Autonomous sequence allows everybody to design 2D geometries using scaffolded DNA origami and a free-form drawing

Fully Automatic Design of 2D DNA Nanostructures

First Single-Component Quasicrystal
A particular type of nanoparticle building blocks can assemble themselves into a quasicrystalline superlattice

Hydrogel Crawls Like an Earthworm
Photoresponsive hydrogel actuator crawls peristaltically upon laser irradiation

Perovskite Nanocrystal Light-Emitting Diodes
Two-step surface-ligand engineering improves the quality of perovskite LEDs

Covalent Organic Framework with Embedded Silver Nanoparticles
Porous hybrid material can remove organic pollutants from wastewater

Barbed and Branched Mesostructures from Polymers
Diblock copolymers self-assemble into biomorphic structures with shapes dictated by the conditions

Microtube with Built-In Pump
Rapid controlled transport of water droplets by sunlight-powered pump

Soft Carbon Porous Nanosheets for Sodium‐Ion Storage
Microwave-induced exfoliation strategy for electrode materials

Proteins for Making Tough Rubber
Biomimetic strategy leads to strong, recyclable rubber

KNCV Gold Medal 2018
Pascal Jonkheijm, University of Twente, The Netherlands, honored