Gold nanorods (NRs), pseudo-one-dimensional rod-shaped nanoparticles (NPs), have
become one of the burgeoning materials in the recent years due to their anisotropic shape …

Colloidal self-assembly refers to a solution-processed assembly of nanometer-/micrometer-
sized, well-dispersed particles into secondary structures, whose collective properties are …

The ever‐growing global threats to human life caused by the human acute respiratory virus
(RV) infections have cost billions of lives, created a significant economic burden, and …

The spatial arrangement of plasmonic nanoparticles can dramatically affect their interaction
with electromagnetic waves, which offers an effective approach to systematically control their …

Colorimetric detection is important for various applications where instant and convenient
read-out is needed. Because of their fascinating optical properties, plasmonic …

Gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) are arguably the most versatile nanomaterials reported to date.
Recent advances in nanofabrication and chemical synthesis have expanded the scope of …

Magnetic assembly at the nanoscale level holds great potential for producing smart
materials with high functional and structural diversity. Generally, the chemical, physical, and …

Mechanochromic response is of great importance in designing bionic robot systems and
colorimetric devices. Unfortunately, compared to mimicking motions of natural creatures …

Plasmonic nanoparticles that can be manipulated with magnetic fields are of interest for
advanced optical applications, diagnostics, imaging, and therapy. Alignment of gold …

In comparison to alternative nanomaterials, magnetic micron/nano-sized particles show
unique advantages, eg, easy manipulation, stable signal, and high contrast. By applying …