Themed collection Recent Review Articles

This minireview summarizes the advanced strategies for studying magnetic nanostructures from zero to three dimensions via magnetic characterization techniques and micromagnetic simulations.

Piezo-photocatalysis, as an effective advanced oxidation process, has been widely carried out in water waste treatment, especially in the degradation of organic pollutants.

This mini-review captures the emerging direction of nanozymes and presents a comprehensive overview of dual-atomic site nanozymes. It guides the exploration of next-generation nanozymes and inspires further innovation in the field.

The coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) disease has affected the globe with 770 437 327 confirmed cases, including about 6 956 900 deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) as of September 2023.

This minireview presents a discussion regarding the realization of long-range migration of chemical compositions on GO-based LDCIs via the spatially connected and consecutive occurrence of DCB-based reversible covalent reactions.

Utilizing the capabilities of "nanomotors," "nanomachines," and "nanorobotics" can revolutionize air purification, transitioning from passive approaches to intelligent, active nanoscale control systems.

Recent nanoapplications in diagnosis, therapy and theranostics of endometriosis, including the combination with phototherapy and a guideline for design for this type of approach.

A fresh perspective of MOF-based electrode materials for better capacitive deionization (CDI) performance towards salt or brackish water.

Understanding molecular-scale information about water and ion interactions at graphene and graphene oxide surfaces is critical for successful application development.

MXene/TMO heterostructures are potential candidates for high-performance supercapacitors, thanks to the reduced stacking of MXene sheets, high electrical conductivity and improved capacity due to the synergistic effects of the conductive MXenes and TMOs.

The biological effects behind US meeting the cell membrane for enhanced endocytosis and drug delivery, including membrane perforation, endocytosis pathway regulation, ion channel variation, and cytoskeleton depolymerization.

The properties of nanoparticles, such as size, shape, surface properties, etc., can strongly affect their delivery efficacy. Here, the design and synthesis of nanoparticles with well-designed transformable physicochemical properties are reviewed.

Osteoblastic death can be regulated by miRNAs. We propose a tetrahedral DNA nanostructure-based microRNA delivery system (Tmi) as an example of miRNA drugs application, which provides a new strategy for gene therapy in bone diseases.

In this minireview, the preparation methods and catalytic mechanisms of MOFs-based nanozymes were mainly described. Furthermore, the applications of MOFs-based nanozymes in the colorimetric sensing platform of heavy metal ions were demonstrated.

The mesenteric functions, influence on diseases, and interaction with nanomaterials.

Tumor therapy by nanozymes.

Plexcitonics is a rapidly developing interdisciplinary field that holds immense potential for the creation of innovative optical technologies and devices.

Modifying sensors and sorbents made of MOF–CNT nanocomposites can enhance analyte detection in various analytical techniques.

In the past decades, neuromorphic computing has attracted the interest of the scientific community due to its potential to circumvent the von Neumann bottleneck.

Biomolecule adsorption onto nanoparticles can be exploited to discover biomarkers and diagnostics, to understand the prognosis during the treatment process, and to enhance the abscopal effect after radio- or phototherapy for effective therapeutics.

Bayesian optimisation (BO) has been increasingly utilised to guide material discovery.

Recent advances in nanoscale metal organic frameworks for cancer chemodynamic therapy.

DNA computing has emerged as a promising alternative to achieve programmable behaviors in chemistry by repurposing the nucleic acid molecules into chemical hardware upon which synthetic chemical programs can be executed.

The fundamental structures and solar-cell performance of all-inorganic ABX₃ perovskites that contain mixed group IVA cations at the B sites are examined comprehensively, pointing to an interesting direction in exploring perovskites with reduced Pb inclusion.

DNA-PAINT imaging crucially depends on efficient labeling probes, and this article presents a comprehensive coverage on the variety of binders, various labelling chemistries, and DNA sequence pairs employed for its implementation.

We summarize how various photo-oxidation reactions, rather than water oxidation, can be integrated with proton reduction in photocatalysis to generate H₂ while producing valuable chemicals for a sustainable chemical industry and eliminating waste.

This state-of-the-art review of MXene-based catalysts in CO₂ electro/photoreduction places an emphasis on synthesis approaches, surface termination modulation, heterostructure engineering and reaction mechanisms.

This review summarizes recent advances in self-healing PU by the “dynamic covalent bonding + X” method, where X represents dynamic covalent bonds, hydrogen bonding, metal coordination bonding, nanofillers and others.

A minireview of reconfigurable scaffolds for adaptive tissue regeneration.

This review focuses on the recent advances in the application of nanomaterials for 3D printed electronics, demonstrating conductive paths, electronic and photonic components, energy devices or sensors with perspectives for future developments.

This mini-review presents a brief overview of recent progress in bismuth-based halide perovskite (BHP) nanomaterials for heterogeneous photocatalysis under visible light, including the synthesis and physical–chemical properties of advanced BHPs.

This minireview discloses the underlying challenges of perovskite indoor photovoltaics and summarizes the advanced strategies for indoor efficiency improvement.

Dynamic DNA nanotechnology functions inside or on the surface of vesicles and by mediating vesicle fusion.

In this minireview, we summarized the recent progress of controllable reconfigurations of complex DNA nanostructures induced by nucleic acid strands, environmental stimuli and enzymatic treatments.

This minireview summarizes the effects of solvation complexes on the composition of EEI film and Li⁺ desolvation process from the perspective of the electrolyte and further clarifies the internal mechanism of the electrolyte composition.

