Themed collection Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers

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Review Article

Emerging 2D materials hardware for in-sensor computing

This review covers recent advancements and future directions in 2DM-based devices for in-sensor computing, focusing on unique physical mechanisms for sensory responses, biomimetic synaptic features, and potential applications.

Graphical abstract: Emerging 2D materials hardware for in-sensor computing
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Review Article

Semiconductor photocatalytic antibacterial materials and their application for bone infection treatment

This review discusses commonly used semiconductor photocatalytic antibacterial materials, methods for improving their photocatalysis performance and their application for bone infection treatment.

Graphical abstract: Semiconductor photocatalytic antibacterial materials and their application for bone infection treatment
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Review Article

Recent progresses and challenges in colloidal quantum dot light-emitting diodes: a focus on electron transport layers with metal oxide nanoparticles and organic semiconductors

Recent advancements and challenges in scaling up quantum dot light-emitting diodes are highlighted, particularly with respect to the metal oxide nanoparticle and organic electron transport layers.

Graphical abstract: Recent progresses and challenges in colloidal quantum dot light-emitting diodes: a focus on electron transport layers with metal oxide nanoparticles and organic semiconductors
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Review Article

Plasmonic nanoparticle sensors: current progress, challenges, and future prospects

This comprehensive review summarizes the past, present, and future of plasmonic NP-based sensors in terms of different sensing platforms, different chemical and biological analytes, and the expected future technologies.

Graphical abstract: Plasmonic nanoparticle sensors: current progress, challenges, and future prospects
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Review Article

Integrative studies of ionic liquid interface layers: bridging experiments, theoretical models and simulations

Integrative “experiment–simulation–thermodynamic modeling” is highly demanded for qualitatively and quantitatively correlating the ionic liquids interface layer structuring to the overall properties, performance, and function.

Graphical abstract: Integrative studies of ionic liquid interface layers: bridging experiments, theoretical models and simulations
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

High-refractive-index 2D photonic structures for robust low-threshold multiband lasing

A scalable 2D photonic architecture coated with a high-refractive-index dielectric enables robust, low-threshold multiband lasing. Metal-free and fabrication-friendly, this strategy advances nanophotonic integration in optical devices.

Graphical abstract: High-refractive-index 2D photonic structures for robust low-threshold multiband lasing
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Record-high hyperpolarizabilities in atomically precise single metal-doped silver nanoclusters

Second-order nonlinear optical scattering properties of Ag25 nanoclusters are strongly affected by the nature of the metal dopant. Also, hyperpolarizabilities are one order higher than the one reported for Au25 nanoclusters and represent the largest values ever reported for nanoclusters.

Graphical abstract: Record-high hyperpolarizabilities in atomically precise single metal-doped silver nanoclusters
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Edge-doped substituents as an emerging atomic-level strategy for enhancing M–N4–C single-atom catalysts in electrocatalysis of the ORR, OER, and HER

Study on edge-doped M–N4–C catalysts (MN4) reveals substituent effects (including electronic effects and structural effects) on ORR, OER, HER activities.

Graphical abstract: Edge-doped substituents as an emerging atomic-level strategy for enhancing M–N4–C single-atom catalysts in electrocatalysis of the ORR, OER, and HER
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

Rhodium nanospheres for ultraviolet and visible plasmonics

Laser synthesis of Rh nanospheres exhibiting UV plasmons. Optical sensing after functionalization with thiolated molecules and SERS with blue light are demonstrated. The stability to high temperature and strong acids outperformed Au and Ag NPs.

Graphical abstract: Rhodium nanospheres for ultraviolet and visible plasmonics
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Concealable physical unclonable function generation and an in-memory encryption machine using vertical self-rectifying memristors

This study demonstrated the potential of vertically stacked resistive random access memory (V-RRAM) as a hardware security solution, capable of performing both key generation and encryption.

Graphical abstract: Concealable physical unclonable function generation and an in-memory encryption machine using vertical self-rectifying memristors
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

How to recognize clustering of luminescent defects in single-wall carbon nanotubes

Defect clustering in carbon nanotubes can be recognized by a new analytical approach combining quantum yield measurements and Raman spectroscopy.

Graphical abstract: How to recognize clustering of luminescent defects in single-wall carbon nanotubes
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

A stochastic photo-responsive memristive neuron for an in-sensor visual system based on a restricted Boltzmann machine

This work implements a photo-responsive stochastic neuron as an input neuron in an in-sensor restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM).

Graphical abstract: A stochastic photo-responsive memristive neuron for an in-sensor visual system based on a restricted Boltzmann machine
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

In situ studies revealing the effects of Au surfactant on the formation of ultra-thin Ag layers using high-power impulse magnetron sputter deposition

In situ GIWAXS and GISAXS investigations reveal that pre-deposited Au nanoparticles can act as nuclei or growth cores that can adsorb sputtered Ag atoms, resulting in the fast formation of an ultra-thin Ag layer.

Graphical abstract: In situ studies revealing the effects of Au surfactant on the formation of ultra-thin Ag layers using high-power impulse magnetron sputter deposition
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

Intravital microscopic thermometry of rat mammary epithelium by fluorescent nanodiamond

This study reports an application of microscopic thermometry in a living rat using quantum sensing based on the fluorescent nanodiamond (FND) nitrogen-vacancy center, demonstrating the relevance of the technique in biomedical research using a mammal.

