Themed collection Nanoscale 10th Anniversary Special Issue

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Editorial

Celebrating 10 years of Nanoscale

Celebrating 10 years of Nanoscale.

Graphical abstract: Celebrating 10 years of Nanoscale
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 10th Anniversary Special Issue
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Engineering ultrasmall metal nanoclusters for photocatalytic and electrocatalytic applications

The many fundamental properties of ultrasmall noble metal nanoclusters have made it increasingly clear that they possess enormous potential for photo- and electro-catalytic applications due to their unique electronic and optical properties.

Graphical abstract: Engineering ultrasmall metal nanoclusters for photocatalytic and electrocatalytic applications
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Isothermal titration calorimetry as a complementary method for investigating nanoparticle–protein interactions

Isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) is a complementary technique that can be used for investigations of protein adsorption on nanomaterials, as it quantifies the thermodynamic parameters of intermolecular interactions in situ.

Graphical abstract: Isothermal titration calorimetry as a complementary method for investigating nanoparticle–protein interactions
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Recent advances of AIE dots in NIR imaging and phototherapy

This review highlights various strategies to develop AIE dots through controlling different energy decay pathways for applications in NIR bioimaging and phototherapy.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances of AIE dots in NIR imaging and phototherapy
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Towards fast-charging technologies in Li+/Na+ storage: from the perspectives of pseudocapacitive materials and non-aqueous hybrid capacitors

Pseudocapacitive materials and non-aqueous hybrid capacitors represent promising strategies to realize fast-charging technologies. This minireview provides fundamentals and recent developments of these two growing research fields.

Graphical abstract: Towards fast-charging technologies in Li+/Na+ storage: from the perspectives of pseudocapacitive materials and non-aqueous hybrid capacitors
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Perspectives for Ag2S NIR-II nanoparticles in biomedicine: from imaging to multifunctionality

A critical analysis of the synthesis routes, properties and optical features of Ag2S nanoparticles is presented. The future perspectives of this material for advanced bioimaging are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Perspectives for Ag2S NIR-II nanoparticles in biomedicine: from imaging to multifunctionality
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Fusion growth patterns in atomically precise metal nanoclusters

This mini-Review summarizes the fusion growth patterns of metal nanoclusters based upon M4, M13 and M14 building blocks.

Graphical abstract: Fusion growth patterns in atomically precise metal nanoclusters
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Carbon dots: advances in nanocarbon applications

We highlight the recent progress in the practical applications of C-Dots, with particular attention to the research in light-emitting devices, bioimaging and biodetection, catalysis, functional materials, and agriculture.

Graphical abstract: Carbon dots: advances in nanocarbon applications
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Nanoinformatics, and the big challenges for the science of small things

The combination of computational chemistry and computational materials science with machine learning and artificial intelligence provides a powerful way of relating structural features of nanomaterials with functional properties.

Graphical abstract: Nanoinformatics, and the big challenges for the science of small things
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Recent advances in plasma modification of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides

Plasma processing is effective in diverse modifications of nanoscale 2D-TMDC materials, owing to its uniquely controllable, effective and clean characteristics.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in plasma modification of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Decentralized manufacturing for biomimetics through cooperation of digitization and nanomaterial design

Decentralized manufacturing is advocated to promote biomimetic manufacturing through the cooperation of digitization-based 3D printing technology and nanomaterials design.

Graphical abstract: Decentralized manufacturing for biomimetics through cooperation of digitization and nanomaterial design
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Advances in portable electrospinning devices for in situ delivery of personalized wound care

Kinds of portable electrospinning devices for in situ personal wound care including hand-held spinneret, battery powered and generator powered ones were reviewed.

Graphical abstract: Advances in portable electrospinning devices for in situ delivery of personalized wound care
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Biomedical and bioimaging applications of 2D pnictogens and transition metal dichalcogenides

Multifunctional platforms will play a key role and gain more prominence in the field of personalized healthcare worldwide in the near future due to the ever-increasing number of patients suffering from cancer.

Graphical abstract: Biomedical and bioimaging applications of 2D pnictogens and transition metal dichalcogenides
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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2D material broadband photodetectors

2D materials and their hybrid structures have high application prospects in broadband photodetection, making them promising complements to traditional schemes.

