Over the last three decades, photonic crystals (PhCs) have attracted intense interests thanks
to their broad potential applications in optics and photonics. Generally, these structures can …

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

Atoms serve as an inspiration for colloidal self-assembly, whereby building blocks can
combine and confer endless functionality using a few design principles, including …

Self‐assembly fundamentally implies the organization of small sub‐units into large
structures or patterns without the intervention of specific local interactions. This process is …

Conspectus Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising for various applications
through the creation of innovative materials and assemblies. This potential stems from their …

Assembling metal-organic framework (MOF)-based particles is an emerging approach for
creating colloidal superstructures and hierarchical functional materials. However, realization …

Swarm behaviors are common in nature, where individual organisms collaborate via
perception, communication, and adaptation. Emulating these dynamics, large groups of …

Stretching elastic materials containing nanoparticle lattices is common in research and
industrial settings, yet our knowledge of the deformation process remains limited …

Crystal phase, an intrinsic characteristic of crystalline materials, is one of the key parameters
to determine their physicochemical properties. Recently, great progress has been made in …

Integrating nanoscale building blocks of low dimensionality (0D; ie, spheres) into higher
dimensional structures endows them and their corresponding materials with emergent …