Themed collection Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators

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Nanoscale profiles: contributors to the Emerging Investigators 2023 issue

Our 2023 Emerging Investigators collection gathers some of the best research being conducted by nanoscientists in the early stages of their independent career. Congratulations to all of the researchers featured!

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From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
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Bayesian optimisation for efficient material discovery: a mini review

Bayesian optimisation (BO) has been increasingly utilised to guide material discovery.

Graphical abstract: Bayesian optimisation for efficient material discovery: a mini review
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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All-inorganic perovskite solar cells featuring mixed group IVA cations

The fundamental structures and solar-cell performance of all-inorganic ABX3 perovskites that contain mixed group IVA cations at the B sites are examined comprehensively, pointing to an interesting direction in exploring perovskites with reduced Pb inclusion.

Graphical abstract: All-inorganic perovskite solar cells featuring mixed group IVA cations
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Alternatives to water oxidation in the photocatalytic water splitting reaction for solar hydrogen production

We summarize how various photo-oxidation reactions, rather than water oxidation, can be integrated with proton reduction in photocatalysis to generate H2 while producing valuable chemicals for a sustainable chemical industry and eliminating waste.

Graphical abstract: Alternatives to water oxidation in the photocatalytic water splitting reaction for solar hydrogen production
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
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Retrospective insights into recent MXene-based catalysts for CO2 electro/photoreduction: how far have we gone?

This state-of-the-art review of MXene-based catalysts in CO2 electro/photoreduction places an emphasis on synthesis approaches, surface termination modulation, heterostructure engineering and reaction mechanisms.

Graphical abstract: Retrospective insights into recent MXene-based catalysts for CO2 electro/photoreduction: how far have we gone?
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Reconfigurable scaffolds for adaptive tissue regeneration

A minireview of reconfigurable scaffolds for adaptive tissue regeneration.

Graphical abstract: Reconfigurable scaffolds for adaptive tissue regeneration
From the themed collection: 2023 Nanoscale HOT Article Collection
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Recent developments in lead-free bismuth-based halide perovskite nanomaterials for heterogeneous photocatalysis under visible light

This mini-review presents a brief overview of recent progress in bismuth-based halide perovskite (BHP) nanomaterials for heterogeneous photocatalysis under visible light, including the synthesis and physical–chemical properties of advanced BHPs.

Graphical abstract: Recent developments in lead-free bismuth-based halide perovskite nanomaterials for heterogeneous photocatalysis under visible light
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Endocytosis-mediated redistribution of antibiotics targets intracellular bacteria

Endocytosis-mediated redistribution of antibiotics sheds light on the development of novel delivery platforms and alternative strategies to combat intracellular bacterial pathogens.

Graphical abstract: Endocytosis-mediated redistribution of antibiotics targets intracellular bacteria
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Cathode materials for halide-based aqueous redox flow batteries: recent progress and future perspectives

Various electrode materials and relevant modification approaches used for zinc-halogen, hydrogen-halogen, and polysulfide-halogen ARFB systems are summarized, and the relevant mechanisms and regulatory means are illustrated.

Graphical abstract: Cathode materials for halide-based aqueous redox flow batteries: recent progress and future perspectives
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Pathway of transient electronics towards connected biomedical applications

The review discusses triggering strategies for transient electronics. Connected biomedical applications with diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of transient electronics have been summarized.

Graphical abstract: Pathway of transient electronics towards connected biomedical applications
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Perspectives on oxide heterostructures – the curious case of γ-Al2O3/SrTiO3

The γ-Al2O3/SrTiO3 heterostructure has emerged as a multifunctional material system. Here, I review the highlights and propose five future directions.

Graphical abstract: Perspectives on oxide heterostructures – the curious case of γ-Al2O3/SrTiO3
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Copper and silver nanowires for CO2 electroreduction

Copper and silver nanowires as novel electrocatalysts for the electroreduction of CO2.

Graphical abstract: Copper and silver nanowires for CO2 electroreduction
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Ligand effects on the photoluminescence of atomically precise silver nanoclusters

This mini-review focuses on the recent understanding of the impacts of ligands on the photoluminescence properties of atomically precise silver nanoclusters.

