Themed collection 2022 Nanoscale HOT Article Collection
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The optical research progress of nanophosphors composed of transition elements in the fourth period of near-infrared windows I and II for deep-tissue theranostics
Based on decades of optical application research, the NIR-I and NIR-II window can be expected to involve biomedical applications. The outlook of nano-phosphors composed of transition elements in the fourth period has been described in this review.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 7123-7136
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00343K
RNA cancer nanomedicine: nanotechnology-mediated RNA therapy
We review the recent progress in nanotechnology-mediated delivery of therapeutic RNAs that have been employed to evoke tumor suppressing responses for cancer therapy.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 4448-4455
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06991H
Self-supported metal–organic framework-based nanostructures as binder-free electrodes for supercapacitors
This minireview highlights the recent progress in the construction of self-supported MOF-based nanostructures including pristine MOFs, MOF composites and MOF derivative arrays, and their application in SCs.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 2155-2166
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR08284A
Stimuli-responsive therapeutic systems for the treatment of diabetic infected wounds
In this review, endogenous/exogenous stimuli-responsive therapeutic systems for diabetic infected wounds are summarized.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 12967-12983
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03756D
Recent advances in CO2 capture and reduction
The ever-increasing energy demand leads to fast depletion of fossil fuels and excessive CO2 emission into the atmosphere, and requires efficient capture and conversion of CO2 to achieve negative carbon emission and energy sustainability.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 11869-11891
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02894H
Photocatalytic CO2 conversion: from C1 products to multi-carbon oxygenates
This review focuses on the recent research progress in photocatalytic CO2 conversion systems from C1 products to multi-carbon oxygenates.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 10268-10285
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02588D
Research progress in improving the oxygen evolution reaction by adjusting the 3d electronic structure of transition metal catalysts
As a clean and renewable energy carrier, hydrogen (H2) has become an attractive alternative to dwindling fossil fuels.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 5639-5656
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00522K
Recent development of a magneto-optical nanoplatform for multimodality imaging of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
A magneto-optical nanoplatform integrating near infrared fluorescence, photoacoustic, and magnetic resonance imaging shows great promise for the accurate diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 3306-3323
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR08394E
Nature-inspired micro/nanomotors
We provide an overview of various nature-inspired micro/nanomotors through summarizing the natural morphology-inspired micro/nanomotors, natural structure-inspired micro/nanomotors and versatile micro/nanomotors with nature-inspired behaviors.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 219-238
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07172F
Ultrathin Ti-doped WO3 nanosheets realizing selective photoreduction of CO2 to CH3OH
Doping Ti atoms into ultrathin WO3 nanosheets can enhance the separation of photogenerated carriers and facilitate charge transfer, which is beneficial for CO2 activation and COOH* formation, thus promoting the formation of CH3OH.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14023-14028
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02364D
An archetype of the electron-unobstructed core–shell composite with inherent selectivity: conductive metal–organic frameworks encapsulated with metal nanoparticles
This work represents the novel example of core-shell NPs@conductive MOFs applied in electrocatalysis. This composite exhibits the ability to expedite electron transfer with different thicknesses of electrode materials through direct interfaces.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 9655-9660
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02681C
Cupric porphyrin frameworks on multi-junction silicon photocathodes to expedite the kinetics of CO2 turnover
The 3D porous Cu-TCPP(Cu) MOF was adopted as the catalytic scaffold on exquisite multi-junction Si-based photocathodes for boosting both the kinetics and selectivity of photoelectrochemical CO2 reduction reactions.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 8906-8913
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01921C
In situ growth of laser-induced graphene micro-patterns on arbitrary substrates
In this article we report a new laser processing method, combining the in situ graphitization of polyimide with simultaneous transfer of the graphene patterns to arbitrary substrates.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 8914-8918
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01948E
Evidence for triplet-state-dominated luminescence in biicosahedral superatomic molecular Au25 clusters
Biicosahedral Au25 clusters exhibit room-temperature phosphorescence from the excited triplet state with an intersystem crossing quantum yield of almost 100%. This property allows triplet sensitization and induces triplet fusion photon upconversion.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 7974-7979
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00813K
Micropore filling fabrication of high resolution patterned PQDs with a pixel size less than 5 μm
In this work, we report a new method to fabricate patterned perovskite quantum dots (PQDs). By this method, high resolution patterned PQDs are obtained. This method provides a reference for researchers to fabricate high-resolution patterned PQDs.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 5994-5998
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01115H
Deep learning for the automation of particle analysis in catalyst layers for polymer electrolyte fuel cells
