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Circularly polarized luminescent porous crystalline nanomaterials

An overview of generation, regulation and amplification of circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) in porous crystalline nanomaterials by direct synthesis, chirality induction or adaption, and symmetry breaking pathways.

Graphical abstract: Circularly polarized luminescent porous crystalline nanomaterials
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Feature Article

Gold nanoparticles for the colorimetric and fluorescent detection of ions and small organic molecules

We review recent advances in the development of AuNP-based colorimetric and fluorescent assays for ions and small organic molecules.

Graphical abstract: Gold nanoparticles for the colorimetric and fluorescent detection of ions and small organic molecules
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
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
Review Article

Advanced nitric oxide donors: chemical structure of NO drugs, NO nanomedicines and biomedical applications

Nitric oxide (NO), as an endogenous diatomic molecule, plays a key regulatory role in many physiological and pathological processes.

Graphical abstract: Advanced nitric oxide donors: chemical structure of NO drugs, NO nanomedicines and biomedical applications
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Review Article

Recent advances in transition-metal dichalcogenide based nanomaterials for water splitting

We present an overview of the state-of-the-art research progresses in layered and pyrite-phase structured TMDs for electrocatalytic and photocatalytic water splitting.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in transition-metal dichalcogenide based nanomaterials for water splitting
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Review Article

Visible light driven type II heterostructures and their enhanced photocatalysis properties: a review

We trace the application of type II heterostructured semiconductors in the area of environmental remediation and water splitting, summarize major fabrication methods, describe some of the progress and resulting achievements.

Graphical abstract: Visible light driven type II heterostructures and their enhanced photocatalysis properties: a review
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Review Article

Nano–bio effects: interaction of nanomaterials with cells

The cellular uptake, intracellular trafficking and toxic response while nanomaterials attach to cells are discussed. Nanomaterials may disrupt lysosome membrane and translocated into mitochondrion or nucleus, in which induce reactive oxygen species (ROS) or genotoxic effects.

Graphical abstract: Nano–bio effects: interaction of nanomaterials with cells
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Review Article

Biomedical nanomaterials for imaging-guided cancer therapy

This review might provide new impetus to understand nanotechnology and nanomaterials employed for imaging-guided cancer therapy.

Graphical abstract: Biomedical nanomaterials for imaging-guided cancer therapy
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Communication

Carbonic anhydrase IX-targeted nanovesicles potentiated ferroptosis by remodeling the intracellular environment for synergetic cancer therapy

This work demonstrated a nanovesicle-potentiated ferroptosis by remodeling the tumor intracellular environment, providing a promising paradigm for designing nanomedicines to heighten ferroptosis-based synergetic therapeutics.

Graphical abstract: Carbonic anhydrase IX-targeted nanovesicles potentiated ferroptosis by remodeling the intracellular environment for synergetic cancer therapy
Communication

Single atomic Fe–N4 active sites and neighboring graphitic nitrogen for efficient and stable electrochemical CO2 reduction

Single atomic Fe–Nx moieties have shown great performance in CO2-to-CO conversion.

Graphical abstract: Single atomic Fe–N4 active sites and neighboring graphitic nitrogen for efficient and stable electrochemical CO2 reduction
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Open Access Communication

Inhibition of cardiomyocyte apoptosis post-acute myocardial infarction through the efficient delivery of microRNA-24 by silica nanoparticles

Silica nanoparticles, being easily surface-functionalized and suitable for carrying miRNA-24 which downregulated in cardiomyocytes after acute myocardial infarction.

Graphical abstract: Inhibition of cardiomyocyte apoptosis post-acute myocardial infarction through the efficient delivery of microRNA-24 by silica nanoparticles
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Open Access Communication

Small molecule-decorated gold nanoparticles for preparing antibiofilm fabrics

By using ultrasound-assisted coating technology, we modified fabrics with N_Au NPs to fabricate antibiofilm fabrics.

