Rare-earth elements, which include the lanthanide series, are key components of many
clean energy technologies, including wind turbines and photovoltaics. Because most of …

Rational embellishment of self‐assembling two‐dimensional (2D) proteins make it possible
to build 3D nanomaterials with novel catalytic, optoelectronic and mechanical properties …

Controlled patterning of nanoparticles on bioassemblies enables synthesis of complex
materials for applications in optics, nanoelectronics, and sensing. Biomolecular self …

Chapter 1: Functionalization of nanocrystals is essential for their practical application, but
synthesis on nanocrystal surfaces is limited by the available chemistries to introduce new …

Natures unparalleled way of creating functional nanostructures through selfassembly has
inspired the use of biomimetic methods to develop novel processes and materials. An …

Our species's global footprint is unsustainable and it is unclear how or whether we will be
able to change this. Biological engineering and particularly the emerging field of synthetic …