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Recent advances in self-healing polyurethane based on dynamic covalent bonds combined with other self-healing methods
This review summarizes recent advances in self-healing PU by the “dynamic covalent bonding + X” method, where X represents dynamic covalent bonds, hydrogen bonding, metal coordination bonding, nanofillers and others.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 6505-6520
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR07110J
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3D printed electronics with nanomaterials
This review focuses on the recent advances in the application of nanomaterials for 3D printed electronics, demonstrating conductive paths, electronic and photonic components, energy devices or sensors with perspectives for future developments.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 5623-5648
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06771D
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Copper and silver nanowires for CO2 electroreduction
Copper and silver nanowires as novel electrocatalysts for the electroreduction of CO2.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 3693-3703
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06687D
Assessment of biomass-derived carbon dots as highly sensitive and selective templates for the sensing of hazardous ions
Green synthesis route, basic structure, fluorescent nature and sensing mechanism of biomass-derived carbon dots.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 16241-16267
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01966G
In vivo applications of micro/nanorobots
This review discusses the current status of micro/nanorobotic applications by focusing on preclinical studies conducted with animal models.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 8491-8507
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00502J
Toward a new generation of permeable skin electronics
This article provides a comprehensive and systematic review of permeable skin-mountable electronics, with a focus on representative porous materials and structures, device properties, and latest applications.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 3051-3078
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06236D
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A comparative investigation of the chemical reduction of graphene oxide for electrical engineering applications
Various reducing agents and reaction times are systematically investigated to enhance the performance of chemically reduced GO (CrGO) in electronics and electrochemical applications.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 17765-17775
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR04521H
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Photon pairs bi-directionally emitted from a resonant metasurface
SPDC in a metasurface with the signal and idler photons emitted in opposite directions.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 2567-2572
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05499J
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Support-facet-dependent morphology of small Pt particles on ceria
Time-resolved scanning transmission electron microscopy reveals a support-facet-dependence in the dimensionality of small Pt nanoparticles supported on CeO2(111) and CeO2(100).
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 19091-19098
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR04701F
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Nanostructured graphene oxide enriched with metallic nanoparticles as a biointerface to enhance cell adhesion through mechanosensory modifications
A graphene oxide nanofilm decorated with gold nanoparticles accelerated adhesion of cells by altering mechanotransduction and upregulating the expression of integrin α5β1, thus making it suitable for nanostructured coating for biomaterials.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 18639-18659
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR03581F
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Differential labelling of human sub-cellular compartments with fluorescent dye esters and expansion microscopy
14 fluorescent NHS esters of different hydrophobicity and charges were shown to differentially label a range of subcellular compartments in HeLa cells using the super-resolution imaging technique expansion microscopy.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 18489-18499
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01129A
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Crystalline restacking of 2D-materials from their nanosheets suspensions
We report a highly ordered restacking of the 2D phosphatoantimonic materials H3(1−x)M3xSb3P2O14, (where M = Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs and 0 ≤ x ≤ 1), from their nanosheets dispersed in colloidal suspension, induced by a simple pH change using alkaline bases.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 18359-18367
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR04885C
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Efficient and reliable encapsulation for perovskite/silicon tandem solar modules
Vacuum lamination is currently the best encapsulation for perovskite/silicon tandems. Here, we study the lamination process with two different thermoplastic encapsulants, comparing tandem performance and stability, according to IEC standards of certification.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 16984-16991
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06873G
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Nanozymes with versatile redox capabilities inspired in metalloenzymes
Engineered artificial metalloenzymes based on protein-templated Pt nanoclusters yield highly efficient nanozymes serving as redox catalysts.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 16959-16966
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR03443G
Reliable, standardized measurements for cell mechanical properties
The standardized approach in nanoindentation measurements provides a reproducible mechanical characterization of cancer cells.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 16371-16380
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02034G
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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.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 16016-16029
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02874G
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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.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 16010-16015
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02538A
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Bubble-propelled micromotors for ammonia generation
Here, we introduce self-propelled biocatalytic micromotors for simultaneous organic pollutant removal and green energy generation. The study demonstrates remarkable results, showcasing the potential to generate ammonia from wastewater in short time.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 15785-15793
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR03804A
Light-gated specific oxidase-like activity of a self-assembled Pt(II) nanozyme for environmental remediation
A synthetic Pt(II) complex self-assembles in water, exhibiting photo-induced specific oxidase enzyme-like properties. We demonstrate robust environmental remediation using the artificial enzyme equivalent under visible light and sunlight.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 14809-14821
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02081A
All-inorganic Mn2+-doped metal halide perovskite crystals for the late-time detection of X-ray afterglow imaging
We prepared Mn2+-doped cadmium-based perovskite crystals with scintillation and afterglow properties towards high-resolution real-time and time-lapse X-ray imaging.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 13628-13634
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02208K
Origin and regulation of triaxial magnetic anisotropy in the ferromagnetic semiconductor CrSBr monolayer
Magnetic anisotropy plays a vital role in stabilizing the long-range magnetic order of two-dimensional ferromagnetic systems.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 13402-13410
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02518G
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Three-dimensional ordering of water molecules reflecting hydroxyl groups on sapphire (001) and α-quartz (100) surfaces
Atomic-scale hydration structures affected by the surface OH groups on sapphire (001) and α-quartz (100) were visualized using three-dimensional atomic force microscopy (3D-AFM).
