Themed collection Celebrating Nanoscience in China
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Synthesis and application of polypyrrole nanofibers: a review
Polypyrrole nanofibers are generally synthesized by electrospinning, interfacial polymerization, and template methods, and show advanced functions and a broad range of applications in biomedical engineering, energy storage, and organic electronics.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 3606-3618
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00138E
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Plant-derived exosomal nanoparticles: potential therapeutic for inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 3575-3588
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00093A
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Recent progress in flexible micro-pressure sensors for wearable health monitoring
Flexible micro-pressure sensors for wearable health monitoring.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 3131-3145
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00866A
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Research progress in architecture and application of RRAM with computing-in-memory
The development of new technologies has led to an explosion of data, while the computation ability of traditional computers is approaching its upper limit.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 1559-1573
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00025G
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Functional nano-systems for transdermal drug delivery and skin therapy
Functional nano-systems have been applied as a promising strategy for transdermal drug delivery and skin therapy.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 1527-1558
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00530A
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Electrospun PVDF-based piezoelectric nanofibers: materials, structures, and applications
Effects of filler doping and structural modification on the output properties and the applications of electrospun PVDF-based piezoelectric nanofiber films in the fields of health care, environmental monitoring, and energy collection are reviewed.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 1043-1059
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00773H
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A mixed-dimensional quasi-1D BiSeI nanowire-2D GaSe nanosheet p–n heterojunction for fast response optoelectronic devices
Optimized design and fast response speed.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 6210-6215
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00525A
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Study of the mechanisms of the phonon bottleneck effect in CdSe/CdS core/shell quantum dots and nanoplatelets and their application in hot carrier multi-junction solar cells
This work quantitatively elucidates the phonon bottleneck effect mechanisms in CdSe/CdS QDs and NPLs via thermalization coefficient (Qth) for the first time, significantly simplifying the candidate estimation of hot carrier multijunction solar cells.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 5594-5600
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00557G
A Cu@ZIF-8 encapsulated antibacterial and angiogenic microneedle array for promoting wound healing
Skin wounds caused by external injuries remain a serious challenge in clinical practice.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 5102-5114
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00291H
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High-performance flower-like and biocompatible nickel-coated Fe3O4@SiO2 magnetic nanoparticles decorated on a graphene electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction
The electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) plays a crucial role in renewable clean energy conversion technologies and has developed into an important direction in the field of advanced energy, becoming the focus of basic research and industrial development.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 4852-4862
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00195D
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Two-dimensional self-assembly and co-assembly of two tetracarboxylic acid derivatives investigated by STM
In this article, the hydrogen-bonded self-assembly nanostructures of two tetracarboxylic acid derivatives and the effect of the deposition sequence on their co-assembly nanostructure were investigated by STM.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 4752-4757
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00389B
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Regulating the thickness of nanofiltration membranes for efficient water purification
We report a novel strategy to fabricate a high-performance nanofiltration membrane, and the optimized TFN-GP10-0.2 membrane exhibits higher water flux than nanofiltration membranes without sacrificing the rejection rate.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 4770-4781
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00110E
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New application of a periodic mesoporous nanocrystal silicon–silica composite for hyperlipidemia
The integration of the properties of silicon nano crystallinity with silica mesoporosity provides a wealth of new opportunities for emerging biomedicine.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 4286-4297
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00467H
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Intraoperative diagnosis of early lymphatic metastasis using neodymium-based rare-earth NIR-II fluorescence nanoprobe
The precise diagnosis of early lymphatic metastasis can be achieved with the assistance of Gd:Nd-RENPs.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 4240-4249
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00254C
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Defect engineering of two-dimensional Nb-based oxynitrides for visible-light-driven water splitting to produce H2 and O2
Substituting Nb with Ta decreased the defect density of oxynitrides and also provided a tunable bandgap from 1.77 to 2.12 eV, thus delivering maximum H2 and O2 evolution rates of 19.37 and 22.81 μmol h−1, respectively.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 3260-3266
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00915C
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Surface-modified Ti3C2 MXene nanosheets for mesenchymal stem cell osteogenic differentiation via photothermal conversion
This investigation explored the prospective efficacy of 2D Ti3C2 MXene nanosheets in promoting osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs through photothermal conversion.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 2921-2932
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00187C
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Bimetallic oxide Cu2O@MnO2 with exposed phase interfaces for dual-effect purification of indoor formaldehyde and pathogenic bacteria
A bimetallic oxide Cu2O@MnO2 shows superior dynamic HCHO removal efficiency and pathogen inactivation ability, which is attributed to the electron-rich region at the phase-interface inducing the capture and activation of O2 on the material surface.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 2027-2037
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00922F
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Palladium nanoparticle based smart hydrogels for NIR light-triggered photothermal/photodynamic therapy and drug release with wound healing capability
A postoperative therapeutic nanoplatform of Pd/DOX@hydrogel can efficiently perform near-infrared light triggered photothermal/photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy to kill residual tumor cells, with the potential to accelerate wound healing.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 1729-1739
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00897A
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Iron-selenide-based titanium dioxide nanocomposites as a novel electrode material for asymmetric supercapacitors operating at 2.3 V
This study portrays a facile wet-chemical synthesis of FeSe2/TiO2 nanocomposites for the first time for advanced asymmetric supercapacitor (SC) energy storage applications.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 1465-1477
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00842D
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Chirality variation from self-assembly on Ullmann coupling for the DBCh adsorbate on Au(111) and Ag(111)
Chirality variation is clearly revealed in surface Ullmann coupling from self-assembly to graphene nanoribbons with staggered valleys.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 1368-1377
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00789D
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High-efficiency and high-resolution patterned quantum dot light emitting diodes by electrohydrodynamic printing
The effect of ink with different viscosity on the printing line width was explored. Fabrication of high efficiency top and bottom emission QLED devices with 500 ppi. Fabrication of a two-color QLED devices with 500 ppi.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 1183-1189
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00862A
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Versatile fabrication of metal sulfide supraparticles by an in situ decomposition–assembly strategy
Herein, an in situ decomposition–assembly strategy for the versatile fabrication of metal sulfide SPs is developed. In addition to homogeneous Cu2S, CdS, and ZnS products, the proposed system can even be extended to fabricate hybrid Cu2S/Fe2O3 SPs.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 1190-1198
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00747A
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A hierarchical integrated 3D carbon electrode derived from gingko leaves via hydrothermal carbonization of H3PO4 for high-performance supercapacitors
Electrochemical ultracapacitors derived from green and sustainable materials could demonstrate superior energy output and an ultra-long cycle life owing to large accessible surface area and obviously shortened ion diffusion pathways.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 786-795
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00758D
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A mucus-inspired solvent-free carbon dot-based nanofluid triggers significant tribological synergy for sulfonated h-BN reinforced epoxy composites
The tribological properties of the epoxy were significantly improved due to the tribological synergy of biomimetic F-CDs and sulfonated h-BN.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 711-724
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00689H
About this collection
To showcase some of the great research in China, this collection collates some of the most well received articles in nanoscience published in Nanoscale Advances in 2023. Papers have been selected partly based on the number of citations and article downloads.