Colloidal self-assembly refers to a solution-processed assembly of nanometer-/micrometer-
sized, well-dispersed particles into secondary structures, whose collective properties are …

This is the first comprehensive review on methods and materials for use in optical sensing of
pH values and on applications of such sensors. The Review starts with an introduction that …

Hydrogels are three-dimensional porous polymeric networks prepared by physical or
chemical cross-linking of hydrophilic molecules, which can be made into smart materials …

Biosensors are extensively employed for diagnosing a broad array of diseases and
disorders in clinical settings worldwide. The implementation of biosensors at the point-of …

This Review covers photonic crystals (PhCs) and their use for sensing mainly chemical and
biochemical parameters, with a particular focus on the materials applied. Specific sections …

In recent years, the field of flexible electronics has been thriving in academic achievements.
Among them, the hydrogel‐based strain sensors possess some characteristic advantages in …

New fluorochromic materials that reversibly change their emission properties in response to
their environment are of interest for the development of sensors and light‐emitting materials …

Nature evolved a variety of hierarchical structures that produce sophisticated functions.
Inspired by these natural materials, colloidal self-assembly provides a convenient way to …

Hydrogels, as the most typical elastomer materials with three‐dimensional (3D) network
structures, have attracted wide attention owing to their outstanding features in fields of …

The surprising properties of biomaterials are the results of billions of years of evolution.
Generally, biomaterials are assembled under mild conditions with very limited supply of …