Self-assembly of soft materials is broadly considered an attractive means of generating
nanoscale structures and patterns over large areas. However, the spontaneous formation of …

Block copolymers self-assemble on nanometer length scales, making them ideal for
emerging nanotechnologies. Many applications (eg, templating, membranes) require the …

This comprehensive review, summarizes recent advances in the fabrication of well-ordered
block copolymer (BCP) thin films by different methods, focusing on the development of …

A modular and general method based on a photomediated ATRA reaction for the spatially
controlled functionalization of surfaces with visible light is reported. The ability to control …

Neuroregeneration following peripheral nerve injury is largely mediated by Schwann cells
(SC), the principal glial cell that supports neurons in the peripheral nervous system. Axonal …

Inspired by the water-enhanced mechanical gradient character of the squid beak, we herein
report a nanocomposite that mimics both the architecture and properties of this interesting …

We provide a succinct account of surface-bound gradient structures created from soft
materials or those facilitating the study of soft materials behavior. We commence by …

Block copolymer (BCP) self‐assembly (SA) can be exploited for next‐generation lithography
for the advanced nanopatterning of surfaces with versatile nanoscale features. To render …

Solvent vapor annealing (SVA) with solvent mixtures is a promising approach for controlling
block copolymer thin film self-assembly. In this work, we present the design and fabrication …

Controllable directional transport of liquid droplets on a functionalized surface has been a
challenge in the field of microfluidics because it does not require energy supply, and the …