RSC Advances  

Development of a new n-p polymer based on the electropolymerization of a dual-functional porphyrin-EDOT monomer. The ambipolar polymeric material showed promising pseudocapacitive behavior for energy storage devices.

State-of-the-art processes for the band gap tuning of perovskite solar cells for enhancing their efficiency and stability.

Acid-responsive assembly of pyrene-capped tyrosine induces lysosomal membrane permeabilization (LMP), triggering cancer apoptosis.

Mesoporous TiO₂ thin films with a crystalline structure were effectively produced and analyzed after modification with Fe and Ni porphyrins. The collaborative impact of these metal complexes was evaluated to determine if the simultaneous presence of both metalloporphyrins enhances the OER activity.

We embed the LM in the internally interconnected porous structure of flexible foam, in which the LM endows the as-fabricated capacitive sensor with outstanding pressure sensitivity.

We report the preparation of a panel of biocompatible PVPylated divalent metal-doped MFe₂O₄ (M= Co, Ni, Zn, Mg, and Sn) ferrites and assess their magneto-thermal abilities for hyperthermia applications. The heating performance directly correlated to their observed magnetic saturation and anisotropy.

A reversible two-channel fluorescent nanocomposite with fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) effect was designed for the development, analysis, and characterization of latent fingerprints (LFPs).

This study pioneers a cost-effective, eco-friendly, scalable spray-coating technique for producing transparent & conductive electrodes with impressive electrical & optical performance, poised to boost the efficiency & stability of next-generation PV.

Preparation of uniform and high-throughput calcium alginate elastic capsules using inverse gelation technique for efficient cultivation of microalgae.

A sono-responsive smart nanoliposome loaded with thrombin (TNL) was developed. The structure of TNL collapses under ultrasonic activation and swiftly releases thrombin from the cavity, thereby achieving a precise and rapid local hemostasis.

The synthesis route of Zn/Cl-CQDs and the schematic diagram for detecting VB2.

A facile synthetic method was developed to prepare a biocompatible acid-responsive polycarbonate containing cinnamaldehyde moieties, a potent GSH-depleting agent, for enhancing the anticancer efficacy of etoposide.

A novel Ni–CoSe₂ heterojunction coated with N-doped carbon is designed to modify separators of Li–S batteries, exhibiting the synergism of suppressing shuttle effects and accelerating reaction kinetics.

The microstructure and physical properties of reflective and black aluminum were compared for layers of different thicknesses deposited by magnetron sputtering on fused silica substrates.

Functionalizing single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) with different chemical functional groups directly enhances their chemical adhesion and dispersion in viscous polymeric resins such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) improving the overall surface mechanical properties of the composite.

Robust bulk superhydrophobic wood with super abrasion resistance was prepared using graft copolymerization and solvothermal methods.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being employed in brine mining to enhance the extraction of lithium, vital for the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries, through improved recovery efficiencies and the reduction of energy consumption.

CuTA nanozymes with dual functional properties similar to peroxidase-like activity and GSH depletion. CuTA can catalyze the decomposition of H₂O₂ to hydroxyl radicals (˙OH). CuTA has an excellent antibacterial effect against E. coli.

CeO₂ nanoparticles modified WO₃ nanocube materials were prepared. CeO₂ nanoparticles endowed the WO₃ with good hydrophobic properties and dissociative oxygen adsorption. The response and moisture resistance were synchronized.

Lithium doping improves CsPbBr₃ perovskites films by enhancing optical properties and reducing non-radiative recombination for enhanced stability and performance of perovskite thin films based optoelectronic devices.

From the perspective of configuration characteristics (octahedra types, distortion, and order–disorder), the stability of all-inorganic mixed halide perovskites (CsPb(Br_xCl_1−x)₃) is studied.

A Cur–PDA NP based nanoregulator was developed for targeting ferroptosis to mitigate neuron degeneration by regulating iron and ROS homeostasis, suppressing lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress, and improving mitochondrial function.

In situ phase transformation is achieved from single-phase Co₃O₄ to CoO/CoP hybrid phases, which acts as a highly efficient electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction.

The microbial fuel cell (MFCs) has dual functions, capable of achieving dye decolorization and synchronous power generation.

CuInS₂ QDs are employed as a functional layer in a memristive device with an Al/CuInS₂/ITO configuration featuring unipolar resistive switching behavior with high on/off ratio and excellent reproducibility.