Materials Nanoarchitectonics for Advanced Physics Research

Abstract

Nanoarchitectonics combines nanotechnology with existing fields such as organic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, materials science, microfabrication, and bio-chemistry. It is a concept to create the architecture of atoms, molecules, nanomaterials, and other units for use in functional material systems through various processes. Structural control through nanoarchitectonics can contribute to a variety of fields for advanced physical research. New physical properties can be controlled by forming atomic arrangements, molecular designs, polymer syntheses, crystal structures, self-assembled structures, and superstructures. Construction of nanospace structures can also elucidate the specific physical properties of molecules trapped in them. Thus, nanoarchitectonics has great potential to contribute to advanced physical research. This paper will discuss some perspectives, categorizing the examples into those that focus on structure formation, those related to optical and photonic functions, those that exploit electronic and electrical properties, and those oriented toward device applications. The presented examples ensure significant contribution of nanoarchitectonics to advanced physical research.

Microfluidic-Assisted Formulation of ε-Polycaprolactone Nanoparticles and Evaluation of Their Properties and In Vitro Cell Uptake

“…Nanoprecipitation has been a widely recognized and established approach in the realm of nanoparticle formulation. Recently, it has been incorporated into the emerging concept of nanoarchitectonics [26][27][28]. However, even with the development of cutting-edge methods, in some cases, the procedure is still carried out in the same manner as it was two decades ago.…”

Responsive materials nanoarchitectonics at interfaces

“…[41][42][43] This methodology is independent of the substance and its application. It is used to construct a variety of functional systems using a variety of substances including materials synthesis, [44][45][46] structure fabrication, [47][48][49] basic physics, [50][51][52] catalysis, [53][54][55] sensors, [56][57][58] devices, [59][60][61] energy, [62][63][64] environmental, [65][66][67] biochemistry, [68][69][70] and biomedical issues. [71][72][73] Originally, materials are composed of atoms and molecules.…”