Conspectus Inverse opals (IOs) are highly interconnected three-dimensional macroporous
structures with applications in a variety of disciplines from optics to catalysis. For instance …

The ability to selectively redirect specific wavelengths of light has attracted a lot attention for
photonic crystal materials. Presently, there is a wealth of research relating to the fabrication …

Selective conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) to multi-carbon products (CO2-to-C2+) at high
current densities is in essential demand for the practical application of the resultant valuable …

Under nonequilibrium conditions, inorganic systems can produce a wealth of life-like shapes
and patterns which, compared to well-formed crystalline materials, remain widely …

Photocatalytic persulfate activation on semiconductor (such as TiO 2) supported transition
metal catalysts exhibits great potential in removing refractory organic pollutants, but it often …

Gold nanoparticle-loaded titania (Au/TiO2) inverse opals are highly ordered three-
dimensional photonic structures with enhanced photocatalytic properties. However, fine …

Conventional catalyst preparative methods commonly entail the impregnation, precipitation,
and/or immobilization of nanoparticles on their supports. While convenient, such methods do …

Bioinspired materials hold great potential for transforming energy storage devices due to
escalating demand for high-performance energy storage. Beyond biomimicry, recent …

Opals are naturally occurring photonic crystals which can be formed easily using low-cost
self-assembly methods. While the optical behaviour of opals has received significant …

A variety of materials have been developed over the last two decades with the goal of
extending the function of light-absorbing devices to low-light or nighttime conditions …