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Stimuli-responsive nucleic acid nanostructures for efficient drug delivery
This minireview summarizes the recent advances in stimuli-responsive nucleic acid nanostructures for efficient drug delivery in response to endogenous and exogenous stimuli (redox gradient, pH, nuclease, biomacromolecule, and light).
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17862-17870
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05316K
Membranes prepared from graphene-based nanomaterials for water purification: a mini-review
Here, we present the recent progress in the synthesis, property–performance correlation, and novel work on graphene-based nanomaterials (GBnMs) in water treatment technologies, specifically nanofiltration and solar desalination applications.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17871-17886
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05328D
Boron- and phosphorus-containing molecular/nano platforms: exploiting pathological redox imbalance to fight cancer
Due to their unique properties and versatile chemistry, both boron and phosphorous derivatives are lead candidates to access tuneable molecular and nano platforms to fight cancer.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17500-17513
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03126D
Printed flexible mechanical sensors
This review analyzes recent developments in the emerging field of printed flexible mechanical sensors. While the field has recently boomed with well performing sensors, systematic ways to print these devices with desired properties are still unclear.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17134-17156
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04015H
Transfer printing technologies for soft electronics
This article reviews the strategies and applications of transfer printing techniques for soft electronics, including their working mechanisms and demonstrations in nanomaterial assembly, curvy electronics, bioelectronics and 3D integrated electronics.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16749-16760
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04283E
Recent advances in nanoparticles towards sustainability and their application in organic transformations in aqueous media
The new era of organic transformations in aqueous media is shifting toward sustainability with the help of various advances in nanoparticles.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16761-16786
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04148K
Emerging laser-assisted vacuum processes for ultra-precision, high-yield manufacturing
This minireview summarizes the latest developments in laser-assisted vacuum processes (LAVPs) and examines their prospective application in next-generation manufacturing processing equipment.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16065-16076
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03649E
Looking into a crystal ball: printing and patterning self-assembled peptide nanostructures
Recent advances in printing and patterning self-assembled peptide nanostructures are highlighted. Ice lithography, which thus far has not been applied to biological macromolecules, is promising for functionalizing and patterning peptides.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15607-15616
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03750E
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The role of crystal facets and disorder on photo-electrosynthesis
We review how crystal facets, structural reconstructions and disorder impact the performance of electrodes for energy conversion.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15596-15606
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03609F
A review on ZnS-based photocatalysts for CO2 reduction in all-inorganic aqueous medium
This article reviews the strategies of maximizing CO2 photoreduction rates in distinguished ZnS-based photocatalytic systems by continuously optimizing the reaction medium and photocatalysts.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14455-14465
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03703C
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Emerging graphene derivatives as active 2D coordination platforms for single-atom catalysts
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) based on graphene derivatives are an emerging and growing class of materials functioning as two-dimensional (2D) metal-coordination scaffolds with intriguing properties.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 13490-13499
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03453K
Recent progress on bioimaging strategies based on Janus nanoparticles
Janus nanoparticles, with unique structure and properties, exhibit great advantages in bioimaging field, such as optical imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography imaging, etc., which was timely and concisely discussed in this paper.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 12560-12568
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03186H
Design of nanoconstructs that exhibit enhanced hemostatic efficiency and bioabsorbability
Hemostatic nanocomposites (e.g., nanofibers, nano-sponges, nanoparticles) aggregate and trap red blood cells and platelets in the wound site, thereby, enhancing and accelerating the blood clotting process.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 10738-10749
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02043B
Thick-junction perovskite X-ray detectors: processing and optoelectronic considerations
This review summarizes the processing techniques and optoelectronic design of the perovskite thick-junctions and X-ray detectors, and also points out the key challenges and opportunities, which are promising to explore.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 9636-9647
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01643E
Tailoring bismuth-based nanoparticles for enhanced radiosensitivity in cancer therapy
In this review, the latest researches of bismuth-based nanomaterials (Bi-based NPs) as radio-sensitizers are thoroughly elucidated including both advantages to strengthen and disadvantages to improve, providing a useful guidance for the future clinical application.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 8245-8254
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01500E
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Recent progress of Bi-based electrocatalysts for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction
Both unary Bi and binary BiSn catalysts exhibit high faradaic efficiencies toward the production of formic acid via electrocatalytic CO2 reduction approach. The electrocatalytic abilities are directly related to the structures and morphologies of the metal-based catalysts.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 7957-7973
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01900K
Correlating structure, morphology and properties of metal nanostructures by combining single-particle optical spectroscopy and electron microscopy
This Minireview focuses on recent advances in detailed structure–property correlations and light-induced morphological changes of individual metal nanostructures through correlated optical spectroscopy and electron microscopy.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 7460-7472
