Polypeptide copolymers can self-assemble into diverse aggregates. The morphology and
structure of aggregates can be varied by changing molecular architectures, self-assembling …

Materials in nature have fascinating properties that serve as a continuous source of
inspiration for materials scientists. Accordingly, bio-mimetic and bio-inspired approaches …

The size and morphology of metals determine their plasmon resonances. How to elegantly
tune their architectures to obtain optical properties as required (eg, strong absorption in the …

This book explores the structure-property-process relationship of biomaterials from
engineering and biomedical perspectives, and the potential of bio-inspired materials and …

Background: Surface modification of nanoparticles with targeting moieties can be achieved
through bioconjugation chemistries to impart new Functionalities. Various polymeric …

We describe an in-depth investigation on the dynamics and assembly behavior at polar–
apolar interfaces of ferritin-PNIPAAm conjugates (poly-N-isopropylacrylamide). The …

A facile method was developed to fabricate hollow amino-functionalized organosilica
microspheres based on the hydrolysis and condensation of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane …

In nature, the biomineralization processes of living organisms produce a wide range of
organic–inorganic hybrid materials to achieve various functions. In particular, egg shells can …

From physiological point of view, organic–inorganic composite nanofibers are envisioned
promising substrates for bone tissue engineering. Biomineralization on polymeric nanofibers …

Herein we combine the enzyme-nanoprobe induced biomineralization of cupric
subcarbonate with a sensitive copper chromogenic reaction to develop an ultrasensitive …