Precision at the nanoscale: an ‘ionic’ view of composition, structure and properties
Electrospray ionisation coupled with mass spectrometry provides atomic-level insights into the composition, structure, and properties of nanoclusters while also serving as a versatile methodology for material synthesis.
A carbon nanotube wrapped Na3V2(PO4)2F3 cathode with a dual cation electrolyte: enhancing high-voltage stability and cyclability in zinc-ion batteries
A carbon nanotube wrapped NVPF cathode, integrated with a highly concentrated dual cation electrolyte, enhances the electrochemical performance of aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries by enabling a synergistic Na+ and Zn2+ co-insertion mechanism.
Ultrasensitive SERS-LFA for the detection of neurofilament light chain and machine learning-assisted Alzheimer's disease classification
A dual-mode lateral flow assay integrated with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and colorimetry, for ultrasensitive quantification of NfL and machine learning assisted clinical classification, for early Alzheimer's disease screening.
Mechanistic insights into plasmon-driven hot electron transfer from silver nanoclusters to PFAS: interplay of size and electronic structure
Visible light excites plasmons in silver nanoclusters (NCs) and generates hot carriers (HCs) that are transferred to the water pollutants (here, PFAS). The HC transfer from NC to PFAS is stable and unidirectional for larger cluster sizes. The graphical abstract was created in part via Canva.
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An operando photoconductivity platform reveals defect–adsorbate–carrier coupling in ultrathin MoS2 for solar-driven CO2 reduction
An operando photoconductivity platform uncovers defect–adsorbate–carrier coupling in ultrathin MoS2, offering mechanistic insights into persistent photoconductivity and advancing solar-driven CO2 reduction catalysis.
Ionic liquid-functionalized reduced graphene oxide–aramid nanofiber composite films for enhanced thermal conductivity, electromagnetic interference shielding, and mechanical properties
Ionic liquid-functionalized reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was incorporated into aramid nanofibers (ANFs) to fabricate lightweight, flexible composite films with exceptional thermal conductivity and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding properties.
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Microtomy-fabricated two-dimensional nano-slits enable single molecule biosensing
Nanofluidic devices have emerged as powerful sensors for single molecule studies. Image via Blender Foundation (http://www.blender.org).