Themed collection Celebrating Excellence in Research: Women of Materials Science
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Advances in transferring chemical vapour deposition graphene: a review
This review highlights recent developments in CVD graphene transfer methods from the perspective of mechanism, cleanness, quality, reliability, and cost.
Mater. Horiz., 2017,4, 1054-1063
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7MH00485K
Nanomaterials-modified cellulose paper as a platform for biosensing applications
The latest advances in modification of nanomaterials on paper cellulose were summed up.
Nanoscale, 2017,9, 4366-4382
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6NR08846E
Metal–organic frameworks: a novel host platform for enzymatic catalysis and detection
This minireview deals with the recent advances on the synthetic strategies for the immobilization of enzymes in metal–organic frameworks.
Mater. Horiz., 2017,4, 55-63
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6MH00312E
Multifunctional bacterial imaging and therapy systems
Advanced antibacterial materials are classified and introduced, and their applications in multimodal imaging and therapy are reviewed.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2018,6, 5198-5214
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TB01519H
Recent progress in 2D/quasi-2D layered metal halide perovskites for solar cells
This review summarized the recent progress in 2D/quasi-2D layered metal halide perovskites for solar cells.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 11063-11077
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA02288G
Predicting the impact of structural diversity on the performance of nanodiamond drug carriers
Diamond nanoparticles (nanodiamonds) are unique among carbon nanomaterials, and are quickly establishing a niché in the biomedical application domain.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 8893-8910
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NR01688G
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Defect chemistry and electrical properties of sodium bismuth titanate perovskite
We review the diversity of the electrical behaviour of NBT induced by various defect mechanisms, including A-site Na or Bi non-stoichiometry, isovalent-substitution, and acceptor- and donor-doping.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 5243-5254
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA09245H
Recent advances in spectroelectrochemistry
The typical structures, types, principle, application, and prospects of different kinds of spectroelectrochemistry.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 3089-3111
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR07803J
Responsive hybrid (poly)peptide–polymer conjugates
(Poly)peptide–polymer conjugates continue to garner significant interest in the production of functional materials given their composition of natural and synthetic building blocks that confer select and synergistic properties.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2017,5, 8274-8288
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TB02199B
Recent progress in biomedical applications of persistent luminescence nanoparticles
Persistent phosphors, which remain luminescent after excitation ceases, have brought about a new level of sensitivity for luminescence analysis.
Nanoscale, 2017,9, 6204-6218
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR01488K
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Detection of microRNA biomarkers via inhibition of DNA-mediated liposome fusion
We report the specific and sensitive detection of microRNA using an inverse DNA-mediated liposome fusion assay.
Nanoscale Adv., 2019,1, 532-536
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NA00331A
How to interpret absorption and fluorescence spectra of charge transfer states in an organic solar cell
Energetic disorder is crucial to consistently model both absorption and photoluminescence spectra of charge transfer states in organic solar cells.
Mater. Horiz., 2018,5, 837-848
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8MH00564H
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Compositionally tunable ternary Bi2(Se1−xTex)3 and (Bi1−ySby)2Te3 thin films via low pressure chemical vapour deposition
[MCl3(EnBu2)3] (M = Sb, Bi; E = Se, Te) enable CVD growth of ternary Bi2(Se1−xTex)3 and (Bi1−ySby)2Te3 thin films with good compositional, structural and morphological control.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2018,6, 7734-7739
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TC01285G
Breaking the Nd3+-sensitized upconversion nanoparticles myth about the need of onion-layered structures
Excitation at 800 nm effectively triggers the upconversion emission of NaYF4:Yb,Er(Tm)/NaYF4 core–shell nanoparticles with Nd3+ anchored at the organic capping by using cucurbituril[7] as an adhesive.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 12297-12301
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NR00871J
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Improving analyte selectivity by post-assembly modification of metal–organic framework based photonic crystal sensors
The porous nature and tailorable host–guest interactions of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), cast into a 1D photonic crystal architecture, provide a versatile platform for specific and selective sorption, which can be exploited for chemo-optical sensing.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2018,3, 383-390
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NH00209B
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MBene (MnB): a new type of 2D metallic ferromagnet with high Curie temperature
Inspired by 3D MAB, we propose a new concept of 2D MBenes, among which MnB metal exhibits stable ferromagnetism (FM) and high Curie temperature.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2018,3, 335-341
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NH00197E
Accommodating volume change and imparting thermal conductivity by encapsulation of phase change materials in carbon nanoparticles
A Pickering-type emulsion is used as a template to encapsulate the phase change material stearic acid (SA) using graphene oxide nanosheets stitched together.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 2461-2467
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA09664J
Oxygenophilic ionic liquids promote the oxygen reduction reaction in Pt-free carbon electrocatalysts
We propose a novel idea to improve the surface properties of carbon-based Pt-free electrocatalysts in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) and Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFCs).
