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

Counterfeiting and inverse engineering of security and confidential documents, such as
banknotes, passports, national cards, certificates, and valuable products, has significantly …

Polymer-based responsive structural color materials are polymers with ordered
microstructures that can change colors. They offer unique advantages and present a novel …

Counterfeiting is a growing global issue causing severe negative impacts on the social
economy and posing serious security threats to individuals and communities. However, the …

Structurally coloured materials that change their colour in response to mechanical stimuli
are uniquely suited for optical sensing and visual communication,,–. The main barrier to their …

Abstract 3D photonic crystals (PCs) have attracted extensive attention due to their unique
optical properties. However, fabricating 3D PCs structure by 3D printing colloidal particles is …

Self-assembly approaches, eg colloidal, emulsion and polymer phase separation, provide
scientists with an exotic yet direct platform to access technologically desired nanostructures …

Bioinspired structural color materials represent a curiosity-led, technology-driven field with
multidisciplinary research studies aiming at mimicking and recapitulating natural coloration …

Biological photonic crystal (PC) patterns provide unique functionalities for the survival of
creatures, such as the static identified patterns of butterfly wings, the mating function of the …

Driven by the development of new functional inks, inkjet‐printed electronics has achieved
several milestones upon moving from the integration of simple electronic elements (eg …