Nanostructures of diverse chemical nature are used as biomarkers, therapeutics, catalysts,
and structural reinforcements. The decoration with surfactants has a long history and is …

Metallo-oxide (MO)-based bioinorganic nanocomposites promise unique structures,
physicochemical properties, and novel biochemical functionalities, and within the past …

Assembly of two-dimensional (2D) molecular arrays on surfaces produces a wide range of
architectural motifs exhibiting unique properties, but little attention has been given to the …

Debundling and dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in polymer solutions play a major
role in the preparation of carbon nanofibers due to early effects on interfacial ordering and …

In this paper we review the current status of high-performance computing applications in the
general area of drug discovery. We provide an introduction to the methodologies applied at …

Peptide sequences are known to recognize and bind different nanomaterial surfaces, which
has resulted in the screening and identification of hundreds of peptides with the ability to …

This paper reviews atomistic force field parameterizations for molecular simulations of
cementitious minerals, such as tricalcium silicate (C 3 S), portlandite (CH), tobermorites …

Understanding protein–inorganic surface interactions is central to the rational design of new
tools in biomaterial sciences, nanobiotechnology and nanomedicine. Although a significant …

Gas molecules and interfaces with liquids and solids play a critical role in living organisms,
sorption, catalysis, and the environment. Monitoring adsorption and heterogeneous …

Animal silks, consisting of pure protein components, offer an extraordinary combination of
strength, elongation, and toughness, exceeding most engineered materials. The secret to …