Graphical abstract: Small molecule-decorated gold nanoparticles for preparing antibiofilm fabrics
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Communication

Photoluminescence enhancement of MoS2/CdSe quantum rod heterostructures induced by energy transfer and exciton–exciton annihilation suppression

The exciton dynamics of the acceptor are revealed and enhanced photoluminescence of the heterostructure is achieved by energy transfer and exciton–exciton annihilation suppression.

Graphical abstract: Photoluminescence enhancement of MoS2/CdSe quantum rod heterostructures induced by energy transfer and exciton–exciton annihilation suppression
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Communication

Fe3O4–Pd Janus nanoparticles with amplified dual-mode hyperthermia and enhanced ROS generation for breast cancer treatment

Biocompatible Fe3O4-Pd Janus nanoparticles were designed to achieve significantly high magnetic-photo heating efficiency accompanied by enhanced ROS generation for efficient cancer therapy.

Graphical abstract: Fe3O4–Pd Janus nanoparticles with amplified dual-mode hyperthermia and enhanced ROS generation for breast cancer treatment
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Communication

Unveiling lasing mechanism in CsPbBr3 microsphere cavities

The mechanism of single-mode lasing in CsPbBr3 microsphere shifts from exciton–exciton scattering to exciton–phonon scattering with the increase in temperature from 77 to 300 K, and two different phonon modes were involved in the exciton–phonon scattering process.

Graphical abstract: Unveiling lasing mechanism in CsPbBr3 microsphere cavities
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Open Access Communication

Optically active quantum dots with induced circularly polarized luminescence in amphiphilic peptide dendron hydrogel

Semiconductor quantum dots showing controlled circularly polarized luminescence were achieved through co-assembling with chiral peptide dendron gelator in water.

Graphical abstract: Optically active quantum dots with induced circularly polarized luminescence in amphiphilic peptide dendron hydrogel
Communication

High-temperature driven inter-valley carrier transfer and significant fluorescence enhancement in multilayer WS2

A high-temperature driven carrier transfer process of multilayer WS2 is proposed and demonstrated for significant fluorescence emission enhancement.

Graphical abstract: High-temperature driven inter-valley carrier transfer and significant fluorescence enhancement in multilayer WS2
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Communication

A lead-free two-dimensional perovskite for a high-performance flexible photoconductor and a light-stimulated synaptic device

A high-performance flexible photoconductor based on a lead-free perovskite was made and it can be used as a light-stimulated synaptic device.

Graphical abstract: A lead-free two-dimensional perovskite for a high-performance flexible photoconductor and a light-stimulated synaptic device
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Communication

In situ formation of peptidic nanofibers can fundamentally optimize the quality of immune responses against HIV vaccine

Peptidic nanofibers can provide convenience for administration, and facilitate the induction of multiple crucial immunities against HIV DNA vaccine, including polyfunctional T cell response, broad IgG subclasses response, and V1/V2 loop-specific antibody response.

Graphical abstract: In situ formation of peptidic nanofibers can fundamentally optimize the quality of immune responses against HIV vaccine
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Communication

An 80.11% FF record achieved for perovskite solar cells by using the NH4Cl additive

CH3NH3PbI3/PC61BM solar cells fabricated using the NH4Cl additive gave a decent PCE of 9.93% and a very outstanding FF of 80.11%.

Graphical abstract: An 80.11% FF record achieved for perovskite solar cells by using the NH4Cl additive
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
Communication

Flower-like TiO2 nanostructures with exposed {001} facets: Facile synthesis and enhanced photocatalysis

Flower-like TiO2 nanostructures with exposed {001} facets were synthesized from Ti powders, and exhibited high photocatalytic activity.

Graphical abstract: Flower-like TiO2 nanostructures with exposed {001} facets: Facile synthesis and enhanced photocatalysis
From the themed collection: Doped nanostructures
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The self-assembly of a pair of low-symmetry tetracarboxylic acid molecules and their co-assembly with bridging molecules at the liquid–solid interface

In this work, the self-assembly behavior of a pair of low-symmetry carboxylic acid molecules (H4OBDB and H4ADDI) and their co-assembly behavior with trimesic acid (TMA) as a bridging molecule were studied using a scanning tunneling microscope (STM).

