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We outline an algebraic model for describing complex structures obtained through self-assembly of molecular building blocks and show that, with this model, the assembled structure can be associated to a language and it can be determined up to congruence.
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Jonoska, N., McColm, G.L. (2008). Describing Self-assembly of Nanostructures. In: Geffert, V., Karhumäki, J., Bertoni, A., Preneel, B., Návrat, P., Bieliková, M. (eds) SOFSEM 2008: Theory and Practice of Computer Science. SOFSEM 2008. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4910. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-77566-9_6
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