Nanomaterials (NMs) with unique structures and compositions can give rise to exotic
physicochemical properties and applications. Despite the advancement in solution-based …

In this Review, we aim to provide an updated summary of the research related to hollow
micro-and nanostructures, covering both their synthesis and their applications. After a brief …

Highlights The role of electron transport characteristics in electromagnetic (EM) attenuation
can be generalized to other EM functional materials. The integrated functions of efficient EM …

Photocatalysis is a promising route to convert solar energy into chemical energy directly,
providing an alternative solution to environment and natural resource problems …

Removal of non‐biodegradable heavy metals has been the top priority in wastewater
treatment and the development of green technologies remains a significant challenge. We …

Novel self-assembled architectures have received significant interest in nanoscience and
nanotechnology. A large variety of nanostructures involving optimized sizes, morphologies …

Wet chemistry in organic solvents has proven highly efficient for the preparation of several
types of metallic, metal-oxide, and semiconductor nanostructures. This Short Review …

Templating is one of the most important techniques for the controlled synthesis of
nanostructured materials. This powerful tool uses a pre-existing guide with desired …

Colloidal hollow nanocrystals with controlled hollow interior and shell thickness represent a
class of important nanostructured materials, because of their promising applications for …

This current research progress on the fabrication of hollow nanostructures by using self‐
templating methods is reviewed. After a brief introduction to the unique properties and …