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Preface xv
Contributing Authors xvii
Recent Progress in Syntheses and Applications of Inverse Opals and Related Macroporous Materials Prepared by Colloidal Crystal Templating Justin C. Lytle Andreas Stein 1
General Introduction 1
Synthesis of Colloidal Crystals 3
Synthesis of 3D0M Structures 6
Synthesis of Simple Oxides 6
Synthesis of Ternary Oxides and Higher Compositions 9
Synthesis of Non-Oxides 10
Synthesis of Metals 13
Synthesis of Semiconductors 16
Synthesis of Polymers 17
Synthesis of Hydrogels 19
Synthesis of Hybrid Compositions and Composites 20
Nanocasting with 3D0M Templates 21
Hierarchical Structuring 22
Two-Dimensional Pore Arrays 28
Properties and Applications of 3D0M Materials 29
Mechanical Characterization 29
Optical Applications 30
Photonic Crystals 30
Modification of Spontaneous Emission 33
Tunable Photonic Crystals 35
Metallic and Metallodielectric Photonic Crystals via Colloidal Crystal Templating 38
Defects and Deformations in Photonic Crystals 39
3D0M Pigments 41
Dye-Sensitized Titania Photonic Crystals 42
Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy 44
Sensors 44
Response Based on Changes in Refractive Index 45
Response Based on Changes in Pore Spacing or Pore Geometry 46
Response Based on Changes in Surface Electronic States 47
Electrochemical Response 48
Magnetic Properties 49
Catalysis 51
Electrode and Battery Applications 54
Sorption and Wetting Behavior 57
Bioactive Materials 60
Pseudomorphic Transformation of 3DOM Materials 62
Conclusion 64
Acknowledgements 64
References 64
Photonic Crystals: Fundamentals and Applications Alvaro Blanco Cefe Lopez 81
Introduction 81
Photonic Band Gap Materials 83
Optical Characterization 91
Photonic Bands Interpretation 93
Applications 95
Metamaterials 100
Preparation of Photonic Crystals 102
One-Dimensional Systems 102
Two-Dimensional Systems 104
Three-Dimensional Systems 107
Colloidal Crystals 111
Bare Opals 112
Further Processing 121
Composites 123
Summary 139
Acknowledgements 140
References 140
Nanoparticle-Micelle: A New Building Block for Facile Self-Assembly and Integration of 2-, 3- Dimensional Functional Nanostructures Hongyou Fan C. Jeffrey Brinker 153
Introduction 154
Synthesis of NP-Micelles 155
Synthesis of Ordered NP Arrays 165
Synthesis of Hierarchically Ordered Mesostructured NP Arrays 165
Synthesis of Ordered NP Arrays in Thin Films 172
Integration of NP Arrays for Charge Transport Study 180
Conclusions and Outlook 183
Acknowledgements 184
References 184
Electrospinning Nanofibers with Controlled Structures and Complex Architectures Dan Li Jesse T. McCann Manual Marquez Younan Xia 189
Introduction 189
Experimental Setup for Electrospinning 190
History and Mechanism of Electrospinning 191
Nanofibers Containing Nanoscale Fillers 194
Nanoparticles as the Fillers 195
Nanowires and Nanotubes as the Fillers 197
Nanosheets as the Fillers 197
Electrospinning with a Dual-Capillary Spinneret 199
Core/Sheath Nanofibers 199
Hollow Nanofibers with Controlled Surface Structures 201
Improvement of Electrospinnability 203
Porous Nanofibers 204
Porous Nanofibers by Bicomponent Spinning 205
Porous Fibers by Polymer-Solvent Phase Separation 205
Complex Nanofibers via Post-Spinning Treatment 207
Ordered Architectures of Electrospun Nanofibers 209
Concluding Remarks 212
Acknowledgements 212
References 212
Structure of Doped Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes L. Duclaux J.-L. Bantignies L. Alvarez R. Almairac J.-L. Sauvajol 215
Introduction 215
Structure of Doped SWCNTs (X-Ray Diffraction and Neutron Diffraction Studies) 218
Electron Acceptors 219
Electron Donors 224
Insertion of Li and Na 224
Heavy Alkali Metals (K, Rb, Cs) 226
The Local Structure (EXAFS and TEM) 233
Rubidium Doping 234
Iodine Doping 238
Raman Spectroscopy of Bundled SWCNT 241
Raman Spectra of Alkali-Doped SWCNT Bundles 243
Doping at Saturation Level 243