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 13262-13271
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02498A
Organic compound-based nanozymes for agricultural herbicide detection
Illustrated summary of the OC nanozyme and glyphosate detection with it.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 12954-12960
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02025H
Bioinspired magnetism-responsive hybrid microstructures with dynamic switching toward liquid droplet rolling states
A magnetism-switchable isotropic/anisotropic droplet rolling platform composed of bio-inspired micropillar/microplate structures is proposed, which shows potential for applications such as liquid mixing and microchemical reactions.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 11945-11954
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02082G
Enhanced water transportation on a superhydrophilic serial cycloid-shaped pattern
Superhydrophilic serial cycloid-shaped pattern (SSCP) is inspired by the micro-cavity shape of the Nepenthes, which is transported fastest in the spontaneous and directional water transportation field.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 11473-11481
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02180G
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Chitosan-gated organic transistors printed on ethyl cellulose as a versatile platform for edible electronics and bioelectronics
A platform for edible transistors is presented, comprising a chitosan-based gating medium, an ethylcellulose substrate, and printed gold electrodes.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 10808-10819
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01051A
Can magnetotransport properties provide insight into the functional groups in semiconducting MXenes?
Hall scattering factors of Sc2CF2, Sc2CO2 and Sc2C(OH)2 are calculated using Rode's iterative approach by solving the Boltzmann transport equation.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 10254-10263
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06409J
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Inkjet-printed h-BN memristors for hardware security
Inkjet-printed h-BN memristors exhibit multiple stochastic phenomena that are very attractive for use as entropy sources in electronic circuits for data encryption. The high variability can be exploited to create unique and unpredictable patterns.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 9985-9992
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00030C
Stabilizing a zinc anode via a tunable covalent organic framework-based solid electrolyte interphase
Zinc anode with artificial solid electrolyte interphase made of covalent organic frameworks shows enhanced cyclability.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 9003-9013
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00898C
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Pt17 nanocluster electrocatalysts: preparation and origin of high oxygen reduction reaction activity
This work succeeded in fabricating the platinum 17-atom nanocluster-supported carbon black catalyst with high oxygen reduction reaction activity.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 7272-7279
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01152F
Strain-tunable skyrmions in two-dimensional monolayer Janus magnets
The Dzyaloshinskii–Moriya interaction (DMI), which only exists in noncentrosymmetric systems, plays an important role in the formation of exotic chiral magnetic states.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 6830-6837
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06870B
Photonic spin-selective perfect absorptance on planar metasurfaces driven by chiral quasi-bound states in the continuum
Photonic spin-selective perfect absorptance is realized on planar metasurfaces empowered by the physics of chiral quasi-bound states in the continuum.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 6636-6644
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00055A
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Structure and mechanics of the human nuclear pore complex basket using correlative AFM-fluorescence superresolution microscopy
Correlated fluorescence super-resolution and atomic force microscopy reveal the multiple conformations of human nuclear pore baskets.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 5756-5770
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06034E
Room-temperature spin-valve devices based on Fe3GaTe2/MoS2/Fe3GaTe2 2D van der Waals heterojunctions
A room-temperature spin-valve effect was observed in Fe3GaTe2/MoS2/Fe3GaTe2 2D van der Waals (vdW) heterojunction devices.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 5371-5378
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06886A
Atomically dispersed Mn atoms coordinated with N and O within an N-doped porous carbon framework for boosted oxygen reduction catalysis
Developing efficient and robust catalysts to replace Pt group metals for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is conducive to achieving highly efficient energy conversion.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 5448-5457
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06096E
Atomic layer deposition of SnO2 using hydrogen peroxide improves the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells
Perovskite solar cell with a H2O2-derived SnO2 film formed by atomic layer deposition (ALD) shows better stability than that with the H2O-derived one due to the reduced surface hydroxyl defect.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 5044-5052
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06884B
Phosphorus-modified cobalt single-atom catalysts loaded on crosslinked carbon nanosheets for efficient alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction
