Themed collection Nanoscale Most Popular 2020 Articles
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Recent progress in indoor organic photovoltaics
Organic photovoltaics are a promising candidate for indoor applications. Recent progresses in optimization of indoor photovoltaic materials and devices, and the key strategies to optimize the indoor photovoltaic characteristics will be discussed.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 5792-5804
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR00816H
Recent progress and advances in the environmental applications of MXene related materials
MXenes are a new type of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbide or carbonitride material with a 2D structure similar to graphene.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 3574-3592
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR08542D
Integrated nano-architectured photocatalysts for photochemical CO2 reduction
Recent advances in nanotechnology, especially the development of integrated nanostructured materials, have offered unprecedented opportunities for photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 23301-23332
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR05884J
Standardizing luminescence nanothermometry for biomedical applications
Luminescence nanothermometry requires standardization for reliable and quantitative evaluation.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 14405-14421
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03568H
Conductive-bridging random-access memories for emerging neuromorphic computing
This review covers CBRAM-based artificial synapses and neurons towards emerging computing applications from the operation principles of CBRAMs to state-of-the-art experimental demonstrations.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 14339-14368
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR01671C
Fundamental understanding of the acidic oxygen evolution reaction: mechanism study and state-of-the-art catalysts
A systematic summary of the acidic OER catalytic mechanism and catalysts is given, and some experimental phenomena are explained.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 13249-13275
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02410D
Functionalized mesoporous SBA-15 silica: recent trends and catalytic applications
Various strategies to functionalize SBA-15 mesoporous silica have been reviewed with a view to evaluating its efficacy in different catalytic transformation reactions.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 11333-11363
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR00732C
Recent advances in two-dimensional-material-based sensing technology toward health and environmental monitoring applications
Low dimensional materials based sensors have improved the detection strategy for sensing complex substances present in environment and human body.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 3535-3559
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR10178K
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Mechanisms of mechanical reinforcement by graphene and carbon nanotubes in polymer nanocomposites
This in-depth review deals with the subject of how mechanical reinforcement takes place in polymer nanocomposites containing graphene and carbon nanotubes and offers guidelines for the maximization of the performance of such systems.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 2228-2267
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR06952F
Recent progress in synthesis and application of mussel-inspired adhesives
This review article gives an overview of the molecular adhesion mechanisms and recent development of mussel inspired functional adhesives.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 1307-1324
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR09780E
Self-healing conductive hydrogels: preparation, properties and applications
The self-healing mechanism and applications of conductive self-healing hydrogels are summarized and their future development direction is presented.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 1224-1246
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR09283H
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Supramolecular assembly of DNA-constructed vesicles
The self-assembly of DNA hybrids with tetraphenylethylene sticky ends into vesicular architectures is demonstrated.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 21118-21123
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR04103C
Biodegradable microneedle patch for transdermal gene delivery
A gelatin methacryloyl based microneedle patch has been developed for transdermal gene delivery both in vitro and in vivo.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 16724-16729
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02759F
Rational design of MXene@TiO2 nanoarray enabling dual lithium polysulfide chemisorption towards high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries
A novel heterostructure consisting of highly ordered TiO2 nanoarrays grown on the MXene nanosheets displays formidable dual chemisorption capability to trap polysulfides and superior electrochemical performance for Li–S batteries.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 16678-16684
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03528A
Quantitative determination of mechanical stability in the novel coronavirus spike protein
Unveiling the nanomechanical stability of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 16409-16413
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03969A
A flexible triboelectric nanogenerator based on a super-stretchable and self-healable hydrogel as the electrode
Stretchable electronic devices nowadays have become more and more necessary in our daily lives, and most of the present electronic devices are based on inorganic materials.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 12753-12759
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02967J
Iodide-doped precious metal nanoparticles: measuring oxidative stress in vivo via photoacoustic imaging
Iodide-doping of silver coated gold nanorods increases sensitivity to RONS.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 10511-10520
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03047C
Hierarchical CuO@ZnCo LDH heterostructured nanowire arrays toward enhanced water oxidation electrocatalysis
As a durable electrocatalyst for water oxidation, a hierarchical heterostructured CuO@ZnCo layered double hydroxide nanowire array on a copper foil requires a low overpotential of 270 mV to attain 10 mA cm−2 in 1.0 M KOH.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 5359-5362
