The simplicity of hard spheres as a model system is deceptive. Although the particles
interact solely through volume exclusion, that nevertheless suffices for a wealth of static and …

We review the sequences of structural states that can be induced in colloidal suspensions
by the application of flow. Structure formation during flow is strongly affected by the delicate …

The beauty of opals results from a densely packed, highly ordered arrangement of silica
spheres with a diameter of several hundred nanometers. Such ordered nanostructures are …

Three-dimensional (3D) photonic crystals (PCs) are crystalline materials where the refractive
index is periodically modulated on a length scale comparable to the light wavelength of …

The rapid development of self-assembly approaches has enabled the creation of materials
with desired organization of nanoscale components. However, achieving dynamic control …

This article reports a simple, roll-to-roll compatible coating technology for producing 3D
highly ordered colloidal crystal− polymer nanocomposites, colloidal crystals, and …

This paper reports a simple and economical method for the fabrication of nanopatterned
optical fiber nanotips. The proposed patterning approach relies on the use of the …

Colloidal model systems allow studying crystallization kinetics under fairly ideal conditions,
with rather well-characterized pair interactions and minimized external influences. In …

Colloidal crystals offer a promising route for the formation of three-dimensional photonic
crystals. The primary constraint in working with these materials is the disorder present in …

▪ Abstract This review discusses the recent progress that has been made in the application
of computer simulations to study crystal nucleation in colloidal systems. We discuss the …