A phosphorus-modified cobalt single atom catalyst supported on crosslinked carbon nanosheets was developed, which showed a superb catalytic activity for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 3550-3559
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR07066A
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A sprayed graphene transistor platform for rapid and low-cost chemical sensing
Lab-on-printed circuit board platform for scalable electrochemically-gated graphene field effect transistors test strips, measuring pH and Na+ ion concentration.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 3243-3254
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05838C
All-printed and stretchable organic electrochemical transistors using a hydrogel electrolyte
All-printed organic electrochemical transistors based on a hydrogel electrolyte show high stretchability and long term stability.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 3263-3272
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06731E
A high Q-factor dual-band terahertz metamaterial absorber and its sensing characteristics
In this work, dual-band perfect absorption performance with high Q-factors is achieved in terahertz frequencies by the proposed metamaterial absorber.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 3398-3407
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05820K
Anode-free Na metal batteries developed by nearly fully reversible Na plating on the Zn surface
Na plating and stripping on Zn surfaces exhibits >99.9% faradaic efficiency for a range of current densities with a 1.0 M NaPF6 in a diglyme-based electrolyte. This enabled anode-free Na metal batteries with ∼90% capacity retention over 100 cycles.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 3255-3262
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06120A
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Interplay of the mechanical and structural properties of DNA nanostructures determines their electrostatic interactions with lipid membranes
Nucleic acids and lipids function in close proximity in biological processes, as well as in nanoengineered constructs for therapeutic applications.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 2849-2859
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05368C
Fabrication of nanosheet-assembled hollow copper–nickel phosphide spheres embedded in reduced graphene oxide texture for hybrid supercapacitors
Nanosheet-assembled hollow copper–nickel phosphide spheres encapsulated in reduced graphene oxide were synthesized for hybrid supercapacitor.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 2806-2819
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06305K
The bio-inspired heterogeneous single-cluster catalyst Ni100–Fe4S4 for enhanced electrochemical CO2 reduction to CH4
A heterogeneous single-cluster catalyst Ni100-Fe4S4via bio-inspired design strategy exhibits excellent theoretical CO2 electroreduction performance.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 2756-2766
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06665C
Eco-friendly screen printing of silver nanowires for flexible and stretchable electronics
This paper reports an eco-friendly method for screen printing of silver nanowires on a diverse range of substrates with high resolution and high electric conductivity. A low annealing temperature makes the method compatible with plastic substrates.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 2767-2778
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05840E
Indocyanine green derived carbon dots with significantly enhanced properties for efficient photothermal therapy
A simple yet effective strategy to enhance the thermal stability, anti-photobleaching and photothermal efficiency of indocyanine green via carbonization has been developed, which is likely to have broad applications in other systems.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 1925-1936
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06058B
Simple and robust phenoxazine phosphonic acid molecules as self-assembled hole selective contacts for high-performance inverted perovskite solar cells
A new self-assembled hole selective material 2BrPXZPA-based inverted perovskite solar cell achieved a PCE of 22.93%, and further enhanced the PCE up to 23.66% by modify NiOx with 2BrPXZPA.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 1676-1686
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05677A
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Regulating the thermal conductivity of monolayer MnPS3 by a magnetic phase transition
In this study, based on ab initio calculations and the phonon Boltzmann transport equation, we found that magnetic phase transitions can lead to a significant change in the thermal conductivity of monolayer MnPS3.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 1180-1185
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04709H
An antioxidant and antibacterial polydopamine-modified thermo-sensitive hydrogel dressing for Staphylococcus aureus-infected wound healing
An antioxidant and antibacterial polydopamine-modified thermo-sensitive hydrogel dressing was developed for Staphylococcus aureus-infected wound healing.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 644-656
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04908B
Mo doping and Se vacancy engineering for boosting electrocatalytic water oxidation by regulating the electronic structure of self-supported Co9Se8@NiSe
Mo doping and Se vacancy engineering synergistically boost electrocatalytic water oxidation.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 259-265
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05410H
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