Themed collection 2023 Nanoscale HOT Article Collection
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Advances in the application of metal–organic framework nanozymes in colorimetric sensing of heavy metal ions
In this minireview, the preparation methods and catalytic mechanisms of MOFs-based nanozymes were mainly described. Furthermore, the applications of MOFs-based nanozymes in the colorimetric sensing platform of heavy metal ions were demonstrated.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 12853-12867
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02024J
Significance and implications of nanoparticle–biological corona fingerprints in diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutics for diverse disorders
Biomolecule adsorption onto nanoparticles can be exploited to discover biomarkers and diagnostics, to understand the prognosis during the treatment process, and to enhance the abscopal effect after radio- or phototherapy for effective therapeutics.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 11422-11433
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01768K
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Reconfigurable scaffolds for adaptive tissue regeneration
A minireview of reconfigurable scaffolds for adaptive tissue regeneration.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 6105-6120
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00281K
Uptake and stability of DNA nanostructures in cells: a cross-sectional overview of the current state of the art
Schematic representation of the effect of nucleases on the stability of a DNA structure, which is shown to break along the edges. This article reviews the uptake of DNA nanostructures into mammalian cells for therapeutic interventions.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 2516-2528
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05868E
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.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 975-986
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05326H
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.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 80-91
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05444B
Prussian blue nanozymes: progress, challenges, and opportunities
Prussian blue nanozymes: unlocking new horizons in catalysis and biomedicine – a comprehensive review of the progress, addressing challenges, and exploring limitless opportunities.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 12818-12839
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01741A
In vivo applications of micro/nanorobots
This review discusses the current status of micro/nanorobotic applications by focusing on preclinical studies conducted with animal models.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 8491-8507
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00502J
Anti-corrosion strategy to improve the stability of perovskite solar cells
We discuss the lifetimes of perovskite devices from the perspective of corrosion science. Benefiting from a series of anti-corrosion strategies (passivation, surface coating etc.) used in corrosion science, the stability of the devices is remarkably enhanced.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 8473-8490
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00051F
Halide perovskite photoelectric artificial synapses: materials, devices, and applications
This review presents the physical properties of halide perovskites, two types of halide perovskite-based synaptic devices including two-terminal memristors and three-terminal transistors and existing applications of halide perovskite-based synapses.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 4653-4668
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06403K
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.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 2455-2469
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06092B
Structure design mechanisms and inflammatory disease applications of nanozymes
The composition, design, and application of nanozymes.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 14-40
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05276H
Protecting Li-metal in O2 atmosphere by a sacrificial polymer additive in Li–O2 batteries
Polyacrylamide-co-polymethyl acrylate (PAMMA) additive promotes Li3N-rich solid electrolyte interface film formation to protect Li-metal anode. Stable cycling performance of Li-O2 cell is achieved.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 17751-17757
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR04371A
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Bond clusters control rupture force limit in shear loaded histidine-Ni2+ metal-coordinated proteins
Metal-coordination bonds can rupture cooperatively when loaded in shear. However, the rupture force reaches a maximum, due to a critical number of bonds that rupture cooperatively.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 8578-8588
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01287E
Oriented attachment interfaces of zeolitic imidazolate framework nanocrystals
The molecular-scale interfacial defects and hence the micromechanism of the oriented attachment growth of ZIF crystals were revealed by low-dose Cs-corrected HRTEM.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 7703-7709
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00702B
Piezoelectricity-modulated optical recombination dynamics of monolayer-MoS2/GaN-film heterostructures
Using vertically stacked monolayer-MoS2/GaN-film heterostructures as a model system, we examine the piezoelectricity-modulated carrier recombination dynamics.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 2036-2043
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05850B
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Support-facet-dependent morphology of small Pt particles on ceria
Time-resolved scanning transmission electron microscopy reveals a support-facet-dependence in the dimensionality of small Pt nanoparticles supported on CeO2(111) and CeO2(100).
