Conspectus Colloidal nanoparticles have unique attributes that can be used to synthesize
materials with exotic properties, but leveraging these properties requires fine control over …

We explore the potential of nanocrystals (a term used equivalently to nanoparticles) as
building blocks for nanomaterials, and the current advances and open challenges for …

For decades, the spontaneous organization of nanocrystals into superlattices has captivated
the scientific community. However, achieving direct control over the formation of the …

Self-assembled nanoparticle superlattices (NPSLs) are an emergent class of self-architected
nanocomposite materials that possess promising properties arising from precise …

The growth of superlattices (SLs) made from self-assembled nanocrystals (NCs) is a
powerful method for creating new materials and gaining insight into fundamental molecular …

The cluster-based body-centered-cubic superlattice (cBCC SL) represents one of the most
complicated structures among reported nanocrystal assemblies, comprised of 72 truncated …

In supramolecular materials, multiple weak binding groups can act as a single collective unit
when confined to a localized volume, thereby producing strong but dynamic bonds between …

Nanoparticle assembly is a material synthesis strategy that enables precise control of
nanoscale structural features. Concepts from traditional crystal growth research have been …

Self-organization of inorganic matter enables bottom-up construction of materials with target
shapes suited to their function. Positioning the building blocks in the growth process …

Self‐assembly of inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) is an essential tool for constructing
structured materials with a wide range of applications. However, achieving ordered …