2026 January-1 - 77 articles
The reverse water–gas shift (RWGS) reaction serves as a highly flexible and critical pathway for converting CO2 into CO, with Pt-based catalysts having been widely investigated. Here, a series of platinum-rare earth (RE) subnanometric bimetalli...
The temperature-dependent photoluminescence of CsPbBr3/SiO2 and CsPbI3/SiO2 nanocrystals was investigated to understand the thermal stability of SiO2 encapsulation. At increased temperature, intensity quenching, linewidth broadening, energy level shi...
Environmental pollution caused by industrialization and population growth has intensified the demand for sustainable materials capable of mitigating contaminants effectively. In this context, the green synthesis of carbon-based nanomaterials derived...
Nano-aluminum (nAl), characterized by its high combustion enthalpy and enhanced reactivity, serves as a critical component in advanced energetic materials like solid propellants and micro-ignition devices. However, the atomic-scale mechanisms governi...
The structural dependence of self-propelled motion in micro/nanomotors is essential for effectively predicting and controlling their dynamic behaviors. In this study, platinum–silica (Pt-SiO2) micromotors, with structures ranging from spherical...
The properties of carbon-based materials with nanometric size support their use in numerous applications, such as optoelectronics and energy devices, bioimaging, photodetectors, and sensors. Among the various nanostructure fabrication methods, pulsed...
Developing cost-effective and durable electrocatalysts is essential for advancing anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs). This work evaluates Pd-based catalysts supported on β-MnO2, Vulcan carbon (C), and their physical blend (Pd/MnO2:Pd/C)...
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We investigate the mechanical properties of electrospun boron nitride nanotube (BNNT)-reinforced silica nanocomposite microfibers. The incorporation of small amounts of BNNTs (0.1, 0.3, and 0.5 wt.%) into silica results in significant enhancements in...
The escalating prevalence of counterfeiting and forgery has imposed unprecedented demands on advanced anti-counterfeiting technologies. Traditional luminescent materials, relying on single-mode or static emission, are inherently vulnerable to replica...
Bi2Se3 thin films with different thicknesses are deposited on prepatterned n-Si substrates by the vapor–solid deposition method, demonstrating photodetector performances in the visible and near-infrared range up to the telecommunication wavelen...
The high yield ratio remains a critical challenge restricting the widespread application of ultra-high-strength steels. This study investigates a direct quenching and aging (DQA) route without solution treatment in a Cu-precipitation-strengthened ste...
Light carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM) has emerged as a promising tool for manipulating light–matter interactions, providing an additional degree of freedom to explore chiral-optical phenomena at the nanoscale. When such vortex beams int...
The advancement of efficient and stable perovskite solar cells (PSCs) increasingly depends on developing flexible, metal-free electrode architectures. Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) offer chemical robustness, high conductivity, and mechanica...
The purpose of this research is to examine how the electro-optical behavior of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles prepared via the gamma radiolysis process is related to both the radiation dose and to the Pt precursor concentration. The Pt precursor used in...
Biosynthetic gas vesicles (GVs), as novel nanoscale ultrasound contrast agents, exhibit unique potential in biomedical ultrasound imaging. For example, they are expected to have better tissue penetration through the tumor vasculature for detecting tu...
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have gained significant attention due to their exceptional metal atom utilization efficiency and high catalytic activity. Using DFT calculations, single-atom metals (M = Ag, Au) on defective and carbon-doped h-BN supports...
The present study involves the synthesis of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-stabilized iron-based trimetallic nanoparticles with different metal addition sequences (Fe/Ag/Zn, Fe/Zn/Ag and Fe/(Zn/Ag)) using the sodium borohydride reduction method. In order...
For the method of focused ion beam (FIB) milling to fabricate lithium tantalate (LiTaO3) metasurfaces, the use of a Cr-Pt mask can enhance imaging contrast and enable superior drift correction. However, removing the Pt component necessitates the vola...
Cesium lead chloride (CsPbCl3) is a stable, wide-bandgap perovskite with significant potential for ultraviolet (UV) photodetection and blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs). However, the dynamical mechanisms of ferroelastic domain walls associated with t...
The accurate determination of trace metals in aqueous matrices necessitates robust sample preparation techniques that enable selective preconcentration of analytes while ensuring compatibility with subsequent instrumental analysis. Dispersive solid-p...
Micronutrient malnutrition persists as a global health burden, while conventional biofortification approaches suffer from low efficiency and environmental trade-offs. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a foliar-applied selenium–zinc nanoc...
Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are increasingly recognized as pervasive environmental contaminants with profound implications for ecosystems and human health. Their small size, compositional diversity, and occurrence across complex matrices—inc...
Nanomaterials are widely used in biomedical research as drug and antibody carriers, and some nanomaterials have been shown to exhibit antimicrobial activity. Previously, silver nanoclusters (AgNCs) were predicted to interact with the bacterial TolC p...