Mater. Horiz., 2017,4, 895-899
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7MH00298J
Ultrathin nickel boron oxide nanosheets assembled vertically on graphene: a new hybrid 2D material for enhanced photo/electro-catalysis
A spontaneous growth and assembly of non-layered Ni–Bi into 2D nanosheets onto a graphene support, which demonstrate superior photo and electro catalytic performance over pure Ni–Bi aggregates.
Mater. Horiz., 2017,4, 885-894
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7MH00314E
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Fully degradable protein nanocarriers by orthogonal photoclick tetrazole–ene chemistry for the encapsulation and release
Tetrazole–ene click chemistry was used to prepare fully biodegradable protein nanocarriers with high drug encapsulation and enzymatically-triggered intracellular release.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2017,2, 297-302
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NH00062F
Photoinduced charge separation in single-walled carbon nanotube/protein integrated systems
Zinc-substituted cytochrome c and single-walled carbon nanotubes form an efficient, water-soluble, donor–acceptor system for photoinduced charge transfer.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2017,2, 163-166
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6NH00172F
Enhancing field-effect mobility and maintaining solid-state emission by incorporating 2,6-diphenyl substitution to 9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene
2,6-Diphenyl-9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene demonstrates improved mobility and comparable solid-state emission compared with 9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene, suggesting it could be a new and better integrated optoelectronic organic semiconductor.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2017,5, 2519-2523
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TC00372B
Surface proteomics on nanoparticles: a step to simplify the rapid prototyping of nanoparticles
Engineered nanoparticles for biomedical applications require increasing effectiveness in targeting specific cells while preserving non-target cells safety.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2017,2, 55-64
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6NH00162A
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N-type polymers as electron extraction layers in hybrid perovskite solar cells with improved ambient stability
We studied three n-type polymers of the naphthalenediimide-bithiophene family as electron extraction layers (EELs) in hybrid perovskite solar cells.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2016,4, 2419-2426
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5TA10696F
Dielectric domain distribution on Au nanoparticles revealed by localized surface plasmon resonance
The LSPR of Au nanospheres shows almost no shift in the extinction spectrum with attachment of a silica domain but considerable shift with a uniform layer of silica, indicating LSPR can be used to differentiate the segregated/uniform dielectric distribution.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2018,6, 12038-12044
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TC02944J
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Ionic-to-electronic coupling efficiency in PEDOT:PSS films operated in aqueous electrolytes
This work highlights the role of PEDOT:PSS composition in determining the efficiency of coupling between ionic and electronic charges.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2018,6, 12023-12030
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TC02195C
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Elastic serum-albumin based hydrogels: mechanism of formation and application in cardiac tissue engineering
The simplicity of making hydrogels with tunable mechanical properties from commercially available proteins is demonstrated for cardiac tissue engineering.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2018,6, 5604-5612
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TB01014E
Shape-dependent thermo-plasmonic effect of nanoporous gold at the nanoscale for ultrasensitive heat-mediated remote actuation
Nanoscale shaping of NPG's thermo-plasmonic effect is investigated to optimize localized light-to-heat conversion and its application in ultrasensitive heat-mediated actuation.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 16005-16012
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NR04053B
Noninvasive real-time monitoring of local drug release using nano-Au-absorbed self-decomposable SiO2 carriers
In the present work, we demonstrated for the first time in a mice bearing Colo-205 xenograft model system that local drug release at the tumor site can be tracked in real time via the establishment of a quantitative correlation between the drug release and a specific imaging agent for CT.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 15332-15338
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NR03782E
Correlating the effective work function at buried organic/metal interfaces with organic solar cell characteristics
Self-generated interlayers provide insight on the energy level alignment at the organic semiconductor/back contact interface in organic solar cells.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2018,6, 8060-8068
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TC02381F
Single-stranded templates as railroad tracks for hierarchical assembly of DNA origami
Long DNA strands consisting of repetitive sequences are valuable tools to build organized DNA nanostructures. This approach produces higher-order origami structures with prescribed length and addressability and provides a unique platform for the modular re-organization of any of their parts.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 13994-13999