Endocytosis-mediated redistribution of antibiotics sheds light on the development of novel delivery platforms and alternative strategies to combat intracellular bacterial pathogens.

The design principles and structure–property relationship of isomeric covalent organic frameworks are summarized and recommended to accelerate their further development.

This present review systematically summarizes inherently secure and bioactive Zn involved nanomedicines for antineoplastic applications, presenting a promising development orientation for malignant tumor theranostics in the future.

Various electrode materials and relevant modification approaches used for zinc-halogen, hydrogen-halogen, and polysulfide-halogen ARFB systems are summarized, and the relevant mechanisms and regulatory means are illustrated.

The review discusses triggering strategies for transient electronics. Connected biomedical applications with diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of transient electronics have been summarized.

The γ-Al₂O₃/SrTiO3 heterostructure has emerged as a multifunctional material system. Here, I review the highlights and propose five future directions.

Copper and silver nanowires as novel electrocatalysts for the electroreduction of CO₂.

This review summarizes the strategies on minimizing the open-circuit voltage (V_oc) loss in perovskite quantum dot solar cells (PQDSCs) and proposed feasible methods to further improve the V_oc of PQDSCs toward the radiative limit.

This mini-review focuses on the recent understanding of the impacts of ligands on the photoluminescence properties of atomically precise silver nanoclusters.

Schematic representation of the effect of nucleases on the stability of a DNA structure, which is shown to break along the edges. This article reviews the uptake of DNA nanostructures into mammalian cells for therapeutic interventions.

This minireview summarizes the structure, composition and working principles of mass tag-encoded nanointerfaces, along with their biological applications in multiplex mass spectrometry (MS) analyses.

This review summarizes the works regarding chiral inorganic nanomaterials with bio-functions and bio-applications, which can deep our understanding on chiral inorganic nanomaterials' construction principles and biological functional properties.

Herein, the preparation and healing mechanism of self-healing superhydrophobic materials are comprehensively described, in order to provide a reference for further development of superhydrophobic surfaces in the future.

This review summarizes the main types, processing methods, and applications of optical diffusers in LCDs, LED lighting, OLEDs, and solar cells. The tunable ones accelerate their applications in flexible opto-electronic, holographic, or 3D displays.

This mini-review highlights the design and synthesis of peptoid-based nanomaterials for pathogen-related healthcare applications.

Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) has emerged as a powerful tool for correlative topographical and chemical imaging at the nanoscale. Herein, we examine the recent progress in the application of TERS to study two-dimensional molecular materials.

In this minireview, we highlight the current status of triplet generation at the perovskite/organic semiconductor interface. We provide a discussion of current roadblocks and possible future directions based on additional promising annihilators.

This minireview summarizes the progress in the rational design of surface/interface modifications for low-temperature lithium-ion batteries.

The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the need for accurate, quick, and portable diagnostic devices at the point of care. First, we reviewed the history of nucleic acid diagnostics, its current state, and an outlook for future developments.

This minireview summarizes the current progress in active therapy based on the byproducts produced or generated during the motion process of micro/nanomotors.

The incorporation of tetrazine bioorthogonal chemistry with nanoparticles has greatly expanded the biological applications of nanotechnologies.

The transformation mechanism and role of high-valence metal sites in OERs are summarized and emphasized. The design of OER catalysts based on the efficient transformation of high-valence sites is an effective way to achieve high-efficiency OERs.

The failure modes when printing stretchable electronics using nano/micro composite ink was summarized and strategies for tackling these challenges to realize reliable performances are proposed and discussed.

Nanoporous ice is an emerging class in the water/ice family, also named WOF (Water Oxygen-vertex Framework), which is stable under negative pressure. We summarize recent progress and important milestones and present our perspectives on future studies of nanoporous ices.

As a lab-on-soft biochip providing accurate and timely biomarker information, wearable biosensors can satisfy the increasing demand for intelligent e-health services, active disease diagnosis/therapy, and huge bioinformation data.

Synthesis of nanoparticles of different shapes and sizes using biological precursors and their applications.

Sonocatalytic cancer therapy has emerged as a promising strategy through the combination of ultrasound waves and catalytic materials to selectively target and destroy cancer cells.

Developement of portable colorimetric devices for detection of heavy metals, anions, biomolecules, pesticides, drugs, and other substances is vital across clinical, environmental, and food safety domains.

For the molecular properties in which energy transfer/migration is determinantal, such as triplet–triplet annihilation-based photon up-conversion, intermolecular distances and relative molecular orientations play pivotal roles.

Clays and MXenes: comparison and analogies of the preparation, properties and applications of nanoarchitectures based on them.

A novel comprehensive outlook is provided for the current state of polymer-enhanced perovskite oxide photocatalyst-related studies.

This review summarises the fundamental properties of liquid marbles, the recent advances in the concept of liquid marbles, physical properties, formation methods, liquid marble-templated material design, and biochemical applications.

This review provides inspiration and promotes the clinical application of light-driven micro/nanomotors in the biomedical field.

Cancer drug loading strategies with liposome-based nanomedicine for crossing the BBB and targeting the delivery of brain tumors. In vivo and in vitro models with imaging and therapeutic modalities.

Acoustic applications of MXenes including artificial eardrum, photoacoustic imaging, acoustic sensors, sonodynamic therapy and thermoacoustic devices.