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 19091-19098
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR04701F
Robust superhydrophobic silicone/epoxy functional coating with excellent chemical stability and self-cleaning ability
This study reports on the design and synthesis of a highly transparent fluorinated silicone resin with low surface energy, and its application in the preparation of superhydrophobic coatings with remarkable self-cleaning and robust performance.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 17793-17807
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR04062C
A bidirectional thermal sensory leaky integrate-and-fire (LIF) neuron model based on bipolar NbOx volatile threshold devices with ultra-low operating current
The sensory bidirectional LIF neuron model are more suitable for spike neural network.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 17599-17608
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR03034B
Bismuth nanoclusters on nitrogen-doped porous carbon nanoenzyme for cancer therapy
We have designed a highly efficient bismuth nanocluster supported on nitrogen-doped porous carbon as a nanozyme (Bi-NC) for cancer therapy. At the same time, Bi-NC shows good photothermal conversion performance to generate heat for strengthening the therapy.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 16619-16625
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR03957A
An amorphous Ni–Fe catalyst for electrocatalytic dehydrogenation of alcohols to value-added chemicals
Hollow NiFeO(OH) nanospheres were adopted as an anode catalyst to oxidize Boc piperidine methanol to Boc piperidine carboxyaldehyde through an electrocatalytic reaction, which realized the green production of value-added chemicals at the anode.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 15600-15607
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR03511E
Extending conducting channels in Fe–N-C by interfacial growth of CNTs with minimal metal loss for efficient ORR electrocatalysis
In situ growth of CNTs was catalyzed by iron nanoparticles embedded on nitrogen doped carbon nanosheets, leading to efficient electrocatalysis with prohibited mass-loss during synthesis of a catalyst material.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 15590-15599
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02706F
A Ce-MOF@polydopamine composite nanozyme as an efficient scavenger for reactive oxygen species and iron in thalassemia disease therapy
A Ce-MOF@PDA composite material with both iron-eliminating and antioxidant properties was developed.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 13574-13582
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01971C
Covalent netting restrains dissolution enabling stable high-loading and high-rate iron difluoride cathodes
A covalent netting strategy via covalent binding between iron difluorides and the netting carbon is proposed to overcome the dissolution of metal fluoride conversion cathodes and accelerate electronic and ionic transport for high-energy batteries.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 13272-13279
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02161K
A novel catalyst derived from Co-ZIFs to grow N-doped carbon nanotubes for all-solid-state supercapacitors with high performance
Using a simple and low-cost solution approach, the catalyst derived from Co-ZIFs was fabricated inner porous carbon foam pyrolyzed by melamine foam for the growth of CNTs. The assembled supercapacitor can exhibit high electrochemical performance.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 13280-13288
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01411H
Coexistence of Au single atoms and Au nanoparticles on NiAl-LDH for selective electrooxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde
We report the coexistence of Au SAs and Au NPs on NiAl-LDH (Au1+n-NiAl-LDH) with the Au NPs (∼5 nm) surrounded by abundant Au SAs. For BAOR, the Au NPs can offer adsorption sites for BA and the Au SAs can promote the dehydrogenation process.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 11867-11874
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02246C
Multi-heteroatom-doping promotes molecular oxygen activation on polymeric carbon nitride for simultaneous generation of H2O2 and degradation of oxcarbazepine
We develop a simple thermal shrinkage strategy to construct multi-heteroatom-doped polymeric carbon nitride (K, P, O-CNx), which not only improves the charge separation efficiency, but also improves the adsorption/activation capacity of O2.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 11482-11490
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01299A
Optimized core–shell lanthanide nanoparticles with ultrabright Ce3+-modulated second near-infrared emission for “lighting” plants
The Er3+/Tm3+ cooperated core together with Ce3+/Yb3+ co-doped shell endows LDNPs with ultrabright NIR-II emission, which could be used to “light” plants for observing the uptake and transport of nanoparticles in vivo.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 11026-11037
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01970E
Functionalized ZnMnFe2O4–PEG–FA nanoenzymes integrating diagnosis and therapy for targeting hepatic carcinoma guided by multi-modality imaging
ZnMnFe2O4–PEG–FA nanoenzymes are used for synergistic tumour cell ablation via the integration of PTT, POD-like nanozyme-catalyzed therapy and PAI/MRI multi-modality diagnosis in situ.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 11013-11025
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01746J
Can magnetotransport properties provide insight into the functional groups in semiconducting MXenes?
