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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
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
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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
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Advancing integrated CO2 electrochemical conversion with amine-based CO2 capture: a review
This review paper provides an overview of the fundamental and applied aspects of advancing carbon dioxide electrolysis for the integrated amine-based CO2 capture and conversion.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 11892-11908
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03310K
Recent advances in CO2 capture and reduction
The ever-increasing energy demand leads to fast depletion of fossil fuels and excessive CO2 emission into the atmosphere, and requires efficient capture and conversion of CO2 to achieve negative carbon emission and energy sustainability.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 11869-11891
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02894H
Green approaches for the synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles using microbial and plant extracts
Green synthesis approaches are gaining significance as promising routes for the sustainable preparation of nanoparticles, offering reduced toxicity towards living organisms and the environment.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 2534-2571
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR08144F
In situ growth of laser-induced graphene micro-patterns on arbitrary substrates
In this article we report a new laser processing method, combining the in situ graphitization of polyimide with simultaneous transfer of the graphene patterns to arbitrary substrates.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 8914-8918
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01948E
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Enhancing the capacity of supercapacitive swing adsorption CO2 capture by tuning charging protocols
Electrochemical carbon dioxide capture by supercapacitors is found to depend strongly on charging protocols. Varying the charging polarity leads to increases in capture capacities and improved mechanistic understanding of the capture process.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 7980-7984
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00748G
Trapping of protein cargo molecules inside DNA origami nanocages
DNA nanocages are developed for the encapsulation and delivery of freely diffusing drug cargo molecules. The cargo was attached to the nanotube, and subsequently detached via toehold-mediated strand displacement after tube sealing with lids.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 18041-18050
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05356J
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How an ACE2 mimicking epitope-MIP nanofilm recognizes template-related peptides and the receptor binding domain of SARS-CoV-2
We developed original methods to confirm the liberation of the imprinted binding cavities by electrochemical template removal and identified the amino acid motif of the template which is determinant for the affinity of the epitope-imprinted polymer.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 18106-18114
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03898F
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Tailoring the MOF structure via ligand optimization afforded a dandelion flower like CoS/Co–Nx/CoNi/NiS catalyst to enhance the ORR/OER in zinc–air batteries
Tailoring the MOF structure through ligand optimization and MOF derived electrocatalyst exhibit excellent ORR/OER kinetics and ZABs performance due to the synergetic effects of the CoNi alloys and the N and S-incorporated carbon skeleton.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17908-17920
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04933C
In situ generated Cu–Co–Zn trimetallic sulfide nanoflowers on copper foam: a highly efficient OER electrocatalyst
The prepared CuCoZn–S-3 electrode has a unique nanoflower-like structure and exhibits excellent electrocatalytic performance and durability under alkaline conditions.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17976-17984
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04335A
Enhancement of self-trapped excitons and near-infrared emission in Bi3+/Er3+ co-doped Cs2Ag0.4Na0.6InCl6 double perovskite
Self-trapped exciton-derived energy transfer is a possible strategy to enhance the emission of Er at 1540 nm in lead-free double perovskite structures.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17735-17742
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05478G
Highly luminescent dual-phase CsPbBr3/Cs4PbBr6 microcrystals for a wide color gamut for backlight displays
Ultrasonication-assisted, ligand-free synthesis of CsPbBr3/Cs4PbBr6 dual-phase MCs exhibit diverse morphologies, confirming that CsPbBr3 NCs are the photoluminescent sites with PLQY of 82.7%.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17789-17801
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05653D
Inverse size-dependent Stokes shift in strongly quantum confined CsPbBr3 perovskite nanoplates
We observe that different growth conditions and resulting morphologies of CsPbBr3 nanocrystals yield opposite stokes shift size-dependent trends. This emphasizes the different photo-physics for quantum-confined nanoplate and nanocube morphologies.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17262-17270
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03275A
Recharging upconversion: revealing rubrene's replacement
We demonstrate near-infrared-to-green upconversion using 1-chloro-9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene. The replacement of rubrene highlights that triplet generation at the perovskite/annihilator interface is a universal process.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17254-17261
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05309H
A multi-chromic supercapacitor of high coloration efficiency integrating a MOF-derived V2O5 electrode
Multichromic energy storage devices improve human–machine interfacing. Here, MOF-derived V2O5 is integrated as a negative electrode in a multi-colored electrochromic supercapacitor assembly along with electrochromic PANI as the positive electrode.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17372-17384
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04841H
Green synthesis of highly stable CsPbBr3 perovskite nanocrystals using natural deep eutectic solvents as solvents and surface ligands
Perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) have attracted widespread attention as promising materials for the optoelectronic field due to their remarkable photophysical properties and structural tunability.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17222-17229
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04173A
Hydrogel-based printing strategy for high-performance flexible thermoelectric generators
The hydrogel-based printing strategy was proposed to fabricate the high-performance flexible thermoelectric generators with the high-power density, where the stable water-locking network can limit the fluidity of the pastes.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16857-16864
