Abstract Self-assembly approaches, e.g. colloidal, emulsion and polymer phase separation, provide scientists with an exotic yet direct platform to access technologically desired nanostructures at competitive costs. In particular, soft nanomaterial systems such as block copolymer (BCP) materials present a powerful means to tailor templates and spatially controlled systems that are amenable to large scale manufacturing practices. BCP nanoarchitectures in bulk, solution and thin film form can act as structural motifs to template foreign materials and pave the way towards important applications across industry and society. While extensive literature and research efforts exist on electronic device uses using BCPs, we look at nascent applications outside the integrated circuit realm. Recent reports are discussed including for example; light-harvesting (energy – section 2), metasurfaces (photonics – section 3), nanofiltration membranes (environmental – section 4) and antibacterial activity (biological – section 5). We endeavour to illustrate the window of opportunity presented through BCP self-assembly for nanomanufacturing. We believe the highlights discussed will aid in directing new research initiatives and facilitate the large-scale integration of BCP materials with broad societal impact.

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通过嵌段共聚物自组装实现未来的纳米制造：综述

摘要 自组装方法，例如胶体、乳液和聚合物相分离，为科学家提供了一个奇异而直接的平台，以具有竞争力的成本获得技术所需的纳米结构。特别是，诸如嵌段共聚物 (BCP) 材料之类的软纳米材料系统提供了一种强大的方法来定制适合大规模制造实践的模板和空间控制系统。块状、溶液和薄膜形式的 BCP 纳米结构可以作为结构图案来模板异物，并为跨行业和社会的重要应用铺平道路。虽然在使用 BCP 的电子设备使用方面存在大量文献和研究工作，但我们着眼于集成电路领域之外的新兴应用。讨论了最近的报告，例如；光收集（能量 - 第 2 节）、超表面（光子学 - 第 3 节）、纳滤膜（环境 - 第 4 节）和抗菌活性（生物 - 第 5 节）。我们努力说明通过 BCP 自组装为纳米制造提供的机会之窗。我们相信所讨论的重点将有助于指导新的研究计划，并促进具有广泛社会影响的 BCP 材料的大规模整合。