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

Nanocellulose is currently in the limelight of extensive research from fundamental science to
technological applications owing to its renewable and carbon‐neutral nature, superior …

This review considers the most recent developments in supramolecular and supraparticle
structures obtained from natural, renewable biopolymers as well as their disassembly and …

Widespread concerns over the impact of human activity on the environment have resulted in
a desire to replace artificial functional materials with naturally derived alternatives. As such …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), owing to their intrinsic anisotropic property and capability
of generating programmable complex morphologies under heat, have been widely used for …

With the arising of global climate change and resource shortage, in recent years, increased
attention has been paid to environmentally friendly materials. Trees are sustainable and …

Highlights•Current directions in nanocellulose research.•Photonics.•Films and
foams.•Surface functionalization.•Nanocomposites.•Medicine.Nanocellulose is of increasing …

By controlling the interaction of biological building blocks at the nanoscale, natural photonic
nanostructures have been optimized to produce intense coloration. Inspired by such …

The field of Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine that work toward creating
functional tissue-constructs mimicking native tissue for repair and/or replacement of …

Over millions of years, animals and plants have evolved complex molecules and structures
that endow them with vibrant colors. Among the sources of natural coloration, structural color …