Nanoelectromechanical (NEM) switches are similar to conventional semiconductor switches
in that they can be used as relays, transistors, logic devices and sensors. However, the …

Although a molecular monolayer is only a few nanometers thick it can completely change
the properties of a surface. Molecular monolayers can be readily prepared using the …

Nanoparticle assembly is a complex and versatile method of generating new materials,
capable of using thousands of different combinations of particle size, shape, composition …

Nanotechnology has grown at an enormous rate for the past three decades, and recent
advances in nanostructured materials and nanodevices have opened up new opportunities …

Nanoparticles are the focus of much attention due to their astonishing properties and
numerous possibilities for applications in nanotechnology. For realising versatile functions …

Gelatin is a representative hydrophilic protein material with remarkable biocompatibility and
biodegradability. From the aspect of materials processing, gelatin also has the advantage …

Advancement of materials along with their fascinating properties play increasingly important
role in facilitating the rapid progress in medicine. An excellent example is the recent …

Of the diverse analytical tools used in proteomics, protein microarrays possess the greatest
potential for providing fundamental information on protein, ligand, analyte, receptor, and …

Hybrid nanomaterials are molecular or colloidal‐level combinations of organic and
inorganic materials, or otherwise strongly dissimilar materials. They are often, though not …

Ordered metal nanoparticle assemblies—superlattices—have captivated and stirred the
imagination of scientists and engineers alike and promise great prospect for future …