This paper presents a deep learning-based approach to automate particle size analysis in the microscopy images of catalyst layers for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 10-18
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06435E
3-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy)propionitrile-based electrolytes for high energy density lithium metal batteries
A high-safety and high-voltage 3-(2,2,2-trifluoro)ethoxypropionitrile based electrolyte displayed excellent compatibility with lithium metal anode and 4.4 V NCM cathode, exhibiting potential application in high energy density lithium batteries.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17237-17246
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04801A
In situ interfacial passivation with an arylphosphine oxide and phosphonate electron transporting layer for efficient all-solution-processed PeQLEDs
All-solution-processed PeQLEDs are developed by interfacial passivation with an electron transporting material containing a PO group, revealing bright green emission with a promising external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 6.47%.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17230-17236
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03793A
Bismuth–nickel bimetal nanosheets with a porous structure for efficient hydrogen production in neutral and alkaline media
A Bi–Ni bimetal nanosheet with mesoporous structure is prepared via a self-template electrochemical in situ method. The alloying effect between Bi and Ni regulated the electronic structure, thus improving the intrinsic activity of Bi–Ni catalyst.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17210-17221
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04407B
Anisotropic photoresponse behavior of a LaAlO3 single-crystal-based vacuum-ultraviolet photodetector
A vacuum ultraviolet photodetector made of ultrawide bandgap semiconductor LaAlO3 demonstrates an anisotropic photo response behavior under 185 nm light illumination via the precise regulation of the crystal orientations at (100), (110), (111) plane.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16829-16836
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04552D
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Yolk–shell-type CaO-based sorbents for CO2 capture: assessing the role of nanostructuring for the stabilization of the cyclic CO2 uptake
Yolk(CaO)–shell(ZrO2)-structured sorbents yield superior materials for high-temperature CO2 capture by mitigating deactivation via sintering and mixed phase (CaZrO3) formation.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16816-16828
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04492G
Structural design enabled a hypotoxic Na3.36FeV(PO4)3 cathode with ultra-fast and ultra-long sodium storage
Carbon-coated Na3.36FeV(PO4)3 with a Na superionic conductor structure. The sample exhibits excellent rate properties and ultra-stable cycle performance.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15640-15650
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03867F
PMA-FeCo mixed-oxide magnetic quasi-nanosheets
A cluster-nuclei co-assembly strategy has been adopted to obtain magnetic quasi-nanosheets that exhibit excellent performance towards microplastic removal from water.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15635-15639
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04748A
Precise regulation of defect concentration in MOF and its influence on photocatalytic overall water splitting
The defective Cu-BDC photocatalysts with different defect concentration and Cu1+/Cu2+ coordinatively unsaturated sites (CUS) content were designed and synthesized by introducing defective linkers with different pKa values.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15316-15326
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03602A
Ultrasmall zirconium carbide nanodots for synergistic photothermal-radiotherapy of glioma
Herein, ultrasmall ZrC nanodots were successfully synthesized with high near-infrared absorption and strong photon attenuation for the synergistic photothermal-radiotherapy of glioma.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14935-14949
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04239H
Interfacial Bi–S bonds modulate band alignment for efficient solar water oxidation
Interfacial Bi–S bonds form atomic-scale charge-flow highways to speed up the charge flow, promote the bulk carrier separation, and enhance the photoelectrochemical performance of CIS/BWO photoanodes via forming Z-scheme heterojunctions.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14520-14528
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04454D
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Tailored polyethylene glycol grafting on porous nanoparticles for enhanced targeting and intracellular siRNA delivery
Conformational transition of PEG on a mesoporous surface for advancing cell recognition and uptake for targeted siRNA delivery.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14482-14490
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02995B
Electromagnetic absorption enhancing mechanisms by modified biochar derived from Enteromorpha prolifera: a combined experimental and simulation study
We proposed a facile strategy of extracting biochar from Enteromorpha prolifera, which provides a suitable surface and multiple polarizations, and thereby contributes to the target optimized impedance matching degree and strong energy dissipation.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14508-14519
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04162F
An acceptor-shielding strategy of photosensitizers for enhancing the generation efficiency of type I reactive oxygen species and the related photodynamic immunotherapy
The “acceptor-shielding” strategy is adopted, that is, two dodecyls of the multiarylpyrroles are introduced into the acceptor that can enhance the production of pure type I ROS, for realizing the synergistic effect of PDT and immunotherapy.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14064-14072
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02273G
Networks of as-dispersed, polymer-wrapped (6,5) single-walled carbon nanotubes for selective Cu2+ and glyphosate sensing
Networks of semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) are used as the transducing layer for sensors based on water-gated transistors.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 13542-13550
