Gold nanorods (NRs), pseudo-one-dimensional rod-shaped nanoparticles (NPs), have
become one of the burgeoning materials in the recent years due to their anisotropic shape …

In agriculture, plant transformation is a versatile platform for crop improvement with the aim
of increased pest resistance and an improved nutrient profile. Nanotechnology can …

The motion of nanoparticles in a polymer matrix is dictated by the intricate coupling of the
nanoparticles and surrounding polymers. Various length-and time-scale dependent features …

Hydrogels constructed from folded protein domains are of increasing interest as resilient and
responsive biomaterials, but their optimization for applications requires time-consuming and …

Photoswitchable nanofibers and nanocomposite fibers containing plasmonic nanoparticles
have attracted a great deal of interest in optical and plasmonic devices. Herein …

The mechanical properties and stability of metal nanoparticle colloids under high-pressure
conditions are investigated by means of optical extinction spectroscopy and small-angle X …

Macromolecular crowding refers to intracellular environments where various
macromolecules, including proteins and nucleic acids, are present at high total …

Composites of flexible and rigid polymers are ubiquitous in biology and industry alike, yet
the physical principles determining their mechanical properties are far from understood …

It is widely accepted that deciphering biomolecular structure and function requires going
beyond the single-molecule or single-complex paradigm. The densely packed …

Conventional approaches like Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, viral transduction,
biolistic particle bombardment, and polyethylene glycol (PEG)-facilitated delivery methods …