Graphical abstract: 2D material broadband photodetectors
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 10th Anniversary Special Issue
Review Article

Effective detection of bacteria using metal nanoclusters

Overview of NCs-based bacterial sensing strategies.

Graphical abstract: Effective detection of bacteria using metal nanoclusters
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Electrochemical investigations of metal nanostructure growth with single crystals

Electrochemical measurements with single-crystal electrodes reveal the facet-dependent chemistry that causes anisotropic growth of metal nanocrystals.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemical investigations of metal nanostructure growth with single crystals
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Reactive nanotemplates for synthesis of highly efficient electrocatalysts: beyond simple morphology transfer

Template-mediated synthesis using reactive nanotemplates via various chemical conversion reactions to yield highly efficient electrocatalysts.

Graphical abstract: Reactive nanotemplates for synthesis of highly efficient electrocatalysts: beyond simple morphology transfer
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Perovskite quantum dots for light-emitting devices

Perovskite QDs are promising platforms for light-emitting applications. Advances in perovskite QDs, including optoelectronic properties and device performance are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Perovskite quantum dots for light-emitting devices
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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A new high-capacity and safe energy storage system: lithium-ion sulfur batteries

Lithium-ion sulfur batteries as a new energy storage system with high capacity and enhanced safety have been emphasized, and their development has been summarized in this review.

Graphical abstract: A new high-capacity and safe energy storage system: lithium-ion sulfur batteries
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Designing superior solid electrolyte interfaces on silicon anodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries

The solid electrolyte interface (SEI) is a passivation layer formed on the surface of lithium-ion battery (LIB) anode materials produced by electrolyte decomposition.

Graphical abstract: Designing superior solid electrolyte interfaces on silicon anodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Nanotechnology and nanomaterial-based no-wash electrochemical biosensors: from design to application

Versatile design strategies for fabricating no-wash electrochemical biosensors are deeply summarized and the challenges and future prospects are presented.

Graphical abstract: Nanotechnology and nanomaterial-based no-wash electrochemical biosensors: from design to application
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Graphene-based wearable sensors

Based on the good characteristics of graphene, many physiological signals can be detected by graphene sensors covering the human body. Graphene wearable sensors have great potential in healthcare and telemedicine.

Graphical abstract: Graphene-based wearable sensors
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Synthesis, growth mechanisms, and applications of palladium-based nanowires and other one-dimensional nanostructures

We review the synthesis, characterization, and applications of one-dimensional palladium-based nanostructures and provide perspectives on future directions in this field.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis, growth mechanisms, and applications of palladium-based nanowires and other one-dimensional nanostructures
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Synthesis of low- and high-index faceted metal (Pt, Pd, Ru, Ir, Rh) nanoparticles for improved activity and stability in electrocatalysis

High- and low-index faceted metal (Pt, Pd, Ru, Ir, Rh) nanoparticles designed for improved electrocatalytic activity and stability are reviewed.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of low- and high-index faceted metal (Pt, Pd, Ru, Ir, Rh) nanoparticles for improved activity and stability in electrocatalysis
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Monodisperse nanoparticles for catalysis and nanomedicine

Monodisperse nanoparticles are successful model systems for understanding structure–property relationships at the nanoscale and applications like catalysis and nanomedicine.

Graphical abstract: Monodisperse nanoparticles for catalysis and nanomedicine
From the themed collection: Advisory Board research selection
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Advances in the synthesis and design of nanostructured materials by aerosol spray processes for efficient energy storage

We present a thorough review on the advances of the aerosol spray processes for synthesis of nanostructured materials for next-generation rechargeable batteries, including the insights into formation mechanism, current status, and future outlook.

Graphical abstract: Advances in the synthesis and design of nanostructured materials by aerosol spray processes for efficient energy storage
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Tungsten oxide nanostructures and nanocomposites for photoelectrochemical water splitting

This paper reviews nanostructural tungsten oxides and their nanocomposites to enhance the activity of photoelectrochemical water splitting.

