Rechargeable batteries that make renewable energy resources feasible for electrification
technologies have been extensively investigated. Their corresponding performance is …

This review highlights recent efforts on applying electron microscopy (EM) to soft (including
biological) nanomaterials. We will show how developments of both the hardware and …

Hierarchical materials that exhibit order over multiple length scales are ubiquitous in nature.
Because hierarchy gives rise to unique properties and functions, many have sought …

The ability of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to image a structure ranging from
millimetres to Ångströms has made it an indispensable component of the toolkit of modern …

Shape control is of key importance in utilizing the structure–property relationship of
nanocrystals. The high surface-to-volume ratio of nanocrystals induces dynamic surface …

Self‐assembly of nanoparticles (NPs) has evolved into a powerful tool for the synthesis of
superstructures with tailored properties. The quality, diversity, and complexity of synthesized …

Metal-based core-shell nanostructures have garnered enduring interest due to their unique
properties and functionalities. However, their growth and transformation mechanisms in …

In various domains spanning materials synthesis, chemical catalysis, life sciences, and
energy materials, in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) methods exert a profound …

Crystal structures determine material properties, suggesting that crystal phase
transformations have the potential for application in a variety of systems and devices. Phase …

Depletion‐induced self‐assembly is routinely used to separate plasmonic nanoparticles
(NPs) of different shapes, but less often for its ability to create supercrystals (SCs) in …