properties and establishes design strategies for preparing controlled hierarchies of low-dimensional, quantum confined materials distinguished by a high degree of organizational complexity. The discussion addresses the findings in the context of understanding and controlling some properties of atomically precise nanosystems in the limit of jammed, frustrated environments.