Themed collection Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Vanderbilt University

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Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Vanderbilt University

An introduction to the Nanoscale Horizons, Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances themed collection celebrating the 150th anniversary of Vanderbilt University.

Graphical abstract: Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Vanderbilt University
Open Access Review Article

Low-frequency noise in nanowires

This paper reviews 40 years of research on low-frequency noise and random-telegraph noise in metallic and semiconducting nanowires.

Graphical abstract: Low-frequency noise in nanowires
Open Access Communication

Phonon vortices at heavy impurities in two-dimensional materials

Theoretical calculations predict the formation of phonon vortices at heavy impurities in two-dimensional materials. The vortex morphology depends on the impurity mass and the local symmetry of the defect.

Graphical abstract: Phonon vortices at heavy impurities in two-dimensional materials
Open Access Communication

Tuning of TRAIL clustering on the surface of nanoscale liposomes by phase separation

The apoptotic ability of TRAIL for specific cell lines can be enhanced by conjugating TRAIL to the smaller phase of phase-separated liposomes and controlling the average number of TRAIL per liposome.

Graphical abstract: Tuning of TRAIL clustering on the surface of nanoscale liposomes by phase separation
Open Access Communication

Solvent-induced local environment effect in plasmonic catalysis

Solvents are known to affect the local surface plasmon resonance of metal nanoparticles; however, how solvents can be used to manipulate the interfacial charge and energy transfer in plasmonic catalysis remains to be explored.

Graphical abstract: Solvent-induced local environment effect in plasmonic catalysis
Open Access Communication

Role of carboxylates in the phase determination of metal sulfide nanoparticles

At low carboxylate concentrations the sulfur source is highly reactive thiourea, which gives rise to sulfur rich nanoparticles. At high carboxylate concentrations, the sulfur source is the less reactive thiocyanate, resulting in sulfur poor phases.

Graphical abstract: Role of carboxylates in the phase determination of metal sulfide nanoparticles
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

Hyperspectral mapping of nanoscale photophysics and degradation processes in hybrid perovskite at the single grain level

Cathodoluminescence microscopy coupled with unsupervised machine learning is employed to quantify how nanoscale heterogeneity builds up globally in large morphological grains of hybrid perovskite.

Graphical abstract: Hyperspectral mapping of nanoscale photophysics and degradation processes in hybrid perovskite at the single grain level
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Autonomous generation of single photon emitting materials

Single photon quantum materials discovery based on large dataset synthetic data generation.

Graphical abstract: Autonomous generation of single photon emitting materials
Open Access Paper

Unraveling the molecular and growth mechanism of colloidal black In2O3−x

Precursors, ligands, and reaction environment dictate the path for the colloidal synthesis of oxygen-deficient black indium oxide nanoparticles with enhanced optical properties.

Graphical abstract: Unraveling the molecular and growth mechanism of colloidal black In2O3−x
Open Access Paper

Ultra-thin proton conducting carrier layers for scalable integration of atomically thin 2D materials with proton exchange polymers for next-generation PEMs

Scalable approaches for synthesis and integration of proton selective atomically thin 2D materials with proton conducting polymers can enable next-generation proton exchange membranes with minimal crossover while retaining adequate proton conductance.

Graphical abstract: Ultra-thin proton conducting carrier layers for scalable integration of atomically thin 2D materials with proton exchange polymers for next-generation PEMs
Open Access Paper

Phase behavior of patchy colloids confined in patchy porous media

A simple model for functionalized disordered porous media is proposed and the effects of confinement on self-association, percolation and phase behavior of a fluid of patchy particles are studied.

Graphical abstract: Phase behavior of patchy colloids confined in patchy porous media
Open Access Paper

Direct observation of carbon slurry flow behavior and its effect on electrochemical performance in a microfluidic electrochemical flow capacitor

A transparent microfluidic electrochemical flow capacitor platform allows for probing the hydrodynamic effects on the electrochemical performance of flowable electrodes.

Graphical abstract: Direct observation of carbon slurry flow behavior and its effect on electrochemical performance in a microfluidic electrochemical flow capacitor
Open Access Paper

Interfacing poly(p-anisidine) with photosystem I for the fabrication of photoactive composite films

The trans-membrane protein photosystem I is incorporated with the semiconducting polymer poly(p-anisidine) for the fabrication of biohybrid photoactive films.

