Themed collection Nanocarbons

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Editorial

Nanoscale & Nanoscale Advances joint themed collection on nanocarbons

This themed issue includes a collection of articles on nanocarbons.

Graphical abstract: Nanoscale & Nanoscale Advances joint themed collection on nanocarbons
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Nanocarbon materials in water disinfection: state-of-the-art and future directions

The major modes of using nanocarbon materials for water disinfection: hydrogel filters, filtration membranes, recyclable aggregates, electrochemical devices, and photocatalysts.

Graphical abstract: Nanocarbon materials in water disinfection: state-of-the-art and future directions
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
Review Article

Recent progress on carbon nanomaterials for the electrochemical detection and removal of environmental pollutants

Highlights of recent achievements on the applications of carbon nanomaterials for electrochemical detection and removal of environmental pollutants.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress on carbon nanomaterials for the electrochemical detection and removal of environmental pollutants
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
Communication

Two-dimensional hierarchically porous carbon nanosheets for flexible aqueous supercapacitors with high volumetric capacitance

Pyrolytic carbons derived from two sister resins (with different crosslinking degrees) show a 2D nanosheet structure with and without hierarchical pores on the 2D plane, respectively. 2D-HPC displays a high volumetric capacitance in a flexible aqueous supercapacitor.

Graphical abstract: Two-dimensional hierarchically porous carbon nanosheets for flexible aqueous supercapacitors with high volumetric capacitance
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
Communication

Nanophase graphene frameworks

Nanophase graphene frameworks assembled by interconnected domains exhibit drastically elevated durability of graphene towards physical and chemical destruction.

Graphical abstract: Nanophase graphene frameworks
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
Open Access Communication

Mechanochemical synthesis of N-doped porous carbon at room temperature

One-pot mechanochemical synthesis of N-doped porous carbons at room temperature using a planetary ball mill.

Graphical abstract: Mechanochemical synthesis of N-doped porous carbon at room temperature
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
Communication

Ultraviolet-pumped white light emissive carbon dot based phosphors for light-emitting devices and visible light communication

UV-pumped white light emissive carbon dot based phosphors produced by homogeneously embedding RGB emissive carbon dots in a silica matrix.

Graphical abstract: Ultraviolet-pumped white light emissive carbon dot based phosphors for light-emitting devices and visible light communication
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
Open Access Paper

Inkjet-printed graphene Hall mobility measurements and low-frequency noise characterization

Inkjet printed graphene is in-depth investigated by means of Hall mobility measurements, low-temperature magnetoresistance analysis, and low frequency noise characterization.

Graphical abstract: Inkjet-printed graphene Hall mobility measurements and low-frequency noise characterization
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Graphene oxide–polysulfone filters for tap water purification, obtained by fast microwave oven treatment

A novel approach to combine graphene oxide (GO) sheets with commercial polysulfone (PSU) granules for improved removal of organic contaminants from water is described.

Graphical abstract: Graphene oxide–polysulfone filters for tap water purification, obtained by fast microwave oven treatment
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
Open Access Paper

High-performance supercabatteries using graphite@diamond nano-needle capacitor electrodes and redox electrolytes

Supercabatteries have the features of supercapacitors and batteries. Diamond supercabatteries constructed using graphite@diamond nano-needles as electrodes and redox electrolytes possess high power and energy densities as well as long lifetime.

Graphical abstract: High-performance supercabatteries using graphite@diamond nano-needle capacitor electrodes and redox electrolytes
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Au-Luminol-decorated porous carbon nanospheres for the electrochemiluminescence biosensing of MUC1

We propose a novel strategy by high dispersion of luminophores inside porous carbon nanospheres for the ultrasensitive electrochemiluminescence detection of MUC1.

Graphical abstract: Au-Luminol-decorated porous carbon nanospheres for the electrochemiluminescence biosensing of MUC1
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Near-infrared light activatable hydrogels for metformin delivery

Drug loaded hydrogels have proven to be versatile controlled-release systems.

Graphical abstract: Near-infrared light activatable hydrogels for metformin delivery
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Particle size-control enables extraordinary activity of ruthenium nanoparticles/multiwalled carbon nanotube catalysts towards the oxygen reduction reaction

Catalysts with optimal size for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) play a vital important role in fuel cells and metal–air batteries.

