Chemical methods developed over the past two decades enable preparation of colloidal
nanocrystals with uniform size and shape. These Brownian objects readily order into …

The creation of matter with varying degrees of complexities and desired functions is one of
the ultimate targets of self-assembly. The ability to regulate the complex interactions …

Coulombic interactions can be used to assemble charged nanoparticles into higher-order
structures, but the process requires oppositely charged partners that are similarly sized. The …

The focus of nanoscience and nanotechnology is gradually shifting from the synthesis of
individual components to their assembly into larger systems and nanostructured materials …

Metal combustion has received renewed interest largely as a result of the ability to produce
and characterize metallic nanoparticles. Much of the highly desirable traits of nanosized …

This paper reviews techniques currently available for size-and shape-selective purification
of nanoscopic objects. The methods discussed range from variants of familiar …

Electrostatic forces are amongst the most versatile interactions to mediate the assembly of
nanostructured materials. Depending on experimental conditions, these forces can be long …

The significant advances in synthesis and functionalization have enabled the preparation of
high-quality nanoparticles that have found a plethora of successful applications. The unique …

In traditional photoconductors,,, the impinging light generates mobile charge carriers in the
valence and/or conduction bands, causing the material's conductivity to increase. Such …

A micelle‐like hybrid natural–artificial light‐harvesting nanosystem was prepared through
protein‐framed electrostatic self‐assembly of phycocyanin and a four‐armed porphyrin star …