Graphical abstract: Ligand effects on the photoluminescence of atomically precise silver nanoclusters
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Mass tag-encoded nanointerfaces for multiplexed mass spectrometric analysis and imaging of biomolecules

This minireview summarizes the structure, composition and working principles of mass tag-encoded nanointerfaces, along with their biological applications in multiplex mass spectrometry (MS) analyses.

Graphical abstract: Mass tag-encoded nanointerfaces for multiplexed mass spectrometric analysis and imaging of biomolecules
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Chiral inorganic nanomaterials for biological applications

This review summarizes the works regarding chiral inorganic nanomaterials with bio-functions and bio-applications, which can deep our understanding on chiral inorganic nanomaterials' construction principles and biological functional properties.

Graphical abstract: Chiral inorganic nanomaterials for biological applications
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Protein-mimetic peptoid nanoarchitectures for pathogen recognition and neutralization

This mini-review highlights the design and synthesis of peptoid-based nanomaterials for pathogen-related healthcare applications.

Graphical abstract: Protein-mimetic peptoid nanoarchitectures for pathogen recognition and neutralization
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Low-temperature lithium-ion batteries: challenges and progress of surface/interface modifications for advanced performance

This minireview summarizes the progress in the rational design of surface/interface modifications for low-temperature lithium-ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: Low-temperature lithium-ion batteries: challenges and progress of surface/interface modifications for advanced performance
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Active therapy based on the byproducts of micro/nanomotors

This minireview summarizes the current progress in active therapy based on the byproducts produced or generated during the motion process of micro/nanomotors.

Graphical abstract: Active therapy based on the byproducts of micro/nanomotors
From the themed collection: Micro- and nano-motors
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Nanoporous ices: an emerging class in the water/ice family

Nanoporous ice is an emerging class in the water/ice family, also named WOF (Water Oxygen-vertex Framework), which is stable under negative pressure. We summarize recent progress and important milestones and present our perspectives on future studies of nanoporous ices.

Graphical abstract: Nanoporous ices: an emerging class in the water/ice family
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Emerging biotransduction strategies on soft interfaces for biosensing

As a lab-on-soft biochip providing accurate and timely biomarker information, wearable biosensors can satisfy the increasing demand for intelligent e-health services, active disease diagnosis/therapy, and huge bioinformation data.

Graphical abstract: Emerging biotransduction strategies on soft interfaces for biosensing
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Membranes prepared from graphene-based nanomaterials for water purification: a mini-review

Here, we present the recent progress in the synthesis, property–performance correlation, and novel work on graphene-based nanomaterials (GBnMs) in water treatment technologies, specifically nanofiltration and solar desalination applications.

Graphical abstract: Membranes prepared from graphene-based nanomaterials for water purification: a mini-review
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
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Organ-on-chip systems as a model for nanomedicine

Organ-on-chip systems recapitulate the form and function of biological organs in highly controlled in vitro conditions and have already been used for testing a variety of nanoparticles. Can they unlock the translational potential of nanomedicine?

Graphical abstract: Organ-on-chip systems as a model for nanomedicine
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Transformable nanodrugs for overcoming the biological barriers in the tumor environment during drug delivery

Transformable nanodrugs with changeable sizes and shapes allow for overcoming multiple biological barriers for enhanced drug delivery. This review aims to present an overview of the most recent development of smart nanodrugs in this emerging field.

Graphical abstract: Transformable nanodrugs for overcoming the biological barriers in the tumor environment during drug delivery
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
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A review on accelerated development of skin-like MXene electrodes: from experimental to machine learning

Foreshadowing future needs has catapulted the progress of skin-like electronic devices for human–machine interactions.

Graphical abstract: A review on accelerated development of skin-like MXene electrodes: from experimental to machine learning
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Mercury chalcogenide colloidal quantum dots for infrared photodetection: from synthesis to device applications

A comprehensive review on Hg chalcogenide colloidal quantum dot infrared photodetectors, with the essential progress of synthesis methods, property control, device engineering, focus plane array integration and innovative applications.

Graphical abstract: Mercury chalcogenide colloidal quantum dots for infrared photodetection: from synthesis to device applications
From the themed collection: Nanoscale and Nanoscale Horizons: Nanodevices
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Immunomodulatory nanotherapeutic approaches for periodontal tissue regeneration

This review discusses the important role of immune cells in the management of periodontitis and the nanotherapeutic methods for immunoregulated periodontal tissue regeneration.