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR08130F
The optical research progress of nanophosphors composed of transition elements in the fourth period of near-infrared windows I and II for deep-tissue theranostics
Based on decades of optical application research, the NIR-I and NIR-II window can be expected to involve biomedical applications. The outlook of nano-phosphors composed of transition elements in the fourth period has been described in this review.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 7123-7136
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00343K
Halide perovskites and perovskite related materials for particle radiation detection
This review overviews the fundamentals of radiation detection and summarizes the recent progress on halide perovskite detectors for particle radiation.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 6743-6760
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01292H
In vitro to in vivo extrapolation to support the development of the next generation risk assessment (NGRA) strategy for nanomaterials
The in vitro to in vivo extrapolation models (IVIVE) can support the development of the Next Generation Risk Assessment through integration the AOP-anchored strategy for in vitro assays selection with the PBPK models.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 6735-6742
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00664B
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Surface enhanced Raman scattering for probing cellular biochemistry
Surface enhanced Raman scattering of living cells can be used to study molecule–nanostructure interactions and biochemical processes in vivo.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 5314-5328
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00449F
Emerging low-molecular weight nucleopeptide-based hydrogels: state of the art, applications, challenges and perspectives
This minireview highlights the interests, high potential, applications and perspectives of the emerging low-molecular weight nucleopeptide-based hydrogels.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 4908-4921
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06131C
RNA cancer nanomedicine: nanotechnology-mediated RNA therapy
We review the recent progress in nanotechnology-mediated delivery of therapeutic RNAs that have been employed to evoke tumor suppressing responses for cancer therapy.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 4448-4455
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06991H
Three-dimensional artificial chirality towards low-cost and ultra-sensitive enantioselective sensing
This mini review summarizes the recent advances for practical enantioselective sensing platforms with regard to chiral metamaterials and their optical sensing methods.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 3720-3730
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR05805C
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Support effects of metal–organic frameworks in heterogeneous catalysis
This review summarizes current development of M/MOF catalysts, and especially focuses on the support effects of MOFs.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 3398-3406
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07659K
Nanoparticle design and assembly for p-type metal oxide gas sensors
p-Type metal oxide semiconductors and their heterojunctions with n-type counterparts provide advanced gas sensing performances powered by their nanostructure design and assembly.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 3387-3397
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07561F
Recent advances in photocatalytic nitrogen fixation and beyond
The traditional synthesis of ammonia is an industrial process with high energy consumption that is not environmentally friendly; thus, it is urgent to develop cost-effective approaches to synthesize ammonia under ambient conditions.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 2990-2997
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00198E
Self-supported metal–organic framework-based nanostructures as binder-free electrodes for supercapacitors
This minireview highlights the recent progress in the construction of self-supported MOF-based nanostructures including pristine MOFs, MOF composites and MOF derivative arrays, and their application in SCs.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 2155-2166
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR08284A
Recent progress in polydiacetylene mechanochromism
This mini review summarizes recent progress in polydiacetylene (PDA) mechanochromism, with a special focus on the quantitative and nanoscopic data that have emerged in recent years.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 1670-1678
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07129G
Process of metal–organic framework (MOF)/covalent–organic framework (COF) hybrids-based derivatives and their applications on energy transfer and storage
The fossil-fuel shortage and severe environmental issues have posed ever-increasing demands on clean and renewable energy sources, for which the exploration of electrocatalysts has been a big challenge toward energy transfer and storage.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 1679-1699
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07614K
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Photocatalytic polymer nanomaterials for the production of high value compounds
Nanotechnology has provided a platform for producing new photocatalytic materials, where the reduction in length scales has been used to amplify the efficiency of these light active materials.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 1646-1652
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06985C
Recent advances in flexible and wearable sensors for monitoring chemical molecules
This review focuses on the wearability of chemical sensors and analyzes pros and cons relating to practical wearable applications. We also discuss the current challenges and outlook relating to flexible and wearable chemical sensors.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 1653-1669
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06244A
Circularly polarized luminescent porous crystalline nanomaterials
An overview of generation, regulation and amplification of circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) in porous crystalline nanomaterials by direct synthesis, chirality induction or adaption, and symmetry breaking pathways.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 1123-1135
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07069J
Fundamental understanding of electrocatalysis over layered double hydroxides from the aspects of crystal and electronic structures
A comprehensively understanding on the improving mechanisms of different modulations is reviewed to guide the rational design of catalyst.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 1107-1122
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07355A
Enrichment of high-purity large-diameter semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes
