Noncovalent interactions, which usually feature tunable strength, reversibility, and
environmental adaptability, have been recognized as driving forces in a variety of biological …

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 …

Porous organic polymers (POPs) have well-defined porosities, high surface areas, and
attractive surface chemical functionalities. Because of these properties, POPs and their …

Due to their intriguing electronic properties and structural composition, transition metal
oxides (TMOs) such as AO x, A x O x, and A x B 3-x O x; A, B= Ti, V, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn …

Recently, atmospheric pollution has become a critical problem for modern society. The
detection and monitoring of gases are the major problems nowadays. Metal oxides play a …

Abstract Ultrasmall mesoporous nanoparticles (< 50 nm), a unique porous nanomaterial,
have been widely studied in many fields in the last decade owing to the abundant …

Since the commercialization of lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) in the early 1990s, tin (Sn),
antimony (Sb), and germanium (Ge)‐based anodes have attracted considerable research …

Photocatalysis for solar‐driven reactions promises a bright future in addressing energy and
environmental challenges. The performance of photocatalysis is highly dependent on the …

Direct conversion of solar energy into chemical energy in a sustainable manner is one of the
most promising solutions to the energy crisis and environmental issues. Fabrication of highly …