Layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly is a widely used tool for engineering materials and coatings.
In this Perspective, dedicated to the memory of ACS Nano associate editor Prof. Dr. Helmuth …

Nature successfully employs inorganic solid-state materials (ie, biominerals) and
hierarchical composites as sensing elements, weapons, tools, and shelters. Optimized over …

Jum** spiders (Phidippus regius) are known for their ability to traverse various terrains
and have targeted jumps within the fraction of a second to catch flying preys. Different from …

Biomineralization generates hierarchically structured minerals with vital biological functions
in organisms. This strategy has been adopted to construct complex architectures to achieve …

In this study, a new series of zinc oxide (ZnO) with high specific surface area and narrow
energy band gap are prepared using a facile microwave-induced method. The …

Catalytically active colloids are model systems for chemical motors and active matter. It is
desirable to replace the inorganic catalysts and the toxic fuels that are often used with …

The intricate process of biomineralization, eg in sea urchins, involves the precise interplay of
highly regulated mineralization proteins and the spatiotemporal coordination achieved …

Owing to the hybrid nature of organic–inorganic composite coatings, when applied, they can
combine the merits of both components and thus make such coatings fit a wide range of …

Lightweight honeycomb structures are widely used in applications that require high strength-
to-weight ratios and low densities, including aircraft, automobiles, and various engine …

Polycrystalline piezo‐active materials only exhibit a high macroscopic piezoresponse if they
consist of particles with oriented crystal directions and aligned intrinsic dipole moments. For …