Recent progress on the enrichment of high-purity large-diameter semiconducting SWNTs and their application in optoelectronic devices are summarized.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 1096-1106
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06635H
Material strategies for function enhancement in plasmonic architectures
Plasmonic materials are promising for applications in enhanced sensing, energy, and advanced optical communications.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 602-611
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06049J
Amplifying inorganic chirality using liquid crystals
We summarize the current progress of amplifying inorganic chirality using liquid crystals. Chiral interactions between inorganic components and liquid crystals, representative applications, and the perspectives of this field are presented.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 592-601
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06036H
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Pulmonary delivery of mucosal nanovaccines
Mucosal vaccines can elicit both systemic and mucosal immunity to treat/prevent local mucosal or distant or systemic immune diseases and infection.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 263-276
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06512B
Emerging dynamic memristors for neuromorphic reservoir computing
This work reviews the state-of-the-art physical reservoir computing systems based on dynamic memristors integrating with unique nonlinear dynamics and short-term memory behavior. The key characteristics, challenges and perspectives are also discussed.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 289-298
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06680C
Conductive metal and covalent organic frameworks for electrocatalysis: design principles, recent progress and perspective
A minireview covering the design principles, recent progress and perspective of conductive MOF/COF based electrocatalysts is made.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 277-288
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06197F
Low-dimensional transition metal sulfide-based electrocatalysts for water electrolysis: overview and perspectives
The common preparation processes of low-dimensional transition metal sulfide materials and the promotion of their electrocatalytic performance are summarized, and our unique opinions for the development of them are put forward.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17841-17861
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05205A
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Potential roles of hyaluronic acid in in vivo CAR T cell reprogramming for cancer immunotherapy
Hyaluronic acid-based nanoparticles can be promising tools for gene delivery in in vivo reprogramming CAR T cells, as well-designed carriers are needed for targeting and transducing circulating T cells.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17821-17840
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05949E
Fabrication of magnetic nanoprobes for ultrahigh-field magnetic resonance imaging
This review highlights the design, synthesis, and contrasting mechanisms of magnetic nanoprobes for high-performance ultrahigh-field magnetic resonance imaging.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17483-17499
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04979A
Tip-enhanced nanoscopy of two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides: progress and perspectives
We reviewed the recent progress of TERS and TEPL in the applications of transition metal dichalcogenides and their heterojunctions.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17119-17133
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04864G
Two-dimensional natural hyperbolic materials: from polaritons modulation to applications
Schematic illustration of four types of polariton in 2D materials.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17096-17118
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04181B
Status review of nickel phosphides for hybrid supercapacitors
Transition metal phosphides are a new class of materials that have attracted enormous attention as a potential electrode for supercapacitors (SCs).
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16731-16748
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05139G
From cavity optomechanics to cavity-less exciton optomechanics: a review
Cavity optomechanics investigates the interaction between electromagnetic waves and mechanical motion enhanced by the resonant cavity. In cavity-less exciton optomechanics, the resonant cavity is replaced by excitonic resonance.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16710-16730
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03784J
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Analytical separation techniques: toward achieving atomic precision in nanomaterials science
Atomic precision in nanomaterials is required to decipher fundamental aspects of matter at the nanoscale. Here we review separation techniques that can be used to obtain atomically precise nanomaterials.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16415-16426
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04595H
Design strategy of a Cu-based catalyst for optimizing the performance in the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction to multicarbon alcohols
The electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (ECRR) is a promising method to reduce excessive CO2 emissions and achieve a sustainable carbon cycle.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16376-16393
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04826D
Self-trapped excitons in soft semiconductors
In this review, the possibilities for the characterization and tuning of STEs through multiple degrees of freedom are summarized.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16394-16414
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03935D
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Ruthenium-based antitumor drugs and delivery systems from monotherapy to combination therapy
The applications of ruthenium antitumor drugs and delivery systems are developing from single chemotherapy to combination therapy.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16339-16375
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02994D
Progress and perspectives on 1D nanostructured catalysts applied in photo(electro)catalytic reduction of CO2
This review focuses on the research progress in 1D nanostructured catalysts applied in photo(electro)catalytic CO2 RR.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16033-16064
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04063H
Copper inks for printed electronics: a review
This review summarizes the development of copper inks in printing electronics, including classification of inks, printing and sintering methods, antioxidant strategies, and applications for flexible electronics.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16003-16032
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03990G
Nanoarchitectonics beyond perfect order – not quite perfect but quite useful
