Themed collection Celebrating International Women’s day 2024: Women in Nanoscience
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Heterostructures of MXenes and transition metal oxides for supercapacitors: an overview
MXene/TMO heterostructures are potential candidates for high-performance supercapacitors, thanks to the reduced stacking of MXene sheets, high electrical conductivity and improved capacity due to the synergistic effects of the conductive MXenes and TMOs.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 13546-13560
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01755A
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Magnetic iron oxide-based nanozymes: from synthesis to application
Iron oxide nanozymes, which are magnetic nanoparticles with enzymatic properties, are explored, including their robust production techniques and diverse applications in the fields of biomedicine and environmental science.
Nanoscale Adv., 2024,6, 1611-1642
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00903C
Nanomaterials in electrochemical nanobiosensors of miRNAs
Nanomaterial-based miRNA biosensors have received significant attention owing to their unique properties, especially enhanced sensitivity.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 4974-5013
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR03940D
Nanocarbon-based sensors for the structural health monitoring of smart biocomposites
Smart biocomposites with integrated nano-carbons based sensors for structural health monitoring advances the real-world applications.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 1490-1525
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR05522A
Enhancing electrochemical sensing through the use of functionalized graphene composites as nanozymes
+ Different categories of artificial enzymes (nanozymes) according to the type of graphene derivative.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 16514-16538
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01998E
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Recent advances in nanoflowers: compositional and structural diversification for potential applications
In recent years, nanoscience and nanotechnology have emerged as promising fields in materials science.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 5165-5213
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00163F
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Nanoparticle-based delivery systems as emerging therapy in retinoblastoma: recent advances, challenges and prospects
Nanoparticles utilized in targeting retinoblastoma cells demonstrated improved uptake and intracellular internalization, sustained retention, excellent cytotoxicity, enhanced apoptosis and improved antitumor activity.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 4628-4648
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00462G
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Machine learning assisted-nanomedicine using magnetic nanoparticles for central nervous system diseases
Machine learning allows the prediction of nanoparticles properties for various biomedical applications and disease detection using image classification. It has the potential to bridge the gap between basic research and clinical research.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 4354-4367
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00180F
Band-structure tunability via the modulation of excitons in semiconductor nanostructures: manifestation in photocatalytic fuel generation
Understanding the energetics of electron transfer at the semiconductor interface is crucial for the development of solar harvesting technologies, including photovoltaics, photocatalysis, and solar fuel systems.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 10939-10974
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02116E
FeAu mixing for high-temperature control of light scattering at the nanometer scale
Mixing of immiscible elements in single nanoparticles allows controlling the light scattering via a temperature-induced phase change at 800 °C, paving the way to design high-temperature optical triggers at the nanometer scale.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 2289-2294
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR05117J
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Mn(III), Fe(III) and Zn(II)-serum albumin as innovative multicolour contrast agents for photoacoustic imaging
Here we propose innovative photoacoustic imaging (PAI) contrast agents, based on the loading of Mn(III)-, Fe(III)- or Zn(II)-protoporphyrin IX in serum albumin.
