Themed collection Most popular 2018-2019 nanoscience articles
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Spin states, vibrations and spin relaxation in molecular nanomagnets and spin qubits: a critical perspective
Spin–vibration coupling has been proven to be crucial for spin dynamics; theoretical studies are now addressing this experimental challenge.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 3265-3275
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC05464E
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Solution and on-surface synthesis of structurally defined graphene nanoribbons as a new family of semiconductors
Graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) with various structures and properties can be synthesized in solution or on surface.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 964-975
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC03780A
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Synthesis and applications of nanoporous perovskite metal oxides
Perovskite-type metal oxides have been widely investigated and applied in various fields in the past several decades due to their extraordinary variability of compositions and structures with targeted physical and chemical properties (e.g., redox behaviour, oxygen mobility, electronic and ionic conductivity).
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 3623-3637
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC03920D
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Pore-tuning to boost the electrocatalytic activity of polymeric micelle-templated mesoporous Pd nanoparticles
Understanding how mesoporous noble metal architectures affect electrocatalytic performance is very important for the rational design and preparation of high-performance electrocatalysts.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 4054-4061
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC03911A
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Synthesis and structural features of thiophene-fused analogues of warped nanographene and quintuple helicene
Thiophene-fused analogues of warped nanographene (WNG) and quintuple helicene (QH) were synthesized via a three-step π-extension of corannulene.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 2326-2330
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04470H
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Carbon-supported Ni nanoparticles for efficient CO2 electroreduction
Carbon-coated Ni nanoparticles supported on N-doped carbon enable efficient electroreduction of CO2 to CO comparable to single Ni sites.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 8775-8780
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC03732A
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From an Fe2P3 complex to FeP nanoparticles as efficient electrocatalysts for water-splitting
The first β-diketiminato triphosphido diiron complex was synthesized as a versatile molecular single-source precursor for the production of functional FeP that acts as a powerful and durable bifunctional electrocatalyst for water splitting.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 8590-8597
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC03407A
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Covalent organic nanosheets for bioimaging
Non-toxic covalent organic nanosheet-based fluorescent nuclear stains.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 8382-8387
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC02842G
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Simulation-guided engineering of an enzyme-powered three dimensional DNA nanomachine for discriminating single nucleotide variants
Development of an enzyme-powered three dimensional DNA nanomachine for discriminating single nucleotide variants through simulation-guided engineering and noncovalent DNA catalysis.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 6434-6439
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC02761G
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A high performance catalyst of shape-specific ruthenium nanoparticles for production of primary amines by reductive amination of carbonyl compounds
The creation of metal catalysts with highly active surfaces is pivotal to meeting the strong economic demand of the chemical industry.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 5949-5956
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC01197D
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Efficient cleavage of aryl ether C–O linkages by Rh–Ni and Ru–Ni nanoscale catalysts operating in water
Rh–Ni and Ru–Ni nanocatalysts efficiently catalyze the hydrogenolysis of C–O bonds under mild operating conditions in water.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 5530-5535
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC00742J
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Molecularly precise self-assembly of theranostic nanoprobes within a single-molecular framework for in vivo tracking of tumor-specific chemotherapy
The strategy of molecularly precise self-assembly of theranostic nanoprobes within a single-molecular framework is used to avoid batch-to-batch variability, and concurrently achieving real-time tracking of the in vivo behaviour of prodrugs for the first time.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 4959-4969
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC01069B
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Transition metal atom doping of the basal plane of MoS2 monolayer nanosheets for electrochemical hydrogen evolution
A Co atom enhances the HER activity of monolayer MoS2 whereas a Ni atom exhibits the opposite effect on the same basal site.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 4769-4776
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC01114A
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Intense near-infrared-II luminescence from NaCeF4:Er/Yb nanoprobes for in vitro bioassay and in vivo bioimaging
We report the controlled synthesis of monodisperse NaCeF4:Er/Yb nanoprobes that exhibit intense NIR-II emission for in vitro bioassay and in vivo bioimaging.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 4682-4688
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC00927A
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Highly active nano-sized iridium catalysts: synthesis and operando spectroscopy in a proton exchange membrane electrolyzer
Ultra-high purity nano-sized iridium enclosed in a monolayer of IrIII/IrIV oxides/hydroxides leads to an enhancement in OER activity.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 3570-3579
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC00555A
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A highly integrated DNA nanomachine operating in living cells powered by an endogenous stimulus
An elegant, highly integrated DNA nanomachine powered by endogenous ATP molecules was developed for specific microRNA imaging in living cells.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 3299-3304