Progressive Doping 244
Conclusion 247
References 250
Electron Transport in Molecular Electronic Devices Shimin Hou Zekan Qian Rui Li 255
Introduction 255
Experimental Progress in Molecular Electronic Devices 256
The NEGF+DFT Approach 265
Current Formula for an Electrode-Molecule-Electrode Junction 266
Implementation of the NEGF+DFT Approach 271
Green's Function Part: Calculating the Density Matrix in an Open System 274
DFT Part: Calculating the KS Hamiltonian Matrix from the Density Matrix 282
Achieving Self-Consistency 285
Application and Challenge of the NEGF+DFT Approach 287
Conclusion 290
References 290
Structure, Properties, and Opportunities of Block Copolymer/Particle Nanocomposites Lindsay Bombalski Jessica Listak Michael R. Bockstaller 295
Introduction 296
Structure Formation in BCP Hybrid Materials - Theory and Simulation 302
Structure Formation of BCP Hybride Materials - Experiments 306
Equilibrium BCP/Particle Composite Morphologies 306
Nonequilibrium BCP/Particle Composite Morphologies 317
Structure-Property Relations and Applications of BCP/NP Hybrid Materials 323
Properties Capitalizing on Effective Properties of Randomized NP Inclusions 325
Properties Capitalizing on Cooperative Phenomena of Discrete Particle Arrangements 328
Conclusion 331
Acknowledgements 333
References 333
Electro-Oxidation and Local Probe Oxidation of Nano-Patterned Organic Monolayers Daan Wouters Ulrich S. Schubert 337
Introduction 337
Monolayer Formation 340
Thiolate Monolayers 341
Alkylsilane Monolayers 342
Monolayer Patterning 347
Monolayer Patterning by Means of Energetic Beams 350
Monolayer Patterning by Means of Local Probes 357
Local Probe Oxidation 357
Local Probe Electro-Oxidation of SAMs 361
Other Examples of Local Probe Electro-Oxidation 372
Summary 374
Acknowledgements 375
References 375
Recent Development of Organogels Towards Smart and Soft Materials Norifumi Fujita Pritam Mukhopadhyay Seiji Shinkai 385
General Introduction 386
First Generation Organogels 386
Steroid-Based Gelators 387
Anthracene-Based Gelators 387
Amino Acid and Ammonium Carbamate-Based Gelators 388
Sugar-Based Organogels 391
Chiral Gelators 391
Glycoluril-Based and Macrocycle-Based Gelators 392
Gelators Based on Complex Building Blocks 393
Second Generation Organogels 394
Host-Guest Interaction 395
H-Bonding Interaction 399
Donor-Acceptor Interaction 406
Metal-Responsive Organogels 408
Gels with Novel Optical Properties 412
Photo-Responsive Organogels 416
Redox Active Organogels 419
Light Harvesting Organogel Systems 420
Miscellaneous Organogels 423
Biomedical Applications 424
Conclusions and Future Outlook 425
References 425
Biosensors Based on Gold Nanoparticle Labeling Robert Moller Wolfgang Fritzsche 429
Introduction 429
General Features of Gold Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Bioconjugation 431
Detection of Gold Nanoparticles - DNA Conjugates 434
Optical Detection 434
Homogeneous Detection 434
Heterogeneous Detection 438
Optical Scattering 441
Raman Scattering 443
Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Imaging 446
Photothermal Imaging 448
Micromechanical Detection 449
Quartz-Crystal Microbalances (QCM) 449
Microcantilever 450
Electrical Detection 451
Electrochemical Detection 451
Resistive or Capacitive Detection 453
Further Applications of Gold Nanoparticles for Biosensing 455
Outlook 458
References 459
Quantum Dot Applications in Biotechnology: Progress and Challenges Cheng-An J. Lin Jimmy K. Li Ralph A. Sperling Liberato Manna Wolfgang J. Parak Walter H. Chang 467
Introduction 468
Quantum Dots: Synthesis and Surface Modification for Their Use in Biomedical Research 470
Synthesis of Colloidal Semiconductor Nanocrystals 470
Hydrophilic Modification 473
Ligand Exchange 474
Surface Silanization 476
Amphiphilic Polymer/Surfactant Coating 477
Conclusions 480
Bioconjugate Techniques 480
Synthesis of 'Greener' Quantum Dots (GQDs) 483
Properties of Quantum Dots 487