Nanoscale Adv., 2024,6, 777-781
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00843F
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Fusogenic liposome-coated nanoparticles for rapid internalization into donor corneal endothelial tissue to enable prophylaxis before transplantation
Fusogenic liposome-coated nanoparticles rapidly internalize into ex vivo donor corneal endothelium within 3 hours of incubation at physiological temperature possibly via the non-endocytic, membrane fusion mechanism. Scale bar is 10 μm
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 6410-6422
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00535F
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All-around encapsulation of silicene
Stabilization of substrate-free silicene on a months timescale is proven by all-around encapsulation in three steps, epitaxial growth of a silicene–stanene heterostructure on a silver substrate, capping with an alumina layer, and substrate removal.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 1428-1434
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00309D
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Simple engineering of hybrid cellulose nanocrystal–gold nanoparticles results in a functional glyconanomaterial with biomolecular recognition properties
Hybrid cellulose nanocrystal-gold nanoparticles engineered with sugar headgroups is a functional glyconanomaterial that permits a direct visualization of the sugar headgroups-lectins interactions by cryo-transmission electron microscopy.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 776-782
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00063J
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Coupling of plasmonic hot spots with shurikens for superchiral SERS-based enantiomer recognition
We suggest surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy sensor based on chiral shurikens coupled with an array of Ag clusters, which can generate near-chiral plasmonic field using linearly polarized light to enantioselective enhance organic molecules.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2023,8, 499-508
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NH00008G
GO-tagged PEI sizing agent imparts self-healing and excellent mechanical properties to carbon fiber reinforced epoxy laminates
A nanoparticle GO-tagged PEI sizing agent imparts self-healing and excellent mechanical properties to carbon fiber reinforced epoxy laminates with exceptional EMI shielding and deicing properties.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 6984-6998
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR06047K
Polyoxometalate nanocluster-infused triple IPN hydrogels for excellent microplastic removal from contaminated water: detection, photodegradation, and upcycling
Microplastic (MP) pollution threatens ecosystems globally, necessitating urgent environmental intervention. This article proposes a solution for combating MP pollution in water by an innovative hydrogel synthesis and circular economy-based upcycling.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 5188-5205
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR06115A
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Digestion of lipid micelles leads to increased membrane permeability
Our all-atom molecular dynamics simulations characterize the interactions of a short chain lipid and its digestion products with disordered & ordered lipid membranes, and provide a mechanistic understanding of the resulting permeability enhancement.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 2642-2653
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR05083A
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, another arrow in the arsenal to study the biodegradability of two-dimensional materials
Carbon nitrides represent an emerging class of two-dimensional materials exploited for energy storage, for catalysis, in composites, and in biomedicine. Their biodegradability has been studied under the conditions of the photo-Fenton reaction.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 1304-1311
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR04502A
Effect of hydrophilicity-imparting substituents on exciton delocalization in squaraine dye aggregates covalently templated to DNA Holliday junctions
Molecular aggregates exhibit collective sharing of electronic excitation energy known as exciton delocalization, that can be leveraged in applications such as quantum computing, optical information processing, and light harvesting.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 1206-1222
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR04499H
The enhanced electrocatalytic performance of nanoscopic Cu6Pd12Fe12 heterometallic molecular box encaged cytochrome c
Privileged to be Encaged: Encaging Cytochrome c into nanoscopic Cu6Pd12Fe12 heterometallic molecular boxes significantly enhances its electrochemical stability and electrocatalytic performance toward nitrite ion sensing and Oxygen Reduction Reaction.
Nanoscale, 2024,16, 411-426
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR03451H
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A new vision of photothermal therapy assisted with gold nanorods for the treatment of mammary cancers in adult female rats
Graphical abstract showing the whole photothermal process assisted with gold nanoparticles in female rats.
