This set presents a state-of-the-art overview of functional nanomaterials based on organic and polymeric materials. Featuring contributions by an international panel of experts in the field, this comprehensive volume covers the design of self-assembled materials, synthesis and fabrication methods, characterization of supramolecular architectures, and current and emerging applications in chemistry, biology, and medicine. Detailed chapters cover the synthesis of peptide-based supramolecular structures and polymeric self-assembling materials, gel and solution characterization, advanced microscopy techniques, DNA nanoassemblies, atomistic and coarse-grained simulations, and more.