Graphical abstract: Tungsten oxide nanostructures and nanocomposites for photoelectrochemical water splitting
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Embracing high performance potassium-ion batteries with phosphorus-based electrodes: a review

The ever-increasing global energy demand and rising price of raw materials adopted in currently prevalent lithium ion batteries (LIBs) have boosted the development of potassium ion batteries (KIBs).

Graphical abstract: Embracing high performance potassium-ion batteries with phosphorus-based electrodes: a review
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Communication

Photocatalytic activity of exfoliated graphite–TiO2 nanoparticle composites

We report the photocatalytic performance of composites prepared in a one-step process by liquid phase exfoliation of graphite and TiO2 at atmospheric pressure and in water, without heat or surfactants, starting from low-cost commercial reagents.

Graphical abstract: Photocatalytic activity of exfoliated graphite–TiO2 nanoparticle composites
From the themed collection: Advisory Board research selection
Open Access Communication

A facile synthetic approach to nanostructured Li2S cathodes for rechargeable solid-state Li–S batteries

We report a facile and scalable microwave approach to directly synthesize nanostructured Li2S which presents an ideal architecture for the construction of free-standing cathodes for all-solid-state Li–S batteries.

Graphical abstract: A facile synthetic approach to nanostructured Li2S cathodes for rechargeable solid-state Li–S batteries
From the themed collection: Advisory Board research selection
Communication

Hypoxia-induced biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles in the living brain

While a large number of studies deal with biomedical applications of various types of nanoparticles synthesized using wet chemistry, we propose the concept of targeted biosynthesis of nanoparticles in the living brain.

Graphical abstract: Hypoxia-induced biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles in the living brain
From the themed collection: Advisory Board research selection
Communication

Plasmonic bimetallic nanodisk arrays for DNA conformation sensing

The integration of large-scale 2D bimetallic Ag/Au nanodisk arrays with gold nanoparticles is developed for sensing DNA conformation with the assistance of 3D finite-difference time-domain simulation.

Graphical abstract: Plasmonic bimetallic nanodisk arrays for DNA conformation sensing
From the themed collection: Advisory Board research selection
Communication

2D hybrid networks of gold nanoparticles: mechanoresponsive optical humidity sensors

2D all-covalent networks of Au nanoparticles, interconnected with hygroscopic organic linkers, act as highly sensitive humidity sensor. The interparticle distance changes in presence of moisture to reversibly trigger plasmonic coupling collectively.

Graphical abstract: 2D hybrid networks of gold nanoparticles: mechanoresponsive optical humidity sensors
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 10th Anniversary Special Issue
Open Access Communication

Functionalization and patterning of nanocellulose films by surface-bound nanoparticles of hydrolyzable tannins and multivalent metal ions

Functionalization and patterning of nanocellulose with tannin–metal ion complexes.

Graphical abstract: Functionalization and patterning of nanocellulose films by surface-bound nanoparticles of hydrolyzable tannins and multivalent metal ions
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 10th Anniversary Special Issue
Communication

WO3 nanosheets rich in oxygen vacancies for enhanced electrocatalytic N2 reduction to NH3

WO3 nanosheets rich in oxygen vacancies are efficient for electrocatalytic N2-to-NH3 fixation under ambient conditions with a NH3 yield of 17.28 μg h−1 mgcat.−1 and a faradaic efficiency of 7.0% in 0.1 M HCl.

Graphical abstract: WO3 nanosheets rich in oxygen vacancies for enhanced electrocatalytic N2 reduction to NH3
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 10th Anniversary Special Issue
Communication

Catalytic hydrogen evolution reaction on “metal-free” graphene: key role of metallic impurities

Molecular hydrogen is widely considered as a potential carbon-free and renewable energy carrier for a sustainable energy strategy. Carbon nanotubes are widely promoted as metal-free catalysts – however, we show that the metallic impurities drive hydrogen production.

Graphical abstract: Catalytic hydrogen evolution reaction on “metal-free” graphene: key role of metallic impurities
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Antenna-coupled vacuum channel nano-diode with high quantum efficiency

Vacuum channel diodes have the potential to serve as a platform for converting free-space electromagnetic radiation into electronic signals within ultrafast timescales.

