Ultrathin MOF nanosheets and their mixed-matrix membranes for ammonia and aliphatic amine sensing in water
Ultrathin Ni-btc MOF NS showed “turn-on” fluorescence in presence of NH3 and aliphatic amines in water. Different dipole-dipole interactions between MOF NS and analytes, resulted in different fluorescence behaviour in order NH3 > MA > DIPA > TEA.
Simple fluorochromic detection of chromium with ascorbic acid functionalized luminescent Bio-MOF-1
Ascorbic acid functionalized Bio-MOF-1 selectively captures and detects Cr(VI). The presence of Cr(VI) induces a fluorescence recovery and this method can detect Cr(VI) of up to 0.01 ng mL−1.
Orchestration of Ferro- and Anti-ferromagnetic Orders in Gold Nanoclusters
Electronic redistribution through the interface of MnCo2O4–Ni3N nano-urchins prompts rapid In situ phase transformation for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction
In this study, the in situ electrochemical phase transformation of MnCo2O4–Ni3N into MnCo2O4–NiOOH is described. The catalyst has an exceptional overpotential of 224 mV to drive a current density of 10 mA cm−2. Strong contact between MnCo2O4 and Ni3N is responsible for the phase trasformation.
Sensing nature's alarm: SnO2/MXene gas sensor unveils methyl jasmonate signatures of plant insect stress
A chemoresistive sensor is developed that selectively identify stress signature volatile methyl jasmonate.
BODIPY directed one-dimensional self-assembly of gold nanorods
Self-assembly of gold nanorods is facilitated by plasmon–molecule interactions between gold and BODIPY, and the chemical structure of BODIPY plays a crucial role in forming a linear chain.
Exceptional behavior of a high-temperature superconductor in proximity to a ferromagnet in a bilayer film, La0.67Sr0.33MnO3/YBa2Cu3O7
We studied the electronic properties of a high-temperature superconductor in proximity to a ferromagnetic material in a bilayer film of La0.67Sr0.33MnO3 (LSMO)/YBa2Cu3O7 (YBCO).
Fabrication of water-resistant fluorescent ink using the near-unity photoluminescence quantum yield of CsPbBr3 doped with NiBr2
In this study, we report on the synthesis of CsPbBr3 nanocrystals (NCs) doping with transition metal ion Ni2+ with high photoluminescence. The fabricated fluorescent ink of Ni2+ doped NCs showsthe water resistivity and thermal stability.
A novel GO hoisted SnO2–BiOBr bifunctional catalyst for the remediation of organic dyes under illumination by visible light and electrocatalytic water splitting
A novel GO-hoisted SnO2–BiOBr bifunctional catalyst for the remediation of organic dyes under illumination by visible light and electrocatalytic water splitting.
Strategic design of VO2 encased in N-doped carbon as an efficient electrocatalyst for the nitrogen reduction reaction in neutral and acidic media
Strategic design of VO2 encapsulated in N-doped carbon shows efficient electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction to ammonia under both acidic and neutral pH, with very high faradaic efficiency.
Biomaterial-based combinatorial approach of aescin-comprised zein-coated gelatin nanoparticles alleviates synovial inflammation in experimental inflammatory arthritis
A schematic representation of collagen-induced rheumatoiad arthritis (RA) before and after treatment.
Enhanced thermoelectric performance of a wide-bandgap twisted heterostructure of graphene and boron nitride
The twisted structure of two-dimensional heterostructure improved thermoelectric properties by enhancing electrical properties and reducing thermal conductivity.
First-principles study of the oxidation susceptibility of WS2, WSe2, and WTe2 monolayers
The environmental stability of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers is of great importance for their applications in electronic, photonic, and energy storage devices.
Self-assembled nanomicelles for oral delivery of luteolin utilizing the intestinal lymphatic pathway to target pancreatic cancer
Schematic representation of pathway for the drug loaded nanomicelles through the intestinal lymphatic system.
Er3+-activated Ba2V2O7 upconversion nanosheets for dual-mode temperature sensing
Downshifting and upconversion photoluminescence properties of Ba2V2O7:Er3+ nanosheets are investigated. Temperature-dependent luminescence intensity ratios of thermally coupled as well as non-thermally coupled levels are used for temperature sensing.
Manipulating ultrafast magnetization dynamics of ferromagnets using the odd–even layer dependence of two-dimensional transition metal di-chalcogenides
Odd–even WS2 layer number dependent ultrafast demagnetization and damping are studied by varying the pump fluence.
Insights of the efficient hydrogen evolution reaction performance in bimetallic Au4Cu2 nanoclusters
The bimetallic nanocluster catalyst (Au4Cu2/MoS2) exhibits remarkable efficiency and durability with enhanced charge transfer, highlighting the structure–property relationship crucial for atomic-level understanding of electrocatalysis.
About this collection
The Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) is the first Nano-research institute in India, which was established in 2013 for cutting-edge research in nanoscience and nanotechnology with an interdisciplinary nature in the domains of energy, environment, agriculture, health care, and quantum materials, etc. Scientists at INST with training in physics, chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering, and agriculture work together to develop nanotechnology to address scientific issues. In a very short time span, INST has made significant scientific contributions as evidenced from research publications. In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the institute, INST has organised an international conference Trends in Emerging Nano Science: Energy, Healthcare & Quantum Materials (TENS-2023) from 5th to 8th November 2023 for the growth of existing collaboration and foster new ones and explore opportunities for students. The collection aims to bring together some of the latest research from members of the INST and speakers at the conference to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the institute and to showcase some of the exciting developments in nanoscience.