Nanoscale Adv., 2024,6, 170-187
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00595J
Strong non-linear optical response of Sb2Se3 nanorods in a liquid suspension based on spatial self-phase modulation and their all-optical photonic device applications
Progressive development of diffraction rings through the ‘Wind-Chime’ model and thermal distortion of diffraction rings.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 19671-19680
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR04623K
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Numerical study of thermal and solutal advancements in ZnO–SAE50 nanolubricant flow past a convergent/divergent channel with the effects of thermophoretic particle deposition
The study focuses on the significance of thermophoretic particle deposition on a ZnO–SAE50 nanolubricant flow in a stretchable/shrinkable convergent/divergent channel in the presence of an applied magnetic field and nonlinear heat radiation.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 6647-6658
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00816A
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Targeted photodynamic therapy for breast cancer: the potential of glyconanoparticles
Glyconanoparticles selectively bind to cellular targets via glycan–lectin interactions and are excellent drug-delivery systems for targeted photodynamic therapy of cancer.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 6501-6513
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00544E
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Solution processable Si/Ge heterostructure NWs enabling anode mass reduction for practical full-cell Li-ion batteries
Solution processable Si/Ge heterostructure nanowires enabling anode mass reduction for Li-ion batteries.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 6514-6523
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00648D
An optical sensing platform for the detection of anti-cancer drugs and their cytotoxicity screening using a highly selective phosphorene-based composite
In this work, we have developed a sensing platform using phosphorene-based fluorescent material Ph–Cys–Au for the detection and cytotoxicity screening of the anticancer drug methotrexate (MTX) in both aqueous media and real samples.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 17570-17582
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR03948J
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Optical properties of orthorhombic germanium sulfide: unveiling the anisotropic nature of Wannier excitons
Strong polarization-dependent effects on the optical response in the low-symmetry orthorhombic crystal structure of GeS and the emergence of mixed exciton states due to anisotropy-induced symmetry breaking.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 17014-17028
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR03168C
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Nanozymes with versatile redox capabilities inspired in metalloenzymes
Engineered artificial metalloenzymes based on protein-templated Pt nanoclusters yield highly efficient nanozymes serving as redox catalysts.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 16959-16966
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR03443G
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Bubble-propelled micromotors for ammonia generation
Here, we introduce self-propelled biocatalytic micromotors for simultaneous organic pollutant removal and green energy generation. The study demonstrates remarkable results, showcasing the potential to generate ammonia from wastewater in short time.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 15785-15793
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR03804A
Electronic structure study of dual-doped II–VI semiconductor quantum dots towards single-source white light emission
We report a robust single-source white light emitting Mn, Cu dual-doped ZnSe quantum dots without employing any nontoxic reagents and tuned the nature of white light by modifying bulk and surface electronic structure.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 15288-15297
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR03542E
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Topology-controlled self-assembly of amphiphilic block copolymers
Our molecular dynamics simulations provide molecular-scale understanding of how polymer topology effects the self-assembly and stability of nanoparticles, and the polymer molecule’s ability to take a conformation in response to its local environment.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 15230-15237
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01204B
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Non-classical crystallization of CeO2 by means of in situ electron microscopy
The approach of comparing in situ liquid-phase electron microscopy study of ceria formation to results from gamma radiolysis covers the influence of orders of magnitude different dose rates and adjustable irradiation on non-classical crystallization.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 14595-14605
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02400H
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Fabricating a low-temperature synthesized graphene-cellulose acetate-sodium alginate scaffold for the generation of ovarian cancer spheriod and its drug assessment
3D cell culture can mimic tumor pathophysiology, which reflects cellular morphology and heterogeneity, strongly influencing gene expression, cell behavior, and intracellular signaling.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 5045-5053
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00420A
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Optical excitations of graphene-like materials: group III-nitrides
By using first-principles calculations, we have studied the electronic and optical characteristics of group III-nitrides, such as BN, AlN, GaN, and InN monolayers.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 5077-5093
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00306J
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Surface functionalization of extracellular vesicle nanoparticles with antibodies: a first study on the protein corona “variable”
