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Exploring the effect of the covalent functionalization in graphene-antimonene heterostructures

van der Waals heterostructure preparation based on hexagonal Sb and graphene, and its subsequent patterning through functionalization with benzyl substituents.

Graphical abstract: Exploring the effect of the covalent functionalization in graphene-antimonene heterostructures
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Ultra-high Q-factor and amplitude-tunable Fano resonance in vanadium dioxide–silicon hybrid metamaterials

We present a VO2-silicon metamaterial with Q factor up to 165 198 that can be used for terahertz sensing. By adjusting the conductivity of VO2, an optical switching function with a modulation depth of 98.9% can be realized.

Graphical abstract: Ultra-high Q-factor and amplitude-tunable Fano resonance in vanadium dioxide–silicon hybrid metamaterials
Open Access Review Article

Recent advances in the functionalization, substitutional doping and applications of graphene/graphene composite nanomaterials

Recently, graphene and graphene-based nanomaterials have emerged as advanced carbon functional materials with specialized unique electronic, optical, mechanical, and chemical properties.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in the functionalization, substitutional doping and applications of graphene/graphene composite nanomaterials
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Effects of external light in the magnetic field-modulated photocatalytic reactions in a microfluidic chip reactor

Mutual enhancement of plasmonic photocatalytic reaction by both magnetic field and plasmonic enhancement was presented through Au–TiO2 nanoparticles.

Graphical abstract: Effects of external light in the magnetic field-modulated photocatalytic reactions in a microfluidic chip reactor
Open Access Review Article

Smart materials for flexible electronics and devices: hydrogel

In recent years, flexible conductive materials have attracted considerable attention for their potential use in flexible energy storage devices, touch panels, sensors, memristors, and other applications.

Graphical abstract: Smart materials for flexible electronics and devices: hydrogel
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Insights into the optoelectronic behaviour of heteroatom doped diamond-shaped graphene quantum dots

Investigation of heteroatom (N, B, O, P and S) doping impact on the structural, optoelectronic and photoluminescence properties of diamond-shaped graphene quantum dots for photovoltaics and nanomedical applications, and energy technologies.

Graphical abstract: Insights into the optoelectronic behaviour of heteroatom doped diamond-shaped graphene quantum dots
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Dual-functional nano-photosensitizers: Eosin-Y decorated gold nanorods for plasmon-enhanced fluorescence and singlet oxygen generation

Enhancement factors of 110 and 18 for metal-enhanced fluorescence and metal-enhanced SOG, respectively, are obtained from polymer coated gold nanorod cores adsorbed with Eosin Y.

Graphical abstract: Dual-functional nano-photosensitizers: Eosin-Y decorated gold nanorods for plasmon-enhanced fluorescence and singlet oxygen generation
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Electric-field modulated energy transfer in phosphorescent material- and fluorescent material-codoped polymer light-emitting diodes

In this study, we find electric-field modulated energy transfer in phosphorescent material- and fluorescent material-codoped polymer that has never been reported.

Graphical abstract: Electric-field modulated energy transfer in phosphorescent material- and fluorescent material-codoped polymer light-emitting diodes
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Agri-waste derived electroactive carbon–iron oxide nanocomposite for oxygen reduction reaction: an experimental and theoretical study

Herein, we have utilized agri-waste and amalgamating low Fe3+, to develop an economic iron oxide–carbon hybrid-based electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) with water as a main product following close to 4e transfer process.

Graphical abstract: Agri-waste derived electroactive carbon–iron oxide nanocomposite for oxygen reduction reaction: an experimental and theoretical study
Open Access Review Article

Advances in superhydrophobic material research: from preparation to electrified railway protection

Superhydrophobic coatings give a solution for the protection of electrical equipment and some corresponding preparation methods.

Graphical abstract: Advances in superhydrophobic material research: from preparation to electrified railway protection
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Cobalt-doped zinc oxide based memristors with nociceptor characteristics for bio-inspired technology

Co–ZnO based memristors for Biological tactile receptor.

Graphical abstract: Cobalt-doped zinc oxide based memristors with nociceptor characteristics for bio-inspired technology
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Organic dye-loaded reduced titanium dioxide as a broadband saturable absorber for ultrafast fiber lasers

In this study, the organic dye methylene blue (MB) is used as the dopant to modify TiO2−x to form TiO2−x-MB, which can be utilized as a saturable absorber (SA) in mode-locked fiber lasers at 1.55 μm and 2.0 μm for generating ultrashort pulses.

Graphical abstract: Organic dye-loaded reduced titanium dioxide as a broadband saturable absorber for ultrafast fiber lasers
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Highly emissive blue graphene quantum dots with excitation-independent emission via ultrafast liquid-phase photoreduction

Graphene oxide quantum dots (GOQDs) are promising candidates for biomedical applications since they have lower toxicity and higher biocompatibility than traditional semiconductor quantum dots.

