Themed collection Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
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Advances in Cu nanocluster catalyst design: recent progress and promising applications
We present an in-depth study of Cu NC catalysts, encompassing design strategies, atomic-level tuning, and diverse catalytic applications.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 1509-1522
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00336A
Integrative studies of ionic liquid interface layers: bridging experiments, theoretical models and simulations
Integrative “experiment–simulation–thermodynamic modeling” is highly demanded for qualitatively and quantitatively correlating the ionic liquids interface layer structuring to the overall properties, performance, and function.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2024,9, 506-535
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NH00007B
Recent progress in construction methods and applications of perovskite photodetector arrays
The construction methods and image sensing applications of perovskite photodetector arrays in the development trends of the flexible, large-scale, narrow-band, and bionic photodetection are summarized and presented.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 1014-1033
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00119A
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Resistive switching memories with enhanced durability enabled by mixed-dimensional perfluoroarene perovskite heterostructures
Mixed-dimensional heterostructures of 2D perfluoroarene perovskite phases are used in resistive switching memories based on perovskite solar cells, showing enhanced performance and stability, which highlights the perspective for self-powered memories.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2024,9, 1146-1154
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NH00104D
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Ion transport induced room-temperature insulator–metal transition in single-crystalline Cu2Se
Cu2Se single crystals are synthesized to demonstrate that Cu ion vacancies can create an order within the crystals which leads to a metal–insulator transition, accompanied by six-orders of magnitude resistivity and optical contrast change.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2024,9, 1137-1145
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NH00003J
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A microphysiological system for handling graphene related materials under flow conditions
A kidney-on-a-chip has been developed and optimised to evaluate the effects of exposure to graphene related materials under fluid flow conditions.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2024,9, 990-1001
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NH00064A
Green synthesis of iron-doped graphene quantum dots: an efficient nanozyme for glucose sensing
This study presents an effective approach for producing FeN/GQDs nanozymes, mimicking natural enzymes. With a simplified and eco-friendly method, it achieves remarkable peroxide-like activity and high sensitivity in glucose detection.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2024,9, 976-989
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NH00024B
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Nanoassemblies of heptamethine cyanine dye-initiated poly(amino acid) enhance ROS generation for effective antitumour phototherapy
IR783-based nanoassemblies of pol(amino acids) promote antitumor efficacy through enhanced ROS generation and tumor targeting.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2024,9, 731-741
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00584D
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3D printing of layered vanadium disulfide for water-in-salt electrolyte zinc-ion batteries
Durable and dissolution-free 3D printed VS2 electrodes for water-in-salt electrolyte Zn-ion batteries were reported.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2024,9, 742-751
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00576C
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“Clickable” graphene nanoribbons for biosensor interfaces
We demonstrate the synthesis and application of “clickable” graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) as a versatile interface for electrochemical biosensors.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2024,9, 598-608
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00590A
New horizons on advanced nanoscale materials for Cultural Heritage conservation
Hydrogels based on sustainable polymers and tailored for specific applications in Cultural Heritage conservation are presented. The system cleaning ability increases with the network tortuosity (water-soluble components) and the gel surface roughness (soil/particulate matter).
Nanoscale Horiz., 2024,9, 566-579
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00383C
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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.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 1386-1394
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00227F
Interplay of the charge density wave transition with topological and superconducting properties
Electron-doped 1H-MSe2 (M = Nb, Ta) as a rich platform to study charge density waves, superconductivity, and topology.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 1395-1402
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00207A
Coexistence of ferromagnetism and charge density waves in monolayer LaBr2
Charge density waves (CDWs) and ferromagnetism are usually mutually exclusive. We report the coexistence of them in a monolayer electride.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 1054-1061
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00150D
Multifunctional DNA nanoprobe for tumor-targeted synergistic therapy by integrating chemodynamic therapy with gene silencing
A multifunctional DNA tetrahedron nanoprobe was ingeniously designed to simultaneously achieve chemodynamic therapy (CDT) and gene silencing for synergistic antitumor.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 1106-1112
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00575A
Super-resolution imaging of linearized chromatin in tunable nanochannels
The research work reports on the nanofluidic linearization and multi-color dSTORM super-resolution imaging of native Tetrahymena nucleosomes.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 1043-1053
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00096F
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This on-going web collection features all the articles published in Nanoscale Horizons in the last 12 months that were particularly well received by our reviewers and Editors. Congratulations to all the authors whose articles are featured!