Some Basic Photo-Physical Properties 487
Cytotoxicity/Biocompatibility 491
Quantum Dots as a Cellular Probe 493
Labeling of Cellular Structures and Receptors 493
Incorporation of Quantum Dots by Living Cells 495
Tracking the Path and the Fate of Individual Cells with Quantum Dot Labels 499
Quantum Dots as a Biosensors 502
Quantum Dots as FRET Donor 502
Quantum Dots as FRET Acceptor 505
Quantum Dots as in vivo Probes 506
Perspectives 509
Acknowledgements 510
References 510
DNA-Based Artificial Nanostructures Giampaolo Zuccheri Marco Brucale Alessandra Vinelli Bruno Samori 531
Introduction 531
Affinity vs. Specificity in DNA Interactions 532
Structural Codes for DNA in the Nanoscale: Shape and Dynamics 533
The DNA Shape Code: How Local Deformations Can Affect the Average Molecular Shape 534
DNA Flexibility: Curvature is Only Half of the Story (but the Story is not Complete Yet) 537
Surface-DNA Interactions can be Sequence-Dependent 538
A Practical Application of the Watson-Crick DNA Code: DNA Chips and DNA Detection 539
Base-Pairing for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 540
An Evolving Fauna of DNA-Based Molecular Nanostructures 543
Hybrid Nanostructures Based on DNA Assembly: Metal Nanoparticles Plus DNA as an Example 543
Nature and Nanotechnology are a Matter of Hierarchy (and Topology) 547
Zero-Dimensional Topologies in DNA Artificial Nanostructures: Discrete DNA Constructs 549
Mono-Dimensional Topologies: Linear Arrays of Supramolecularly Connected Components to Make DNA Nano-Objects 550
Two-Dimensional Topologies of DNA Tiles 550
Raising the Size and Complexity: Algorithmic Assembly, DNA Origami, and Other Assemblies on Long Template Strands 554
Building 3D Objects 559
Strategies to Enhance the Structural Rigidity of the Nanostructures 559
The Enhancement of Symmetry in the Assembly: An Alternative Strategy 561
The Temporal Dimensionality 562
Conclusions and Outlook 565
Acknowledgements 566
References 566
Recent Progress on Bio-Inspired Surface with Special Wettability Shutao Wang Huan Liu Lei Jiang 573
Introduction 574
Some Basic Aspects about Surface Wettability 575
Hydrophilicity and Hydrophobicity 575
Wenzel's Model and Cassie's Model 578
Superhydrophilicity and Superhydrophobicity 579
Unique Superhydrophobic Surfaces in Nature 579
Artificial Superhydrophobic Surface 585
Towards the Simple Process 586
Towards Environmental Stability 589
Towards Multi-Function 591
Superhydrophilic Surfaces 597
Surfaces with Tunable Wettability from Superhydrophobic to Superhydrophilic 602
Responsive Surfaces Between Superhydrophobicity and Superhydrophilicity 606
Single Stimuli-Responsive Surfaces 606
Photo-Responsive Surfaces 606
pH-Responsive Surfaces 611
Thermal-Responsive Surfaces 612
Electric-Field Responsive Surfaces 614
Mechanical Force Responsive Surfaces 616
Multi Stimuli-Responsive Surfaces 618
Conclusions and Outlook 621
References 622
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The first volume in an exciting new series, Annual Review of Nano Research, this formidable collection of review articles sees renowned contributors from eight different countries tackle the most recent advances in nanofabrication, nanomaterials and nanostructures.The broad coverage of topics in nanotechnology and nanoscience also includes a special focus on the hot topic of biomedical applications of nanomaterials. The important names contributing to the volume include: M R Bockstaller (USA), L Duclaux (France), S Forster (Germany), W Fritzsche (Germany), L Jiang (China), C Lopez (Spain), W J Parak (Germany), B Samori (Italy), U S Schubert (The Netherlands), S Shinkai (Japan), A Stein (USA), S M Hou (China), and Y N Xia (USA).The volume serves both as a handy reference for experts active in the field and as an excellent introduction to scientists whose expertise lies elsewhere but who are interested in learning about this cutting-edge research area.
