Themed collection Nanoscale 2023 Lunar New Year Collection
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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
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 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
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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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Halide perovskite single crystals: growth, characterization, and stability for optoelectronic applications
Metal halide perovskite materials have received significant attention as promising candidates for optoelectronic applications with tremendous potential, owing to their outstanding optoelectronic properties and facile solution-processed fabrication.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 9248-9277
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00513A
Progress in the use of organic potassium salts for the synthesis of porous carbon nanomaterials: microstructure engineering for advanced supercapacitors
Multifunctional organic potassium salts in the synthesis of porous carbon nanomaterials are elucidated and constructive viewpoints are provided for the cost-effective and molecular level engineering of porous carbon nanomaterials for supercapacitors.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 8216-8244
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01986H
Synthesis, modification and application of titanium dioxide nanoparticles: a review
This review mainly discusses the development of TiO2-based materials including synthetic methods, dopants and structural modifications, and applications. A comprehensive analysis of the different aspects of TiO2 is described.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 6709-6734
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR08349J
Application of patterned sapphire substrate for III-nitride light-emitting diodes
This review summarizes the applications of patterned sapphire substrates for III-nitride light-emitting diodes and provides an outlook of future LED development based on patterned sapphire substrates.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 4887-4907
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR08221C
Ultrathin Ti-doped WO3 nanosheets realizing selective photoreduction of CO2 to CH3OH
Doping Ti atoms into ultrathin WO3 nanosheets can enhance the separation of photogenerated carriers and facilitate charge transfer, which is beneficial for CO2 activation and COOH* formation, thus promoting the formation of CH3OH.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14023-14028
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02364D
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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
Nanomolar LL-37 induces permeability of a biomimetic mitochondrial membrane
Single-molecule observations show that nanomolar LL-37 can directly permeate the lipid membrane in a lipid-specific and protein-independent manner.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 17654-17660
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05409D
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
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
Decoupling of CVD-grown epitaxial graphene using NaCl intercalation
Intercalation of one monolayer of NaCl film leads to efficient geometric and electronic decoupling of single-layer graphene from the supporting Cu substrate.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16929-16935
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05660G
Highly-efficient radiative thermal rectifiers based on near-field gap variations
A schematic diagram of the proposed design scheme for highly-efficient radiative thermal rectifiers based on thermally-induced near-field gap variations.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16978-16985
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04350E
A covalent organic framework/graphene aerogel electrocatalyst for enhanced overall water splitting
The in situ growth of covalent organic frameworks at the macroscale on graphene aerogel surfaces for enhanced electrochemical water splitting.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16944-16951
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04378E
Programmable precise kinetic control over crystal phase, size, and equilibrium in spontaneous metathesis reaction for Cs–Pb–Br nanostructure patterns at room temperature
Growth kinetics involved in spontaneous random clustering of perovskite precursors to a particular cesium–lead–bromide (Cs–Pb–Br) nanocrystal (NC) is a poorly understood phenomenon and its spectroscopic investigation is highly challenging.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 16806-16815
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04102B
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Parallel DNA circuits by autocatalytic strand displacement and nanopore readout
Parallel DNA circuits are constructed using autocatalytic strand displacement reactions and measured using a nanopore multiplexed sensing platform.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15507-15515
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04048D
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
An inflammation-targeted nanoparticle with bacteria forced release of polymyxin B for pneumonia therapy
PMB-HA nanoparticles constructed by self-assembly of hyaluronic acid and polymyxin B can precisely target the CD44 receptors over-expressed in pneumonia region and kill bacteria through the competitive binding of polymyxin B and lipopolysaccharide.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 15291-15304
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02026B
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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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Nanoparticle-induced chemoresistance: the emerging modulatory effects of engineered nanomaterials on human intestinal cancer cell redox metabolic adaptation
Exposure to non-cytotoxic doses of engineered nanomaterials induce reactive oxygen species stress response cascades in human intestinal cancer cells to resist chemotherapeutics.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14491-14507
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03893E
Synergistic doping and structural engineering over dendritic NiMoCu electrocatalyst enabling highly efficient hydrogen production
A dendritic solid solution electrocatalyst, NiMoCu-NF, was fabricated, in which synergistic bimetal doping and a nanostructure-induced “Gas Microfluidic Pumping” effect ensure its considerable HER and UOR electrocatalytic performance.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 14297-14304
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03984B
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Machine learning ensures rapid and precise selection of gold sea-urchin-like nanoparticles for desired light-to-plasmon resonance
Machine learning ensures rapid and precise selection of gold sea-urchin-like nanoparticles for anticipated light-to-plasmon resonance.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 13532-13541
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03727K