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR00752H
Synthesis of lead-free Cs3Sb2Br9 perovskite alternative nanocrystals with enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity
High purity synthesis yields Cs3Sb2Br9 nanocrystals exhibiting 10-fold higher CO2 reduction activity then CsPbBr3 due to exposure of active site.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 2987-2991
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR07722G
Plasmon-driven protodeboronation reactions in nanogaps
Hot charge carriers created by plasmons break the C–B bond of 4-mercaptophenylboronic acid, transforming it into benzenethiol in nanogaps.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 24062-24069
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR07023H
An all-in-one theranostic nanoplatform based on upconversion dendritic mesoporous silica nanocomposites for synergistic chemodynamic/photodynamic/gas therapy
A NO-release platform based on upconversion dendritic mesoporous silica nanocomposites was invented for combined imaging-guided synergistic chemodynamic/photodynamic/gas therapy.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 24146-24161
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR06790C
Graphene-based encapsulation of liquid metal particles
Graphene oxide encapsulation of liquid metal particles creates a physical barrier that protects the particles against chemically etching environments and mechanical input.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 23995-24005
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR05263A
Broadband polarization-insensitive and wide-angle solar energy absorber based on tungsten ring-disc array
We find that the solar energy absorption efficiency is high under a solar spectrum at AM 1.5, and it also has polarization-independence and incidence insensitivity. Our absorber has the widest operating band compared with similar absorbers reported previously.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 23077-23083
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR04502K
Direct visualization of spatially correlated displacive short-range ordering in Nb0.8CoSb
It is the first time that a dominantly displacive short-range order is reported at the atomic scale.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 21624-21628
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR04957C
Security use of the chiral photonic film made of helical liquid crystal structures
We designed a security-enhanced anti-counterfeiting tag using chiral photonic crystal films, which has polarization-dependent transmission color changes.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 21629-21634
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03743E
Electron inelastic mean free path in water
A nanochannel liquid cell was used to quantify the electron inelastic mean free path (λIMFP) in water. The experimental values show large offsets from the generally accepted models, and can be used to determine the liquid thickness in a liquid cell.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 20649-20657
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR04352D
Defected vanadium bronzes as superb cathodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Defect-engineered vanadium bronzes with ultra-fast zinc-ion diffusion kinetics and excellent stability were created by a two-pronged strategy as cathode materials in aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 20638-20648
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03394D
Shape-control growth of 2D-In2Se3 with out-of-plane ferroelectricity by chemical vapor deposition
Influences of growth parameters on the shape and ferroelectric properties of a 2D-In2Se3 layered structure grown by CVD were systematically studied.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 20189-20201
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR10207H
3D bioprinting of cell-laden electroconductive MXene nanocomposite bioinks
MXenes, a new family of two-dimensional transition metal carbides/nitrides, have been exploited in 3D bioprinting owing to their outstanding properties such as a large specific surface area, high electrical conductivity, and biodegradability.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 16069-16080
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02581J
In situ semi-transformation from heterometallic MOFs to Fe–Ni LDH/MOF hierarchical architectures for boosted oxygen evolution reaction
Design an in-situ semi-transformation strategy for the development of Fe-Ni LDH/MOF hierarchical architecture exhibiting large accessible surface, open electron transport channel and multiple active sites to promote the electrocatalytic capacity.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 14514-14523
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02697B
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Hybridized intervalley moiré excitons and flat bands in twisted WSe2 bilayers
Twisted WSe2 bilayers exhibit hybridized K–Λ excitons with flat moiré bands, which become visible through phonon-assisted photoluminescence.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 11088-11094
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02160A
Protein corona fingerprinting to differentiate sepsis from non-infectious systemic inflammation
Exploitation of the nanoparticle protein corona to identify proteomic fingerprints in blood that differentiate non-bacterial systemic inflammation from sepsis.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 10240-10253
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02788J
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Gold nanoclusters as electrocatalysts: size, ligands, heteroatom doping, and charge dependences
Results of this study provide clear design guidelines for developing highly active electrocatalysts using thiolate-protected gold and alloy clusters.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 9969-9979
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR00702A
In situ growth of well-aligned Ni-MOF nanosheets on nickel foam for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of typical volatile organic compounds
Well-aligned Ni-MOF nanosheet arrays vertically grown on nickel foam were synthesized via a facile in situ solvothermal strategy, which exhibited remarkably improved photocatalytic activities to typical VOCs under visible light irradiation.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 9462-9470
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR01027H
In vivo photothermal inhibition of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection by in situ templated formulation of pathogen-targeting phototheranostics