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Publication date: | 12/28/2006 |
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Table of Contents
Preface xv
Contributing Authors xvii
Recent Progress in Syntheses and Applications of Inverse Opals and Related Macroporous Materials Prepared by Colloidal Crystal Templating Justin C. Lytle Andreas Stein 1
General Introduction 1
Synthesis of Colloidal Crystals 3
Synthesis of 3D0M Structures 6
Synthesis of Simple Oxides 6
Synthesis of Ternary Oxides and Higher Compositions 9
Synthesis of Non-Oxides 10
Synthesis of Metals 13
Synthesis of Semiconductors 16
Synthesis of Polymers 17
Synthesis of Hydrogels 19
Synthesis of Hybrid Compositions and Composites 20
Nanocasting with 3D0M Templates 21
Hierarchical Structuring 22
Two-Dimensional Pore Arrays 28
Properties and Applications of 3D0M Materials 29
Mechanical Characterization 29
Optical Applications 30
Photonic Crystals 30
Modification of Spontaneous Emission 33
Tunable Photonic Crystals 35
Metallic and Metallodielectric Photonic Crystals via Colloidal Crystal Templating 38
Defects and Deformations in Photonic Crystals 39
3D0M Pigments 41
Dye-Sensitized Titania Photonic Crystals 42
Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy 44
Sensors 44
Response Based on Changes in Refractive Index 45
Response Based on Changes in Pore Spacing or Pore Geometry 46
Response Based on Changes in Surface Electronic States 47
Electrochemical Response 48
Magnetic Properties 49
Catalysis 51
Electrode and Battery Applications 54
Sorption and Wetting Behavior 57
Bioactive Materials 60
Pseudomorphic Transformation of 3DOM Materials 62
Conclusion 64
Acknowledgements 64
References 64
Photonic Crystals: Fundamentals and Applications Alvaro Blanco Cefe Lopez 81
Introduction 81
Photonic Band Gap Materials 83
Optical Characterization 91
Photonic Bands Interpretation 93
Applications 95
Metamaterials 100
Preparation of Photonic Crystals 102
One-Dimensional Systems 102
Two-Dimensional Systems 104
Three-Dimensional Systems 107
Colloidal Crystals 111
Bare Opals 112
Further Processing 121
Composites 123
Summary 139
Acknowledgements 140
References 140
Nanoparticle-Micelle: A New Building Block for Facile Self-Assembly and Integration of 2-, 3- Dimensional Functional Nanostructures Hongyou Fan C. Jeffrey Brinker 153
Introduction 154
Synthesis of NP-Micelles 155
Synthesis of Ordered NP Arrays 165
Synthesis of Hierarchically Ordered Mesostructured NP Arrays 165
Synthesis of Ordered NP Arrays in Thin Films 172
Integration of NP Arrays for Charge Transport Study 180
Conclusions and Outlook 183
Acknowledgements 184
References 184
Electrospinning Nanofibers with Controlled Structures and Complex Architectures Dan Li Jesse T. McCann Manual Marquez Younan Xia 189
Introduction 189
Experimental Setup for Electrospinning 190
History and Mechanism of Electrospinning 191
Nanofibers Containing Nanoscale Fillers 194
Nanoparticles as the Fillers 195
Nanowires and Nanotubes as the Fillers 197
Nanosheets as the Fillers 197
Electrospinning with a Dual-Capillary Spinneret 199
Core/Sheath Nanofibers 199
Hollow Nanofibers with Controlled Surface Structures 201
Improvement of Electrospinnability 203
Porous Nanofibers 204
Porous Nanofibers by Bicomponent Spinning 205
Porous Fibers by Polymer-Solvent Phase Separation 205
Complex Nanofibers via Post-Spinning Treatment 207
Ordered Architectures of Electrospun Nanofibers 209
Concluding Remarks 212
Acknowledgements 212
References 212
Structure of Doped Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes L. Duclaux J.-L. Bantignies L. Alvarez R. Almairac J.-L. Sauvajol 215
Introduction 215