Nanoarchitectonics, like architectonics, allows the design and building of structures, but at the nanoscale.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15964-16002
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02537J
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Synthesizing the biochemical and semiconductor worlds: the future of nucleic acid nanotechnology
Since its inception nearly 40 years ago [Kallenbach, et al., Nature, 1983, 305, 829; N. C. Seeman, J. Theoretical Biology, 1982, 99, 237], Nucleic Acid Nanotechnology (NAN) has matured and is beginning to find commercial applications.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15586-15595
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04040A
Alloying strategies for tuning product selectivity during electrochemical CO2 reduction over Cu
Alloying is efficient for tuning product selectivity of copper in electrochemical reduction of CO2. Different alloying strategies and their impacts on product formation paths, the key challenges and future directions of the field have been reviewed.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15560-15585
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03539A
Recent advances in high-crystalline conjugated organic polymeric materials for photocatalytic CO2 conversion
This review summarizes the current advanced high-crystalline conjugated organic polymeric materials for photocatalytic CO2 conversion.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15217-15241
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04727F
Emerging SERS biosensors for the analysis of cells and extracellular vesicles
This article reviews the fundamentals of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and nanomaterials that have been used to design SERS biosensors for the analysis of surface biomarkers on cells and extracellular vesicles.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15242-15268
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03005E
Applications, fluid mechanics, and colloidal science of carbon-nanotube-based 3D printable inks
This review covers the critical aspects of the applications, fluid mechanics, and colloidal science issues associated with the printable carbon-nanotube-based inks.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14858-14894
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR04912G
Retrospective analysis of the key molecules involved in the green synthesis of nanoparticles
Emerging nanotechnology leads to success in synthesizing and applying nanoparticles (NPs) using the green-chemistry approach.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14824-14857
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03632K
Advances in the regulation of kinetics of cathodic H+/Zn2+ interfacial transport in aqueous Zn/MnO2 electrochemistry
The recent advances in the modulation of interfacial H+/Zn2+ transport and related redox kinetics to effectively improve the electrochemical responses are systematically summarized.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14433-14454
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03264C
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Reversible assembly of nanoparticles: theory, strategies and computational simulations
This review brings together the state-of-the-art theoretical, experimental, and computational knowledge on reversible assembly of nanoparticles to provide comprehensive guidance for addressing nanoparticle assembly and application challenges.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14385-14432
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02640F
The role of molecular fluorophores in the photoluminescence of carbon dots derived from citric acid: current state-of-the-art and future perspectives
The recent progress in the use of molecular state theory for explanation of the structure–property relationship in carbon dots is summarized.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14368-14384
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03176K
Non-precious transition metal single-atom catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction: progress and prospects
This review summarizes the research progress of non-precious transition metal single-atom catalysts (NPT-SACs) for the cathode of metal–air batteries and fuel cells, and discusses how to improve the ORR performance of NPT-SACs.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14322-14340
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03687H
Engineered inverse opal structured semiconductors for solar light-driven environmental catalysis
Inverse opal (IO) macroporous semiconductor materials with unique physicochemical advantages have been widely used in solar-related environmental areas.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14341-14367
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03924A
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Dye-sensitized lanthanide containing nanoparticles for luminescence based applications
This review aims at providing a survey of the various designs of nanoparticles containing dye-photosensitized lanthanide ions and their use as luminescent probes, from seminal work to the most recent evolutions.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 13915-13949
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06464A
Recent progress of single-halide perovskite nanocrystals for advanced displays
Single-halide perovskite nanocrystals have attracted attention for PeLEDs with the CIE coordinates achieving Rec. 2020 standard because they could significantly reduce phase separation in mixed-halide perovskites.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 13990-14007
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03872B
Biosynthesized metal oxide nanoparticles for sustainable agriculture: next-generation nanotechnology for crop production, protection and management
Biosynthesized MONPs promote plant growth via improved photosynthesis, antioxidant defense activation and gene upregulation. Hence they can be used as nanofertilizers and further can be applied as nanopesticides/antimicrobial agents/nanobiosensors.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 13950-13989
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03944C
A guide to the design of magnetic particle imaging tracers for biomedical applications
This review outlines how nanoparticle structure and surface coating can be tailored to generate images with high signal and spatial resolution in vivo, which is crucial for developing magnetic particle imaging tracers for biomedical applications.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 13890-13914
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01897G
Single–atom catalysts based on Fenton-like/peroxymonosulfate system for water purification: design and synthesis principle, performance regulation and catalytic mechanism
Novel single-atom catalysts (SACs) have become the frontier materials in the field of environmental remediation, especially wastewater purification because of their nearly 100% ultra-high atomic utilization and excellent properties.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 13861-13889
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02989H
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