Ferrimagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (magnetite or maghemite) have been the subject of
an intense research, not only for fundamental research but also for their potentiality in a …

New approaches in pharmaceutical chemistry have resulted in more complex drug
molecules in the quest to achieve higher affinity to their targets. However, these 'highly …

In recent years, new strategies for silica coating of inorganic nanoparticles and organic
nanomaterials, which differ from the classical methodologies, have emerged at the forefront …

Patches on the surfaces of colloidal particles,,,, provide directional information that enables
the self-assembly of the particles into higher-order structures. Although computational tools …

Recent breakthroughs in colloidal synthesis allow the control of particle shapes and
properties with high precision. This provides us with a constantly expanding library of new …

This article investigates the role of shape in colloidal self-assembly and argues for the
importance of a tight synergy between particle design and assembly strategies. To this end …

The chemistry of silica in aqueous solution remains an actively investigated topic despite
vigorous research for over a century because of its relevance to various fields such as …

Synthesis and self-assembly of structured colloids is a nascent field. Recent advances in this
area include the development of a variety of practical routes to produce robust photonic …

Anisotropic particles exhibited unique interfacial properties, but only limited types of these
particles are available for the food industry. Protein fibrils as anisotropic particles were …

The recent surge to explore and exploit the effect of particle shape has led to several
interesting and unique observations in various diverse fields, ranging from biology to …