Theoretical insights into the electroreduction of nitrate to ammonia on graphene-based single-atom catalysts
The catalytic mechanism, activity trend, and activity origin of electroreduction of nitrate to ammonia on graphene-based single-atom catalysts was systematically studied and unrevealed.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 10862-10872
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR02813A
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
Cracking enabled unclonability in colloidal crystal patterns authenticated with computer vision
The first physically-unclonable colloidal-crystal pattern enabled by the random micro-cracks, which are verifiable with convenient and accurate computer vision, has been demonstrated.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 8833-8841
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01479C
Prediction of 2D IV–VI semiconductors: auxetic materials with direct bandgap and strong optical absorption
Auxetic materials are highly desirable for advanced applications because of their negative Poisson's ratios, which are rather scarce in two-dimensional materials.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 8463-8473
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00818A
Regulating the electronic and magnetic properties of 1T′-ReS2 by fabricating nanoribbons and transition-metal doping: a theoretical study
Regulation of the electronic and magnetic properties of 1T′-ReS2 through fabricating nanoribbons and transition-metal doping was systematically studied by density functional theoretical simulations.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 8454-8462
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00488G
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
Nonlinear plexcitons: excitons coupled with plasmons in two-photon absorption
The strong excitons of donor–acceptor system in two-photon absorption are strongly enhanced by local surface plasmon resonance excited by two-photon, which reveals strong nonlinear plexciton properties.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 7269-7279
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR08163B
Computational screening of single-atom catalysts supported by VS2 monolayers for electrocatalytic oxygen reduction/evolution reactions
Single Ni atom anchored on pristine and N-doped VS2 monolayer can perform as bifunctional catalyst for ORR and OER.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 6902-6911
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01671K
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
Robust multifunctional fluorine-free superhydrophobic fabrics for high-efficiency oil–water separation with ultrahigh flux
SiO2–TiO2/PDMS-coated superhydrophobic fabrics with excellent durability are fabricated by the combination of micron-sized silica and nano-sized titanium dioxide, which can be used in water-proofing, UV-protection and oil–water separation.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 5840-5850
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR00337F
An in situ generated 3D porous nanostructure on 2D nanosheets to boost the oxygen evolution reaction for water-splitting
Superhydrophilic 2D nanosheets decorated with a 3D porous nanostructure exhibit outstanding electrocatalytic activity and stability toward OER and overall water-splitting.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 4566-4572
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR08007E
Fast and recoverable NO2 detection achieved by assembling ZnO on Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets under UV illumination at room temperature
The excellent conductivity of Ti3C2Tx and the rich charge carriers of ZnO under UV illumination can endow the gas sensors with greatly enhanced performances in response/recovery speed, sensitivity and cycle stability toward NO2 at room temperature.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 3441-3451
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06838E
A voltage-controllable VO2 based metamaterial perfect absorber for CO2 gas sensing application
A voltage-controllable VO2 based metamaterial perfect absorber (MPA) is proposed for CO2 gas sensing application.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 2722-2728
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07746E
Cerium oxide nanozyme attenuates periodontal bone destruction by inhibiting the ROS–NFκB pathway
A detailed anti-inflammatory mechanism study of CeO2 nanozymes with reactive oxygen species scavenging abilities toward periodontitis treatment advances future nanozyme-based clinical applications.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 2628-2637
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06043K
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
Synthesis of Co/CeO2 hetero-particles with abundant oxygen-vacancies supported by carbon aerogels for ORR and OER
We present a hybrid composed of CeO2 decorated Co nanoparticles supported on 3D porous carbon aerogels (Co-CeO2/C aerogels) with superior electrocatalytic performance towards the both ORR and OER by CeCl3/K3Co(CN)6-chitosan hydrogels derived method.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 1997-2003
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07595K
Bimetal metal–organic framework domino micro-reactor for synergistic antibacterial starvation/chemodynamic therapy and robust wound healing
We devised a domino micro-reactor (BMOF-DMR) for long-term anti-infection and robust wound healing, which is achieved through sequences of domino reactions specifically triggered by an infectious microenvironment.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 2052-2064
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07611F
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
Integration of a capacitor to a 3-D DNA walker and a biofuel cell-based self-powered system for ultrasensitive bioassays of microRNAs
A self-powered microRNA biosensor with triple signal amplification systems was assembled through the integration of three-dimensional DNA walkers, enzymatic biofuel cells and a capacitor.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 815-822
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06271A
Improved zT in Nb5Ge3–GeTe thermoelectric nanocomposite
Doping high electrical conductivity Nb5Ge3 precipitates into GeTe results in nanoprecipitates phonon scattering, while retaining electrical mobility. As a result, thermoelectric zT of GeTe is drastically enhanced to 2.0 at 723 K.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 410-418
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR06962D
Engineering the oxygen vacancies of rocksalt-type high-entropy oxides for enhanced electrocatalysis
A new type of high-entropy oxides was synthesized by a modified solid-state reaction. The oxygen vacancies in the bulk determine the electrical conductivity, which is a key factor for the electrocatalytic performance.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 515-524
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR07000B
About this collection
To mark the Lunar New Year, this web collection features 50 of the most popular articles published in Nanoscale in 2022 by corresponding authors based in countries celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Congratulations to all of the authors whose articles have been featured!