Themed collection Nanoscale and Nanoscale Horizons: Carbon-based nanomaterials

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Recent advances in metal–organic framework/carbon nanotube nanocomposites for developing analytical applications

Modifying sensors and sorbents made of MOF–CNT nanocomposites can enhance analyte detection in various analytical techniques.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in metal–organic framework/carbon nanotube nanocomposites for developing analytical applications
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Recent advances in aggregation-induced emission materials for enhancing solar energy utilization

We summarized the recent progress of aggregation-induced emission (AIE) materials in luminescent solar concentrators, photosynthesis augmentation and solar steam generation. The luminescence and heat generation of AIE materials in different states have been utilized.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in aggregation-induced emission materials for enhancing solar energy utilization
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Conjugated nanomaterials for solar fuel production

Photocatalytic hydrogen production from water has the potential to fulfil future energy needs by producing a clean and storable fuel. Here the discuss the recent advances in using nanosized materials as photocatalysts.

Graphical abstract: Conjugated nanomaterials for solar fuel production
Review Article

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.

Graphical abstract: Enhancing electrochemical sensing through the use of functionalized graphene composites as nanozymes
Review Article

Recent advances in carbon dots: synthesis and applications in bone tissue engineering

The synthesis and applications of carbon dots in osteogenesis, fluorescence tracing, phototherapy and antibacterial activity have been explored.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in carbon dots: synthesis and applications in bone tissue engineering
Review Article

Synthetic carbon nanomaterials for electrochemical energy conversion

We summarize the key progress in the synthesis strategies of carbon nanomaterials and the underlying relationship between their atomic/molecular structure and electrocatalytic performance.

Graphical abstract: Synthetic carbon nanomaterials for electrochemical energy conversion
Review Article

Polysaccharide-based nanocomposites for biomedical applications: a critical review

Polysaccharides (PSA) have taken specific position among biomaterials for advanced applications in medicine.

Graphical abstract: Polysaccharide-based nanocomposites for biomedical applications: a critical review
Review Article

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.

Graphical abstract: Progress in the use of organic potassium salts for the synthesis of porous carbon nanomaterials: microstructure engineering for advanced supercapacitors
Review Article

When graphene meets ionic liquids: a good match for the design of functional materials

Thanks to successful cohabitation between graphene and ionic liquids (ILs), a large avenue can be opened for the design of functional nanomaterials in a broad range of applications, including catalysis, gas separation and electrochemistry.

Graphical abstract: When graphene meets ionic liquids: a good match for the design of functional materials
Review Article

Covalent functionalization of carbon materials with redox-active organic molecules for energy storage

Carbon-based materials (CBMs) have shown great versatility because they can be chemically combined with other materials for various applications.

Graphical abstract: Covalent functionalization of carbon materials with redox-active organic molecules for energy storage
Open Access Communication

Carrier density and delocalization signatures in doped carbon nanotubes from quantitative magnetic resonance

Molecular charge transfer doping affords widely tunable carrier density and conductivity in s-SWCNTs (and OSCs in general), however, a pervasive challenge for such systems is reliable measurement of charge carrier density and mobility.

Graphical abstract: Carrier density and delocalization signatures in doped carbon nanotubes from quantitative magnetic resonance
Open Access Communication

An anomalous Hall effect in edge-bonded monolayer graphene

In this article, we present an anomalous Hall effect in edge-bonded monolayer graphene.

Graphical abstract: An anomalous Hall effect in edge-bonded monolayer graphene
Open Access Communication

Graphene foam membranes with tunable pore size for next-generation reverse osmosis water desalination

The development of carbon-based reverse osmosis membranes for water desalination is hindered by challenges in achieving a high pore density and controlling the pore size.

Graphical abstract: Graphene foam membranes with tunable pore size for next-generation reverse osmosis water desalination
Communication

C3N2: the missing part of highly stable porous graphitic carbon nitride semiconductors

With two suitable organic units (TAPA and HADQ), H-C3N2 and T-C3N2 are designed and proposed based on the high possibility for experimental realization. They show different structural features and exceptional optoelectronic properties.

Graphical abstract: C3N2: the missing part of highly stable porous graphitic carbon nitride semiconductors
Communication

Understanding the partitioning behavior of single-walled carbon nanotubes using an aqueous two-phase extraction system composed of non-ionic surfactants and polymers

In this work, we decipher the mechanism of the aqueous two-phase extraction (ATPE) method, which has considerable application potential for purifying many types of nanomaterials.

Graphical abstract: Understanding the partitioning behavior of single-walled carbon nanotubes using an aqueous two-phase extraction system composed of non-ionic surfactants and polymers
Open Access Communication

Unveiling the formation mechanism of the biphenylene network

We have computationally studied the formation mechanism of the biphenylene network via the intermolecular HF zipping, as well as identified key intermediates experimentally, on the Au(111) surface.

