Manipulation of self-assembly processes to construct predesigned supramolecular
architectures in a controllable manner is of utmost importance in the field of nanotechnology
for the development of application-oriented devices. We here summarize recent progress in
the current strategies for the manipulation of thin film assemblies on solid surfaces and at
interfaces, as well as in freestanding thin film structures. We also highlight our recent
progress including a description of the concept of hand-operating nanotechnology for …