Nanoarchitectonics Can Save Our Planet: Nanoarchitectonics for Energy and Environment

Focus on Materials Nanoarchitectonics.

Nanoarchitectonics with Porphyrin Functionalized DNA

DNA is well-known as bearer of the genetic code. Since its structure elucidation nearly seven decades ago by Watson, Crick, Wilkins, and Franklin, much has been learned about its detailed structure, function, and genetic coding. The development of automated solid-phase synthesis, and with it the availability of synthetic DNA with any desired sequence in lengths of up to hundreds of bases in the...

DNA nanoarchitectonics: assembled DNA at interfaces.

DNA is a powerful biomaterial for creating rationally designed and functionally enhanced nanostructures. DNA nanoarchitectures positioned at substrate interfaces can offer unique advantages leading to improved surface properties relevant to biosensing, nanotechnology, materials science, and cell biology. This Perspective highlights the benefits and challenges of using assembled DNA as a nanosca...

Nanoarchitectonics + future leaders = bright success in materials science and technology

World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPIMANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan 2 School of Physical and Mathematical Science, Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore E-mail: ARIGA. [email protected], [email protected] and AONO. [email protected] Great progress requires great ideas. Ov...

Can bacteria save the planet?

The idea quickly spread. When the organizers of a San Diego Science Festival (www.sdsciencefestival.com) sought help and assistance from the Cambridge Festival, it eventually led to the establishment of the Science Festival Alliance. The US National Science Foundation (Arlington, VA) has joined the bandwagon and provides a 3-year US$3 million grant to promote the science programmes. Festivals i...