Graphical abstract: Unveiling the formation mechanism of the biphenylene network
Communication

Thermodynamic mechanism of controllable growth of two-dimensional uniformly ordered boron-doped graphene

The thermodynamic mechanisms as well as the optimal experimental parameters of controllable growth of 2D uniformly ordered boron-doped graphene have been proposed by establishing the substrate-mediated phase diagrams.

Graphical abstract: Thermodynamic mechanism of controllable growth of two-dimensional uniformly ordered boron-doped graphene
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
Communication

Electrical conductivity of a single parallel contact between carbon nanotubes

In situ measurements of the electrical resistance of a parallel contact between carbon nanotubes were performed. The electrical conductivities of individual nanotubes and the interface were derived by varying the contact length systematically.

Graphical abstract: Electrical conductivity of a single parallel contact between carbon nanotubes
Communication

Controlled formation of carbon nanotubes incorporated ceramic composite granules by electrostatic integrated nano-assembly

Controlled formation of CNT–Al2O3–ZrO2 composite granules by an electrostatic integrated nano-assembly method.

Graphical abstract: Controlled formation of carbon nanotubes incorporated ceramic composite granules by electrostatic integrated nano-assembly
Communication

Magnetoconductance modulations due to interlayer tunneling in radial superlattices

We prove, in the first theoretical model, that unique boundary conditions and interlayer tunneling dominate the nature of electronic states in radial superlattices, leading to strongly momentum-dependent magnetoconductance modulations.

Graphical abstract: Magnetoconductance modulations due to interlayer tunneling in radial superlattices
Communication

Controlled covalent functionalization of a graphene-channel of a field effect transistor as an ideal platform for (bio)sensing applications

Electrochemical grafting of a protected ethynylphenyl diazonium salt leads to the deposition of a functional monolayer on the graphene channel of a field effect transistor, leading to a general platform for (bio)sensing applications.

Graphical abstract: Controlled covalent functionalization of a graphene-channel of a field effect transistor as an ideal platform for (bio)sensing applications
Communication

Carbon quantum dots as a dual platform for the inhibition and light-based destruction of collagen fibers: implications for the treatment of eye floaters

Fibrillation of collagen I is prevented most strongly by positively charged CQDs and pulsed-laser illumination destroys collagen aggregates and vitreous opacities.

Graphical abstract: Carbon quantum dots as a dual platform for the inhibition and light-based destruction of collagen fibers: implications for the treatment of eye floaters
Open Access Communication

All-graphene-based open fluidics for pumpless, small-scale fluid transport via laser-controlled wettability patterning

We present an all-graphene based open microfluidic manufacturing technique by manipulating the surface wettability of spin-coated graphene ink films via laser-controlled patterning. The approach is rapid, flexible, and opens diverse applications in fluid transport.

Graphical abstract: All-graphene-based open fluidics for pumpless, small-scale fluid transport via laser-controlled wettability patterning
Open Access Paper

Advancing mesoporous carbon synthesis for supercapacitors: a systematic investigation of cross-linking agent effects on pore structure and functionality

Advancing templating synthesis of mesoporous carbons for supercapacitors by investigating the cross-linking agent effect.

Graphical abstract: Advancing mesoporous carbon synthesis for supercapacitors: a systematic investigation of cross-linking agent effects on pore structure and functionality
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Unraveling the role of substrate materials in governing the carbon/carbide growth of molten carbonate electrolysis of CO2

The relationship between carbon-binding ability of metals and carbon/carbide growth on molten salts CO2 electrolysis is revealed.

Graphical abstract: Unraveling the role of substrate materials in governing the carbon/carbide growth of molten carbonate electrolysis of CO2
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Carbon dots-functionalized extended gate organic field effect transistor-based biosensors for low abundance proteins

Leveraging the ease of synthesis and modifiability of nanomaterial carbon dots, efficient immobilization of low-abundance proteins was achieved through covalent interactions, without compromising the device's performance.

Graphical abstract: Carbon dots-functionalized extended gate organic field effect transistor-based biosensors for low abundance proteins
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Carbon nanowires made by the insertion-and-fusion method toward carbon–hydrogen nanoelectronics

Carbon nanowires can be made via the insertion-and-fusion of short carbon chains inside carbon nanotubes, and carry H adatoms that can tune the electronic and magnetic properties of carbon chains upon the varied H positions in C–H nanoelectronics.

