Themed collection Nanoscale Horizons Highly Cited Articles
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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
Interfacial built-in electric-field for boosting energy conversion electrocatalysis
A critical review of built-in electric fields for the applications in electrocatalytic reactions is organized by focusing on the fundamental concepts, modification strategies, and positive influences on the promotion of catalytic performance.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 441-452
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00549B
Surface acoustic wave induced phenomena in two-dimensional materials
Surface acoustic wave (SAW)–matter interaction provides a fascinating key for inducing and manipulating novel phenomena and functionalities in two-dimensional (2D) materials.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 158-175
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00458E
Emerging memristive artificial neuron and synapse devices for the neuromorphic electronics era
A review and universal benchmark for assessing the artificial neuron and synapse device performance from an energy perspective, with the introduction of neuromorphics from biological to electronics and their prospects.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 1456-1484
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00180F
Memristor-based neural networks: a bridge from device to artificial intelligence
This paper reviews the research progress in memristor-based neural networks and puts forward future development trends.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 716-745
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00536K
Recent innovations in the technology and applications of low-dimensional CuO nanostructures for sensing, energy and catalysis
Low-dimensional copper oxide nanostructures are a promising family of functional nanomaterials. This article reviews recent progress in fabrication technologies for CuO nanostructures and gives examples of their leading-edge applications.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 568-602
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00546H
pH-Responsive wound dressings: advances and prospects
This review focuses on the design strategies and advanced functions of pH-responsive wound dressings, and makes a systematic discussion of the challenges and future development trends in this field.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 422-440
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00574C
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Anti-PEG antibodies enriched in the protein corona of PEGylated nanocarriers impact the cell uptake
Anti-PEG antibodies present in blood samples of German donors were found to be enriched in the protein corona of PEGylated nanocarriers. This enrichment led to enhanced uptake in macrophages, counteracting the desired stealth effect of PEG.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 1377-1385
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00198A
Heterointerface promoted trifunctional electrocatalysts for all temperature high-performance rechargeable Zn–air batteries
Flexible solid-state Zn–air batteries with CoS1−δ/SnS2−δ and CBCs demonstrate a high energy density of 256 Wh kgcell−1 including all active and inactive components, high operating rates of 50 to 100 mA cm−2, and a temperature range of +80 to −40 °C.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 921-934
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00108C
Spin-isolated ultraviolet-visible dynamic meta-holographic displays with liquid crystal modulators
Wearable displays or head-mounted displays (HMDs) have the ability to create a virtual image in the field of view of one or both eyes.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 759-766
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00555G
Nanoscale compositional segregation in epitaxial AlScN on Si (111)
We report the growth of epitaxial wurtzite AlScN thin films on Si (111) substrates with a wide range of Sc concentrations using ultra-high vacuum reactive sputtering.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 674-684
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00567K
An interlayer spacing design approach for efficient sodium ion storage in N-doped MoS2
MoS2 in a graphene-like structure that possesses a large interlayer spacing is a promising anode material for sodium ions batteries (SIBs).
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 473-482
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00488G
Surface oxidation protection strategy of CoS2 by V2O5 for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction
V2O5 nanoclusters can inhibit CoS2 from serious surface oxidation in air, and the lower surface oxidation degree, the better HER performance.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 338-345
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00431C
Theoretical exploration of the nitrogen fixation mechanism of two-dimensional dual-metal TM1TM2@C9N4 electrocatalysts
Four TM1TM2@C9N4 candidates (TM1TM2 = NiRu, FeNi, TiNi, and NiZr) with end-on N2 adsorption configuration, and two candidates (TM1TM2 = TiNi and TiFe) with side-on adsorption configuration, were screened out as high efficiency NRR catalysts.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 211-223
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00451H
High-specificity molecular sensing on an individual whispering-gallery-mode cavity: coupling-enhanced Raman scattering by photoinduced charge transfer and cavity effects
This work proposes an ultrasensitive and high-specificity whispering-gallery-mode (WGM) sensing method, which combines the light-matter interaction enhancement on a WGM cavity and the “fingerprint spectrum” of surface-enhanced Raman scattering.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 195-201
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NH00450J
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