Hall scattering factors of Sc2CF2, Sc2CO2 and Sc2C(OH)2 are calculated using Rode's iterative approach by solving the Boltzmann transport equation.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 10254-10263
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06409J
A quasi-solid polymer electrolyte initiated by two-dimensional functional nanosheets for stable lithium metal batteries
Lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) are expected to serve as next-generation energy storage systems due to their high theoretical energy density.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 9700-9709
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00683B
Visual demonstration and prediction of the Hofmeister series based on a poly(ionic liquid) photonic array
Based on the synergetic integration of poly(ionic liquid)s and photonic structures, a photonic microsphere platform was developed for visually demonstrating and predicting ion effect of the Hofmeister Series in a robust and accurate fashion.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 9339-9347
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01531A
A simple and efficient transfer method for fabricating stretchable AgNW patterns on PDMS using carboxylated cellulose nanofibers as a sacrificial layer
A facile method of complete transfer of AgNW networks was developed to fabricate high-performance stretchable AgNW patterns on PDMS using water-soluble carboxylated cellulose nanofibers as a sacrificial adhesion-manipulating layer.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 9031-9039
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01029E
Energy harvesting from radio waves using few-layer 2D galena (galenene)
Radiofrequency (RF) energy harvesting is receiving increased attention in today's digital era due to its potential to replace or improve the longevity of energy storage devices in low-power IoT devices.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 9022-9030
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00740E
A tunable photo-electric co-excited point electron source: low-intensity excitation emission and structure-modulated spectrum-selection
Tungsten needle nano-cold-cathode excited by low-intensity photo-electric co-excitation exhibits structure-modulated electron emission properties and high performance with clear electron emission patterns, narrow energy spread and high brightness.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 8643-8653
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00652B
Comparison of the peroxidase activities of iron oxide nanozyme with DNAzyme and horseradish peroxidase
A systematic comparison of three catalysts with peroxidase and peroxidase-like activities revealed the trend of activity, stability and the effect of buffer and pH for the oxidation of TMB.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 8189-8196
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01098H
Elaborating the interplay between the detecting unit and emitting unit in infrared quantum dot up-conversion photodetectors
The interplay between PD and QLED units is revealed by regulating the thickness of the PbS layer and illumination intensity.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 8197-8203
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01237A
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Metal–organic framework-derived trimetallic oxides with dual sensing functions for ethanol
Metal–organic framework (MOF)-derived metal oxide semiconductors have recently received extensive attention in gas sensing applications due to their high porosity and three-dimensional architecture.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 8181-8188
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00841J
Sulfur and phosphorus co-doping optimized electronic structure and modulated intermediate affinity on PdSP metallene for ethanol-assisted energy-saving H2 production
The PdSP metallene was synthesized by a facile one-step solvothermal method and employed as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for ethanol-assisted energy-saving H2 production.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 7765-7771
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01112G
High thermoelectric performance of two-dimensional SiPGaS/As heterostructures
Thermoelectric technology holds great promise as a green and sustainable energy solution, generating electric power directly from waste heat.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 7302-7310
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00316G
Self-assembled micropillar arrays via near-field electrospinning
Due to be aded fibers, near-field electrospinning self-assembly can directly form 3D micropillar arrays in arbitrary patterns.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 7292-7301
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00113J
Rh single-atom nanozymes for efficient ascorbic acid oxidation and detection
Rh single-atom nanozymes are designed to mimic the active sites of ascorbate peroxidase, based on which electrochemical sensors have been developed for efficient ascorbic acid detection.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 6629-6635
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00488K
Adaptive particle patterning in the presence of active synthetic nanomotors
We propose an active Au–Zn nanomotor driven by water and discovered an interesting adaptive interaction mode of diffusiophoretic Au–Zn nanomotors with passive condensate particles in different environments.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 6619-6628
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00462G
Chloride enables the growth of Ag nanocubes and nanowires by making PVP binding facet-selective
We use synthesis, electrochemistry, and DFT calculations to show the presence or absence of Cl− modulates binding of PVP to (100) facets, leading to the formation of nanocubes with Cl−, or truncated octahedra without it.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 5219-5229
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06762E
Construction of a heterojunction with fast charge transport channels for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution via a synergistic strategy of Co-doping and crystal plane modulation
A directed electron transport system promotes the separation of photogenerated carriers, increases the electron density of the active sites, and improves the photocatalytic activity of hydrogen evolution.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 5230-5240
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00092C
In situ generation of H2O2 using CaO2 as peroxide storage depot for haloperoxidase mimicry with surface-tailored Bi-doped mesoporous CeO2 nanozymes