Graphical abstract: Antenna-coupled vacuum channel nano-diode with high quantum efficiency
From the themed collection: Research selection from the NCNST
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Sensitive field-effect transistor sensors with atomically thin black phosphorus nanosheets

Atomically thin black phosphorus (BP) field-effect transistors have excellent potential for sensing applications.

Graphical abstract: Sensitive field-effect transistor sensors with atomically thin black phosphorus nanosheets
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Predicting structure/property relationships in multi-dimensional nanoparticle data using t-distributed stochastic neighbour embedding and machine learning

Visualization can be a useful precursor to quantitative machine learning methods for uncovering structure/property relationships.

Graphical abstract: Predicting structure/property relationships in multi-dimensional nanoparticle data using t-distributed stochastic neighbour embedding and machine learning
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Light-harvesting porphyrazines to enable intramolecular singlet fission

Quantitative intramolecular FRET from a porphyrazine to pentacene enhances singlet fission with triplet quantum yields up to 200% ± 20% in benzonitrile.

Graphical abstract: Light-harvesting porphyrazines to enable intramolecular singlet fission
From the themed collection: Singlet fission and photon upconversion
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Hybrid nanovaccine for the co-delivery of the mRNA antigen and adjuvant

For efficient cancer vaccines, the antitumor function largely relies on cytotoxic T cells, whose activation can be effectively induced via antigen-encoding mRNA, making mRNA-based cancer vaccines an attractive approach for personalized cancer therapy.

Graphical abstract: Hybrid nanovaccine for the co-delivery of the mRNA antigen and adjuvant
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Control of highly anisotropic electrical conductance of tellurene by strain-engineering

The highly anisotropic electron mobility and electrical conductance of β-Te can be controlled by strain-engineering and the direction of electrical conductance of β-Te can be changed from the armchair to the zigzag direction at a strain between −1% and 0%.

Graphical abstract: Control of highly anisotropic electrical conductance of tellurene by strain-engineering
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Janus Ag/Ag2S beads as efficient photothermal agents for the eradication of inflammation and artery stenosis

Janus Ag/Ag2S beads with enhanced photothermal conversion ability and good biosafety ablate macrophages from the original state of artery inflammation.

Graphical abstract: Janus Ag/Ag2S beads as efficient photothermal agents for the eradication of inflammation and artery stenosis
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Hydrothermal synthesis of polydopamine-functionalized cobalt-doped lanthanum nickelate perovskite nanorods for efficient water oxidation in alkaline solution

Polydopamine functionalized cobalt-doped lanthanum nickelate perovskite nanorods for with high intrinsic activity for electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction.

Graphical abstract: Hydrothermal synthesis of polydopamine-functionalized cobalt-doped lanthanum nickelate perovskite nanorods for efficient water oxidation in alkaline solution
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Towards efficient and stable perovskite solar cells employing non-hygroscopic F4-TCNQ doped TFB as the hole-transporting material

Designing an efficient and stable hole transport layer (HTL) material is one of the essential ways to improve the performance of organic–inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs).

Graphical abstract: Towards efficient and stable perovskite solar cells employing non-hygroscopic F4-TCNQ doped TFB as the hole-transporting material
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Heat generation by branched Au/Pd nanocrystals: influence of morphology and composition

The heating ability of bimetallic octopods strongly depends on their size, branch dimensions and gold-palladium ratio.

Graphical abstract: Heat generation by branched Au/Pd nanocrystals: influence of morphology and composition
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Retracted Article: Cell membrane based biomimetic nanocomposites for targeted therapy of drug resistant EGFR-mutated lung cancer

A cancer cell membrane-based biomimetic strategy was developed by loading doxorubicin and icotinib to overcome drug-resistance of EGFR-mutation lung cancer.

Graphical abstract: Retracted Article: Cell membrane based biomimetic nanocomposites for targeted therapy of drug resistant EGFR-mutated lung cancer
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A general approach to multicomponent metal-decorated crumpled reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites using a flame-based process

This manuscript presents a new single-step flame route to making multicomponent metal-decorated crumpled reduced graphene oxide balls.

