Over the last decade, melt electrospinning has emerged as an alternative polymer
processing technology to alleviate concerns associated with solvents in traditional …

Electrospun nanofibers are extensively studied and their potential applications are largely
demonstrated. Today, electrospinning equipment and technological solutions, and …

In natural systems, directed self-assembly of structural proteins produces complex,
hierarchical materials that exhibit a unique combination of mechanical, chemical and …

Solid‐state organic amplifiers and lasers are attractive for hybrid integration due to their
compatibility with different material platforms, straightforward processing, and possibility to …

Expectations of a technological revolution are associated with nanotechnology, and indeed
the generation, modification and utilization of objects with tiniest dimensions already …

Covering: up to 2007 Biosilicification is an evolutionarily old and widespread type of
biomineralization both in unicellular and multicellular organisms, including sponges …

One-dimensional (1D) photonic nanostructures [1] are attracting a growing interest because
they can be employed in components of sub-wavelength size for light generation …

Soft–hard tissue interfaces in nature present a diversity of hierarchical transitions in
composition and structure to address the challenge of stress concentrations that would …

There are increasing requirements for highly efficient and solvent‐resistant nanoporous
membranes in various separation processes. Traditional membranes usually have a poor …

Template synthesis is one of the most effective methods for the preparation of one-
dimensional polymer-based nanostructures (1DPNs). Both hollow nanotubes and solid …