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Our paper on "Self-assembly of Shaped Nanoparticles into Free-standing 2D and 3D Superlattices" is accepted for publication in Small. Congratulations to Weikun and all the co-authors!!!

2015-10-29
Our paper on "Formation of hybrid core-shell microgels induced by autonomous unidirectional migration of nanoparticles" is accepted for publication in Materials Horizons. Congratulations to Jianying, Kai, and all the co-authors!!!

2015-10-21
Our paper on "Gold nanoparticle strings wrap up into plasmonic vesicles for enhanced photoacoustic imaging" is accepted for publication in Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Congratulations to Yijing, Jie and all the co-authors!!!

2015-10-10
Our paper on "Platinum Nanoparticles: Eﬃcient and Stable Catechol Oxidase Mimetics" is accepted for publication in ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. Congratulations to Yi!!!

2015-08-11
Our paper on "“Two-Step" Raman Imaging-Guided Chemo-Photothermal Cancer Therapy" is accepted for publication in Chemistry-A European Journal!!!

2015-07-07
Our paper on "Continuous Microfluidic Self-Assembly of Hybrid Janus-Like Vesicular Motors: Autonomous Propulsion and Controlled Release" is accepted for publication in Small. Congratulations to Lei and Yijing!!!

2015-04-30
Maria won the 2nd place for research project oral presentation on the Graduate Research Interaction Day (GRID), as well as $425 travel award to attend national conferences.

2015-04-09
Our paper on "Self-assembly of Amphiphilic Block Copolymer-tethered Nanoparticles: A New Approach to Nanoscale Design of Functional Materials" is accepted for publication in Macromol. Rapid Comm. Congratulations to Yi and Yijing!!!

2014-12-21
Our paper on "Concurrent Self-assembly of Amphiphiles into Nanoarchitectures with Increasing Complexity" is accepted for publication in Nano Today. Congratulations to Yijing and Ben!!!

2014-12-01
Dr. Nie was selected for the CMNS Outstanding Junior Faculty Award by board of visitors. "...Dr. Nie has interdisciplinary projects spanning colloidal and polymer science, computer modeling, nanochemistry and biomedical engineering. His nanoparticle synthesis and discovery program has created new materials with demonstrated potential for transformative applications...". Dr. Nie will receive a plaque from the Board and a cash prize. Congratulations!!

2014-10-30
Yijing received the Merit Fellowship for Student Travel from our University. This prestigious award will allow him to attend any conferences. Congratulations!!

2014-10-20
Our paper on "Hybrid Hydrogel Sheets that Undergo Pre-Programmed Shape Transformations" is accepted for publication in Soft Matter. Congratulations to Zengjiang and Jasmin!!!

2014-08-30