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05733F
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Asymmetric seed passivation for regioselective overgrowth and formation of plasmonic nanobowls
Use of asymmetrically passivated seeds provides a pathway to regioselective overgrowth and nanoparticles with exciting plasmonic properties.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16918-16928
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05182F
Core–satellite–satellite hierarchical nanostructures: assembly, plasmon coupling, and gap-selective surface-enhanced Raman scattering
We perform hierarchical assembly of gold nanoparticles into core–satellite–satellite nanostructures that possess two different types of controllable nanogaps. We investigate their plasmon coupling properties and nanogap-dependent SERS enhancements.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17003-17012
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04621K
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Yolk–shell-type CaO-based sorbents for CO2 capture: assessing the role of nanostructuring for the stabilization of the cyclic CO2 uptake
Yolk(CaO)–shell(ZrO2)-structured sorbents yield superior materials for high-temperature CO2 capture by mitigating deactivation via sintering and mixed phase (CaZrO3) formation.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16816-16828
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04492G
Designing optimal core–shell MOFs for direct air capture
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) can selectively adsorb CO2, but are often ineffective in the presence of H2O, which binds more strongly. By selecting MOF ‘shells’ to keep water out of MOF ‘cores’ this limitation may be overcome.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16085-16096
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03177A
Co-doping of tellurium with bismuth enhances stability and photoluminescence quantum yield of Cs2AgInCl6 double perovskite nanocrystals
The Bi3+ and Te4+ co-doping strategy and in situ growth regulation via external oxygen vacancies were applied to Cs2AgInCl6 nanocrystals, resulting in a high photoluminescence quantum yield of 34%, as a consequence of restrained Ag/In vacancies.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15691-15700
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04717A
Ultrafast insights into full-colour light-emitting C-Dots
We have explored the ultrafast carrier dynamics of core state and surface state in C-Dots with myriad use of steady-state, time-resolved spectroscopy and tried to establish a well-defined answer of the puzzling optical properties of C-Dots.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15812-15820
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04642C
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Variations in bile salt surfactant structure allow tuning of the sorting of single-wall carbon nanotubes by aqueous two-phase extraction
The chirality-dependent stacking of bile salt surfactants on single-wall carbon nanotubes is investigated by systematic aqueous two-phase separations.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15484-15497
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03883H
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Visualisation of individual dopants in a conjugated polymer: sub-nanometre 3D spatial distribution and correlation with electrical properties
The 3D sub-nanometre distribution of individual dopant species in organic semiconductors determines the electrical properties. The distribution and cluster shape have been determined by electron tomography and shown to depend on dopant concentration.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15404-15413
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03554E
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β-1,3-Glucan synthesis, novel supramolecular self-assembly, characterization and application
A novel self-assembly mechanism for hexagonal β-1,3-glucan microparticles with defined lamellar nanostructure. Phosphorylase catalyzed enzymatic synthesis can be successfully carried out at temperatures ranging from 25 to 80 °C.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15533-15541
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02731C
Heterojunction MnO2-nanosheet-decorated Ag nanowires with enhanced oxidase-like activity for the sensitive dual-mode detection of glutathione
The biocatalytic design of nanomaterials with enzyme-like activity is considered a reliable and promising toolkit for the generation of diagnostic agents in complex biological microenvironments.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15340-15347
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04294K
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A modern look at a medieval bilayer metal leaf: nanotomography of Zwischgold
Many European sculptures and altarpieces from the Middle Ages were decorated with Zwischgold, a bilayer metal leaf with an ultra-thin gold face backed by silver.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15165-15180
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03367D
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Nanoenzyme–chitosan hydrogel complex with cascade catalytic and self-reinforced antibacterial performance for accelerated healing of diabetic wounds
A multifunctional hydrogel complex consisting of the GCNE composite and thermo-responsive chitosan can perform cascade catalytic reactions to continuously supply oxygen and strengthen the antibacterial activities in diabetic wound healing.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14970-14983
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04171E
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Surface charge influences protein corona, cell uptake and biological effects of carbon dots
In this first quantitative proteomic analysis of the protein corona formed on Carbon dots (CDs), we showed that protein corona identity is influenced by CD surface charge properties, which in turn impacts CD uptake and viability loss in macrophages.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14695-14710
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03611H
A nanoarchitecture of a gold cluster conjugated gold nanorod hybrid system and its application in fluorescence imaging and plasmonic photothermal therapy
Engineering different nanomaterials into a single functional material can impart unique properties of the parental nanoparticles, especially in the field of bio imaging and therapy.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 13561-13569
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03163A
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Competition between reverse water gas shift reaction and methanol synthesis from CO2: influence of copper particle size
The hydrogenation of CO2 is a structure sensitive reaction over copper nanoparticles. The particle size effect has been related to the differences in reaction intermediate coverage for different Cu facets whose abundancy vary with the particle size.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 13551-13560