Graphical abstract: Interfacing poly(p-anisidine) with photosystem I for the fabrication of photoactive composite films
Open Access Paper

Confinement primes cells for faster migration by polarizing active mitochondria

Priming in confined, collagen microtracks increases speed and mitochondrial localization to the front of the cell, even after cells have transitioned out of confinement. Disrupting proper focal adhesion formation decreases this memory.

Graphical abstract: Confinement primes cells for faster migration by polarizing active mitochondria
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Regulating the electrical double layer to prevent water electrolysis for wet ionic liquids with cheap salts

We provided strategies for regulating the EDL and managing interfacial water activity, extending the understanding of interface engineering for IL electrochemical systems.

Graphical abstract: Regulating the electrical double layer to prevent water electrolysis for wet ionic liquids with cheap salts
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Freestanding carbon nanofoam papers with tunable porosity as lithium–sulfur battery cathodes

To reach energy density demands greater than 3 mA h cm−2 for practical applications, the electrode structure of lithium–sulfur batteries must undergo an architectural redesign.

Graphical abstract: Freestanding carbon nanofoam papers with tunable porosity as lithium–sulfur battery cathodes
Open Access Paper

Engineering endosomolytic nanocarriers of diverse morphologies using confined impingement jet mixing

Confined impingement jet (CIJ) mixing was utilized to fabricate pH-responsive endosomolytic polymeric nanocarriers. Manipulation of polymer and formulation properties facilitated the production of multiple nanocarriers with distinct characteristics.

Graphical abstract: Engineering endosomolytic nanocarriers of diverse morphologies using confined impingement jet mixing
Open Access Paper

First principles insights into stability of defected MXenes in water

First principles molecular dynamics reveals how different types of defects on the Ti3C2Tx MXene surface influence its interaction with water.

Graphical abstract: First principles insights into stability of defected MXenes in water
Open Access Paper

Photoactive and conductive biohybrid films by polymerization of pyrrole through voids in photosystem I multilayer films

Electropolymerization of pyrrole (Py) through drop-casted films of photosystem I (PSI) protein leads to photoactive and electrically conductive composite films.

Graphical abstract: Photoactive and conductive biohybrid films by polymerization of pyrrole through voids in photosystem I multilayer films
Open Access Paper

A safer framework to evaluate characterization technologies of exhaled biologic materials using electrospun nanofibers

A method to safely monitor exhaled surrogate biomolecules representing pathogens collected on electrospun nanofiber substrates and detected by PCR.

Graphical abstract: A safer framework to evaluate characterization technologies of exhaled biologic materials using electrospun nanofibers
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Efficient second- and higher-order harmonic generation from LiNbO3 metasurfaces

A normalized second-harmonic generation conversion efficiency of 5.1 × 10−5 cm2 GW−1 and high-harmonic generation up to the 7th order with a shortened wavelength down to 226 nm are observed from a LiNbO3 metasurface enhanced by guided-mode resonance.

Graphical abstract: Efficient second- and higher-order harmonic generation from LiNbO3 metasurfaces
Open Access Paper

Photon bunching in cathodoluminescence induced by indirect electron excitation

Careful understanding of electron-beam excitation processes is crucial to the interpretation of cathodoluminescence g2(τ) imaging of nanoscale excited state dynamics.

Graphical abstract: Photon bunching in cathodoluminescence induced by indirect electron excitation
Open Access Paper

Exosomes trapping, manipulation and size-based separation using opto-thermo-electrohydrodynamic tweezers

Concentric nanohole array (CNA) features rapid stand-off trapping, size-based sorting, and selective dynamic manipulation on single exosomes.

Graphical abstract: Exosomes trapping, manipulation and size-based separation using opto-thermo-electrohydrodynamic tweezers
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About this collection

Guest Edited by Professor De-en Jiang, Professor Janet Macdonald and Professor Sharon Weiss, who are all affiliated with Vanderbilt University, USA.

To commemorate Vanderbilt University’s sesquicentennial and celebrate 150 years of high-quality research from the institution, this collection covers the most recent research progress across the breadth of nanoscience and nanotechnology from current faculty, esteemed alumni, and researchers with strong connections and extensive collaborations with the university.

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