The topotactical transformation of goethite to hexaferrite was investigated using 2D
synchrotron powder diffraction. The relation between structure, size, and texture in the …

Modern material design aims to achieve multifunctionality through integrating structures in a
diverse range, resulting in simple materials with embedded functions. Biological materials …

Spider silk exhibits an excellent combination of high strength and toughness, which
originates from the hierarchical self-assembled structure of spidroin during fiber spinning. In …

Organisms use gene and cell engineering to tailor the mineralization process and
synthesize structure composites with special functions and favorable properties. This spurs …

Microorganisms have attracted much attention to act as biotemplates for fabricating
micro/nanostructured functional particles. However, it is still challenging to produce tunable …

Adopting a nano-and micro-structuring approach to fully unleashing the genuine potential of
electrode active material benefits in-depth understandings and research progress toward …

Although the evolution of tooth structure seems highly conserved, remarkable diversity exists
among species due to different living environments and survival requirements. Along with …

Skin‐inspired optical materials that combine both chemical and physical colors provide
enhanced information capacity for potential applications in optical multiplexing and anti …

Inspired by iridescent color in natural creations, cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) photonic
crystals artificially created by nanotechnology have great application prospects due to their …

The intriguing biomineralization process in nature endows the mineralized biological
materials with intricate microarchitected structures in a facile and orderly way, which …