Graphical abstract: Intravital microscopic thermometry of rat mammary epithelium by fluorescent nanodiamond
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

Phase and frequency-resolved microscopy of operating spin Hall nano-oscillator arrays

An efficient platform to perform phase imaging and individual nano-addressing for application in novel SHNO-based computing devices.

Graphical abstract: Phase and frequency-resolved microscopy of operating spin Hall nano-oscillator arrays
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Strongly polarized color conversion of isotropic colloidal quantum dots coupled to fano resonances

We demonstrate a novel backlight unit utilizing the plasmonic interaction of quantum dots with v-shaped metallic grooves, which are capable of enhancing the emission in the desired polarization while suppressing the unwanted polarization component.

Graphical abstract: Strongly polarized color conversion of isotropic colloidal quantum dots coupled to fano resonances
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Circular RNA oligonucleotides: enzymatic synthesis and scaffolding for nanoconstruction

Circular RNAs (∼16−44 nt) were enzymatically synthesized efficiently via a novel DNA dumbbell splinting strategy, further, the circular 44 nt RNA was used as scaffold strands to construct hybrid and pure RNA double crossover tiles and nanostructures.

Graphical abstract: Circular RNA oligonucleotides: enzymatic synthesis and scaffolding for nanoconstruction
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

An ionically cross-linked composite hydrogel electrolyte based on natural biomacromolecules for sustainable zinc-ion batteries

An ionically cross-linked composite hydrogel electrolyte based on biomacromolecules is developed to enable highly reversible zinc anode, thereby improving the electrochemical performance of sustainable and flexible zinc-ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: An ionically cross-linked composite hydrogel electrolyte based on natural biomacromolecules for sustainable zinc-ion batteries
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Pentagonal nanowires from topological crystalline insulators: a platform for intrinsic core–shell nanowires and higher-order topology

(a) Scanning transmission electron microscopy image of a pentagonal nanowire; the inset shows the disclination and core chain (CC). The red bands from the core connect the valence and conduction bands for (b) cation and (c) anion twin-boundaries.

Graphical abstract: Pentagonal nanowires from topological crystalline insulators: a platform for intrinsic core–shell nanowires and higher-order topology
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

Resistive switching memories with enhanced durability enabled by mixed-dimensional perfluoroarene perovskite heterostructures

Mixed-dimensional heterostructures of 2D perfluoroarene perovskite phases are used in resistive switching memories based on perovskite solar cells, showing enhanced performance and stability, which highlights the perspective for self-powered memories.

Graphical abstract: Resistive switching memories with enhanced durability enabled by mixed-dimensional perfluoroarene perovskite heterostructures
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

Ion transport induced room-temperature insulator–metal transition in single-crystalline Cu2Se

Cu2Se single crystals are synthesized to demonstrate that Cu ion vacancies can create an order within the crystals which leads to a metal–insulator transition, accompanied by six-orders of magnitude resistivity and optical contrast change.

Graphical abstract: Ion transport induced room-temperature insulator–metal transition in single-crystalline Cu2Se
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

A microphysiological system for handling graphene related materials under flow conditions

A kidney-on-a-chip has been developed and optimised to evaluate the effects of exposure to graphene related materials under fluid flow conditions.

Graphical abstract: A microphysiological system for handling graphene related materials under flow conditions
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Green synthesis of iron-doped graphene quantum dots: an efficient nanozyme for glucose sensing

This study presents an effective approach for producing FeN/GQDs nanozymes, mimicking natural enzymes. With a simplified and eco-friendly method, it achieves remarkable peroxide-like activity and high sensitivity in glucose detection.

Graphical abstract: Green synthesis of iron-doped graphene quantum dots: an efficient nanozyme for glucose sensing
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

Nanoassemblies of heptamethine cyanine dye-initiated poly(amino acid) enhance ROS generation for effective antitumour phototherapy

IR783-based nanoassemblies of pol(amino acids) promote antitumor efficacy through enhanced ROS generation and tumor targeting.

Graphical abstract: Nanoassemblies of heptamethine cyanine dye-initiated poly(amino acid) enhance ROS generation for effective antitumour phototherapy
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

3D printing of layered vanadium disulfide for water-in-salt electrolyte zinc-ion batteries

Durable and dissolution-free 3D printed VS2 electrodes for water-in-salt electrolyte Zn-ion batteries were reported.

Graphical abstract: 3D printing of layered vanadium disulfide for water-in-salt electrolyte zinc-ion batteries
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

“Clickable” graphene nanoribbons for biosensor interfaces

We demonstrate the synthesis and application of “clickable” graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) as a versatile interface for electrochemical biosensors.

Graphical abstract: “Clickable” graphene nanoribbons for biosensor interfaces
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

New horizons on advanced nanoscale materials for Cultural Heritage conservation

Hydrogels based on sustainable polymers and tailored for specific applications in Cultural Heritage conservation are presented. The system cleaning ability increases with the network tortuosity (water-soluble components) and the gel surface roughness (soil/particulate matter).

Graphical abstract: New horizons on advanced nanoscale materials for Cultural Heritage conservation
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
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