Graphical abstract: Immunomodulatory nanotherapeutic approaches for periodontal tissue regeneration
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Open Access Review Article

The material–microorganism interface in microbial hybrid electrocatalysis systems

This review presents a comprehensive summary of the material–microorganism interface in microbial hybrid electrocatalysis systems.

Graphical abstract: The material–microorganism interface in microbial hybrid electrocatalysis systems
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Recent progress in bio-voltage memristors working with ultralow voltage of biological amplitude

This review summarizes the development of memristors with functional voltages in the biological region (<120 mV), covering the aspects of device material composition, performance, working mechanism, and potential applications.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in bio-voltage memristors working with ultralow voltage of biological amplitude
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Recent achievements toward the development of Ni-based layered oxide cathodes for fast-charging Li-ion batteries

This review enhances a fundamental understanding of the degradation mechanisms of Ni-based layered cathodes under fast-charging conditions from atomic to electrode scales. Design strategies for enhancing fast-charging performance are also suggested.

Graphical abstract: Recent achievements toward the development of Ni-based layered oxide cathodes for fast-charging Li-ion batteries
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Wearable chemical sensors based on 2D materials for healthcare applications

We provided an overview of recent advances in 2D-material-based wearable chemical sensors for healthcare applications. We also explored the challenges and opportunities associated with designing and implementing 2D wearable chemical sensors.

Graphical abstract: Wearable chemical sensors based on 2D materials for healthcare applications
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Biomolecules incorporated in halide perovskite nanocrystals: synthesis, optical properties, and applications

Biomolecules have been integrated in halide perovskite nanocrystals (HPNCs), impacting their formation, physicochemical properties, and stability. We address the biomolecule's role in modulating HPNCs properties and extending their applications.

Graphical abstract: Biomolecules incorporated in halide perovskite nanocrystals: synthesis, optical properties, and applications
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Non-〈111〉-oriented semiconductor nanowires: growth, properties, and applications

This review paper provides an overview of the growth, properties, and applications of non-〈111〉-oriented semiconductor nanowires for future electronic and optoelectronic devices.

Graphical abstract: Non-〈111〉-oriented semiconductor nanowires: growth, properties, and applications
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Toward a new generation of permeable skin electronics

This article provides a comprehensive and systematic review of permeable skin-mountable electronics, with a focus on representative porous materials and structures, device properties, and latest applications.

Graphical abstract: Toward a new generation of permeable skin electronics
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Recent progress in emergent two-dimensional silicene

The family of silicene materials has emerged with various fascinating properties and applications.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in emergent two-dimensional silicene
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Recent progress on the synthesis of metal alloy nanowires as electrocatalysts

This work reviews the chemical approaches to synthesizing metal alloy nanowires, and briefly discusses their applications as electrocatalysts.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress on the synthesis of metal alloy nanowires as electrocatalysts
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Two-dimensional nanomaterials: synthesis and applications in photothermal catalysis

This review summarized recent advances in various 2D nanomaterials with emphasis on the relevant mechanism of photothermal catalysis, discussing the synthesis methods and photothermal applications in the environmental and energy fields.

Graphical abstract: Two-dimensional nanomaterials: synthesis and applications in photothermal catalysis
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Bioorthogonal nanozymes: an emerging strategy for disease therapy

The highlights for preparing bioorthogonal nanozymes and their therapeutic applications are reported.

Graphical abstract: Bioorthogonal nanozymes: an emerging strategy for disease therapy
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Fabrication of magnetic nanoprobes for ultrahigh-field magnetic resonance imaging

This review highlights the design, synthesis, and contrasting mechanisms of magnetic nanoprobes for high-performance ultrahigh-field magnetic resonance imaging.

Graphical abstract: Fabrication of magnetic nanoprobes for ultrahigh-field magnetic resonance imaging
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
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Recent advances in high-crystalline conjugated organic polymeric materials for photocatalytic CO2 conversion

This review summarizes the current advanced high-crystalline conjugated organic polymeric materials for photocatalytic CO2 conversion.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in high-crystalline conjugated organic polymeric materials for photocatalytic CO2 conversion
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
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Advances in nanobiotechnology-propelled multidrug resistance circumvention of cancer

Multidrug resistance (MDR) is one of the main reasons for the failure of tumor chemotherapy and has a negative influence on the therapeutic effect.

