Functional Materials from Colloidal Self-assembly

A comprehensive resource for new and veteran researchers in the field of self-assembling and functional materials

In Functional Materials from Colloidal Self-assembly, a pair of distinguished researchers delivers a thorough overview of how the colloidal self-assembly approach can enable the design and fabrication of several functional materials and devices. Among other topics, the book explores the foundations of self-assembly in different systems, nucleation, the growth of nanoparticles, self-assembly of colloidal microspheres for photonic crystals and devices, and the self-assembly of amphiphilic molecules as a template for mesoporous materials.

The authors also discuss the self-assembly of biomolecules, superstructures from self-assembly, architectures from self-assembly, and the applications of self-assembled nanostructures.

Functional Materials from Colloidal Self-assembly provides a balanced approach to the theoretical background and applications of the subject, offering sound guidance to both experienced and early-career researchers. The book also delivers:

• A thorough introduction to the fundamentals of colloids, including the theory of nucleation and the growth of colloidal particles
• Comprehensive explorations of mechanisms and strategies for the self-assembly of colloidal particles, including DNA-mediated colloidal self-assembly
• Practical discussions of characterization techniques for self-assembled colloidal structures, including electron microscopy techniques and X-ray techniques
• In-depth examinations of biological and biomedical materials, including tissue engineering, drug loading and release, and biodetection

Perfect for materials scientists, inorganic chemists, and catalytic chemists, Functional Materials from Colloidal Self-assembly is also a must-read reference for biochemists and surface chemists seeking a one-stop resource on self-assembling and functional materials.

Qingfeng Yan, PhD, is Associate Professor of the Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, China. His research is focused on functional single crystals and materials chemistry.

George Zhao is Professor of the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Queensland in Australia. He is also the Director of the Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment at Qingdao University in China.