We explore the potential of nanocrystals (a term used equivalently to nanoparticles) as
building blocks for nanomaterials, and the current advances and open challenges for …

Nanoparticle assembly and attachment are common pathways of crystal growth by which
particles organize into larger scale materials with hierarchical structure and long-range …

The ability of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to image a structure ranging from
millimetres to Ångströms has made it an indispensable component of the toolkit of modern …

Self-assembly of colloidal nanoparticles (NPs) into superstructures offers a flexible and
promising pathway to manipulate the nanometer-sized particles and thus make full use of …

Lead halide perovskites hold promise for photonic devices, due to their superior
optoelectronic properties. However, their use is limited by poor stability and toxicity. We …

The conception, synthesis, and invention of a nanostructure, now known as the spherical
nucleic acid, or SNA, in 1996 marked the advent of a new field of chemistry. Over the past …

Exploring high‐rate electrode materials with excellent kinetic properties is imperative for
advanced sodium‐storage systems. Herein, novel cubic‐like X Fe (X= Co, Ni, Mn) …

Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) has long been an essential tool for understanding
the structure of materials. Over the past couple of decades, this venerable technique has …

Energy materials are vital to energy conversion and storage devices that make renewable
resources viable for electrification technologies. In situ transmission electron microscopy …

The interplay between crystal and solvent structure, interparticle forces and ensemble
particle response dynamics governs the process of crystallization by oriented attachment …