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NR03185A
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Effect of crystal orientation on the segregation of aliovalent dopants at the surface of La0.6Sr0.4CoO3
The effect of crystal orientation on aliovalent dopant segregation at the surface of La0.6Sr0.4CoO3 as a model perovskite oxide was investigated. Statistical evaluation of SEM-EBSD images revealed that the area coverage of precipitates on grains having orientations close to {001} is more than three times higher compared to that on other orientations.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 14136-14145
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA01293H
Synergistic combination chemotherapy using carrier-free celastrol and doxorubicin nanocrystals for overcoming drug resistance
Celastrol and doxorubicin are self-assembled into carrier-free and biocompatible nanoparticles via a green method, which enhance synergistic combination chemotherapy and overcome drug resistance.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 12639-12649
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NR02700E
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Well-dispersed cellulose nanocrystals in hydrophobic polymers by in situ polymerization for synthesizing highly reinforced bio-nanocomposites
An in situ polymerization method is developed and utilized to achieve superior dispersion of cellulose nanocrystals in hydrophobic polymer matrices, resulting in highly reinforced bio-nanocomposites with a very low fraction of cellulose nanocrystals.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 11797-11807
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR09080C
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Photocatalytic and electrically conductive transparent Cl-doped ZnO thin films via aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition
Cl-doped ZnO films, grown via aerosol-assisted CVD, can function as both TCOs and photocatalysts.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 12682-12692
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA01420E
Electrodeposited thin-film CuxSb anodes for Li-ion batteries: enhancement of cycle life via tuning of film composition and engineering of the film-substrate interface
Choice of substrate material for electrodeposited Sb alloy-anodes influences the cycling stability and lifetime of Li-ion batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 12708-12717
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA01798K
Length vs. stiffness: which plays a dominant role in the cellular uptake of fructose-based rod-like micelles by breast cancer cells in 2D and 3D cell culture models?
Internalization of rod-like micelles by breast cancer cells is significantly affected by the stiffness of nano-rods.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2018,6, 4223-4231
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TB00706C
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Characterization of silver-polymer core–shell nanoparticles using electron microscopy
Using electron microscopy, polymer encapsulated silver nanoparticles were visualized and their coverage, molecular structure and plasmonic properties could be investigated.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 9186-9191
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR09517A
Enhancing surface immobilization of bioactive molecules via a silica nanoparticle based coating
3-Dimentional nanoparticle base coatings greatly increase the degree of surface immobilization, elevating the bioactivity of both protein and antioxidant modifications.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2018,6, 3058-3067
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TB00408K
An ammonia detecting mechanism for organic transistors as revealed by their recovery processes
An ammonia detecting mechanism that involved pre-doping and de-doping was revealed by the recovery process of an organic transistor.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 8832-8839
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NR01275J
Organic nanoparticles with ultrahigh quantum yield and aggregation-induced emission characteristics for cellular imaging and real-time two-photon lung vasculature imaging
Organic nanoparticles with a high quantum yield of 90% and aggregation-induced emission characteristics were prepared for cellular imaging and real-time two-photon vasculature imaging of the lungs.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2018,6, 2630-2636
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TB00386F
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Magnetic ordering in a frustrated bow-tie lattice
Layered, Ca2Mn3O8 exhibits complex ‘bow-tie’ connectivity between manganese ions within the layer with magnetic spins ordered in an ↑↑↓↓ arrangement.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2018,6, 4541-4548
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TC05187E
Tricomponent brookite/anatase TiO2/g-C3N4 heterojunction in mesoporous hollow microspheres for enhanced visible-light photocatalysis
Improving photocatalytic performance under visible light irradiation by using multicomponent heterojunctions.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 7236-7245
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA00386F
In situ lithiated quinone cathode for ALD/MLD-fabricated high-power thin-film battery
