The ability of amphiphilic compounds to self-assemble into well-defined structures can be
taken advantage of for synthesis of inorganic materials with nanometer dimensions. The …

The paper reviews the use of surfactant self-assembly to template the synthesis of polymers,
ceramics with extended structures, and nanoparticles. The objective of the review is to …

Self-assembled structures of surfactants and block copolymers provide a valuable tool for
controlling nanostructure formation in polymers and inorganic solids. The past year has …

Synthesis of both inorganic and polymer materials performed in the presence of surfactant
assemblies leads to meso-or nanostructured systems where the order of the self-organizing …

The “wet” colloid chemical construction of nanosized or nanostructured materials (ie, those
in the 1− 100 nm range) has been inspired by biomineralization (the in vivo formation of …

The continual needs for improved performances in applications derived by diversified
compositions and mesostructures have pushed forward the development of mesoporous …

Molecular self-organization is the topic of numerous fundamental and applied studies for its
potential in diverse applications in areas ranging from catalysis to photonic crystals, from …

Synthesis and self-assembly of nanomaterials can be controlled by the properties of soft
matter. On one hand, dedicated nanoreactors such as reverse microemulsions or …

Many fascinating materials in nature are composed of ordinary building components that are
precisely defined with unique functions and properties. In recent years, rapid advances in …

Mesoporous particles have found numerous applications in science and daily life, such as
catalyst [1], biomaterials [2], and as energy producing[3] or storage materials [4] …