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC00049B
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Nanobubble-embedded inorganic 808 nm excited upconversion nanocomposites for tumor multiple imaging and treatment
Upconversion nanocomposites embedded in nanobubbles can be a new technique to achieve imaging and therapy under 808 nm irradiation.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 3141-3151
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC00108A
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Bioresponsive and near infrared photon co-enhanced cancer theranostic based on upconversion nanocapsules
A yolk-like nanocapsule with responsiveness to tumor microenvironment and NIR photons was invented by integrating a tumor-responsive photothermal agent on Mn-doped UCNPs@mSiO2 nanospheres for multiple imaging guided thermo-chemotherapy.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 3233-3247
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC05414A
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Diketopyrrolopyrrole-based semiconducting polymer nanoparticles for in vivo second near-infrared window imaging and image-guided tumor surgery
PDFT1032, a new semiconducting polymer possessing a favorable absorption peak (1032 nm) and outstanding biocompatibility, may be widely applicable in clinical imaging and the surgical treatment of malignancy.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 3105-3110
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC00206A
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Observation of a new type of aggregation-induced emission in nanoclusters
A novel mechanism of aggregation-induced emission defined as the restriction of the ligand dissociation–aggregation process in the nanocluster range is proposed.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 3062-3068
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC05317G
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The kinetics of chirality assignment in catalytic single-walled carbon nanotube growth and the routes towards selective growth
The routes towards carbon nanotube's chirality control during growth was revealed by kinetic modelling.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 3056-3061
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC04714B
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ROS scavenging Mn3O4 nanozymes for in vivo anti-inflammation
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging Mn3O4 nanozymes effectively protected live mice from ROS-induced ear-inflammation in vivo.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 2927-2933
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC05476A
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Single quantum dot-based nanosensor for sensitive detection of 5-methylcytosine at both CpG and non-CpG sites
We develop a single quantum dot (QD)-based nanosensor for sensitive detection of DNA methylation at both CpG and non-CpG sites.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 1330-1338
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC04813K
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Design of DNA nanostructure-based interfacial probes for the electrochemical detection of nucleic acids directly in whole blood
A novel DNA nanostructure-based electrochemical (E-nanoDNA) sensor is proposed for one-step reagentless detection of biomolecules in flowing samples.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 979-984
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC04663D
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Cage-templated synthesis of highly stable palladium nanoparticles and their catalytic activities in Suzuki–Miyaura coupling
Cage-templated synthesis of narrowly distributed palladium nanoparticles (1.8 ± 0.2 nm) and their high catalytic activity in Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reactions are reported.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 676-680
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC03148C
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Synthesis of ultrathin platinum nanoplates for enhanced oxygen reduction activity
Ultrathin Pt nanoplates exposing {111} facets are synthesized by galvanic-replacement-free templating of conveniently available Ag nanoplates, showing enhanced oxygen reduction activity.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 398-404
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC02997G
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Unveiling hole trapping and surface dynamics of NiO nanoparticles
Mesoporous NiO is used as p-type material in photoelectrochemical energy conversion devices. The presence of two kinds of hole traps can affect device performance. Here, after band-gap excitation, the relaxation of the hole into two different traps was observed and characterized.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 223-230
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC03442C
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One-dimensional diamondoid polyaniline-like nanothreads from compressed crystal aniline
One-dimensional diamondoid polyaniline-like nanothreads combine the outstanding mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes with the versatility of NH2 groups.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 254-260
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC03445H
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Small molecular organic nanocrystals resemble carbon nanodots in terms of their properties
We show that hydrothermal treatment of citric acid produces methylenesuccinic acid, which gives rise to hydrogen-bonded nano-assemblies with CND-like properties.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 175-180
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC02528A
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Forming next-generation antibody–nanoparticle conjugates through the oriented installation of non-engineered antibody fragments
Enabling oriented installation of non-engineered antibody fragments on nanoparticle surfaces to create next-generation antibody–nanoparticle conjugates.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 79-87
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC02747H
About this collection
This specially curated collection pulls together some of the most popular articles from 2018 and 2019 in the field of nanoscience. The collection presents some outstanding contributions to the field, ranging from the design of a DNA nanomachine for discriminating single nucleotide variants to a critical perspective of recent advances in molecular nanomagnetism, and as with all Chemical Science articles – they are all completely free to access and read. We hope you enjoy browsing through this collection.
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