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

Colloidal nanoparticles are being intensely pursued in current nanoscience research.
Nanochemists are often frustrated by the well-known fact that no two nanoparticles are the …

Conventional pressure sensors rely on solid sensing elements. Instead, inspired by the air
entrapment phenomenon on the surfaces of submerged lotus leaves, we designed a …

Much of chemistry is concerned with the study of reactions and processes in solution, that is,
where liquids are used as solvents. 2, 3 The solvent is the (excess) liquid phase in which …

Recent advances in technology are expected to increase our current understanding of
neuroscience. Nanotechnology and nanomaterials can alter and control neural functionality …

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

Optical metasurfaces are planar metamaterials that can mediate highly precise light–matter
interactions. Because of their unique optical properties, both plasmonic and dielectric …

A diverse spectrum of technology drivers such as improved thermal barriers, higher
efficiency thermoelectric energy conversion, phase-change memory, heat-assisted magnetic …

Today, the self-assembled monolayer (SAM) approach for surface functionalization is
regarded as highly versatile and compelling, especially in the immobilization of …

Abstract Point-of-care (POC) diagnostic devices are integral in the health care system and
particularly for the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases. POC testing has a variety of …