Themed collection Celebrating 60 years of the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter
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Celebrating 60 years of the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter
Qingdong Zheng, Xueyuan Chen, Maochun Hong, Rong Cao, and Zhang Lin introduce this Nanoscale themed collection to celebrate the 60 year anniversary of the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 21969-21970
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR90244F
CO direct esterification to dimethyl oxalate and dimethyl carbonate: the key functional motifs for catalytic selectivity
The key functional motifs for the selectivity have been discussed in detail in this review. The isolated Pd is conducive for dimethyl carbonate (DMC), while the aggregated Pd is beneficial for dimethyl oxalate (DMO).
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 20131-20140
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03008B
Structure and performance of the LiFePO4 cathode material: from the bulk to the surface
An overview of Li-ion transfer from the electrolyte to the solid–solution interface and then to the bulk.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 15036-15044
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03776A
Luminescent lanthanide metal–organic framework nanoprobes: from fundamentals to bioapplications
This minireview summarizes the recent advances in the emerging field of luminescent Ln-MOF nanoprobes, covering from fundamental insights to bioapplications.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 15021-15035
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03373A
Surface-coordinated metal–organic framework thin films (SURMOFs) for electrocatalytic applications
This review first summarizes surface-coordinated metal–organic framework thin films (SURMOFs) for electrocatalytic applications.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 12712-12730
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03115A
Cation-doping matters in caesium lead halide perovskite nanocrystals: from physicochemical fundamentals to optoelectronic applications
The most recent advances in cation-doped all-inorganic cesium lead halide perovskite nanocrystals are comprehensively reviewed in this review.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 12228-12248
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02922J
Homoleptic alkynyl-protected gold nanoclusters with unusual compositions and structures
Two homoleptic alkynyl-protected gold nanoclusters with a metal-to-ligand ratio different from known Aun(SR)m or Aux(CCR)y clusters are reported.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 13346-13350
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02986F
Coordination tailoring of water-labile 3D MOFs to fabricate ultrathin 2D MOF nanosheets
A coordination tailoring top-down delamination strategy involving the controllable partial disassembly of a water-labile 3D MOF has been explored to fabricate ultrathin 2D MOF nanosheets.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 12767-12772
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02956D
Synthesis and characterization of a nanocluster-based silver(I) tert-butylethynide compound with a large second-harmonic generation response
A new nanocluster-based silver(I) tert-butylethynide compound, namely, (tBuCCAg)2(Ag4SiW12O40)(DMSO)6, was obtained and found to exhibit a large second-harmonic generation response.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 11847-11857
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03364B
A high-performance silicon photoanode enabled by oxygen vacancy modulation on NiOOH electrocatalyst for water oxidation
NiFe nanoparticles which are deposited onto the n-Si/Ni/NiOOH photoanode surface lead to high OER performance by acting as a co-catalyst and creating oxygen vacancies.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 7550-7556
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR00921K
Single-photon upconversion in 6-pentaceneone crystal from bulk to ultrathin flakes
Phonon-assisted single-photon upconversion was first discovered in a new 6-pentaceneone crystal, which can be mechanically exfoliated layer by layer.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 6227-6232
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR00306A
Ligand-assisted capping growth of self-supporting ultrathin FeNi-LDH nanosheet arrays with atomically dispersed chromium atoms for efficient electrocatalytic water oxidation
Ligand-assisted capping grown ultrathin FeNi-LDH nanosheet arrays with atomically dispersed Cr atoms afford an exceptional activity for the oxygen evolution reaction.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 5817-5823
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR10781A
Effect of Rh valence state and doping concentration on the structure and photocatalytic H2 evolution in (Nb,Rh) codoped TiO2 nanorods
(Nb,Rh) codoped TiO2 nanorods exhibit strong visible light absorption and efficient photocatalytic performance for hydrogen production.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 22082-22090
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR05695B
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
MoIV3⋯[O8Mo4]3 Lewis acid–base cluster pairs: highly efficient and stable Lewis catalysis fields frustrated in crystalline nanoclusters
A new concept of a Lewis catalysis field built of frustrated Lewis acid⋯base cluster pairs has been proposed.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 20230-20238
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR05822J
A thieno-isoindigo derivative-based conjugated polymer nanoparticle for photothermal therapy in the NIR-II bio-window
Here, a thieno-isoindigo derivative-based Donor–Acceptor (D–A) polymer, which exhibited excellent absorption characteristics from the NIR-I to NIR-II window, was prepared for photothermal therapy.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 19665-19672
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03771K