Comparison between two edge cases of EVs modified with Cetuximab by chemisorption and physisorption methods: a first exploration of the protein corona “variable”.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 4703-4717
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00280B
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Optimisation of GraPhage13 macro-dispersibility via understanding the pH-dependent ionisation during self-assembly: towards the manufacture of graphene-based nanodevices
GraPhage13 aerogels (GPAs) are micro-porous structures generated through the self-assembly of graphene oxide (GO) and M13 bacteriophage.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 13304-13312
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00778B
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Control over product formation and thermodynamic stability of thiolate-protected gold nanoclusters through tuning of surface protecting ligands
Surface-protecting ligands can regulate the structure of a cluster's core either through electronic or steric effects.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 13102-13109
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR02617E
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Non-volatile resistive switching mechanism in single-layer MoS2 memristors: insights from ab initio modelling of Au and MoS2 interfaces
The migration of Au atoms to fill the S vacancies in MoS2 memristors increases the electron injection rate and reduces the contact resistance at the metal–semiconductor interface, thus causing the resistive switch.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 4203-4212
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00045A
Anti-amyloidogenic amphipathic arginine-dehydrophenylalanine spheres capped selenium nanoparticles as potent therapeutic moieties for Alzheimer's disease
Synthesis of RΔF nanosphere-capped SeNPs with anti-amyloidogenic potency towards peptide aggregates. NPs can cross the BBB, exhibit protective effects against STZ-induced cytotoxicity in neuronal cells, and improve cognitive performance in STZ-induced rat AD models.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 12748-12770
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01558K
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Diversity of dynamic voltage patterns in neuronal dendrites revealed by nanopipette electrophysiology
Using nanopipette electrophysiology, we reveal in neuronal dendrites a diversity of voltage dynamics comprising firing activity, bursting events and spontaneous voltage transients, including a novel class of events consisting of transient and sustained hyperpolarisations.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 12245-12254
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR03475A
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An ionic liquid synthesis route for mixed-phase sodium titanate (Na2Ti3O7 and Na2Ti6O13) rods as an anode for sodium-ion batteries
An ionic liquid synthesis method is used to create mixed Na2Ti3O7 (237) and Na2Ti6O13 rods with high fraction of 237 phase, leading to improved specific capacity.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 12087-12094
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00639E
Preferential perovskite surface-termination induced high piezoresponse in lead-free in situ fabricated Cs3Bi2Br9-PVDF nanocomposites promotes biomechanical energy harvesting
High-performance flexible nanogenerators using lead-free halide perovskite-polymer composites are fabricated for portable biomechanical energy harvesting. Theoretical calculations reveal the mechanism behind such enhanced piezoresponse.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 11603-11615
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01517C
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Pivotal role of the protein corona in the cell uptake of fluorinated nanoparticles with increased sensitivity for 19F-MR imaging
The formation of a protein corona (PC) strongly influences the cellular internalization mechanisms of fluorinated NPs. In particular, the PC facilitates the NP cellular uptake in microglia cells enhancing 19F-MRI sensitivity.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 3749-3760
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00229B
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Histidine–DNA nanoarchitecture as laccase mimetic DNAzymes
We report on the construction of Cu–histidine (His)–DNA hybrids as laccase-mimetic DNAzymes. Cu–His–DNAzymes provide new insights for the systematic construction of tailor-made active sites for biomimetics.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 10749-10754
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01625K
Exploring relationships between chemical structure and molecular conductance: from α,ω-functionalised oligoynes to molecular circuits
Rules governing the conductance of molecular circuits assembled from components assembled in series are assessed.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 10573-10583
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01034A
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Label-free detection of MiRNA biomarkers using broadband multi-resonant infrared metasurfaces for early breast cancer diagnosis
SEIRA sensor and SEIRA-AR index analysis for biomarker detection in a clinical setting with benchmarking to industry standards.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 10057-10066
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01369C
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Facile transfer of surface plasmon electrons of Au-NPs to Zn3V2O8 surfaces: a case study of sunlight driven H2 generation from water splitting
For future energy perspectives, an effective way to produce H2 from water splitting is suggested using Zn3V2O8 photocatalyst as a semiconductor support.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 3233-3246
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00148B
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Synergism of Co/Na in BiVO4 microstructures for visible-light driven degradation of toxic dyes in water
