Photonic crystals (PhCs) influence the propagation of light by their periodic variation in
dielectric contrast or refractive index. This review outlines the attractive optical qualities …

Self-assembly of quasi-spherical colloidal particles in two-dimensional (2D) arrangements is
essential for a wide range of applications from optoelectronics to surface engineering, from …

Abstract Characterization of the morphology, identification of patterns and quantification of
order encountered in colloidal assemblies is essential for several reasons. First of all, it is …

Abstract 2D colloidal crystallization provides a simple strategy to produce defined
nanostructure arrays over macroscopic areas. Regularity and long‐range order of such …

This perspective reviews recent advances in inverse opal structures, how they have been
developed, studied and applied as catalysts, catalyst support materials, as electrode …

Opals are naturally occurring photonic crystals which can be formed easily using low-cost
self-assembly methods. While the optical behaviour of opals has received significant …

Membranes have been used throughout history to purify water. Advances made in
membrane technologies over the past century have typically focused on either enhancing …

Surfactant induced ordering of 2D and 3D colloidal crystal photonic crystals is possible on
metallic substrates by dip‐coating at fast rates (≈ 1 mm/min). Ordered monolayer opals on …

Controllable layer‐structured 3D photonic crystals (PCs) are prepared using the
combination of the Langmuir–Blodgett (LB) technique and layer‐by‐layer stacking method …

High quality 2D and 3D inverse opals and hollow sphere arrays of vanadium oxide are
grown on conductive substrates from colloidal polymer sphere templates formed by …