Vast potential exists for the development of novel, engineered platforms that manipulate
biology for the production of programmed advanced materials. Such systems would possess …

Ag-Based nanocomposites, including supported Ag nanocomposites and bimetallic Ag
nanocomposites, have been intensively investigated as highly efficient catalysts because of …

Biological living materials, such as animal bones and plant stems, are able to self-heal,
regenerate, adapt and make decisions under environmental pressures. Despite recent …

The application of nanoscale materials and structures, usually ranging from 1 to 100
nanometers (nm), is an emerging area of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Nanomaterials …

The development of eco-friendly technologies in material synthesis is of considerable
importance to expand their biological applications. Nowadays, a variety of green …

Hollow porous micro/nanostructures with high surface area and shell permeability have
attracted tremendous attention. Particularly, the synthesis and structural tailoring of diverse …

The creation of matter with varying degrees of complexities and desired functions is one of
the ultimate targets of self-assembly. The ability to regulate the complex interactions …

The development of production processes that can reduce the environmental impact, offer
waste reduction and increase energy efficiency is an important step in the field of application …

Bacteria cellulose (BC) nanofibers are used as robust biotemplates for the facile fabrication
of novel gold nanoparticle (NP)–bacteria cellulose nanofiber (Au–BC) nanocomposites via a …

Carbothermal reduction could be employed as a facile technology for the synthesis of
various novel materials, especially transition-metal-functionalized nanostructures. In …