Herein, pathogen-targeting phototheranostic nanoparticles, Van-OA@PPy, are in situ developed for efficient elimination of MRSA infection, which is reflected by dual-modality magnetic resonance and photoacoustic imaging.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 7651-7659
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR00181C
Nanostructured potassium–organic framework as an effective anode for potassium-ion batteries with a long cycle life
Novel nanostructured non-redox-metal potassium metal–organic framework, [C7H3KNO4]n, as an effective organic anode for long-cycle life OPIBs.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 7870-7874
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR00964D
Effect of a liquid environment on single-pulse generation of laser induced periodic surface structures and nanoparticles
Mechanisms of laser-assisted surface nanostructuring and generation of nanoparticles are revealed in a closely integrated computational and experimental study.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 7674-7687
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR00269K
Niobium disulfide as a new saturable absorber for an ultrafast fiber laser
Group VB transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) are emerging two-dimensional materials and have attracted significant interests in the fields of physics, chemistry, and material sciences.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 4537-4543
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR10873D
Engineering excited state absorption based nanothermometry for temperature sensing and imaging
The comparison of the operating schemes and LIR definitions of the conventional ratiometric (A, B) and excited state absorption-based ratiometric (C, D) luminescent thermometry at low (A, C) and high (B, D) temperatures.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 4667-4675
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR09740F
Facile in situ fabrication of biomorphic Co2P-Co3O4/rGO/C as an efficient electrocatalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction
Biomorphic Co2P-Co3O4/rGO/C, consisting of Co2P-Co3O4 heterogeneous particles and rGO sheets on a C substrate, is in situ fabricated using G+ bacteria as both a P source and template, which leads to good electrocatalytic performances for the ORR.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 4374-4382
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR10785A
Under-oil self-driven and directional transport of water on a femtosecond laser-processed superhydrophilic geometry-gradient structure
We report a simple, flexible and substrate-independent method for pumpless under-oil directional transport of water.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 4077-4084
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR09902F
Enhanced activity of vancomycin by encapsulation in hybrid magnetic nanoparticles conjugated to a cell-penetrating peptide
We describe a novel antibiotic delivery system based on magnetic nanoparticles (NPs) conjugated to a cell-penetrating peptide (CPP).
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 3855-3870
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR09687F
Quinone/ester-based oxygen functional group-incorporated full carbon Li-ion capacitor for enhanced performance
Lithium ion capacitors (LICs) are regarded as one of the most promising energy storage devices since they can bridge the gap between lithium ion batteries and supercapacitors.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 3677-3685
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR10339B
A hierarchical glucose-intercalated NiMn-G-LDH@NiCo2S4 core–shell structure as a binder-free electrode for flexible all-solid-state asymmetric supercapacitors
Flexible, lightweight, and high-energy-density asymmetric supercapacitors (ASCs) are highly attractive for portable and wearable electronics.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 1852-1863
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR09083E
Formation of graphene-wrapped multi-shelled NiGa2O4 hollow spheres and graphene-wrapped yolk–shell NiFe2O4 hollow spheres derived from metal–organic frameworks for high-performance hybrid supercapacitors
An effective strategy is developed to synthesize graphene-wrapped NiGa2O4, and graphene-wrapped NiFe2O4 for supercapacitors.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 1643-1656
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR09108D
Photomultiplication type organic photodetectors based on electron tunneling injection
PM type OPDs are firstly achieved based on electron tunneling injection with electron-only transport properties.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 1091-1099
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR09926C
Use of lung-specific exosomes for miRNA-126 delivery in non-small cell lung cancer
Engineered exosomes have become popular drug delivery carriers for cancer treatment. Systemic injection of organotropic exosome carrier leads to efficient targeting and efficacious anti-cancer outcome.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 877-887
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR09011H
A sponge-templated sandwich-like cobalt-embedded nitrogen-doped carbon polyhedron/graphene composite as a highly efficient catalyst for Zn–air batteries
Sandwich-like Co-embedded N-doped carbon polyhedron/graphene with a hierarchical porous structure was fabricated through a solution dip-coating method using sponge templates.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 973-982
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR09020G
Insights into the role of the lead/surfactant ratio in the formation and passivation of cesium lead bromide perovskite nanocrystals
The lead/surfactant ratio controls the formation, composition and surface passivation of cesium lead bromide perovskite nanocrystals.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 623-637
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR08079A
An aqueous synthesis of porous PtPd nanoparticles with reversed bimetallic structures for highly efficient hydrogen generation from ammonia borane hydrolysis
Porous PtPd NPs with reversed bimetallic structures from Pd-on-Pt to Pt-on-Pd can be one-pot prepared in aqueous solution under the modulation of [C16mim]Cl and glycine and show superior catalytic activities for AB hydrolysis to produce hydrogen.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 638-647
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR07144J
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