Themed collection Nanoscale Horizons Highly Cited Articles

We present an in-depth study of Cu NC catalysts, encompassing design strategies, atomic-level tuning, and diverse catalytic applications.

A critical review of built-in electric fields for the applications in electrocatalytic reactions is organized by focusing on the fundamental concepts, modification strategies, and positive influences on the promotion of catalytic performance.

Surface acoustic wave (SAW)–matter interaction provides a fascinating key for inducing and manipulating novel phenomena and functionalities in two-dimensional (2D) materials.

A review and universal benchmark for assessing the artificial neuron and synapse device performance from an energy perspective, with the introduction of neuromorphics from biological to electronics and their prospects.

This paper reviews the research progress in memristor-based neural networks and puts forward future development trends.

Low-dimensional copper oxide nanostructures are a promising family of functional nanomaterials. This article reviews recent progress in fabrication technologies for CuO nanostructures and gives examples of their leading-edge applications.

This review focuses on the design strategies and advanced functions of pH-responsive wound dressings, and makes a systematic discussion of the challenges and future development trends in this field.

Anti-PEG antibodies present in blood samples of German donors were found to be enriched in the protein corona of PEGylated nanocarriers. This enrichment led to enhanced uptake in macrophages, counteracting the desired stealth effect of PEG.

Flexible solid-state Zn–air batteries with CoS_1−δ/SnS_2−δ and CBCs demonstrate a high energy density of 256 Wh kg_cell⁻¹ including all active and inactive components, high operating rates of 50 to 100 mA cm⁻², and a temperature range of +80 to −40 °C.

Wearable displays or head-mounted displays (HMDs) have the ability to create a virtual image in the field of view of one or both eyes.

We report the growth of epitaxial wurtzite AlScN thin films on Si (111) substrates with a wide range of Sc concentrations using ultra-high vacuum reactive sputtering.

MoS₂ in a graphene-like structure that possesses a large interlayer spacing is a promising anode material for sodium ions batteries (SIBs).

V₂O₅ nanoclusters can inhibit CoS₂ from serious surface oxidation in air, and the lower surface oxidation degree, the better HER performance.

Four TM₁TM₂@C₉N₄ candidates (TM₁TM₂ = NiRu, FeNi, TiNi, and NiZr) with end-on N₂ adsorption configuration, and two candidates (TM₁TM₂ = TiNi and TiFe) with side-on adsorption configuration, were screened out as high efficiency NRR catalysts.

This work proposes an ultrasensitive and high-specificity whispering-gallery-mode (WGM) sensing method, which combines the light-matter interaction enhancement on a WGM cavity and the “fingerprint spectrum” of surface-enhanced Raman scattering.