In this work, we report a synergism of Co/Na in Co@Na–BiVO4 microstructures to boost the photocatalytic performance of bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) catalysts.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 3247-3259
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00048F
Vertically oriented self-assembly of colloidal CdSe/CdZnS quantum wells controlled via hydrophilicity/lipophilicity balance: optical gain of quantum well stacks for amplified spontaneous emission and random lasing
Novel, vertically oriented self-assembly of core/shell CdSe/CdZnS colloidal quantum wells stacked in film via the control of hydrophilicity/lipophilicity is shown for optical gain media, allowing amplified spontaneous emission and random lasing.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 9745-9751
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00170A
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Defect-free graphene enhances enzyme delivery to fibroblasts derived from patients with lysosomal storage disorders
Biocompatible cationic graphene flakes efficiently complex and deliver the enzyme to the lysosomes of the fibroblasts derived from the patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis VI, leading to enhanced degradation of the accumulated lysosomal substrate.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 9348-9364
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR04971F
Energy level alignments between organic and inorganic layers in 2D layered perovskites: conjugation vs. substituent
Spacer cations with extended conjugation can induce an energy transfer from the excitonic level of the perovskite to the excited states of the organic unit, resulting ultimately in a colourful light emission.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 7962-7970
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR01105D
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Spatiotemporal dynamics of DNA nanocage uptake in zebrafish embryos for targeted tissue bioimaging applications
Three-dimensional DNA nanocages have attracted significant attention for various biomedical applications including targeted bioimaging in vivo.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 2558-2564
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00905F
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Controlling simonkolleite crystallisation via metallic Zn oxidation in a betaine hydrochloride solution
Zinc oxide nanoparticles, with a hexagonal flake structure, are of significant interest across a range of applications including photocatalysis and biomedicine.
Nanoscale Adv., 2023,5, 2437-2452
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00108C
Theoretical screening of single atom doping on β-Ga2O3 (100) for photoelectrochemical water splitting with high activity and low limiting potential
Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting combined with renewable energy is an appealing approach for solar energy conversion and storage.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 6913-6919
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00149K
Highly parallel stateful Boolean logic gates based on aluminum-doped self-rectifying memristors in a vertical crossbar array structure
Aluminum-doped self-rectifying memristors in vertical arrays enable in-memory computing that can synthesize multi-layered Boolean logic functions in parallel, suppressing the sneak current.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 6387-6395
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NR00271C
Nitrogen- and sulfur-doped graphene quantum dots for chemiluminescence
Chemiluminescence (CL) of NS-GQDs in the presence of CPPO and H2O2 was discovered to be a concerted process of intrinsic structure, AIE and surface state emissions by means of spooling CL spectroscopy and absolute CL efficiency measurements.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 3864-3871
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR07213K
Preclinical safety assessment of red emissive gold nanocluster conjugated crumpled MXene nanosheets: a dynamic duo for image-guided photothermal therapy
We show the synthesis method of red emissive gold nanocluster conjugated crumpled MXene nanosheets. This material was applied as bio-imaging and PTT agent. The in vivo toxicity was performed in rats via both the oral and I.V. modes of administration.
Nanoscale, 2023,15, 2932-2947
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR05773E
Copper metal organic framework as natural oxidase mimic for effective killing of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria
By mimicking the active copper center of a natural enzyme and combining with the distinct channel of MOFs, a copper mimetic enzyme (Cu-MOFs) with oxidase-like activity and excellent antibacterial ability was synthesized and validated.
Nanoscale, 2022,14, 9474-9484
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR01673G
The magnetic-nanoparticle-assisted sensitive detection of nitrated α-syn in blood based on a sensitizing electrochemical layer
An electrochemical sensor for nitrated α-syn was developed and it has been applied to clinical serum samples.
Nanoscale, 2021,13, 8107-8117
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR01415C
About this collection
In line with International Women’s Day 2024, we would like to highlight some of the excellent women researchers publishing impactful work in nanoscience.
This collection showcases a selection of the work published in Nanoscale Horizons, Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances in 2023 led by women scientists around the world and highlights the impact these leading individuals have on the research published within our nano journals.
We welcome any women corresponding authors and/or first authors who have published recent work in any of these journals to get in touch and have your work featured in the collection.
We also invite you to read the articles in our companion collection, Celebrating International Women’s Day: Women in Materials Science, showcasing a selection of work led by women published in Materials Horizons, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Journal of Materials Chemistry B, Journal of Materials Chemistry C and Materials Advances.