Graphical abstract: Particle size-control enables extraordinary activity of ruthenium nanoparticles/multiwalled carbon nanotube catalysts towards the oxygen reduction reaction
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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A Pt-free graphenaceous composite as an electro-catalyst for efficient oxygen reduction reaction

The MgO decorated multi-layered graphene oxide (MLGO) catalyst exhibit an efficient oxygen reduction reaction capability with high activity and durability.

Graphical abstract: A Pt-free graphenaceous composite as an electro-catalyst for efficient oxygen reduction reaction
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Graphene-based neuron encapsulation with controlled axonal outgrowth

We demonstrate the formation of a micro-roll for neuron encapsulation with a self-folding graphene/parylene-C bilayer film, and show the importance of using pores on the micro-roll to allow the encapsulated neurons to interact with the surroundings.

Graphical abstract: Graphene-based neuron encapsulation with controlled axonal outgrowth
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Sol–gel chemistry in molten Brønsted acids towards “activated” carbons and beyond

Chemical activation of carbons is usually assigned to an oxidative and dehydrating nature of activating agents. We herein suggest that activating agents rather act as high temperature solvents and the porosity is developed by carbon phase separation.

Graphical abstract: Sol–gel chemistry in molten Brønsted acids towards “activated” carbons and beyond
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
Open Access Paper

Carbon dots, a powerful non-toxic support for bioimaging by fluorescence nanoscopy and eradication of bacteria by photothermia

Carbon Dots (CDs) are innovative materials which have potential applications in many fields, including nanomedicine, energy and catalysis.

Graphical abstract: Carbon dots, a powerful non-toxic support for bioimaging by fluorescence nanoscopy and eradication of bacteria by photothermia
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Proteinase-sculptured 3D-printed graphene/polylactic acid electrodes as potential biosensing platforms: towards enzymatic modeling of 3D-printed structures

We exploit the biodegradability of polylactic acid to sculpt 3D-printed surfaces at the micro- and nanoscale. Graphene/polylactic acid electrodes were activated by selective enzyme-guided cleavage of polylactic acid fragments at the surface.

Graphical abstract: Proteinase-sculptured 3D-printed graphene/polylactic acid electrodes as potential biosensing platforms: towards enzymatic modeling of 3D-printed structures
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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A multilayer-graphene nanosheet film deposited on a ceramic substrate without a catalyst for constructing an electrochemiluminescence imaging platform

Without a catalyst, a multi-layer graphene nanosheet (MLGNS) film is deposited on a ceramic substrate by using ethanol as the carbon source. The MLGNS film/ceramic shows promising applications in electrochemistry.

Graphical abstract: A multilayer-graphene nanosheet film deposited on a ceramic substrate without a catalyst for constructing an electrochemiluminescence imaging platform
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Brilliant blue, green, yellow, and red fluorescent diamond particles: synthesis, characterization, and multiplex imaging demonstrations

Rapid thermal annealing of electron irradiated nanoscale type Ib diamond particles facilitates formation of various nitrogen-related fluorescent color centers, providing either red, yellow, green, or blue fluorescence for downstream multiplex imaging applications.

Graphical abstract: Brilliant blue, green, yellow, and red fluorescent diamond particles: synthesis, characterization, and multiplex imaging demonstrations
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Asymmetric supercapacitors with high energy densities

The low energy densities of supercapacitors (SCs) are generally limited by the used anodes.

Graphical abstract: Asymmetric supercapacitors with high energy densities
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Exonuclease-assisted target recycling for ultrasensitive electrochemical detection of microRNA at vertically aligned carbon nanotubes

The one-step biorecognition at a vertically aligned SWCNT-based biosensor and T7 exonuclease-assisted target recycling enable the ultrasensitive bioassay of microRNA-21.

Graphical abstract: Exonuclease-assisted target recycling for ultrasensitive electrochemical detection of microRNA at vertically aligned carbon nanotubes
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Thiographene synthesized from fluorographene via xanthogenate with immobilized enzymes for environmental remediation

Thiographene with a high content of thiol groups and it was used as a platform for anchoring both hydrolytic and oxidoreductase-based enzymes to produce efficient biocatalytic systems with no leaking of immobilized enzymatic molecules during storage.

Graphical abstract: Thiographene synthesized from fluorographene via xanthogenate with immobilized enzymes for environmental remediation
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Azulenocyanines immobilized on graphene; on the way to panchromatic absorption and efficient DSSC blocking layers

Herein, a novel electron donor–acceptor hybrid consisting of a NIR absorbing azulenocyanine as an electron donor and few-layer graphene as an electron acceptor was prepared.