Graphical abstract: Carbon nanowires made by the insertion-and-fusion method toward carbon–hydrogen nanoelectronics
Open Access Paper

Large area roll-to-roll printed semiconducting carbon nanotube thin films for flexible carbon-based electronics

A universal roll-to-roll printing approach was developed to achieve large area semiconducting carbon nanotube thin films on flexible substrates, and printed flexible carbon-based electronics exhibited good electrical properties.

Graphical abstract: Large area roll-to-roll printed semiconducting carbon nanotube thin films for flexible carbon-based electronics
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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.

Graphical abstract: Nitrogen- and sulfur-doped graphene quantum dots for chemiluminescence
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Coenzyme corona formation on carbon nanotubes leads to disruption of the redox balance in metabolic reactions

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have adverse impacts on metabolism in biological systems.

Graphical abstract: Coenzyme corona formation on carbon nanotubes leads to disruption of the redox balance in metabolic reactions
Open Access Paper

Ionic liquid-assisted synthesis of mesoporous polymers and carbon materials: the self-assembly mechanism

Soft-templating synthesis has been widely employed to fabricate ordered mesoporous polymer and carbon materials with effectively tuneable pore sizes.

Graphical abstract: Ionic liquid-assisted synthesis of mesoporous polymers and carbon materials: the self-assembly mechanism
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Enhancement of lattice dynamics by an azimuthal surface plasmon on the femtosecond time scale in multi-walled carbon nanotubes

Surface plasmon-enhanced interlayer contraction on the femtosecond time scale was found in multi-walled carbon nanotubes by ultrafast transmission electron microscopy.

Graphical abstract: Enhancement of lattice dynamics by an azimuthal surface plasmon on the femtosecond time scale in multi-walled carbon nanotubes
Open Access Paper

Towards custom built double core carbon nanothreads using stilbene and pseudo-stilbene type systems

Double diamond-like wires connected through chromophores which define the electronic properties have been synthesized compressing in a diamond anvil cell crystalline members of the stilbene class.

Graphical abstract: Towards custom built double core carbon nanothreads using stilbene and pseudo-stilbene type systems
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Electrical and thermal stimulus-responsive nanocarbon-based 3D hydrogel sponge for switchable drug delivery

The CNT sponge-based 3D frame hydrogel showed remarkable responses to electrical and thermal stimuli, exhibited excellent controllable/switchable drug delivery, and has great potential in biomedical engineering and medicine applications.

Graphical abstract: Electrical and thermal stimulus-responsive nanocarbon-based 3D hydrogel sponge for switchable drug delivery
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An electrochemically reduced ultra-high mass loading three-dimensional carbon nanofiber network: a high energy density symmetric supercapacitor with a reproducible and stable cell voltage of 2.0 V

Thickness and mass-dependent free-standing, highly conductive Na+-LBL 3D-CNF electrodes were fabricated via multi-step fabrication techniques for high-performance symmetric supercapacitors.

Graphical abstract: An electrochemically reduced ultra-high mass loading three-dimensional carbon nanofiber network: a high energy density symmetric supercapacitor with a reproducible and stable cell voltage of 2.0 V
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Hollow carbon nanospheres dotted with Gd–Fe nanoparticles for magnetic resonance and photoacoustic imaging

Hollow carbon nanospheres (HCSs) dotted with Gd–Fe nanoparticles are prepared and studied, which show enhanced photothermal conversion performance as well as integrated properties of photoacoustic and magnetic resonance imaging.

Graphical abstract: Hollow carbon nanospheres dotted with Gd–Fe nanoparticles for magnetic resonance and photoacoustic imaging
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The formation mechanism and chirality evolution of chiral carbon dots prepared via radical assisted synthesis at room temperature

Cysteine-based chiral carbon dots (CDs) were prepared via room temperature radical assisted synthesis. These investigations pave the way for novel synthetic strategies for production of CDs with high control of the chirality.

Graphical abstract: The formation mechanism and chirality evolution of chiral carbon dots prepared via radical assisted synthesis at room temperature
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Realizing the large current field emission characteristics of single vertical few-layer graphene by constructing a lateral graphite heat dissipation interface

An in situ TEM result showed that a vertical few-layer graphene field emitter can carry large emission current at high temperature, benefiting from a graphite layer at the substrate interface which helps to efficiently dissipate heat during field emission.

Graphical abstract: Realizing the large current field emission characteristics of single vertical few-layer graphene by constructing a lateral graphite heat dissipation interface
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Water-soluble green-emitting carbon nanodots with enhanced thermal stability for biological applications

Water soluble and thermally stable green emitting CNDs are prepared via a hydrothermal method. The as-obtained CNDs demostrate stable performance in T-ca cells at high temperatures.

Graphical abstract: Water-soluble green-emitting carbon nanodots with enhanced thermal stability for biological applications
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