Themed collection Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Vanderbilt University
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Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Vanderbilt University
An introduction to the Nanoscale Horizons, Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances themed collection celebrating the 150th anniversary of Vanderbilt University.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 6776-6777
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR90057J
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Low-frequency noise in nanowires
This paper reviews 40 years of research on low-frequency noise and random-telegraph noise in metallic and semiconducting nanowires.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 12175-12192
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02427J
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Phonon vortices at heavy impurities in two-dimensional materials
Theoretical calculations predict the formation of phonon vortices at heavy impurities in two-dimensional materials. The vortex morphology depends on the impurity mass and the local symmetry of the defect.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2024,9, 248-253
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00433C
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Tuning of TRAIL clustering on the surface of nanoscale liposomes by phase separation
The apoptotic ability of TRAIL for specific cell lines can be enhanced by conjugating TRAIL to the smaller phase of phase-separated liposomes and controlling the average number of TRAIL per liposome.
Nanoscale Adv., 2024,6, 402-405
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00841J
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Solvent-induced local environment effect in plasmonic catalysis
Solvents are known to affect the local surface plasmon resonance of metal nanoparticles; however, how solvents can be used to manipulate the interfacial charge and energy transfer in plasmonic catalysis remains to be explored.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 5774-5779
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00835E
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Role of carboxylates in the phase determination of metal sulfide nanoparticles
At low carboxylate concentrations the sulfur source is highly reactive thiourea, which gives rise to sulfur rich nanoparticles. At high carboxylate concentrations, the sulfur source is the less reactive thiocyanate, resulting in sulfur poor phases.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 1386-1394
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00227F
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Hyperspectral mapping of nanoscale photophysics and degradation processes in hybrid perovskite at the single grain level
Cathodoluminescence microscopy coupled with unsupervised machine learning is employed to quantify how nanoscale heterogeneity builds up globally in large morphological grains of hybrid perovskite.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 4687-4695
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00529A
Autonomous generation of single photon emitting materials
Single photon quantum materials discovery based on large dataset synthetic data generation.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 10239-10249
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR04944B
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Unraveling the molecular and growth mechanism of colloidal black In2O3−x
Precursors, ligands, and reaction environment dictate the path for the colloidal synthesis of oxygen-deficient black indium oxide nanoparticles with enhanced optical properties.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 9875-9886
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR05035A
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Ultra-thin proton conducting carrier layers for scalable integration of atomically thin 2D materials with proton exchange polymers for next-generation PEMs
Scalable approaches for synthesis and integration of proton selective atomically thin 2D materials with proton conducting polymers can enable next-generation proton exchange membranes with minimal crossover while retaining adequate proton conductance.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 6973-6983
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR05202H
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Phase behavior of patchy colloids confined in patchy porous media
A simple model for functionalized disordered porous media is proposed and the effects of confinement on self-association, percolation and phase behavior of a fluid of patchy particles are studied.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 4668-4677
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02866F
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Direct observation of carbon slurry flow behavior and its effect on electrochemical performance in a microfluidic electrochemical flow capacitor
A transparent microfluidic electrochemical flow capacitor platform allows for probing the hydrodynamic effects on the electrochemical performance of flowable electrodes.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 1807-1816
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR04391F
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Interfacing poly(p-anisidine) with photosystem I for the fabrication of photoactive composite films
The trans-membrane protein photosystem I is incorporated with the semiconducting polymer poly(p-anisidine) for the fabrication of biohybrid photoactive films.
Nanoscale Adv., 2024,6, 620-629
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00977G
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Confinement primes cells for faster migration by polarizing active mitochondria
Priming in confined, collagen microtracks increases speed and mitochondrial localization to the front of the cell, even after cells have transitioned out of confinement. Disrupting proper focal adhesion formation decreases this memory.
Nanoscale Adv., 2024,6, 209-220
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00478C
Regulating the electrical double layer to prevent water electrolysis for wet ionic liquids with cheap salts
We provided strategies for regulating the EDL and managing interfacial water activity, extending the understanding of interface engineering for IL electrochemical systems.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 18603-18612
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR04700H
Freestanding carbon nanofoam papers with tunable porosity as lithium–sulfur battery cathodes
To reach energy density demands greater than 3 mA h cm−2 for practical applications, the electrode structure of lithium–sulfur batteries must undergo an architectural redesign.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 16924-16932
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02699J
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Engineering endosomolytic nanocarriers of diverse morphologies using confined impingement jet mixing
Confined impingement jet (CIJ) mixing was utilized to fabricate pH-responsive endosomolytic polymeric nanocarriers. Manipulation of polymer and formulation properties facilitated the production of multiple nanocarriers with distinct characteristics.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 16016-16029
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02874G
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First principles insights into stability of defected MXenes in water
First principles molecular dynamics reveals how different types of defects on the Ti3C2Tx MXene surface influence its interaction with water.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 16010-16015
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02538A
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Photoactive and conductive biohybrid films by polymerization of pyrrole through voids in photosystem I multilayer films
Electropolymerization of pyrrole (Py) through drop-casted films of photosystem I (PSI) protein leads to photoactive and electrically conductive composite films.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 5301-5308
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00354J
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A safer framework to evaluate characterization technologies of exhaled biologic materials using electrospun nanofibers
A method to safely monitor exhaled surrogate biomolecules representing pathogens collected on electrospun nanofiber substrates and detected by PCR.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 14822-14830
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01859H
Efficient second- and higher-order harmonic generation from LiNbO3 metasurfaces
A normalized second-harmonic generation conversion efficiency of 5.1 × 10−5 cm2 GW−1 and high-harmonic generation up to the 7th order with a shortened wavelength down to 226 nm are observed from a LiNbO3 metasurface enhanced by guided-mode resonance.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 12926-12932
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02430J
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Photon bunching in cathodoluminescence induced by indirect electron excitation
Careful understanding of electron-beam excitation processes is crucial to the interpretation of cathodoluminescence g2(τ) imaging of nanoscale excited state dynamics.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 9738-9744
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00376K
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Exosomes trapping, manipulation and size-based separation using opto-thermo-electrohydrodynamic tweezers
Concentric nanohole array (CNA) features rapid stand-off trapping, size-based sorting, and selective dynamic manipulation on single exosomes.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 2973-2978
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00101F
About this collection
Guest Edited by Professor De-en Jiang, Professor Janet Macdonald and Professor Sharon Weiss, who are all affiliated with Vanderbilt University, USA.
To commemorate Vanderbilt University’s sesquicentennial and celebrate 150 years of high-quality research from the institution, this collection covers the most recent research progress across the breadth of nanoscience and nanotechnology from current faculty, esteemed alumni, and researchers with strong connections and extensive collaborations with the university.