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02517E
A dual gate-controlled intelligent nanoreactor enables collaborative precise treatment for cancer nanotherapy
We have constructed a dual gate-controlled intelligent nanoreactor (HA-DSF@HCuS@FePtMn, HDHF) by the ingenious combination of hollow copper sulfide nanoparticles (HCuS), DSF and FePtMn nanocrystals.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 13113-13122
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03676B
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Exploring the mechanisms of drug-delivery by decorated ZnO nanoparticles through predictive ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulations
Dynamics of assembling an OLA-functionalized ZnO vehicle, loading an anticancer drug, and releasing the loaded cargo to the target sites.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 13123-13131
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03941A
Alkyl group-decorated g-C3N4 for enhanced gas-phase CO2 photoreduction
Alkyl groups are grafted onto the surface of g-C3N4 for optimizing the adsorption of reactants and improving the photoelectronic properties, and thus greatly enhance the photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 11972-11978
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02551E
A highly orientational architecture formed by covalently bonded graphene to achieve high through-plane thermal conductivity of polymer composites
We report a unique graphene architecture combining the advantages of highly vertical alignments and covalently bonded interfaces to improve the heat transfer ability of PVDF, achieving a thermal conductivity enhancement per 1 wt% filler loading of up to 1659.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 11171-11178
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02265F
New enhancement mechanism of an ether-based electrolyte in cobalt sulfide-containing potassium-ion batteries
The performance of potassium (K)-ion batteries (KIBs) is not only dependent on electrode materials but also highly related to the electrolyte.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 11179-11186
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03418B
A lignin-derived flexible porous carbon material for highly efficient polyselenide and sodium regulation
A lignin-derived flexible porous carbon matrix loaded with atomic Fe is prepared for the regulation of Se cathodes and Na anodes.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 11162-11170
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01727J
Water-resistant organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite quantum dots activated by the electron-deficient d-orbital of platinum atoms for nitrogen fixation
Water-resistant polycarbonate-part-encapsulated heterojunction of Zn,PtIV co-doped PbO-MAPbBr3 was prepared by ESI-microdroplet synthesis. Electron deficient sites of PtIV lowered d-band center to inhibit H adsorption, enhancing N2 affinity for NRR.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 10780-10792
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02662G
Facile synthesis of ZIF-67 derived dodecahedral C/NiCO2S4 with broadband microwave absorption performance
The dodecahedral structure formed by etching ZIF-67 and introducing NICo2S4 on the surface exhibits excellent microwave absorption performance.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 10375-10388
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02490J
Naphthofluorescein-based organic nanoparticles with superior stability for near-infrared photothermal therapy
Photothermal agents (PTAs) based on organic small molecules with near-infrared (NIR) absorption (700–900 nm) have attracted increasing attention in cancer photothermal therapy (PTT).
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 10051-10059
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02284B
Flexible CuS-embedded human serum albumin hollow nanocapsules with peroxidase-like activity for synergistic sonodynamic and photothermal cancer therapy
Flexible CuS-embedded human serum albumin hollow nanocapsules with peroxidase-like activity, a longer blood circulation time and higher tumor accumulation are prepared for synergistic sonodynamic and photothermal therapy for breast cancer.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 9702-9714
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00258B
In situ probing the dynamic reconstruction of copper–zinc electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction
The result of probing the dynamic structure of co-sputtered CuO and ZnO electrocatalyst suggests the reversing Ostwald ripening of Cu structure is triggered during CO2RR and has a key impact on its methane selectivity.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 8944-8950
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01478E
Complete surface reconstruction of nanoporous gold during CH4 pyrolysis
Nanoporous gold (NPG) is prepared with a complete regular surface that exposes the Au {111} and {100} facets through methane pyrolysis. C species significantly affect the migration and recombination of surface atoms.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 8023-8027
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07941G
Quantitative assessment of in vivo distribution of nanoplastics in bivalve Ruditapes philippinarum using reliable SERS tag-labeled nanoplastic models
SERS tag-labeled nanoplastic models for quantitative analysis of nanoplastics (NPs) were developed and they suggested the risk of NP uptake by humans via bivalve seafood diets.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 7807-7816
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00157H
Boosting photocatalytic CO2 reduction via Schottky junction with ZnCr layered double hydroxide nanoflakes aggregated on 2D Ti3C2Tx cocatalyst
The ZnCr-LDH/Ti3C2Tx hybrid obtained using an in situ coprecipitation method was forming a Schottky junction to promote the yield of photoreduction CO2 to CO and CH4 gas.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 7538-7546
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01448C
Pressure-stimulus-responsive behaviors of core–shell InP/ZnSe nanocrystals: remarkable piezochromic luminescence and structural assembly
All-inorganic core–shell InP/ZnSe nanocrystals exhibited remarkable optical and morphological changes in response to the external stimulus of high pressure.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 7530-7537
