Can composite nanoarchitectonics revolutionize materials science? This review explores the concept of nanoarchitectonics, a post-nanotechnology approach that involves constructing functional materials by rationally arranging components with various functions at the nanoscale. Emphasizing the importance of component synthesis, assembly techniques, and nanostructure analysis, the review highlights the power of combining multiple component types to create composite materials. Examples from diverse fields, including catalyst & photocatalyst, energy, sensing & environment, and bio & medical applications, are presented to illustrate the potential of nanoarchitectonics. Covering state-of-the-art developments as well as successful implementations of existing research, this review aims to showcase the versatility of nanoarchitectonics and its potential to establish the ultimate methodology in materials science.
This review aligns with the scope of the Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials by focusing on the synthesis, characterization, and application of composite materials at the nanoscale. The emphasis on combining inorganic and organometallic components within a nanoarchitectonics framework is particularly relevant to the journal's audience.