Themed collection Nanomaterial applications
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Graphene quantum dot based materials for sensing, bio-imaging and energy storage applications: a review
Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) are an attractive nanomaterial consisting of a monolayer or a few layers of graphene having excellent and unique properties.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 23861-23898
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA03938A
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Applications of nano-materials in diverse dentistry regimes
The present review paper provided an overall overview of various kinds, synthesis techniques, characteristics, features and uses of nanomaterials.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 15430-15460
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA00762E
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Carbon and graphene quantum dots: a review on syntheses, characterization, biological and sensing applications for neurotransmitter determination
Carbon and graphene quantum dots for biological and sensing applications of neurotransmitters.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 15406-15429
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA00799D
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The role of hollow magnetic nanoparticles in drug delivery
The increasing number of scientific publications focusing on nanomaterials in the biomedical field indicates growing interest from the broader scientific community.
RSC Adv., 2019,9, 25094-25106
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA01589B
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Adsorptive environmental applications of MXene nanomaterials: a review
Due to their large specific surface area and abundant active surficial sites, MXenes can adsorb various environmental pollutants.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 19895-19905
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA03077D
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V2O5-Based nanomaterials: synthesis and their applications
Comprehensive depiction the phase-pure V2O5 with unique 1D, 2D, and 3D nanostructures. Illustrate the development of carbonaceous materials into the V2O5 electrodes. Introduce the cation doped V2O5 samples as the cathode material.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 4014-4031
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA12523B
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Inkjet printed nanomaterial based flexible radio frequency identification (RFID) tag sensors for the internet of nano things
The Internet of Things (IoT) has limitless possibilities for applications in the entire spectrum of our daily lives, from healthcare to automobiles to public safety.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 48597-48630
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA07191D
Nanomaterials for biocatalyst immobilization – state of the art and future trends
Advantages, drawbacks and trends in nanomaterials for enzyme immobilization.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 104675-104692
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA22047A
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Nanomaterial mediated optogenetics: opportunities and challenges
This review elaborates on the possible applications of nanomaterials in optogenetics and analyses the benefits of nanomaterial-mediated optogenetics.
RSC Adv., 2016,6, 60896-60906
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA11289G
Inorganic nano-adsorbents for the removal of heavy metals and arsenic: a review
Schematic of inorganic adsorbents (INA) for heavy metal removal.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 29885-29907
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA02714D
Nanomaterials for electrochemical non-enzymatic glucose biosensors
This review summarizes some recent progress in the development of nanomaterials for electrochemical non-enzymatic biosensors.
RSC Adv., 2013,3, 3487-3502
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2RA22360K
Multi-functional fluorescent carbon dots with antibacterial and gene delivery properties
Dual-functionality carbon dots with both anti-microbial and gene transfection abilities were developed and their properties elaborated in this paper.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 46817-46822
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA07968C
Hierarchical 3D-flower-like CuO nanostructure on copper foil for supercapacitors
We present a novel route for the synthesis of CuO thin films. The nano-flower like nanostructures provide high surface area, and the CuO shows excellent supercapacitive properties.
RSC Adv., 2015,5, 4443-4447
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA11164H
Hierarchical nickel sulfide hollow spheres for high performance supercapacitors
Hierarchical NiS hollow spheres assembled from ultrathin nanosheets are synthesized by an efficient template-engaged conversion route. In virtue of the large surface area and enhanced structural stability, the NiS hollow spheres exhibit excellent electrochemical performance as electrode materials for supercapacitors.
RSC Adv., 2011,1, 397-400
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1RA00240F
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Nanoscopic insights into the surface conformation of neurotoxic amyloid β oligomers
Unraveling characteristic structural determinants at the basis of Aβ42 oligomers' neurotoxicity by a sub-molecular SERS investigation of their surface.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 21907-21913
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA03799K
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High performance flexible supercapacitors based on secondary doped PEDOT–PSS–graphene nanocomposite films for large area solid state devices
In this work, we propose the development of high performance and flexible supercapacitors using reduced graphene oxide (rGO) incorporated poly(3,4 ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT–PSS) nanocomposites by secondary doping.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 10526-10539
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA01116A
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3D zinc@carbon fiber composite framework anode for aqueous Zn–MnO2 batteries
Synthesis of a 3D Zn@CFs anode through constant voltage electrodeposition to realize a dendrite-free cycling performance in an aqueous Zn/MnO2 battery.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 19157-19163
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA03226B
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Ti3C2 MXene: a promising microwave absorbing material
A novel microwave absorbing material with Ti3C2 MXene nanosheets.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 2398-2403
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA12616F
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Early detection of Alzheimer's disease using a biosensor based on electrochemically-reduced graphene oxide and gold nanowires for the quantification of serum microRNA-137
Serum miR-137 is quantified for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease using a electrochemically reduced graphene oxide and gold nanowire modified electrode.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 55709-55719
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA09767K
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Piezoelectric energy harvesting from a PMN–PT single nanowire
A piezoelectric PMN–PT single nanowire connected to an electrode-patterned plastic substrate using FIB deposition is characterized under mechanical bending.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 260-265
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA24688E
NiO nanostructures: synthesis, characterization and photocatalyst application in dye wastewater treatment
Nickel oxide (NiO) nanostructures have been prepared via a thermal decomposition method.
RSC Adv., 2014,4, 27654-27660
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA02697G
Hybrid structure of zinc oxide nanorods and three dimensional graphene foam for supercapacitor and electrochemical sensor applications
A 3D graphene/ZnO hybrid electrode was fabricated and used as a high-performance supercapacitor and electrochemical sensor.
RSC Adv., 2012,2, 4364-4369
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2RA01295B
About this collection
We are very pleased to present our 10th Anniversary collection on Nanomaterial applications!Looking back over the last 10 years, we would like to showcase some of the very best articles that have been published in RSC Advances. Many of these papers have been cited hundreds of times, providing valuable advances for further research, and some continue to be among the journal’s most downloaded articles as of today.
We hope you enjoy our 10th Anniversary collection on Nanomaterial applications!