Graphical abstract: Azulenocyanines immobilized on graphene; on the way to panchromatic absorption and efficient DSSC blocking layers
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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A single nanowire sensor for intracellular glucose detection

We report for the first time the development of a single nanowire electrochemical sensor for the detection of intracellular glucose levels.

Graphical abstract: A single nanowire sensor for intracellular glucose detection
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
Open Access Paper

Superconducting boron doped nanocrystalline diamond on boron nitride ceramics

The zeta potential of boron nitride ceramics and a layer of diamond grown on the ceramic.

Graphical abstract: Superconducting boron doped nanocrystalline diamond on boron nitride ceramics
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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A room-temperature interfacial approach towards iron/nitrogen co-doped fibrous porous carbons as electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction and Zn–Air batteries

The development of nonprecious and efficient catalysts to boost the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is imperative.

Graphical abstract: A room-temperature interfacial approach towards iron/nitrogen co-doped fibrous porous carbons as electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction and Zn–Air batteries
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Gold nanoparticle-doped three-dimensional reduced graphene hydrogel modified electrodes for amperometric determination of indole-3-acetic acid and salicylic acid

Three-dimensional (3D) networked nanomaterials have attracted great interest because of their unique porous and 3D-networked structures.

Graphical abstract: Gold nanoparticle-doped three-dimensional reduced graphene hydrogel modified electrodes for amperometric determination of indole-3-acetic acid and salicylic acid
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Electrochemical performance at sputter-deposited nanocarbon film with different surface nitrogen-containing groups

Carbon materials containing nitrogen have been extensively studied as electrode materials for use in non-platinum cathodes of fuel cells due to their high electrocatalytic activity for oxygen reduction.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemical performance at sputter-deposited nanocarbon film with different surface nitrogen-containing groups
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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MoS2 versatile spray-coating of 3D electrodes for the hydrogen evolution reaction

A straightforward MoS2 spray-coating method was applied to rigid, flexible, porous and 3D-printed carbon-based surfaces, yielding improved performance for the hydrogen evolution reaction.

Graphical abstract: MoS2 versatile spray-coating of 3D electrodes for the hydrogen evolution reaction
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Gram-scale fabrication of Bi@C nanoparticles through one-step hydrothermal method for dual-model imaging-guided NIR-II photothermal therapy

Bi@C nanoparticles were fabricated at the gram scale through a one-step hydrothermal method for dual-model imaging-guided NIR-II photothermal therapy.

Graphical abstract: Gram-scale fabrication of Bi@C nanoparticles through one-step hydrothermal method for dual-model imaging-guided NIR-II photothermal therapy
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Integrating ultrathin and modified NiCoAl-layered double-hydroxide nanosheets with N-doped reduced graphene oxide for high-performance all-solid-state supercapacitors

This study reports a novel NiCoAl-LDH/N-doped graphene nanohybrid integrating more oxygen abundance and high conductivity, which exhibits superior supercapacitive performance.

Graphical abstract: Integrating ultrathin and modified NiCoAl-layered double-hydroxide nanosheets with N-doped reduced graphene oxide for high-performance all-solid-state supercapacitors
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Recyclable nanographene-based micromachines for the on-the-fly capture of nitroaromatic explosives

A powerful, efficient and fast strategy to remove nitroaromatic explosives using recyclable graphene-based self-propelled tubular micromachines.

Graphical abstract: Recyclable nanographene-based micromachines for the on-the-fly capture of nitroaromatic explosives
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Increased electrode activity during geosmin oxidation provided by Pt nanoparticle-embedded nanocarbon film

The musty odor compound geosmin was electrochemically detected by using Pt nanoparticle (PtNP)-embedded nanocarbon (Pt–C) films formed with unbalanced magnetron (UBM) co-sputtering.

Graphical abstract: Increased electrode activity during geosmin oxidation provided by Pt nanoparticle-embedded nanocarbon film
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Lysosome-targeted carbon dots for ratiometric imaging of formaldehyde in living cells

CDs based ratiometric fluorescent probe for formaldehyde was developed and successfully employed in bioimaging of formaldehyde in lysosome.

Graphical abstract: Lysosome-targeted carbon dots for ratiometric imaging of formaldehyde in living cells
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Efficient surface functionalization of detonation nanodiamond using ozone under ambient conditions

Room temperature ozonation of nanodiamond in colloidal suspension leads to surface ozonides that are efficiently transformed into different oxygen-containing groups.

