Nanoparticle puzzles and research opportunities that go beyond state of the art

Faraday Discuss. 2016:186:11-5. doi: 10.1039/c6fd00024j.

Abstract

We present an overview of current progress and research challenges in the field of nanoparticle assembly, touching on the following topics: (1) historical perspective; (2) consideration of what is a nanoparticle; (3) contrast between nanoparticle self-assembly and top-down construction; (4) opportunities for nanoparticles with more intelligent sub-structures; (5) opportunities for nanoparticle systems cued to interact subtly in space and time. In this personal and subjective account, certain holy grails for nanoparticle science and technology are identified.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Colloids / chemistry
  • Entropy
  • Humans
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanotechnology* / methods

Substances

  • Colloids