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Indirect-to-direct band gap transition and optical properties of metal alloys of Cs2Te1−xTixI6: a theoretical study
In recent years, double perovskites have attracted considerable attention as potential candidates for photovoltaic applications.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 36734-36740
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA07586H
High-performance amorphous organic semiconductor-based vertical field-effect transistors and light-emitting transistors
Two kinds of vertical organic optoelectronic devices were constructed based on amorphous organic semiconductors and high device performances were achieved.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 18371-18378
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03569F
Three ring-shaped Zr(IV)-substituted silicotungstates: syntheses, structures and their properties
Three ring-shaped Zr(IV)-substituted silicotungstates built by the different cluster units of {α-/β-SiW10}/{Zr2}, {β-SiW10}/{Zr2}/{Zr2B}, and {β-SiW10}/{Zr2B}/{Zr2B2} respectively, been made and their related properties have been investigated.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 18333-18341
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02945A
The partition principles for atomic-scale structures and their physical properties: application to the nonlinear optical crystal material KBe2BO3F2
The contribution of F ions to the SHG process must be partitioned among 4 metal-centered groups.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2020,22, 19299-19306
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CP02755C
Controllable growth of carbon nanosheets in the montmorillonite interlayers for high-rate and stable anode in lithium ion battery
A novel insertable and pseudocapacitive Li+ ion material of highly ordered layered montmorillonite/carbon is explored.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 16262-16269
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03962D
Tuning the pore structures and photocatalytic properties of a 2D covalent organic framework with multi-branched photoactive moieties
An effective strategy to incorporate accessible metalloporphyrin photoactive sites into 2D COFs by establishing a 3D local connection for highly efficient photocatalysis was developed.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 16136-16142
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02994G
Strong influence of strain gradient on lithium diffusion: flexo-diffusion effect
Strain gradient provides a new approach to tune and optimize the lithium diffusion in Lithium ion battery applications.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 15175-15184
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03746J
Localized surface plasmon resonance enhanced visible-light-driven CO2 photoreduction in Cu nanoparticle loaded ZnInS solid solutions
Cu nanoparticle loaded ZnInS solid solutions were designed and applied as visible-light-driven photocatalysts for efficient CO2 photoreduction.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 15169-15174
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR01801E
Ni or FeO nanocrystal-integrated hollow (solid) N-doped carbon nanospheres: preparation, characterization and electrochemical properties
N-Doped carbon nano(micro)spheres have been rationally designed, successfully synthesized and used as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, showing excellent lithium storage properties and superior reversibility.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 15157-15168
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03019H
Topological transformation of LDH nanosheets to highly dispersed PtNiFe nanoalloys enhancing CO oxidation performance
Highly dispersed nanoalloys with a tailored metal–oxide interface are pivotal in developing advanced catalysts with superior performance for applications.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 14882-14894
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02272A
Nonlinear optical ASnX (A = Na, H; X = N, P) nanosheets with divalent tin lone electron pair effect by first-principles design
Divalent tin Sn2+ lone electron pairs can induce strong second harmonic generation density in 2D NaSnP and HSnN structures.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 14895-14902
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03778H
Zn2+ stabilized Pd clusters with enhanced covalent metal–support interaction via the formation of Pd–Zn bonds to promote catalytic thermal stability
Zn2+-Modified MgAl-LDH with ultra-low Pd cluster loading was synthesized. The higher adsorption energy and strong covalent metal–support interaction via forming Pd–Zn bonds over Pd/ZnMgAl-LDH account for the robust catalytic performance.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 14825-14830
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02987D
Synthesis and optical properties of a Y3(Al/Ga)5O12:Ce3+,Cr3+,Nd3+ persistent luminescence nanophosphor: a promising near-infrared-II nanoprobe for biological applications
Y3(Al/Ga)5O12:Ce3+,Cr3+,Nd3+ nanocrystals with strong persistent luminescence in the NIR-II spectral region, which are highly desired for bioimaging, have been synthesized by a salt microemulsion method.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 14180-14187
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR03269G
Near-infrared-excited upconversion photodynamic therapy of extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii based on lanthanide nanoparticles
This work reports a novel strategy to combat extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii via NIR-responsive UCNPs-based PDT.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 13948-13957
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR01073A
Construction of heterostructured NiFe2O4-C nanorods by transition metal recycling from simulated electroplating sludge leaching solution for high performance lithium ion batteries
