Combinatorial Hierarchically Ordered 2D Architectures Self‐assembled from Nanocrystal Building Blocks

A one-step, low-cost, and general nanocrystal self-assembly method that covers both the nanometer-scale superlattice and macroscale ordered patterns—that is, hierarchical architectures—is developed. This approach can generate various functional, compositional, and dimensional combinatorial architectures. It may give new opportunities in applications of catalysis, electronics, energy, magnetic devices, and bio-techniques. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2008/adma200800215_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.