Graphical abstract: The self-assembly of a pair of low-symmetry tetracarboxylic acid molecules and their co-assembly with bridging molecules at the liquid–solid interface
Open Access Paper

Versatile fabrication of metal sulfide supraparticles by an in situ decomposition–assembly strategy

Herein, an in situ decomposition–assembly strategy for the versatile fabrication of metal sulfide SPs is developed. In addition to homogeneous Cu2S, CdS, and ZnS products, the proposed system can even be extended to fabricate hybrid Cu2S/Fe2O3 SPs.

Graphical abstract: Versatile fabrication of metal sulfide supraparticles by an in situ decomposition–assembly strategy
From the themed collection: Celebrating Nanoscience in China
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Insight into atomically dispersed porous M–N–C single-site catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction

Various 3d transition metal single-atom catalysts supported on N-doped carbon black have been synthesized as alternative low-cost catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction with superior activity and stability.

Graphical abstract: Insight into atomically dispersed porous M–N–C single-site catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
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Buckled AgNW/MXene hybrid hierarchical sponges for high-performance electromagnetic interference shielding

The development of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials is moving forward towards being lightweight and showing high-performance.

Graphical abstract: Buckled AgNW/MXene hybrid hierarchical sponges for high-performance electromagnetic interference shielding
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
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A carbon foam-supported high sulfur loading composite as a self-supported cathode for flexible lithium–sulfur batteries

This work reports the assembly of a carbon nanotube hybrid 3D flexible multifunctional film, which further adsorbs sulfur nanoparticles to form a flexible electrode. This electrode offers considerable potential for practical application in flexible Li–S batteries.

Graphical abstract: A carbon foam-supported high sulfur loading composite as a self-supported cathode for flexible lithium–sulfur batteries
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Supercapacitor electrode materials with hierarchically structured pores from carbonization of MWCNTs and ZIF-8 composites

The combination of highly N-doped porous carbon structures and a conductive skeleton greatly improved supercapacitance performance.

Graphical abstract: Supercapacitor electrode materials with hierarchically structured pores from carbonization of MWCNTs and ZIF-8 composites
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
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Pt74Ag26 nanoparticle-decorated ultrathin MoS2 nanosheets as novel peroxidase mimics for highly selective colorimetric detection of H2O2 and glucose

To extend the functionalities of two-dimensional graphene-like layered compounds as versatile materials, the modification of MoS2 nanosheets with metal nanoparticles is of great and widespread interest.

Graphical abstract: Pt74Ag26 nanoparticle-decorated ultrathin MoS2 nanosheets as novel peroxidase mimics for highly selective colorimetric detection of H2O2 and glucose
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
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Broadly tunable graphene plasmons using an ion-gel top gate with low control voltage

The electrostatic tunability of graphene is vital in the field of active plasmons and would be beneficial in tunable infrared and terahertz optical element applications.

Graphical abstract: Broadly tunable graphene plasmons using an ion-gel top gate with low control voltage
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
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WS2 nanosheet as a new photosensitizer carrier for combined photodynamic and photothermal therapy of cancer cells

We have developed a facile strategy to fabricate WS2 nanosheets in a large scale that could not only efficiently load photosensitizers but also regulate their singlet-oxygen generation by NIR irradiation.

Graphical abstract: WS2 nanosheet as a new photosensitizer carrier for combined photodynamic and photothermal therapy of cancer cells
From the themed collection: Top articles from NCNST
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In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST) in China and to highlight the strong connection between Nanoscale Horizons, Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances and the institute we wanted to showcase some of the most exceptional research and reviews that have been published in the journals over the years since their launch in partnership with NCNST.

The collection features some of the most cited articles from each year, some of the most popular articles and some of the most recent publications from NCNST in the nanoscale family of journals.

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