Structure of Doped SWCNTs (X-Ray Diffraction and Neutron Diffraction Studies) 218
Electron Acceptors 219
Electron Donors 224
Insertion of Li and Na 224
Heavy Alkali Metals (K, Rb, Cs) 226
The Local Structure (EXAFS and TEM) 233
Rubidium Doping 234
Iodine Doping 238
Raman Spectroscopy of Bundled SWCNT 241
Raman Spectra of Alkali-Doped SWCNT Bundles 243
Doping at Saturation Level 243
Progressive Doping 244
Conclusion 247
References 250
Electron Transport in Molecular Electronic Devices Shimin Hou Zekan Qian Rui Li 255
Introduction 255
Experimental Progress in Molecular Electronic Devices 256
The NEGF+DFT Approach 265
Current Formula for an Electrode-Molecule-Electrode Junction 266
Implementation of the NEGF+DFT Approach 271
Green's Function Part: Calculating the Density Matrix in an Open System 274
DFT Part: Calculating the KS Hamiltonian Matrix from the Density Matrix 282
Achieving Self-Consistency 285
Application and Challenge of the NEGF+DFT Approach 287
Conclusion 290
References 290
Structure, Properties, and Opportunities of Block Copolymer/Particle Nanocomposites Lindsay Bombalski Jessica Listak Michael R. Bockstaller 295
Introduction 296
Structure Formation in BCP Hybrid Materials - Theory and Simulation 302
Structure Formation of BCP Hybride Materials - Experiments 306
Equilibrium BCP/Particle Composite Morphologies 306
Nonequilibrium BCP/Particle Composite Morphologies 317
Structure-Property Relations and Applications of BCP/NP Hybrid Materials 323
Properties Capitalizing on Effective Properties of Randomized NP Inclusions 325
Properties Capitalizing on Cooperative Phenomena of Discrete Particle Arrangements 328
Conclusion 331
Acknowledgements 333
References 333
Electro-Oxidation and Local Probe Oxidation of Nano-Patterned Organic Monolayers Daan Wouters Ulrich S. Schubert 337
Introduction 337
Monolayer Formation 340
Thiolate Monolayers 341
Alkylsilane Monolayers 342
Monolayer Patterning 347
Monolayer Patterning by Means of Energetic Beams 350
Monolayer Patterning by Means of Local Probes 357
Local Probe Oxidation 357
Local Probe Electro-Oxidation of SAMs 361
Other Examples of Local Probe Electro-Oxidation 372
Summary 374
Acknowledgements 375
References 375
Recent Development of Organogels Towards Smart and Soft Materials Norifumi Fujita Pritam Mukhopadhyay Seiji Shinkai 385
General Introduction 386
First Generation Organogels 386
Steroid-Based Gelators 387
Anthracene-Based Gelators 387
Amino Acid and Ammonium Carbamate-Based Gelators 388
Sugar-Based Organogels 391
Chiral Gelators 391
Glycoluril-Based and Macrocycle-Based Gelators 392
Gelators Based on Complex Building Blocks 393
Second Generation Organogels 394
Host-Guest Interaction 395
H-Bonding Interaction 399
Donor-Acceptor Interaction 406
Metal-Responsive Organogels 408
Gels with Novel Optical Properties 412
Photo-Responsive Organogels 416
Redox Active Organogels 419
Light Harvesting Organogel Systems 420
Miscellaneous Organogels 423
Biomedical Applications 424
Conclusions and Future Outlook 425
References 425
Biosensors Based on Gold Nanoparticle Labeling Robert Moller Wolfgang Fritzsche 429
Introduction 429
General Features of Gold Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Bioconjugation 431
Detection of Gold Nanoparticles - DNA Conjugates 434
Optical Detection 434
Homogeneous Detection 434
Heterogeneous Detection 438
Optical Scattering 441
Raman Scattering 443
Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Imaging 446
Photothermal Imaging 448
Micromechanical Detection 449
Quartz-Crystal Microbalances (QCM) 449
Microcantilever 450
Electrical Detection 451
Electrochemical Detection 451