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02612K
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Feasibility of switchable dual function materials as a flexible technology for CO2 capture and utilisation and evidence of passive direct air capture
In this work we show that it is possible to design “switchable” dual function materials that can directly convert carbon dioxide into useful products using hydrogen or methane. These DFMs offer a means to respond to changes in the energy sector.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 12620-12637
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02688K
Dynamic viscosity of methane hydrate systems from non-Einsteinian, plasma-functionalized carbon nanotube nanofluids
Nanotubes may provide interfacial effects for viscosity reduction and align in the flow direction. However, the graphene nanoflake surface area is only limited by its mean free path while nanotubes can entangle with each other.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 10211-10225
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02712G
Facile fabrication of hierarchical textures for substrate-independent and durable superhydrophobic surfaces
We propose a facile femtosecond laser technology to achieve superhydrophobicity on various substrate surfaces with anti-friction ability.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 9392-9400
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02157A
Unconventional aliphatic fluorophores discovered as the luminescence origin in citric acid–urea carbon dots
An unconventional fluorophore, 5-oxopyrrolidine-3-carboxylic acid, was discovered as the fluorescence origin of polymeric carbon dots. This unique fluorophore has aggregation-enhanced emission which contributes to carbon dot fluorescence.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 9516-9525
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02361J
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Dynamic self-assembling supramolecular dendrimer nanosystems as potent antibacterial candidates against drug-resistant bacteria and biofilms
The alarming and prevailing antibiotic resistance crisis urgently calls for innovative “outside of the box” antibacterial agents, which can differ substantially from conventional antibiotics.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 9286-9296
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02305A
Efficient iron–cobalt oxide bifunctional electrode catalysts in rechargeable high current density zinc–air batteries
Iron–cobalt (FeCo) oxides dispersed on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) were synthesized from nitrate precursors at loading levels from 10 wt% to 60 wt%.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 8012-8022
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01258H
Novel MOF-derived 3D hierarchical needlelike array architecture with excellent EMI shielding, thermal insulation and supercapacitor performance
Novel 3D hierarchical needlelike array architecture integrates excellent EMI shielding, thermal insulation and supercapacitor performance, which offers a new inspiration for the design and construction of portable intelligent devices.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 7322-7331
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01024K
Doped 2D SnS materials derived from liquid metal-solution for tunable optoelectronic devices
Semiconductor doping using liquid metals.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 6802-6810
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01135B
Synergistic 2D MoSe2@WSe2 nanohybrid heterostructure toward superior hydrogen evolution and flexible supercapacitor
Large-area uniform MoSe2@WSe2 HS prepared by EPD, achieves better catalytic activity, HER, and supercapacitor performance.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 6636-6647
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00632D
Nanostructured chromium-based broadband absorbers and emitters to realize thermally stable solar thermophotovoltaic systems
The efficiency of traditional solar cells is constrained due to the Shockley–Queisser limit, to circumvent this theoretical limit, the concept of solar thermophotovoltaics (STPVs) has been introduced.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 6425-6436
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR08400C
Ruthenium nanoparticles integrated bimetallic metal–organic framework electrocatalysts for multifunctional electrode materials and practical water electrolysis in seawater
There is still a significant technical hurdle in the integration of better electrocatalysts with coordinated functional units and morphological integrity that improves reversible electrochemical activity, electrical conductivity, and mass transport capabilities.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 6557-6569
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00060A
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Versailles project on advanced materials and standards (VAMAS) interlaboratory study on measuring the number concentration of colloidal gold nanoparticles
This study compared results of nanoparticle number concentration measurements collected from 74 instruments hosted across 50 laboratories, providing users with useful discussion and reference data to assess and benchmark their measurement capability.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 4690-4704
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07775A
ZnO and reduced graphene oxide electrodes for all-in-one supercapacitor devices
The nature and positions of defects, i.e., whether they are at the surface or in the lattice, in ZnO and carbonaceous electrodes were identified via EPR spectroscopy. It was shown that defects play a crucial role in supercapacitor device performance.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 3269-3278
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00018K
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Norbornane-based covalent organic frameworks for gas separation
W-shaped diamines prepared by catalytic arene–norbornene annulation and their employment in the synthesis of novel β-ketoenamine-linked norbornane-based covalent organic frameworks for CO2/N2 and CH4/N2 separation.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 2475-2481
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07593D
A biopolymer-gated ionotronic junctionless oxide transistor array for spatiotemporal pain-perception emulation in nociceptor network
A 5 × 5 ionotronic junctionless indium-tin oxide (ITO) transistor array is reported for emulating a nociceptor network based on controlling the gate-to-channel distance.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 2316-2326
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07896H
One-step fabrication of eco-friendly superhydrophobic fabrics for high-efficiency oil/water separation and oil spill cleanup
Using 1,4-conjugate addition reaction, PEI/TMSPA/SiO2/DTMS fabrics with excellent superhydrophobic property are fabricated, which can be used for high-efficiency oil/water separation and oil spill cleanup.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 1296-1309
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07111D
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