Themed collection Recent Review Articles

Based on its unique one-dimensional configuration, great flexibility and high safety, fibrous aqueous batteries have been recognized as a promising candidate for energy sources of wearable electronics with the great feature of carbon nanomaterials.

Unlike larger plasmonic nanoparticles, ultrasmall nanoparticles with a diameter of 1–2 nm can be well analyzed by NMR spectroscopy. This gives deep insight into the nature of the organic ligand shell.

Future of micro-/nano-robots in water reclamation.

By summarizing recent developments in the modulation of interfacial charge dynamics for MOF-based photocatalysts, this minireview delivers inspiring insights to help researchers harness the merits of MOFs and create versatile photocatalytic systems.

Multi-scaled modulation of CNC cholesteric organization, from nano-scaled periodicity to micro-scaled alignment stacking and macro-scaled, has been conducted based on building blocks, solution environment, additives, and external forces.

A family of 2D monolayers of gold nanoparticles exhibits unique physicochemical properties. This review explores their formation, assembly, key interactions, applications, challenges, and future prospects.

Loading essential oils in novel nanocarriers enhances their activities against cancer, a complex global health burden.

In recent years, nanotechnology and materials science have evolved and matured, making it increasingly easier to design and fabricate next-generation 3D microelectronics.

Key challenges in exosomal based therapies.

The rapid proliferation and extensive use of electronic devices have resulted in a meteoric increase in electromagnetic interference (EMI), which causes electronic devices to malfunction.

Compared to chemical synthesis methods, green synthesis using plant extracts offers a sustainable and viable alternative for CoFe₂O₄ nanoparticles. Here, we discuss the biomedical and environmental applications of bio-mediated CoFe₂O₄ nanoparticles.

Photocatalysis has recently gained popularity as a sustainable and energy-efficient method for converting biomass.

Despite recent advancements in cancer therapies, challenges such as severe toxic effects, non-selective targeting, resistance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and recurrence of metastatic tumors persist.

The rapid advancement of new technologies has resulted in a surge of data, while conventional computers are nearing their computational limits.

Photoporation is an effective physical delivery tool for many cell types, including those known to be resistant to traditional transfection methods. It also holds exciting potential for clinical translation due to efficient, targeted delivery.

This review critically examines the recent advances in the innovative use of biopolymeric and lipid-based nanomaterials in developing safer and more effective mosquito-repellent formulations to prevent mosquito-transmitted diseases.

Metal oxide-based photocatalyst can eliminate organic pollutants such as antibiotics, organic dyes, toluene, nitrobenzene, cyclohexane, and refinery oil from the environment.

Bionanocomposites are materials composed of particles with at least one dimension in the range of 1–100 nm and a constituent of biological origin or biopolymers.

Coinage metal nanoparticles capped with salicylaldehyde and its derivatives have numerous applications.

This review summarizes the relevant material-design strategies for improving the output performance of TENGs based on charge generation and charge loss.

Growth mechanism, controlled synthesis, and excellent properties of ultralong CNTs.

A timely review covering facet-controlled growth and soft-chemical exfoliation of two-dimensional titanium dioxide nanosheets.

Polyimides (PIs) are a class of polymers characterized by strong covalent bonds, which offer the advantages of high thermal weight, low weight, good electronic properties and superior mechanical properties.

Schematic diagram of the application of smart delivery vehicles in cancer treatment.

Herein, we overviewed the recent development of ZnO nanoparticles using floral waste extract as a zero-cost, sustainable, and effective raw material.

Nanomaterials (NMs) exhibit unique properties that render them highly suitable for developing sensitive and selective nanosensors across various domains.

Effect of Doxorubicin on cancer cells.

The primary objective of this paper is to introduce the neurotoxic effects and mechanisms attributable to quantum dots.

DNA nanostructures have surfaced as intriguing entities with vast potential in biomedicine, notably in the drug delivery area.

This paper provides a comprehensive review of studies on the integration of AuNPs and AuQDs in OSCs.

Recent advancements in MXene-based wound dressings are discussed, focusing on their contributions to tissue regeneration, infection control, anti-inflammation and photothermal effects, and targeted therapeutic delivery.

Cysteine capped copper particles for versatile applications.

Experimental characterization techniques for the frictional properties of 1D materials were compiled and critically assessed. Key achievements were discussed, and future research focuses and directions were outlined.

Peptides are a class of active substances composed of a variety of amino acids with special physiological functions.

Biological barriers in the central nervous system.

From HAuCl₄, nano-gold is synthesized via physical, chemical and green techniques. Systematic engineering with different functionalities shapes nano-gold into a sword with multimodal applicability against breast cancer, but what are the consequences?

The review paper discusses the synthesis, physiochemical properties, and photocatalytic activity of NiS nanoparticles and ways to improve the photocatalytic performance.

Discover the groundbreaking potential of nanotech-based targeted delivery in breast cancer therapy. Our review showcases how this innovative precision medicine approach can revolutionise treatment and improve patient outcomes.

The International Roadmap for Devices and Systems (IRDS) predicts the integration of 2D materials into high-volume manufacturing as channel materials within the next decade, primarily in ultra-scaled and low-power devices.

Iron oxide nanozymes, which are magnetic nanoparticles with enzymatic properties, are explored, including their robust production techniques and diverse applications in the fields of biomedicine and environmental science.

Nanotechnology is a relatively new technological field, therefore, the information about the associated risk of nanomaterials in environmental and human health must be addressed and consolidated to develop accurate legislations, frameworks, and guidelines to standardise a safe use in any field.

General anaesthetics (etomidate, ketamine, propofol) may be encapsulated in different nanocarriers to facilitate their ability to cross the blood brain barrier while reducing their side effects.

Nanocrystals (NCs) have been widely studied owing to their distinctive properties and promising application in new-generation photoelectric devices.

Graphical illustration of the photocatalytic overall water splitting system.