Resistive or Capacitive Detection 453
Further Applications of Gold Nanoparticles for Biosensing 455
Outlook 458
References 459
Quantum Dot Applications in Biotechnology: Progress and Challenges Cheng-An J. Lin Jimmy K. Li Ralph A. Sperling Liberato Manna Wolfgang J. Parak Walter H. Chang 467
Introduction 468
Quantum Dots: Synthesis and Surface Modification for Their Use in Biomedical Research 470
Synthesis of Colloidal Semiconductor Nanocrystals 470
Hydrophilic Modification 473
Ligand Exchange 474
Surface Silanization 476
Amphiphilic Polymer/Surfactant Coating 477
Conclusions 480
Bioconjugate Techniques 480
Synthesis of 'Greener' Quantum Dots (GQDs) 483
Properties of Quantum Dots 487
Some Basic Photo-Physical Properties 487
Cytotoxicity/Biocompatibility 491
Quantum Dots as a Cellular Probe 493
Labeling of Cellular Structures and Receptors 493
Incorporation of Quantum Dots by Living Cells 495
Tracking the Path and the Fate of Individual Cells with Quantum Dot Labels 499
Quantum Dots as a Biosensors 502
Quantum Dots as FRET Donor 502
Quantum Dots as FRET Acceptor 505
Quantum Dots as in vivo Probes 506
Perspectives 509
Acknowledgements 510
References 510
DNA-Based Artificial Nanostructures Giampaolo Zuccheri Marco Brucale Alessandra Vinelli Bruno Samori 531
Introduction 531
Affinity vs. Specificity in DNA Interactions 532
Structural Codes for DNA in the Nanoscale: Shape and Dynamics 533
The DNA Shape Code: How Local Deformations Can Affect the Average Molecular Shape 534
DNA Flexibility: Curvature is Only Half of the Story (but the Story is not Complete Yet) 537
Surface-DNA Interactions can be Sequence-Dependent 538
A Practical Application of the Watson-Crick DNA Code: DNA Chips and DNA Detection 539
Base-Pairing for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 540
An Evolving Fauna of DNA-Based Molecular Nanostructures 543
Hybrid Nanostructures Based on DNA Assembly: Metal Nanoparticles Plus DNA as an Example 543
Nature and Nanotechnology are a Matter of Hierarchy (and Topology) 547
Zero-Dimensional Topologies in DNA Artificial Nanostructures: Discrete DNA Constructs 549
Mono-Dimensional Topologies: Linear Arrays of Supramolecularly Connected Components to Make DNA Nano-Objects 550
Two-Dimensional Topologies of DNA Tiles 550
Raising the Size and Complexity: Algorithmic Assembly, DNA Origami, and Other Assemblies on Long Template Strands 554
Building 3D Objects 559
Strategies to Enhance the Structural Rigidity of the Nanostructures 559
The Enhancement of Symmetry in the Assembly: An Alternative Strategy 561
The Temporal Dimensionality 562
Conclusions and Outlook 565
Acknowledgements 566
References 566
Recent Progress on Bio-Inspired Surface with Special Wettability Shutao Wang Huan Liu Lei Jiang 573
Introduction 574
Some Basic Aspects about Surface Wettability 575
Hydrophilicity and Hydrophobicity 575
Wenzel's Model and Cassie's Model 578
Superhydrophilicity and Superhydrophobicity 579
Unique Superhydrophobic Surfaces in Nature 579
Artificial Superhydrophobic Surface 585
Towards the Simple Process 586
Towards Environmental Stability 589
Towards Multi-Function 591
Superhydrophilic Surfaces 597
Surfaces with Tunable Wettability from Superhydrophobic to Superhydrophilic 602
Responsive Surfaces Between Superhydrophobicity and Superhydrophilicity 606
Single Stimuli-Responsive Surfaces 606
Photo-Responsive Surfaces 606
pH-Responsive Surfaces 611
Thermal-Responsive Surfaces 612
Electric-Field Responsive Surfaces 614
Mechanical Force Responsive Surfaces 616
Multi Stimuli-Responsive Surfaces 618
Conclusions and Outlook 621
References 622
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