A CaO2 peroxide reservoir in polyether sulfone and poly(vinylidene fluoride) polymer beads enables the haloperoxidase reaction of Bi0.2Ce0.8O1.9 enzyme mimics without external addition of H2O2.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 5209-5218
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02575B
Self-assembly of β-cyclodextrin-pillar[5]arene molecules into supramolecular nanoassemblies: morphology control by stimulus responsiveness and host–guest interactions
Various supramolecular nanoassemblies were constructed by amphiphilic β-cyclodextrin-pillar[5]arene molecules through modifying the molecular structures of the linker units and the formation of the host–guest molecules.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 4282-4290
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR07097A
Microfluidic fabrication of photo-responsive Ansamitocin P-3 loaded liposomes for the treatment of breast cancer
Ansamitocin P-3 (AP-3) is a promising anticancer agent.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 3780-3795
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06215A
Small amounts of main group metal atoms matter: ultrathin Pd-based alloy nanowires enabling high activity and stability towards efficient oxygen reduction reaction and ethanol oxidation
Alloyed Pd-main group metal (e.g. Bi, Sn, Pb) ultrathin nanowires are realized, showing significantly enhanced catalytic performance towards the oxygen reduction reaction by p–d hybridization.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 3772-3779
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR07101K
Design and enhanced anticorrosion performance of a Zn5Mo2O11·5H2O/h-BN nanocomposite with labyrinth of nanopores
The figure exhibited the material structure and formulated the corrosion path and the corrosion prevention mechanism.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 3199-3211
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06846J
Renal-clearable porous hollow copper iron oxide nanoparticles for trimodal chemodynamic-photothermal-chemo anti-tumor therapy
Cisplatin-loaded porous hollow copper iron oxide nanoparticles (PHCuFeNPs/Pt) synthesized via galvanic reaction can effectively kill tumors by synergizing chemodynamic-photothermal-chemotherapy.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 3188-3198
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06224K
Overall structure of Au12Ag60(S-c-C6H11)31Br9(Dppp)6: achieving a stronger assembly of icosahedral M13 units
[Au12Ag60(S-c-C6H11)31Br9(Dppp)6]Br2 has provided a breakthrough in icosahedral assemblies, i.e., achieving a twelve-mer assembly, helping to elucidate the fusion growth of M13-based assembled nanoclusters and their geometric/electronic structure correlations.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 2633-2641
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06613K
A Ti3C2Tx MXene cathode and redox-active electrolyte based flexible Zn-ion microsupercapacitor for integrated pressure sensing application
A high-performance and flexible Zn-ion hybrid MSC with Ti3C2Tx–DMSO cathodes and a redox-active electrolyte was fabricated by a facile spray coating approach, and it can be used as a stable power source to drive a Ti3C2Tx based pressure sensor.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 2624-2632
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06626B
TMB12: a newly designed 2D transition-metal boride for spintronics and electrochemical catalyst applications
A 2D VB12 monolayer holds great promise for highly efficient spintronic and catalytic applications.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 2079-2086
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06461H
Ether-based electrolytes enable the application of nitrogen and sulfur co-doped 3D graphene frameworks as anodes in high-performance sodium-ion batteries
The development of graphitic carbon materials as anodes of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) is greatly restricted by their inherent low specific capacity.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 1568-1582
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05885E
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Quantum theory of electronic excitation and sputtering by transmission electron microscopy
Combining quantum electrodynamics with density functional theory, we model electronic excitation and sputtering by beam electrons in two-dimensional materials. Electronic excitations can drastically increase the sputtering rates in these materials.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 1053-1067
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01018F
Identification and quantitative detection of two pathogenic bacteria based on a terahertz metasensor
A terahertz (THz) metasensor based on the coupling of electric and toroidal dipoles achieves rapid, non-destructive, label-free identification and highly sensitive quantitative detection for the two most common pathogenic bacteria.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 515-521
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05038B
The construction of a three-dimensional donor/acceptor interface based on a bilayered titanium dioxide nanorod array-flower for perovskite solar cells
The application of B-TiO2-NAF provided a stable 3-D D/A interface and resulted in reduced electron trap density (ntrap), decreased carrier recombination resistance (Rs) and reduced nonradiative recombination.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 490-496
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05475B
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Playing catch and release with single molecules: mechanistic insights into plasmon-controlled nanogaps
Here we present a mechanistic study of optically induced single-molecule capture and release processes in an interelectrode nanogap. Using unsupervised machine learning, the capture and release kinetics and free-energy profiles have been revealed.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 497-506
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05448E
Biomineralization-inspired sandwich dentin desensitization strategy based on multifunctional nanocomposite with yolk–shell structure
A novel biomineralization-inspired sandwich dentin desensitization strategy combining immediate and long-term occluding effects was mediated using a multifunctional yolk–shell nanocomposite.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 127-143
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04993G
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This ongoing web collection features all the articles published in Nanoscale in 2023 that have been highlighted as HOT by our reviewers. Congratulations to all the authors whose articles are featured!