We demonstrate that the high-capacity organic electrode material, p-benzoquinone, is able to sustain ultrahigh redox reaction rates without any conductive additives when applied as ultrathin layers in an all-solid-state thin-film battery setup, viable for e.g. high-performance power sources in microelectronic devices.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 7027-7033
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA00804C
Hierarchically porous, ultra-strong reduced graphene oxide-cellulose nanocrystal sponges for exceptional adsorption of water contaminants
Self-assembly of graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets into strong and hierarchically porous 3D sponges is a promising approach to exploit their capacity to adsorb contaminants while facilitating the recovery of the nanosheets from treated water.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 7171-7184
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR09037D
Unexpected compositional and structural modification of CoPt3 nanoparticles by extensive surface purification
Extensive surface purification of alloy NPs can significantly change their composition and transform them into core/shell nanostructures with improved catalytic properties.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 6382-6392
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NR00060C
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A full monolayer of superoxide: oxygen activation on the unmodified Ca3Ru2O7(001) surface
Ca3Ru2O7(001), an oxide surface without dopants, defects, or low-coordinated sites, readily activates molecular oxygen to O2−.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 5703-5713
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8TA00265G
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NASICON LiM2(PO4)3 electrolyte (M = Zr) and electrode (M = Ti) materials for all solid-state Li-ion batteries with high total conductivity and low interfacial resistance
All solid-state batteries based on NASICON-type LiM2(PO4)3 electrolyte phases are highly promising owing to their high ionic conductivities and chemical stabilities.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 5296-5303
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA08715B
Sensitization of near-infrared LnIII [Ln = Yb or Nd] ions using water-soluble, band gap tuneable 3-MPA-capped CdS nanoparticles
3-MPA capped CdS nanoparticles sensitize the NIR emission of NdIII and YbIII.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2018,6, 2814-2821
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TC05821G
Large area quantum dot luminescent solar concentrators for use with dye-sensitised solar cells
Green-emitting quantum dot luminescent solar concentrators are used to sensitise an optically-matched dye-sensitised solar cell.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2018,6, 2671-2680
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA04731B
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A computational exploration of the crystal energy and charge-carrier mobility landscapes of the chiral [6]helicene molecule
The structure–property relationship between molecular packing and charge-carrier mobility is explored for the chiral [6]helicene molecule.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 1865-1876
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR08890F
Surface-confined [2 + 2] cycloaddition towards one-dimensional polymers featuring cyclobutadiene units
The formation of 1,3-butadiene units between pyrene moieties through surface-confined [2 + 2] cycloaddition polymerization is reported using H-treatment under UHV conditions.
Nanoscale, 2017,9, 18305-18310
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR06187K
Preparation and characterization of gel polymer electrolytes using poly(ionic liquids) and high lithium salt concentration ionic liquids
Poly(ionic liquids)-based gel polymer electrolytes containing high lithium salt concentration ionic liquids are demonstrated.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 23844-23852
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA08233A
Mapping a stable solvent structure landscape for aprotic Li–air battery organic electrolytes
Electrolyte instability is one of the greatest impediments that must be overcome for the practical development of rechargeable aprotic Li–air batteries.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 23987-23998
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA08321A
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Ion transport in gel and gel–liquid systems for LiClO4-doped PMMA at the meso- and nanoscales
Ionic transport in gel electrolytes at the nano- and mesoscales is explored experimentally using single pores.
Nanoscale, 2017,9, 16232-16243
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR06719D
Porphyrinic coordination lattices with fluoropillars
Porphyrins and fluorides are combined to fabricate MOFs that also serve as single-source precursors for fluorine-doped carbon for oxygen reduction.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 21189-21195
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA06658A
Facile one-pot photosynthesis of stable Ag@graphene oxide nanocolloid core@shell nanoparticles with sustainable localized surface plasmon resonance properties
Stable Ag@graphene oxide nanocolloid (GON) core–shell nanoparticles were synthesized by photochemical reaction.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2017,5, 10016-10022
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TC03379F
Nanostructured interfacial self-assembled peptide–polymer membranes for enhanced mineralization and cell adhesion
Multiscale structured membranes with selective molecular functionalities for controlled mineralization and cell attachment.
