Themed collection Nanoscale Horizons Most Popular 2022 Articles
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Integrated therapy platform of exosomal system: hybrid inorganic/organic nanoparticles with exosomes for cancer treatment
Hybrid inorganic/organic nanoparticles with exosomes can be applied as a novel platform for drug delivery systems. This biomimetic nanoplatform combines the functions of natural biomaterials to efficiently carry drugs to the center of cancer cells.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 352-367
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NH00637A
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Machine learning in electron microscopy for advanced nanocharacterization: current developments, available tools and future outlook
The cross-fertilisation between the listed disciplines with a long standing knowledge on the application of artificial intelligence protocols and electron microscopy for materials science can entail the next breakthroughs in the field.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 1427-1477
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00377E
Oleic acid/oleylamine ligand pair: a versatile combination in the synthesis of colloidal nanoparticles
Oleic acid and oleylamine are added in a solution containing suitable precursors and they can often form complexes with metal ions. These complexes may be thermally decomposed to yield ligand-coated nanoparticles with a tendency to form assemblies.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 941-1015
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00111J
Materials and design strategies for stretchable electroluminescent devices
We discuss materials and design strategies for stretchable electroluminescent (EL) devices. We categorize stretchable EL devices into two types: (i) structurally stretchable and (ii) intrinsically stretchable EL devices.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 801-821
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00158F
Applications of liquid metals in nanotechnology
This review presents the fascinating properties and emerging applications of liquid metals and alloys at the nanoscale.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 141-167
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NH00594D
Defect-engineered room temperature negative differential resistance in monolayer MoS2 transistors
Defect-engineered monolayer MoS2 transistors with sulfur vacancies of ∼5 ± 0.5% behave the stable negative differential resistance effect at room temperature. The peak-to-valley ratio can be modulated via the gate electric field and light intensity.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 1533-1539
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00396A
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Total electrification of large-scale nanophotonic arrays by frictional charges
A strong correlation between the triboelectric voltage output response and the λLSPR shifts is observed which opens up the pathway for establishing self-powered LSPR-based sensors.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 1513-1522
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00338D
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Nanoscale biophysical properties of small extracellular vesicles from senescent cells using atomic force microscopy, surface potential microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy
An AFM-Raman combined system identifies subtle differences in the biophysical properties of SnC- and non-SnC-derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs).
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 1488-1500
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00220E
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Evolution of ordered nanoporous phases during h-BN growth: controlling the route from gas-phase precursor to 2D material by in situ monitoring
Diffraction measurements following the growth of h-BN, reveal intermediate long-range ordered open network structures during the formation. DFT calculations explain their nature, outlining new routes to control the synthesis of covalent 2D networks.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 1388-1396
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00353H
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Atomic-scale dents on cellulose nanofibers: the origin of diverse defects in sustainable fibrillar materials
Atomic-scale dent structures on the surfaces of cellulose nanofibers were detected. These dent parts constituted at least 30–40% of the total length of the dispersed nanofibers, and deep dents induced the kinking and fragmentation of nanofibers.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 1186-1191
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00355D
Vertically oriented SnS2 on MoS2 nanosheets for high-photoresponsivity and fast-response self-powered photoelectrochemical photodetectors
Van der Waals epitaxial growth of a SnS2/MoS2 heterostructure with trap-like vertically oriented nanostructures was designed and utilized for high-photoresponsivity and fast-response self-powered photoelectrochemical photodetectors.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 1217-1227
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00237J
Biomimetic reconstruction of butterfly wing scale nanostructures for radiative cooling and structural coloration
The butterfly wing scales of several species exhibit dual functionalities of radiative cooling and structural coloring. Here, we artificially reconstruct a butterfly wing scale of periodically grating nanostructures with extremely high porosity.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 1054-1064
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00166G
Shining light in blind alleys: deciphering bacterial attachment in silicon microstructures
Chemically manipulated silicon diffraction gratings serve as a toolbox for the systematic investigation on how different material properties guide bacterial attachment onto a surface, which is imperative for mediating infections and biofouling.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 729-742
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00130F
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Exploring seebeck-coefficient fluctuations in endohedral-fullerene, single-molecule junctions
STM measurements and DFT calculations to study 3 bi-thermoelectric endohedral metallofullerenes, benchmarked against C60, show that the fluctuations in S are correlated with the charge inhomogeneity and the geometrical disorder within the junction.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 616-625
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NH00527H
Heterostructured Bi–Cu2S nanocrystals for efficient CO2 electroreduction to formate
We report the proof-of-concept design of interfacial sites with a selectivity-governing and hydrogen evolution reaction-suppressing domain (Bi) and an electrokinetic-promoting domain (Cu2S) for efficient CO2 electroreduction to formate.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 508-514
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NH00661D
Neuromorphic behaviour in discontinuous metal films
Discontinuous metal films, comprising nanoscale gold islands, exhibit correlated avalanches of electrical signals that mimic those observed in the cortex, providing an interesting platform for brain-inspired computing.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 437-445
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NH00620G
Versatile memristor for memory and neuromorphic computing
The memristor is a promising candidate to implement high-density memory and neuromorphic computing.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 299-310
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NH00481F
Innovative transdermal delivery of insulin using gelatin methacrylate-based microneedle patches in mice and mini-pigs
Painless and controlled on-demand drug delivery is the ultimate goal for the management of various chronic diseases, including diabetes.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 174-184
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NH00596K
A self-amplifying nanodrug to manipulate the Janus-faced nature of ferroptosis for tumor therapy
A self-amplifying nanodrug was precisely designed to reprogram the Janus-faced nature of ferroptosis via harnessing the positive role of ferroptosis along with reversing its inherent negative role to achieve optimal ferroptotic tumor therapy.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 198-210
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NH00506E
Evolution of adsorption heights in the on-surface synthesis and decoupling of covalent organic networks on Ag(111) by normal-incidence X-ray standing wave
Adsorption heights were precisely measured by X-ray standing wave for three successive stages of on-surface synthesis: organometallic intermediates, covalent phenyl–triazine networks directly on Ag(111) and after decoupling with an iodine monolayer.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2022,7, 51-62
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NH00486G
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