To overcome the limitations of template-dependent and anion-assisted methods, this work presents a solvent-controlled strategy for the one-step solvothermal synthesis of octahedral CeO2. Using only Ce(NO3)3·6H2O in methanol/water (MeOH/H2O) mi...
The electrical performance of polymer nanocomposites strongly depends on the morphology of nanofillers and the structure of the resulting conductive networks. To elucidate the mechanisms governing conductive network formation in multi-morphology nano...
Metal oxide semiconductor (MOS)-based chemiresistive gas sensors, attributable to their low cost, compact structure, and long operational lifetime, have been widely employed for the detection and monitoring of trace ozone (O3) in environmental air. M...
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The selective hydrogenation of phenol to cyclohexanone is a pivotal reaction for producing nylon precursors. Conventional Pd/C catalysts, however, suffer from weak metal–support interactions, leading to size heterogeneity and agglomeration of P...
Widespread antibiotic residues in aquatic environments pose escalating threats to ecological stability and human health, highlighting the urgent demand for effective remediation strategies. In recent years, photocatalytic technology based on advanced...
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and indium sulfide (In2S3) combined nanoarray films, fabricated via the hydrothermal and chemical bath deposition (CBD) methods, were employed as photoelectrocatalysts for water splitting applications through the photoelectroc...
The use of polyamide-12 (PA12) thermoplastics in additive manufacturing (AM) is promising owing to their mechanical properties and printability. However, in load-bearing applications, improvements in mechanical strength and stiffness are sought after...
This study presents a novel approach for synthesizing porous silica materials using various biomass-derived carboxylic acids as non-surfactant, eco-friendly porogens. Different carboxylic acids were selected, and their influence on the properties of...
High-performance dielectric materials that can be processed at ultra-low temperatures are essential for next-generation LTCC technologies and compact RF–microwave components. In this work, a multicomponent Bi–Fe–Nb oxide system was...
In recent years, achieving ultra-wideband electromagnetic absorption has emerged as a critical challenge in confronting advanced broadband electromagnetic detection technologies. This capability is essential for effectively countering sophisticated r...
Plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD) is used to grow high-quality aluminum fluoride (AlF3) antireflective coatings via a safe, HF-free route using trimethylaluminum and SF6 plasma. In situ diagnostics reveal a reaction pathway mediated by...
This work demonstrates the synthesis of ferromagnetic metallic cobalt nanoparticles embedded in a graphene framework through a graphene-assisted carbothermal reduction process. Cobalt oxide (Co3O4) was employed as the starting material, with graphene...
This paper presents the experimental and computational results characterizing the phase formation of multielement nanoparticles synthesized by the electrically exploding joint-twisted wires. The joint-twisted wires with different element compositions...
Glyphosate is widely used for weed control in coffee but can induce physiological alterations due to its lack of selectivity, and indirect spray drift can cause adverse effects, potentially increasing biological impacts upon exposure. In this study,...
We report a galvanic replacement-driven strategy for the in situ growth of highly uniform one-dimensional (1D) Cu@CuO-X (X = Ag, Bi) nanobelts directly on aluminum foils. Unlike conventional multi-step coating or hard-template replication strategies,...
Functional steel surfaces engineered through tailored micro-nano structures are increasingly vital for various applications such as high-performance aerospace components, energy conversion systems and defense equipment. Femtosecond laser filament pro...
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Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as versatile precursors and templates for developing high-performance electrode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), owing to their adjustable porosity, abundant metal-coordination sites,...
Perovskite crystals, nanocrystals, quantum dots (QDs), and two-dimensional (2D) materials are at the forefront of optoelectronics and quantum optics, offering groundbreaking potential for a wide range of applications, including photovoltaics, light-e...
Photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide is a very effective strategy to address the energy crisis and greenhouse effect. TiO2 is a widely used semiconductor photocatalyst, which has excellent catalytic activity, excellent chemical stability and lo...
A monolithic all-fiber high-energy chirped pulse amplification (CPA) system with a managed large dispersion is demonstrated. Considering the nonlinearity in the amplification system, two temperature-tuning cascaded chirped fiber Bragg gratings (CFBGs...
Male reproductive disorders and declining fertility rates play an important role in birth rates, and their impact on future populations makes them one of the most serious public health issues of this century. Defects in spermatogenesis are the most c...
We report a novel approach to fabricating high-performance and robust quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) utilizing sputtered SnO2 thin films as the electron transport layer (ETL). While conventional solution-processed ZnMgO NP ETLs face limita...
Background: Dorsal pedicle skin flap application is a cover procedure frequently used by plastic surgeons to cover acute and chronic wounds, but preventing postoperative flap loss and disruption of the wound healing process has not yet been achieved....
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