Graphical abstract: A general approach to multicomponent metal-decorated crumpled reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites using a flame-based process
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Understanding the mechanism of metal-induced degradation in perovskite nanocrystals

Iodide migration and leaching out of the perovskite towards the metal, forming metal iodides, is identified as the main driving force behind the interaction between these two nanocrystals, eventually leading to the degradation of the perovskite.

Graphical abstract: Understanding the mechanism of metal-induced degradation in perovskite nanocrystals
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Epitaxial growth and defect repair of heterostructured CuInSexS2−x/CdSeS/CdS quantum dots

Heterostructured quantum dots (hetero-QDs) have outstanding optical properties and chemical/photostability, which make them promising building blocks for use in various optoelectronic devices.

Graphical abstract: Epitaxial growth and defect repair of heterostructured CuInSexS2−x/CdSeS/CdS quantum dots
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Prussian blue analogue nanoenzymes mitigate oxidative stress and boost bio-fermentation

This work demonstrated the efficacy of Prussian blue analogue nanoparticles as effective scavengers of reactive oxygen species under plasma-controlled cellular stress conditions and a booster of ethanol fuel production by yeast fermentation.

Graphical abstract: Prussian blue analogue nanoenzymes mitigate oxidative stress and boost bio-fermentation
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Surface-bound sacrificial electron donors in promoting photocatalytic reduction on titania nanocrystals

Direct binding of sacrificial electron donors to the surface of titania nanocrystals significantly promotes photocatalytic reduction reactions.

Graphical abstract: Surface-bound sacrificial electron donors in promoting photocatalytic reduction on titania nanocrystals
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Gold nanorod enhanced conjugated polymer/photosensitizer composite nanoparticles for simultaneous two-photon excitation fluorescence imaging and photodynamic therapy

Plasmon resonance and energy transfer are integrated to prepare nano-photosensitizers with enhanced two-photon excitation fluorescence and singlet oxygen generation ability.

Graphical abstract: Gold nanorod enhanced conjugated polymer/photosensitizer composite nanoparticles for simultaneous two-photon excitation fluorescence imaging and photodynamic therapy
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Different platinum crystal surfaces show very distinct protein denaturation capabilities

This article shows that the structure of protein HP35 is well preserved on the Pt(100) crystal surface, whereas it is severely disrupted on Pt(111), due to a distinct water behavior in the first solvation shell of the two Pt crystal surfaces.

Graphical abstract: Different platinum crystal surfaces show very distinct protein denaturation capabilities
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Spin polarization and tunable valley degeneracy in a MoS2 monolayer via proximity coupling to a Cr2O3 substrate

A first-principles study demonstrates that spin polarization and tunable valley degeneracy can be induced in the MoS2 monolayer on a Cr2O3 substrate via the magnetic proximity effect.

Graphical abstract: Spin polarization and tunable valley degeneracy in a MoS2 monolayer via proximity coupling to a Cr2O3 substrate
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Temperature-induced molecular reorganization on Au(111) driven by oligomeric defects

Quantification of the effect of partial dehalogenation on SAMN of a bromo-substituted heterotriangulene molecule by a comprehensive DFT/MC model.

Graphical abstract: Temperature-induced molecular reorganization on Au(111) driven by oligomeric defects
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Multiscale porous Fe–N–C networks as highly efficient catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction

Dual-template method was proposed to synthesize multiscale porous Fe–N–C catalysts, which exhibited a superior ORR performance in comparison with that of commercial Pt/C.

Graphical abstract: Multiscale porous Fe–N–C networks as highly efficient catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction
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Identification of vibration modes in single-molecule junctions by strong inelastic signals in noise

Inelastic electron noise spectroscopy technique combining a high-bias shot noise with vibration-induced two level fluctuations.

Graphical abstract: Identification of vibration modes in single-molecule junctions by strong inelastic signals in noise
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Highly selective microglial uptake of ceria–zirconia nanoparticles for enhanced analgesic treatment of neuropathic pain

Microglia-targeting ceria–zirconia nanoparticles enhance the analgesic effect of nerve injury-induced neuropathic pain.