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00281G
Role of polyplex charge density in lipopolyplexes
Molecular dynamics simulations elucidate the influence of polyplex charge density on the liposome self-assembly process at the atomic level, which provides a complementary approach to experiments for a better understanding of this promising gene therapy delivery system.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 7174-7180
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07897F
Doped 2D SnS materials derived from liquid metal-solution for tunable optoelectronic devices
Semiconductor doping using liquid metals.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 6802-6810
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01135B
Room temperature doping of Ln3+ in perovskite nanoparticles: a halide exchange mediated cation exchange approach
A room temperature halide exchange mediated cation exchange strategy leads to Ln3+ doping in perovskite NPs.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 6037-6051
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00490A
Ultra-stable potassium storage and hybrid mechanism of perovskite fluoride KFeF3/rGO
Combining rGO composite and carbon coating strategies, the nano-KFeF3 presents excellent rate property and ultra-stable cycle performance. The reaction mechanism of nano-KFeF3 consists of mainly solid solution and partly conversion processes.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 5347-5355
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00493C
Atomically dispersed Fe–Nx species within a porous carbon framework: an efficient catalyst for Li–CO2 batteries
We propose a metal–organic-framework-derived high-performance Fe–N–C electrocatalyst for Li–CO2 batteries. Abundant atomically Fe–Nx active sites were formed in the porous carbon framework to provided catalytical sites with high activity.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 4511-4518
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR08354F
Engineered mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes with high CXCR4 levels for targeted siRNA gene therapy against cancer
The mesenchymal stem cells were genetically engineered to obtain exosomes with high CXCR4 expression as carriers for targeted gene-drug delivery.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 4098-4113
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR08170E
Moiré bands in twisted trilayer black phosphorene: effects of pressure and electric field
Moiré effects in twisted trilayer black phosphorene and their control by pressure and electric field.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 3758-3767
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07736H
Transcutaneous delivery of mung bean-derived nanoparticles for amelioration of psoriasis-like skin inflammation
Mung bean-derived nanoparticles exhibit antioxidant activity to reduce reactive oxygen species, which can modulate the immune microenvironment and effectively inhibit psoriasiform skin inflammation.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 3040-3048
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR08229A
Synthesis of active, robust and cationic Au25 cluster catalysts on double metal hydroxide by long-term oxidative aging of Au25(SR)18
Atomically precise Au25 cluster catalyst obtained by long-term aging of Au25(SR)18 on double metal hydroxide at 150 °C showed significant activity in benzyl alcohol oxidation in basic water.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 3031-3039
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07493H
Characterizing the free-energy landscapes of DNA origamis
We show how coarse-grained modelling combined with umbrella sampling using distance-based order parameters can be applied to compute the free-energy landscapes associated with mechanical deformations of large DNA nanostructures.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 2638-2648
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR05716B
A healing promoting wound dressing with tailor-made antibacterial potency employing piezocatalytic processes in multi-functional nanocomposites
An anti-bacterial patch, which is achieved by mounting polypyrrole/carbon nanotube catalysts on a piezoelectric–dielectric film is developed.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 2649-2659
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07386A
Insights into the sodium storage mechanism of Bi2Te3 nanosheets as superior anodes for sodium-ion batteries
Due to the unique structure of Bi2Te3, nanosheets (BT-Ns) were fabricated by a self-assembly method. Additionally, the BT-N anode exhibits excellent rate and long-term cyclic performance, delivering 364.0 mA h g−1 at 5 A g−1 after 1200 cycles.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 1755-1766
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07960C
Browning of white adipocytes by gold nanocluster mediated electromagnetic induction heating hyperthermia
Gold nanocluster mediated electromagnetic induction heating hyperthermia can effectively induce the browning of white adipocytes.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 1187-1194
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07263C
Constructing virus-like SiOx/CeO2/VOx nanozymes for 1064 nm light-triggered mild-temperature photothermal therapy and nanozyme catalytic therapy
We prepared virus-like SCV-PEG with superior ability to enter cells. It showed POD-mimic catalytic activity and a mild-temperature PTT effect, and the produced VO2+ can bind HSP60 to promote PTT.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 361-372
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06128C
A sensor array based on DNA-wrapped bimetallic zeolitic imidazolate frameworks for detection of ATP hydrolysis products
Using a DNA/MOF biosensor array for tracking the products of ATP hydrolysis reactions, a better understanding of different reaction pathways can be achieved with a high level of robustness and confidence.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 26-34
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR05982C
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This ongoing web collection features all the articles published in Nanoscale in 2022 that were highlighted as HOT by our reviewers. Congratulations to all the authors whose articles are featured!