Themed collection Celebrating nanoscience in India

Recent advances on the carbon-based materials for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is deeply analysed. Present review discussed about gaps, challenges, and potential fulfilment towards the possible commercialization of carbon-PSCs.

Sensitive and selective detection of SARS-CoV-2 using carbon nanotube (CNTs)-based biosensors for fast, robust and cheap diagnosis of infection to support pandemic management.

In the last decade, the whole scientific community has witnessed great advances and progress in the various fields of nanoscience.

Nanotechnology has increasingly emerged as a promising tool for exploring new approaches, from treating complex conditions to early detection of the onset of multiple disease states.

In this review, we mainly summarize the important progress in the development of organic–inorganic hybrid photocatalysts for the production of hydrogen using biomass and its derivatives. Recent progresses and challenges are also discussed.

Nanomaterial-based therapeutic treatment shows promising results in enhancing the anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and angiogenic potential in diabetic rodents for effective wound healing process.

Extensive research in nanotechnology has been conducted to investigate new behaviours and properties of ZnO materials with nanoscale dimensions.

We present the progress in doping of 2D perovskites including synthesis strategies and their impact on structure and optoelectronic properties. Applications of doped 2D perovskites for photovoltaic, LED and other emerging applications are presented.

Bismuth based hybrid perovskites light absorbers are good candidates for developing lead-free and air-stable photovoltaics, but they have historically been constrained by poor surface morphologies and large band-gap energies.

Molecular hydrogen (H₂) production by the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) on van der Waals heterostructure.

Herein, blue-emitting carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) were synthesized using the Madhuca longifolia flower for the highly selective and sensitive detection of Cr⁶⁺ ions in aqueous media using a simple, green, and cost-effective approach.

Synthesis of copper sulfide nanoparticle carbon nanotube composites (T-CuS) via a solvothermal technique and measurement of its current–voltage characteristics and photocatalytic degradation of RhB in the presence of the T-CuS under visible light.

Three-dimensional DNA nanocages have attracted significant attention for various biomedical applications including targeted bioimaging in vivo.

Synthesis of BFO–Fe₂O₃ composites using hollow spherical Fe₂O₃. The improved photocatalytic performance, stability and magnetic recovery of pure phase BFO after the addition of hollow spherical Fe₂O₃.

For the first time, we investigate strong-field photoelectron emission from LaB₆ needles, opening the way towards new sources of ultra-short pulses of electrons.

Solar radiation comprising UVA and UVB regions is considered a skin-damaging factor inducing inflammation, oxidative stress, hyperpigmentation, and photo-aging.

Different modes of interactions for K⁺ ions observed from additive and Drude polarizable force field simulations.

Synthetically benign and facile, highly sensitive nZVI@Biochar sensor derived from lotus stem for sensing of glyphosate in aqueous solution.

The different dyes used and discharged in industrial settings and microbial pathogenic issues have raised serious concerns about the content of bodies of water and the impact that dyes and microbes have on the environment and human health.

An AFM skyrmion based diode is designed using a staircase notch region at the middle of the nanotrack. The notch region induces the change in potential energy and acts as a barrier, thus allowing the unidirectional motion of the skyrmion.

Co doping resulted in an enhancement of the electrocatalytic properties of copper vanadate towards the HER and the GOR to form formic acid.

Lateral flow assay for rapid detection of the JEV NS1 protein biomarker (NS1) in serum samples incorporating a smartphone-based colorimeter application.

This study reports the development of a nanohybrid aerogel from biomass-derived cellulose nanofibers and iron oxide, with high mechanical strength, fire retardant properties and low thermal conductivity as low as 0.024 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹.

Variation in the transmitted light intensity from zinc oxide thin films with moisture content provides a great opportunity to use them for humidity sensing.

Chronic exposure to arsenic over a period of time induces toxicity, primarily in the liver but gradually in all systems of the body.

In the present work, samarium-doped nickel manganese oxide was produced by employing a straightforward co-precipitation method.

A novel biocompatible COF, TRIPTA is used as a drug delivery carrier for cisplatin in TNBC cells. It delivered cisplatin effectively, which inhibited the proliferation and migration of TNBC cells by increasing the cytotoxicity of cisplatin.

Newly synthesized PS1-Zn(II) and PS2-Zn(II) representing short peptide-based fluorescent nanostructures, shows great promise for the development of new imaging probes and targeted drug delivery vehicles.

Bright fluorescent nanoparticles with excitation and emission towards the red end of the spectrum are highly desirable in the field of bioimaging.