Membrane-based separations for water purification and desalination have been
increasingly applied to address the global challenges of water scarcity and the pollution of …

Self-assembled organic nanotubes made of single or multiple molecular components can be
classified into soft-matter nanotubes (SMNTs) by contrast with hard-matter nanotubes, such …

Porosity can be viewed as a profound concept that helps us to understand nature and create
advanced structures. There are some interesting examples in nature, such as hollow …

The conjugation of synthetic polymers with various biomolecules provides an easy access to
biohybrid materials which combine advantages from both the synthetic world and Nature …

Synthetic membranes are used in many separation processes, from industrial-scale ones—
such as separating atmospheric gases for medical and industrial use, and removing salt …

The self‐assembly of different classes of peptide, including cyclic peptides, amyloid peptides
and surfactant‐like peptides into nanotube structures is reviewed. The modes of self …

Composite membranes comprising a continuous polymer phase and a dispersed filler
phase have revealed appealing potential in selective transport of molecules and ions. The …

β-Sheet forming self assembling cyclic peptides offer a versatile scaffold for the construction
and control of hydrogen-bonded nanotube assemblies. These structures have major …

Synthetic polymer membranes, critical to diverse energy-efficient separations, are subject to
permeability-selectivity trade-offs that decrease their overall efficacy. These trade-offs are …

Peptide/protein-polymer conjugates make up a new class of soft matter comprising natural
and synthetic building blocks. They have the potential to combine the advantages of proteins …