Nanoscale, 2017,9, 13670-13682
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR03410E
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Detection of Posner's clusters during calcium phosphate nucleation: a molecular dynamics study
Molecular dynamics simulations of calcium and phosphate ions in water show that Posner-like clusters originate during the aggregation process.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2017,5, 7274-7284
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TB01199G
Transfection-capable polycationic nanovectors which include PEGylated-cyclodextrin structural units: a new synthesis pathway
Polycationic nanoentities with low variability are able to act as cooperating carriers for dsDNA complexation and transport.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2017,5, 7164-7174
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TB01722G
Exchange bias in bismuth ferrite/cobalt ferrite Janus nanofibers
Bismuth ferrite:cobalt ferrite (BiFeO3:CoFe2O4) nanofibers with tailorable exchange bias effects were synthesized utilizing a Janus type morphology, wherein both phases are coupled longitudinally along the length of each fiber.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2017,5, 8586-8592
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TC00975E
Coumarin-containing thermoresponsive hyaluronic acid-based nanogels as delivery systems for anticancer chemotherapy
Light- and thermoresponsive hyaluronic acid-based nanogels carry hydrophobic molecules to cancer cells.
Nanoscale, 2017,9, 12150-12162
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR03964F
An oxidation-induced fluorescence turn-on approach for non-luminescent flexible polyimide films
To develop stimuli-responsive polymers with highly comprehensive properties, sulfide-containing polyimides with relatively simple structures were designed and synthesized.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2017,5, 8545-8552
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TC01894K
A novel strategy to immobilize bacteria on polymer particles for efficient adsorption and biodegradation of soluble organics
A novel strategy was used to immobilize bacterial cells on the surface of functional polymer particles for the efficient adsorption and biodegradation of organics in wastewater.
Nanoscale, 2017,9, 11530-11536
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR02610B
Designing polymeric adhesives for antimicrobial materials: poly(ethylene imine) polymer, graphene, graphene oxide and molybdenum trioxide – a biomimetic approach
The synthesis of biocompatible polymers for coating applications has gained significant attention in recent years due to the increasing spread of infectious diseases via contaminated surfaces.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2017,5, 6616-6628
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TB00722A
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Green one-pot synthesis and processing of polyimide–silica hybrid materials
A green and scalable one-pot hydrothermal synthesis generates polyimide/silica hybrid materials, which can be processed by green, solvent-free sintering.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 16326-16335
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA02498C
A fiber asymmetric supercapacitor based on FeOOH/PPy on carbon fibers as an anode electrode with high volumetric energy density for wearable applications
A fiber asymmetric supercapacitor with a FeOOH/PPy anode has been fabricated, achieving high volumetric energy density and water-proof feature.
Nanoscale, 2017,9, 10794-10801
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR02896B
Structure and dynamics of a DL-homocysteine functionalized fullerene-C60–gold nanocomposite: a femtomolar L-histidine sensor
An Au@Hcys-C60 nanocomposite for L-histidine sensing.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2017,5, 5835-5844
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TB01089C
The way to panchromatic copper(I)-based dye-sensitized solar cells: co-sensitization with the organic dye SQ2
DSCs co-sensitized with a copper(I)-based dye and an organic dye achieve the highest photoconversion efficiency relative to N719 so far reported for a copper-based DSC. The procedure by which the photoanodes are exposed to the two dyes is optimized for panchromatic light-harvesting.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 13717-13729
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA02575K
Three-dimensional atomic models from a single projection using Z-contrast imaging: verification by electron tomography and opportunities
A recently developed atom-counting/energy-minimization method to reconstruct 3D atomic models from a single Z-contrast image is validated and its utility is illustrated.
Nanoscale, 2017,9, 8791-8798
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR02656K
About this collection
Celebrating Excellence in Research: Women of Materials Science is a collection of high quality papers from female materials researchers. As the name of the collection suggests, the excellence comes first - all papers included have previously been judged to be of outstanding quality by the reviewers, editors, or readers.
This collection is a satellite collection from Celebrating Excellence in Research: 100 Women of Chemistry.