Graphical abstract: Highly emissive blue graphene quantum dots with excitation-independent emission via ultrafast liquid-phase photoreduction
Open Access Review Article

Role of transition metals in coinage metal nanoclusters for the remediation of toxic dyes in aqueous systems

Coinage metal nanoclusters are doped with transition metals to obtain an efficient photocatalyst and adsorbent for the removal of toxic dyes.

Graphical abstract: Role of transition metals in coinage metal nanoclusters for the remediation of toxic dyes in aqueous systems
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Assessing the efficacy of aluminum metal clusters Al13 and Al15 in mitigating NO2 and SO2 pollutants: a DFT investigation

The Al15 and Al13 exhibit excellent performance on NO2 and SO2 adsorption. The depiction explores critical points (3, −1) and the interatomic relationships between Al13 and NO2.

Graphical abstract: Assessing the efficacy of aluminum metal clusters Al13 and Al15 in mitigating NO2 and SO2 pollutants: a DFT investigation
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A novel investigation of pressure-induced semiconducting to metallic transition of lead free novel Ba3SbI3 perovskite with exceptional optoelectronic properties

The structural, electronic, mechanical, and optical characteristics of barium-based halide perovskite Ba3SbI3 under the influence of pressures ranging from 0 to 10 GPa have been analyzed using first-principles calculations for the first time.

Graphical abstract: A novel investigation of pressure-induced semiconducting to metallic transition of lead free novel Ba3SbI3 perovskite with exceptional optoelectronic properties
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Exploring the potential of MB2 MBene family as promising anodes for Li-ion batteries

A series of 2D transition metal borides (MBenes) are reported and their properties as anode materials for LIBs are investigated.

Graphical abstract: Exploring the potential of MB2 MBene family as promising anodes for Li-ion batteries
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Easily deposited ZnO nanorods on siloxene nanosheets: investigation of morphological, dielectric, ferroelectric, and energy storage properties

Siloxene nanosheets combined with ZnO nanorods as dielectric capacitors.

Graphical abstract: Easily deposited ZnO nanorods on siloxene nanosheets: investigation of morphological, dielectric, ferroelectric, and energy storage properties
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Finely tuned water structure and transport in functionalized carbon nanotube membranes during desalination

Molecular dynamics simulations were performed to tune the transport of water molecules in nanostructured membrane in a desalination process.

Graphical abstract: Finely tuned water structure and transport in functionalized carbon nanotube membranes during desalination
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Mechanisms of manipulating valley splitting in MoTe2/MnS2 van der Waals heterostructure by electric field and strains

The valley splitting increases (decreases) with the increasing induced magnetic moments in MoTe2/MnS2 heterostructure by applying electric field (biaxial strains). The dominating mechanism is the competition of interlayer MPE and SOC of MoTe2.

Graphical abstract: Mechanisms of manipulating valley splitting in MoTe2/MnS2 van der Waals heterostructure by electric field and strains
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Revealing the high efficiency of fluorescence quenching of rhodamine B by triangular silver nanodisks due to the inner filter effect mechanism

Performing effective fluorescence quenching based on a metal nanomaterial is essential to construct fluorescence sensors.

Graphical abstract: Revealing the high efficiency of fluorescence quenching of rhodamine B by triangular silver nanodisks due to the inner filter effect mechanism
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Physical properties of ferromagnetic Mn-doped double perovskites (DPs) Cs2AgInCl/Br6 for spintronics and solar cell devices: DFT calculations

Structural, electronic, magnetic, and transport behavior of ferromagnetic double perovskites Cs2AgIn0.75Mn0.25Cl/Br6 were investigated using density functional theory. Incorporation of Mn ions causes exchange splitting induced by p–d hybridization, stabilizing the ferromagnetic state.

Graphical abstract: Physical properties of ferromagnetic Mn-doped double perovskites (DPs) Cs2AgInCl/Br6 for spintronics and solar cell devices: DFT calculations
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First-principles study of oxygen vacancies in LiNbO3-type ferroelectrics

LiNbO3-type ferroelectric oxides, as an important class of non-centrosymmetric compounds, have received great attention due to their important and rich properties.

Graphical abstract: First-principles study of oxygen vacancies in LiNbO3-type ferroelectrics
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Systematic surface bowing in 2D III-nitride monolayers

This work reports systematic surface bowing in the 2D structure of III-nitrides due to the C60 adsorption as we proceed from BN → AlN → GaN → InN.

Graphical abstract: Systematic surface bowing in 2D III-nitride monolayers
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A DFT investigation on structural, electronic, magnetic, optical, elastic and hydrogen storage properties of Ru-based hydride-perovskites XRuH3 (X = Cr, V, Ni)

This study is the first to investigate the physical properties of ruthenium-based hydride perovskites, specifically XRuH3 (where X = Cr, V, Ni). There is currently no existing literature on these compounds.

Graphical abstract: A DFT investigation on structural, electronic, magnetic, optical, elastic and hydrogen storage properties of Ru-based hydride-perovskites XRuH3 (X = Cr, V, Ni)
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