Graphical abstract: Advances in nanobiotechnology-propelled multidrug resistance circumvention of cancer
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Towards the fastest kinetics and highest uptake of post-functionalized UiO-66 for Hg2+ removal from water

UiO-66-A.T. removed Hg2+ from water with a maximum adsorption capacity of 691 mg g−1, a rate constant of 0.28 g mg−1 min−1, and a selectivity of 99.4%.

Graphical abstract: Towards the fastest kinetics and highest uptake of post-functionalized UiO-66 for Hg2+ removal from water
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Simultaneous observation of the spatial and temporal dynamics of single enzymatic catalysis using a solid-state nanopore

We developed a bipolar SiNx nanopore for the observation of single-molecule heterogeneous enzymatic dynamics.

Graphical abstract: Simultaneous observation of the spatial and temporal dynamics of single enzymatic catalysis using a solid-state nanopore
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Controlling the durability and optical properties of triplet–triplet annihilation upconversion nanocapsules

In this nanoparticle synthesis, the feed quantities of TEOS and PEG-silane greatly impact the formation of the external silica shell used to encapsulate upconversion materials, as well as the accessible upconverted photoluminescence.

Graphical abstract: Controlling the durability and optical properties of triplet–triplet annihilation upconversion nanocapsules
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Investigation of local distortion effects on X-ray absorption of ferroelectric perovskites from first principles simulations

We investigate ferroelectric local distortion in BaTiO3 with two widely used computational approaches with different treatments of many-body excitation effects.

Graphical abstract: Investigation of local distortion effects on X-ray absorption of ferroelectric perovskites from first principles simulations
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

The effect of tensile strain in Pd–Ni core–shell nanocubes with tuneable shell thickness on urea electrolysis selectivity

The lattice strain effect in Pd–Ni core–shell nanocubes on the selectivity of urea electrolysis is elucidated, which can facilitate catalyst design for efficient urea waste treatment and concomitant cathodic hydrogen production or CO2 reduction.

Graphical abstract: The effect of tensile strain in Pd–Ni core–shell nanocubes with tuneable shell thickness on urea electrolysis selectivity
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Single-crystalline Mg-substituted Na4Mn3(PO4)2P2O7 nanoparticles as a high capacity and superior cycling cathode for sodium-ion batteries

The NM2.7Mg0.3PP@C cathode displays a considerable discharge capacity, an improved rate capability, superior cycling performance and stable structure.

Graphical abstract: Single-crystalline Mg-substituted Na4Mn3(PO4)2P2O7 nanoparticles as a high capacity and superior cycling cathode for sodium-ion batteries
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Measurements of single-molecule electromechanical properties based on atomic force microscopy fixed-junction technique

A fixed nanogap between electrodes is pre-set and the simultaneous electrical and mechanical properties of a single molecule are obtained from the time-resolved changes in both the current and force induced by stochastic metal–molecule binding.

Graphical abstract: Measurements of single-molecule electromechanical properties based on atomic force microscopy fixed-junction technique
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Open Access Communication

Assembly of biomimetic microreactors using caged-coacervate droplets

Caged microreactors were constructed by Pickering stabilization of complex coacervate droplets with silica nanoparticles. The size of the nanoparticles determined the molecular transport into the microreactors.

Graphical abstract: Assembly of biomimetic microreactors using caged-coacervate droplets
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Electronic structure of cobalt valence tautomeric molecules in different environments

A joint spectroscopy and ab initio study identifies electronic orbitals of valence tautomeric complexes on different semiconducting polymers, including a spin-polarized ligand-to-metal charge transfer state that spans the entire molecular plane.

Graphical abstract: Electronic structure of cobalt valence tautomeric molecules in different environments
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Porous carbon-based metal-free monolayers towards highly stable and flexible wearable thermoelectrics and microelectronics

Two graphene-like macrocyclic monolayers are proposed with high strength and ultrahigh carrier mobilities and ZT values, having promising applications in mechanical enhancement, microelectronics, wearable electronics and thermoelectric devices.

