8. Molecular self-assembly: Self-assembly into structural and functional superstructures is integral to biomolecules and therefore to living systems. Inspired by the naturally occurring superstructures, short peptides have attracted considerable attention as the monomers for designing superstructures with novel properties and applications in biomedicine. Circular dichroism has been central in elucidating the conformations of the peptides in superstructures as well as the interactions that drive this assembly.
   
   

Circular dichroism, therefore, is a powerful tool in studying the conformations of biomolecules as well as the processes these molecules are involved in.