This work provides a potential direction for high performance lithium ion battery anodes by recycling metals from electroplating sludge.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 13398-13406
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02290J
Lewis-base containing spiro type hole transporting materials for high-performance perovskite solar cells with efficiency approaching 20%
Lewis base group containing spiro-type hole conductors (spiro-CN-OMeTAD and spiro-PS-OMeTAD) have been synthesized to be HTMs. This study provides an alternative strategy for the molecular design of better HTMs in high-performance Perovskite solar cells.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 13157-13164
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR01961E
Enhancing photocatalytic H2 evolution on In2S3/mesoporous TiO2 nanocomposites via one-pot microwave-assisted synthesis using an ionic liquid
Presented are In2S3/mesoporous TiO2 nanocomposites showing a high H2 generation activity prepared by a one-pot microwave-assisted method using an ionic liquid.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 12336-12345
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02958K
Pt–Co truncated octahedral nanocrystals: a class of highly active and durable catalysts toward oxygen reduction
Pt–Co truncated octahedral nanocrystals were synthesized and evaluated as a class of highly active and durable catalysts toward oxygen reduction.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 11718-11727
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02904A
Multi-praseodymium-and-tungsten bridging octameric tellurotungstate and its 2D honeycomb composite film for detecting estrogen
A novel multi-praseodymium-and-tungsten bridging octameric tellurotungstate was prepared and successfully utilized to construct Au-modified aptamer biosensors toward the detection of 17β-estradiol.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 10842-10853
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR01901A
Uniform Pt nanoparticles supported on urchin-like mesoporous TiO2 hollow spheres as stable electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction
Pt/UMTHS exhibited better ORR stability than the commercial Pt/C due to the strong metal support interaction and the effect of spatial restriction from the unique structure.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 10656-10663
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR10890D
In-MOF-derived ultrathin heteroatom-doped carbon nanosheets for improving oxygen reduction
Two types of discrete complexes have been encapsulated in InOF-24 by impregnation method, and are then subjected to pyrolysis with a conversion to the porous carbon material (InFeCo@CNS900).
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 10019-10025
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR02007A
Plasmonic nanopapers: flexible, stable and sensitive multiplex PUF tags for unclonable anti-counterfeiting applications
Highly flexible and stable plasmonic nanopaper comprised of silver nanocubes and cellulose nanofibres was fabricated through a self-assembly-assisted vacuum filtration method.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 9471-9480
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR01223H
A solid-state colorimetric fluorescence Pb2+-sensing scheme: mechanically-driven CsPbBr3 nanocrystallization in glass
Herein, it is proposed a brand-new solid-state Pb2+-sensing strategy based on mechanically-driven glass crystallization in a Pb2+-responsive borate glass system.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 8801-8808
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR01818J
Effectively modulating vertical tunneling transport by mechanically twisting bilayer graphene within the all-metallic architecture
Modulation of vertical tunneling by twisting BLG within the all-metallic architecture, which regulates the Fermi level and VHSs simultaneously.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 8793-8800
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR00672F
Bottom-up preparation of hierarchically porous MOF-modified carbon sphere derivatives for efficient oxygen reduction
Herein, Co nanoparticles on N-doped carbon spheres were prepared by means of a bimetallic ZIF-functionalized carbon sphere precursor. By tuning the Zn dopant content in CoZn-ZIF/CS, CoZn-ZIF/CS-1000 can be conveniently obtained.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 8785-8792
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR00511H
Nucleobase derived boron and nitrogen co-doped carbon nanosheets as efficient catalysts for selective oxidation and reduction reactions
Nucleobase derived boron and nitrogen co-doped carbon nanosheets were synthesized. The obtained material is highly active and selective in the liquid phase oxidation of ethyl lactate to ethyl pyruvate and the reduction of nitrobenzene to aniline.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 7797-7803
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NR00516A
Accurate detection of β-hCG in women's serum and cervical secretions for predicting early pregnancy viability based on time-resolved luminescent lanthanide nanoprobes
A strategy based on a LiLuF4:Ce,Tb time-resolved photoluminescence nanoprobe was developed for β-hCG detection in women's serum and cervical secretions for predicting early pregnancy viability.
Nanoscale, 2020,12, 6729-6735
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NR10973K
About this collection
Guest Edited by Professor Qingdong Zheng, Professor Xueyuan Chen, Professor Maochun Hong, and Professor Rong Cao, who are all affiliated with Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter (FJIRSM), Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor Zhang Lin previously affiliated with FJIRSM of CAS and now based at South China University of Technology.
To celebrate the 60 year anniversary of the FJIRSM of CAS and to highlight the breadth of high quality work in the institute, this collection covers fundamental research in all branches of nanoscience and nanotechnology. We hope you enjoy reading this collection.