Graphical abstract: Efficient surface functionalization of detonation nanodiamond using ozone under ambient conditions
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
Open Access Paper

Three-dimensional catalyst systems from expanded graphite and metal nanoparticles for electrocatalytic oxidation of liquid fuels

Expanded graphite decorated with palladium or platinum/palladium nanoparticles is cost-effective, efficient, and stable for electrocatalytic oxidation of liquid fuels.

Graphical abstract: Three-dimensional catalyst systems from expanded graphite and metal nanoparticles for electrocatalytic oxidation of liquid fuels
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Using hydrogen isotope incorporation as a tool to unravel the surfaces of hydrogen-treated nanodiamonds

We report a robust method for the labelling of detonation nanodiamonds with hydrogen isotopes and demonstrate the usefulness of isotope incorporation in investigating the surface chemistry of such nanomaterials.

Graphical abstract: Using hydrogen isotope incorporation as a tool to unravel the surfaces of hydrogen-treated nanodiamonds
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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A synergistic approach to enhance the photoelectrochemical performance of carbon dots for molecular imprinting sensors

Rightly adjusting the energy level; optimization of intimate interfacial contact; extension of the light absorption range; and enhancement of charge-transfer efficiency.

Graphical abstract: A synergistic approach to enhance the photoelectrochemical performance of carbon dots for molecular imprinting sensors
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Synthesis of Au nanorod-embedded and graphene oxide-wrapped microporous ZIF-8 with high electrocatalytic activity for the sensing of pesticides

Graphene oxide (GO) reinforced Au nanorods@ZIF-8 (AuNRs@ZIF-8) was developed for electrochemical sensing of pesticides with high sensitivity and good stability.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of Au nanorod-embedded and graphene oxide-wrapped microporous ZIF-8 with high electrocatalytic activity for the sensing of pesticides
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Stimuli-enabled switch-like paracetamol electrochemical sensor based on thermosensitive polymer and MWCNTs-GQDs composite nanomaterial

The reversible and temperature-controlled electrochemical response of the thermosensitive polymer PS-PNIPAm-PS/MWCNTs-GQDs/GCE to paracetamol.

Graphical abstract: Stimuli-enabled switch-like paracetamol electrochemical sensor based on thermosensitive polymer and MWCNTs-GQDs composite nanomaterial
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
Open Access Paper

(Photo)electrocatalysis of molecular oxygen reduction by S-doped graphene decorated with a star-shaped oligothiophene

The high (photo)electrocatalytic activity and stability towards the oxygen reduction reaction of a star-shaped oligothiophene/S-doped graphene ensemble is presented.

Graphical abstract: (Photo)electrocatalysis of molecular oxygen reduction by S-doped graphene decorated with a star-shaped oligothiophene
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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Tuning the fluorescence performance of carbon dots with a reduction pathway

The fluorescence emission and quantum yield can be tuned by reduction.

Graphical abstract: Tuning the fluorescence performance of carbon dots with a reduction pathway
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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One-pot synthesis of a CdS-reduced graphene oxide–carbon nitride composite for self-powered photoelectrochemical aptasensing of PCB72

We synthesized a CdS–rGO–C3N4 nanocomposite with enhanced photoelectrochemical (PEC) performance to construct a self-powered PEC aptasensor for sensitive and selective detection of PCB72.

Graphical abstract: One-pot synthesis of a CdS-reduced graphene oxide–carbon nitride composite for self-powered photoelectrochemical aptasensing of PCB72
From the themed collection: Nanocarbons
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About this collection

Guest Edited by Dr Nianjun Yang (University of Siegen, Germany), Professor Dai-Wen Pang (Wuhan University, China) and Professor Yasuaki Einaga (Keio University, Japan).

This collection covers the contributions regarding synthesis, properties and applications of various nanocarbon films (e.g., graphene, diamond, diamond-like carbon, carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, etc.), their nanostructures (e.g., graphene/carbon dots, diamond particles, etc.), and their composites. The synthesis approaches of large area and defects-free nanocarbons, characterization of low dimensional fine structures of nanocarbons, surface properties (especially surface chemistry of nanocarbons), as well as their applications in the fields of biomedicine, energy, catalysts, detection, and environment, engineering, and electronics are highlighted.

Moreover, the scope of this issue loosely aligns with an accompanying symposium held at the 2019 Spring E-MRS meeting: Symposium M – Advanced carbon materials: electrochemical aspects, which will be held in Nice, France from 27-31 May 2019.

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