Graphical abstract: Porous carbon-based metal-free monolayers towards highly stable and flexible wearable thermoelectrics and microelectronics
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

A cascade nanozyme with antimicrobial effects against nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae

A cascade nanozyme with glucose oxidase and haloperoxidase activities was designed and synthesized, which was shown to generate antiseptic HOBr from a ubiquitous non-ROS, O2. It successfully inhibited growth of a bacterial pathogen and its biofilm.

Graphical abstract: A cascade nanozyme with antimicrobial effects against nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae
From the themed collection: Nanozymes
Communication

Mapping the reaction zones for CdTe magic-sized clusters and their emission properties

Using five reaction parameters as “reaction coordinates”, we mapped out the “reaction zones” that produce CdTe magic-sized clusters (MSCs) and quantum dots (QDs). The photoluminescent properties of CdTe MSCs and QDs were also investigated.

Graphical abstract: Mapping the reaction zones for CdTe magic-sized clusters and their emission properties
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Mucus-inspired organogel as an efficient absorbent and retention agent for volatile organic compounds

Nasal mucus plays a key role in the sense of smell by absorbing and transporting chemicals to olfactory receptors.

Graphical abstract: Mucus-inspired organogel as an efficient absorbent and retention agent for volatile organic compounds
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Structure and assembly of a hexanuclear AuNi bimetallic nanocluster

An Au4Ni2 nanocluster containing a square-planar [PPh2–Au–S–Au]2 ring and two nickel-pincer arms was found to be assembled by noncovalent interactions. The assembly-dependent properties that are distinct from the octahedral M6 clusters were shown.

Graphical abstract: Structure and assembly of a hexanuclear AuNi bimetallic nanocluster
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Self-strengthening stimuli-responsive nanocomposite hydrogels

Rearrangement of the internal structure of NC-PNIPAM nanocomposite hydrogels through heating or salt treatment renders self-strengthening properties to the nanocomposite hydrogels.

Graphical abstract: Self-strengthening stimuli-responsive nanocomposite hydrogels
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Open Access Communication

Incorporating zeolitic-imidazolate framework-8 nanoparticles into kidney scaffolds: a first step towards innovative renal therapies

We demonstrate the successful immobilization of polymer-stabilized ZIF-8 nanoparticles within a kidney scaffold, endowing it with a high adsorption capacity to remove uremic toxins (mainly hydrophobic ones) under flow conditions.

Graphical abstract: Incorporating zeolitic-imidazolate framework-8 nanoparticles into kidney scaffolds: a first step towards innovative renal therapies
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

One-dimensional metal thiophosphate nanowires by cluster assembly

The nanowires assembled from [PS4] clusters and group-IIIA or transition metal atoms with unique structural symmetry show diverse electronic and magnetic properties.

Graphical abstract: One-dimensional metal thiophosphate nanowires by cluster assembly
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Controllable fabrication of hollow In2O3 nanoparticles by electron beam irradiation

A growth strategy is presented for controllable fabrication of hollow In2O3 nanoparticles via oxidation of In nanocrystals under electron beam irradiation.

Graphical abstract: Controllable fabrication of hollow In2O3 nanoparticles by electron beam irradiation
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Open Access Paper

The lipidomic profile of the nanoparticle-biomolecule corona reflects the diversity of plasma lipids

Our work highlights the importance of multi-omics to comprehend the multi-molecular composition of the nanoparticle biomolecule corona and paves the way for the corona-enabled enrichment of blood-circulating disease-specific lipids.

Graphical abstract: The lipidomic profile of the nanoparticle-biomolecule corona reflects the diversity of plasma lipids
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Open Access Paper

Self-limiting stoichiometry in SnSe thin films

Raman spectroscopy showing the initial formation of SnSe2 followed by the stabilization of SnSe with increased growth time.

Graphical abstract: Self-limiting stoichiometry in SnSe thin films
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
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Vertical van der Waals heterojunction diodes comprising 2D semiconductors on 3D β-Ga2O3

Vertical heterojunctions based on 3D wide band-gap semiconductor, β-phase Ga2O3 and 2D layered semiconductors are demonstrated. Effects of 2D semiconductor, contact metals and β-Ga2O3 crystalline orientation on junction performance are investigated.