Graphical abstract: Highly selective microglial uptake of ceria–zirconia nanoparticles for enhanced analgesic treatment of neuropathic pain
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Understanding ferroelectric phase formation in doped HfO2 thin films based on classical nucleation theory

The nucleation theory is revisited to understand the unexpected ferroelectric phase formation in HfO2-based thin films. Considering the two-step phase transition from amorphous doped HfO2, the ferroelectric phase formation can be understood.

Graphical abstract: Understanding ferroelectric phase formation in doped HfO2 thin films based on classical nucleation theory
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Photo-annealed amorphous titanium oxide for perovskite solar cells

Photo annealing system under dry condition has been developed to fabricate low temperature amorphous TiO2 electron extraction layer for perovskite solar cells.

Graphical abstract: Photo-annealed amorphous titanium oxide for perovskite solar cells
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Germanane synthesis with simultaneous covalent functionalization: towards highly functionalized fluorescent germananes

We describe exfoliation and subsequent modification of calcium germanide, which yields layered germanium materials with alkyl or aryl groups. Different organic functional group covalently derivatized layered germananes exhibit very intense fluorescence.

Graphical abstract: Germanane synthesis with simultaneous covalent functionalization: towards highly functionalized fluorescent germananes
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Accelerated site-selective photooxidation on Au nanoparticles via electrochemically-assisted plasmonic hole ejection

Deposition of PbO2 and dissolution of Au are electrochemically driven at selected sites of Au nanoparticles on a transparent electrode on the basis of hole ejection from the plasmonic resonance sites.

Graphical abstract: Accelerated site-selective photooxidation on Au nanoparticles via electrochemically-assisted plasmonic hole ejection
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Trimetallic palladium–copper–cobalt alloy wavy nanowires improve ethanol electrooxidation in alkaline medium

This study presents an example of how to prepare low-palladium PdCuCo alloy nanowires as improved anode electrocatalysts for direct ethanol fuel cells.

Graphical abstract: Trimetallic palladium–copper–cobalt alloy wavy nanowires improve ethanol electrooxidation in alkaline medium
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3D hybrid networks of gold nanoparticles: mechanoresponsive electrical humidity sensors with on-demand performances

We have engineered macroscopic 3D porous networks of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) chemically interconnected by di-thiolated ethylene glycol oligomers.

Graphical abstract: 3D hybrid networks of gold nanoparticles: mechanoresponsive electrical humidity sensors with on-demand performances
From the themed collection: Celebrating our 2020 Prize and Award winners
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Interfacial icelike water local doping of graphene

The interfacial icelike water layer contributed to hole doping in the graphene through charge transfer from graphene to the icelike water layer.

Graphical abstract: Interfacial icelike water local doping of graphene
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Self-templated construction of 1D NiMo nanowires via a Li electrochemical tuning method for the hydrogen evolution reaction

A new electrochemical method, namely the Li electrochemical tuning method, is introduced in this work to fabricate 1D NiMo nanowires, which display high activity towards the hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline media.

Graphical abstract: Self-templated construction of 1D NiMo nanowires via a Li electrochemical tuning method for the hydrogen evolution reaction
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Gold adatoms modulate sulfur adsorption on gold

Sulfur adsorption on Au(111) at high coverage has been studied by density functional calculations.

Graphical abstract: Gold adatoms modulate sulfur adsorption on gold
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Stimulation of bone formation by monocyte-activator functionalized graphene oxide in vivo

Graphene oxide complexed with calcium phosphate nanoparticles enhances bone regeneration through signalling between monocytes and mesenchymal stem cells.

Graphical abstract: Stimulation of bone formation by monocyte-activator functionalized graphene oxide in vivo
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Carbon fragments as highly active metal-free catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction: a mechanistic study

Carbon fullerene fragments with low group-symmetry are highly active catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction.

Graphical abstract: Carbon fragments as highly active metal-free catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction: a mechanistic study
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About this collection

As part of the celebrations for Nanoscale’s 10th Anniversary in 2019, we are delighted to introduce to you our 10th Anniversary Special Issue. Featuring high quality research and review articles from some of the top authors in nanoscience and nanotechnology, we hope you enjoy reading this very special issue.

We would like to thank all of our authors, reviewers, and readers for your incredible support since we launched in 2009, and we look forward to seeing what developments the next decade will bring!

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