Supramolecular gels are unique materials formed through the self-assembly of molecular
building blocks, typically low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs), driven by non-covalent …

Hydrogels, formed from cross-linked hydrophilic macromolecules, can provide a three-
dimensional microenvironment that mimics the extracellular matrix and have widely served …

fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl-diphenylalanine (Fmoc-FF), has been has been extensively
explored due to its ultrafast self-assembly kinetics, inherent biocompatibility, tunable …

The development of bio-MOFs or MOF biocomposites through the combination of MOFs with
biopolymers offers the possibility of expanding the potential applications of MOFs, making …

Chiral graphene hybrid materials have attracted significant attention in recent years due to
their various applications in the areas of chiral catalysis, chiral separation and recognition …

Abstract In this work, Engineered Living Materials (ELMs), based on the combination of
genetically-modified bacteria and mineral-reinforced organic matrices, and endowed with …

Fibrin hydrogels made by self-assembly of fibrinogen obtained from human plasma have
shown excellent biocompatible and biodegradable properties and are widely used in …

Transfer of chirality, or transmission of asymmetric information from one system to another,
plays an essential role in fundamental biological and chemical processes and, therefore, is …

Crystallization in confined spaces is a widespread process in nature that also has important
implications for the stability and durability of many man-made materials. It has been reported …

In a recent study, we have used phage display screening to identify peptide motifs with
strong and selective affinity to bind to the surfaces of gypsum, an inorganic mineral of high …