Controlling the topology and structure of entangled molecular strands is a key challenge in molecular engineering, particularly when attempting to create large nanostructures that mimic biological ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Noble metal nanoparticles like gold and silver have been extensively studied for their optical, electronic, and catalytic properties, which can be finely tuned by controlling ...

New hollow dodecahedral shell demonstrates remarkable stability and potential for functionalization and encapsulating macromolecules. (Nanowerk News) Controlling the topology and structure of ...

Crown ethers are cyclic polyethers whose ring cavity size and electron-rich oxygen atoms confer high selectivity and affinity for specific cations. Complexation arises from non-covalent host–guest ...

Researchers develop a large dodecahedral structure through the self- assembly of metal ions and peptides, with potential implications in drug delivery systems and molecular transportation. Controlling ...