Graphical abstract: Vertical van der Waals heterojunction diodes comprising 2D semiconductors on 3D β-Ga2O3
From the themed collection: U.S National Nanotechnology Day 2023
Open Access Paper

High-speed nanoscale optical trapping with plasmonic double nanohole aperture

By harnessing thermal gradients generated in aperture plasmonic cavities and using an AC field, plasmonic double nanohole aperture tweezers can rapidly trap nanoscale particles within seconds.

Graphical abstract: High-speed nanoscale optical trapping with plasmonic double nanohole aperture
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Open Access Paper

Defect-free graphene enhances enzyme delivery to fibroblasts derived from patients with lysosomal storage disorders

Biocompatible cationic graphene flakes efficiently complex and deliver the enzyme to the lysosomes of the fibroblasts derived from the patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis VI, leading to enhanced degradation of the accumulated lysosomal substrate.

Graphical abstract: Defect-free graphene enhances enzyme delivery to fibroblasts derived from patients with lysosomal storage disorders
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Ultraflexible two-dimensional Janus heterostructure superlattice: a novel intrinsic wrinkled structure

The recently reported two-dimensional Janus transition metal dichalcogenide materials based assembled heterostructure superlattice presents ultra-stretchable characteristic using as nanodevices.

Graphical abstract: Ultraflexible two-dimensional Janus heterostructure superlattice: a novel intrinsic wrinkled structure
From the themed collection: 2024 Lunar New Year Collection
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A first glance into mixed phosphine–stibine moieties as protecting ligands for gold clusters

[Au6(SbP3)2][PF6]2: the first gold nanocluster protected by multidentate coordination of stibine (Sb) and phosphine (P) moieties.

Graphical abstract: A first glance into mixed phosphine–stibine moieties as protecting ligands for gold clusters
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
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Theoretical screening of single atom doping on β-Ga2O3 (100) for photoelectrochemical water splitting with high activity and low limiting potential

Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting combined with renewable energy is an appealing approach for solar energy conversion and storage.

Graphical abstract: Theoretical screening of single atom doping on β-Ga2O3 (100) for photoelectrochemical water splitting with high activity and low limiting potential
Open Access Paper

Piezoelectrically enhanced photocatalysis of KxNa1−xNbO3 (KNN) microstructures for efficient water purification

A kind of perovskite-type potassium–sodium niobate K0.4Na0.6O3 synthesized via a facile hydrothermal reaction exhibits excellent piezo-/photocatalytic properties under the synergistic effect of light irradiation and ultrasonic vibration.

Graphical abstract: Piezoelectrically enhanced photocatalysis of KxNa1−xNbO3 (KNN) microstructures for efficient water purification
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
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Non-invasive monitoring of biochemicals in hydrogel-assisted microfluidic chips

A hydrogel acts as the sealing film of microfluidic chips, and allows the delivery of target biochemicals to the outer surface for various types of quantitative analysis.

Graphical abstract: Non-invasive monitoring of biochemicals in hydrogel-assisted microfluidic chips
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
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Effects of film thickness on electrochemical properties of nanoscale polyethylenedioxythiophene (PEDOT) thin films grown by oxidative molecular layer deposition (oMLD)

Orientation of ordered domains in oMLD PEDOT thin films changes with thickness, affecting ion uptake rate and electrochemical device applications.

Graphical abstract: Effects of film thickness on electrochemical properties of nanoscale polyethylenedioxythiophene (PEDOT) thin films grown by oxidative molecular layer deposition (oMLD)
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
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Scalable and green formation of graphitic nanolayers produces highly conductive pyrolyzed paper toward sensitive electrochemical sensors

The annealing of pyrolyzed paper (PP) under isopropanol vapor leads to the formation of highly graphitic nanolayers (∼15 nm) on the material surface. PP electrodes with a resistivity as low as 7 mΩ cm could be achieved for sensing applications.

Graphical abstract: Scalable and green formation of graphitic nanolayers produces highly conductive pyrolyzed paper toward sensitive electrochemical sensors
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
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About this collection

Nanoscale is proud to present this themed collection highlighting 2023’s rising stars of nanoscience and nanotechnology research, which gathers the very best work from researchers in the early stages of their independent career.

Each contributor was recommended by experts in their fields for carrying out work with the potential to influence future directions in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Congratulations to all the featured researchers on their important work in the field so far!

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