Themed collection Nanoscale Horizons Most Popular 2023 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.

Graphical abstract: Advances in Cu nanocluster catalyst design: recent progress and promising applications
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
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Functionalizing nanophotonic structures with 2D van der Waals materials

Integrating 2D van der Waals materials generates new functionalities for nanophotonic structures, like integrated waveguides, microcavities, fibers, and metasurfaces, to prototype novel optoelectronic applications with challenges and perspectives.

Graphical abstract: Functionalizing nanophotonic structures with 2D van der Waals materials
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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.

Graphical abstract: Interfacial built-in electric-field for boosting energy conversion electrocatalysis
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Review Article

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.

Graphical abstract: Memristor-based neural networks: a bridge from device to artificial intelligence
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Review Article

Advances in nanoparticle-based mRNA delivery for liver cancer and liver-associated infectious diseases

Nanoparticle-mediated mRNA delivery can increase the effectiveness of mRNA-based therapeutics and vaccines. These nanoparticles can deliver mRNA to treat liver diseases such as hepatocarcinoma and hepatotropic infections.

Graphical abstract: Advances in nanoparticle-based mRNA delivery for liver cancer and liver-associated infectious diseases
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Open Access Communication

A catch-and-release nano-based gene delivery system

Efficient and biocompatible catch-and-release gene delivery system has been developed using polymer nanocarriers modified with polyHis and polyArg peptides.

Graphical abstract: A catch-and-release nano-based gene delivery system
Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Anti-PEG antibodies enriched in the protein corona of PEGylated nanocarriers impact the cell uptake
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons Highly Cited Articles
Open Access Communication

Role of carboxylates in the phase determination of metal sulfide nanoparticles

At low carboxylate concentrations the sulfur source is highly reactive thiourea, which gives rise to sulfur rich nanoparticles. At high carboxylate concentrations, the sulfur source is the less reactive thiocyanate, resulting in sulfur poor phases.

Graphical abstract: Role of carboxylates in the phase determination of metal sulfide nanoparticles
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

Phosphinecarboxamide based InZnP QDs – an air tolerant route to luminescent III–V semiconductors

In this paper, we report the use of phosphinecarboxamide as a convenient, air and moisture tolerant group-V precursor for the simple synthesis of InP-based quantum dots.

Graphical abstract: Phosphinecarboxamide based InZnP QDs – an air tolerant route to luminescent III–V semiconductors
Open Access Communication

Colloidal synthesis of the mixed ionic–electronic conducting NaSbS2 nanocrystals

Mixed ionic-electronic conducting NaSbS2 NCs with different sizes (50 to 90 nm) and shapes (cube, quasi-spherical cuboctahedra and truncated cubes) were synthesized using a colloidal approach by systematically changing the reaction parameters.

Graphical abstract: Colloidal synthesis of the mixed ionic–electronic conducting NaSbS2 nanocrystals
Open Access Communication

Ultrafast sensitivity-controlled and specific detection of extracellular vesicles using optical force with antibody-modified microparticles in a microflow system

We propose a detection method of 103–104 nanoscale extracellular vesicles secreted from cancer cells and distinguish their multiple membrane proteins using controlled optical force and microfluidic pressure only by 5 minutes laser irradiation.

Graphical abstract: Ultrafast sensitivity-controlled and specific detection of extracellular vesicles using optical force with antibody-modified microparticles in a microflow system
From the themed collection: 2023 Horizons Outstanding Paper Award Winners
Communication

Stereoselective coronas regulate the fate of chiral gold nanoparticles in vivo

Formation of chirality-specific protein corona on gold nanoparticles promotes recognition by lipoproteins, complements, and acute phase proteins that mediates LDL receptor-involved cell uptake and tissue accumulation in vivo.

Graphical abstract: Stereoselective coronas regulate the fate of chiral gold nanoparticles in vivo
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Spin-isolated ultraviolet-visible dynamic meta-holographic displays with liquid crystal modulators
From the themed collection: 2024 Lunar New Year Collection
Communication

Carbonic anhydrase IX-targeted nanovesicles potentiated ferroptosis by remodeling the intracellular environment for synergetic cancer therapy

This work demonstrated a nanovesicle-potentiated ferroptosis by remodeling the tumor intracellular environment, providing a promising paradigm for designing nanomedicines to heighten ferroptosis-based synergetic therapeutics.

Graphical abstract: Carbonic anhydrase IX-targeted nanovesicles potentiated ferroptosis by remodeling the intracellular environment for synergetic cancer therapy
Open Access Communication

Template-directed 2D nanopatterning of S = 1/2 molecular spins

We demonstrate fabrication of a surface-supported array of VOPc with controlled spin-spin distance, electronic decoupling from the substrate, and individual addressability to realize molecular qubit platforms interfaceable to solid state devices.

Graphical abstract: Template-directed 2D nanopatterning of S = 1/2 molecular spins
Communication

Transverse magnetoconductance in two-terminal chiral spin-selective devices

In the transverse CISS measurement geometry, the magnetization is normal to the current. Transverse spin polarization has been found, even in the absence of electromagnetochiral effects. The CISS signal also satisfies Onsager's reciprocity.

Graphical abstract: Transverse magnetoconductance in two-terminal chiral spin-selective devices
From the themed collection: Nanoscale and Nanoscale Horizons: Nanodevices
Open Access Communication

Revealing the improved stability of amorphous boron-nitride upon carbon doping

We report on a large improvement of the thermal stability and mechanical properties of amorphous boron-nitride upon carbon doping.

Graphical abstract: Revealing the improved stability of amorphous boron-nitride upon carbon doping
From the themed collection: Nanoscale Horizons Most Popular 2023 Articles
Communication

Microbatteries with twin-Swiss-rolls redefine performance limits in the sub-square millimeter range

Twin Swiss-roll microelectrodes are built up on a chip delivering a high energy density of 458 μW h cm−2, which redefines the performance limit in the sub-0.1 square millimeter range.

Graphical abstract: Microbatteries with twin-Swiss-rolls redefine performance limits in the sub-square millimeter range
From the themed collection: Nanoscale and Nanoscale Horizons: Nanodevices
Communication

Cu and Si co-doping on TiO2 nanosheets to modulate reactive oxygen species for efficient photocatalytic methane conversion

The Cu and Si co-doping could rationally regulate the electronic structure of TiO2 nanosheets and maneuver the reactive oxygen species for methane activation, which achieves significant photocatalytic methane conversion into ethane.

Graphical abstract: Cu and Si co-doping on TiO2 nanosheets to modulate reactive oxygen species for efficient photocatalytic methane conversion
Communication

Boosting efficiency of luminescent solar concentrators using ultra-bright carbon dots with large Stokes shift

Novel yellow emissive carbon dots (CDs) with a large Stokes shift are synthesized. The CDs can be employed to fabricate high-performance large-area luminescent solar concentrators due to successful suppression of reabsorption losses.

Graphical abstract: Boosting efficiency of luminescent solar concentrators using ultra-bright carbon dots with large Stokes shift
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