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Magnetic metals are of considerable importance for stealth technology and electromagnetic pollution control. However, they suffer from inherent limitations, such as the Snoek limit and narrow absorption bandwidth, which restrict their applications in...

A highly efficient pyro-catalytic system based on a g-C₃N₄/ZnO composite has been developed for dye degradation under near-room-temperature thermal cycling (25–60 °C). This system integrates pyroelectric charge generation with electrochemic...

This study investigates the irradiation response of two L1₂-strengthened HEAs, (Ni₂Co₂FeCr)₉₂Ti₄Al₄ (TiHEA) and (Ni₂Co₂FeCr)₉₂Nb₄Al₄ (NbHEA), subjected to 6.4 MeV Fe³⁺ irradiation at 500 °C up to 30 dpa. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and...

A polarization-insensitive compact optical modulator based on a graphene-hybrid surface plasmon polariton waveguide is proposed. The inverted U-shaped structure enables the synchronous control of TE/TM modes via Fermi level tuning, achieving a maximu...

Lightweight, efficient, and reversible hydrogen storage materials are critical for the advancement of hydrogen-based energy technologies. In this work, we present a comprehensive density functional theory (DFT) investigation of hydrogen storage in pr...

Polypyrrole-based functional composites are increasingly explored and extensively adopted for energy storage, sensing, and environmental applications due to their tunable electronic properties, chemical versatility, and mechanical stability. However,...

Two decades after the first bold proclamations that nanomedicine would deliver “magic-bullet” therapies capable of cell-level targeting, the field stands at a crossroads. While some initial promises (improved delivery of poorly water-solu...

Carbon nanotube (CNT) cathode materials exhibit excellent electron emission performance and have become a key research focus in the field of vacuum electronics. However, their practical applications are still restricted by challenges, including emiss...

This study aimed to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using an eco-friendly method with Ocimum lamiifolium leaf extract as a natural reducing agent. The research examined how different conditions affected nanoparticle stability and size. Charac...

Integrating functional perovskites on an amorphous microchannel plate (MCP) glass faces challenges regarding the lack of ordered nucleation sites and stringent thermal budgets. Herein, we propose a surface energetics-based atomic layer deposition (AL...

Quantum dots combine advantages such as strong processability via solution methods, wide color gamut coverage, and precise emission color coordinates, making them highly promising for applications in optoelectronic devices. However, they face limitat...

Photothermal therapy (PTT) is an emerging non-invasive treatment for cancer, offering targeted, localized therapy with minimal side effects. Its growing significance lies in its ability to precisely heat and destroy tumor cells while sparing surround...

CrAlSiN nanocomposite coatings with different structures were prepared by arc ion plating. The influence of substrate bias on the composition, microstructure and properties of the coating was investigated. The nanocomposite CrAlSiN coatings all had a...

Plasmonic nanostructures have been widely employed to improve upconversion luminescence performance; however, their impact on excitation pathways under multi-wavelength excitation is not yet fully understood. In this work, we constructed hybrid syste...

The influence of a non-resonant intense laser field on the optical absorption and Raman scattering processes in ZnO/Mg_0.2Zn_0.8O quantum wells is theoretically investigated. It is shown that the dressing field significantly modifies the confinement po...

Silver nanoparticles were biosynthesized using the culture supernatant of Staphylococcus sp. YRA, a strain isolated from Colombian mining sediments. Synthesis was optimized at 1 mM AgNO₃, pH 7, 40 °C and 7 μg/mL extract, producing spherical, p...

The rapid expansion of the coal chemical industry has led to a growing demand for effective treatment of high salinity wastewater, particularly the concentrated brine streams targeted for zero liquid discharge (ZLD) management. Conventional treatment...

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are increasingly incorporated into industrial and consumer products, raising concerns about potential carcinogenicity because their physicochemical properties vary widely among materials. Although Mitsui-7 has b...

The applications of nanofluids are widely beneficial in heat transmission and cooling systems. Nanofluid viscosity and thermal conductivity have a substantial effect on heat transfer applications and on devices such as solar and geothermal systems. M...

The development of anisotropic gold nanostructures supporting localized surface plasmon (LSP) resonances in the near-infrared (NIR) biological window is of great interest for diagnostic and therapeutic nanotechnologies. Here, we report gold open-shel...

As a widely used catalyst class, transition metal oxides (TMOs) face the challenges of detrimental nanoparticle agglomeration. The newly developing two-dimensional (2D) covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) offer a promising solution as catalyst suppor...

Photothermal therapy (PTT) is an emerging minimally invasive approach for cancer treatment that relies on photothermal agents capable of efficiently converting near-infrared (NIR) light into localized heat. In this work, silica–gold nanostructu...

Background: The long-term stability of mRNA-lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), essential for mRNA vaccines and gene therapies, relies on managing physicochemical properties to preserve their integrity and effectiveness through optimized formulation componen...

Civil engineering infrastructure suffers material degradation, shortened service life and high maintenance costs under harsh environments and natural aging, threatening public safety. Nanopolymer composites, featuring designable microstructures and e...

Mo/ZZG and W/ZZG nanomaterials for the catalytic reduction of CO₂ were successfully prepared from preformed ZnO-ZrO₂-Ga₂O₃ (ZZG) and HPMo and HPMo heteropolyacids via simple incipient wetness impregnation. To establish the relationship between struct...

Nickel is widely deployed in caustic service, yet its native Ni(OH)₂/NiOOH passive film raises concerns for long service life. Graphene has emerged as a promising corrosion barrier; however, its long-term durability in strongly alkaline media remains...

Hydraulic fracturing is a critical technology for developing shale gas reservoirs, which are typical natural nanoporous media. However, the complex two−phase flow induced by fracturing fluid retention and the strong interference among hydraulic...

Sm₂TM₁₇ sintered magnets, (where TM = Co, Fe, Cu, Zr), are typically utilised in high temperature magnetic applications due to their magnetic properties being very stable at 200–350 °C. Sm and Co are critical materials and need to be recycl...

Ultrafast laser processing is constrained by an inherent throughput–resolution trade-off, typically addressed either by high-speed single-beam scanning or by parallel processing approaches. Here, a scanning-based dynamic mask projection concept...

Oxygen-focused ion beam induced deposition (O-FIBID) enables the direct-write fabrication of Pt nanostructures while simultaneously enhancing purity concurrently through reactive oxygen–deposit interactions. By systematically varying the dwell...

The growing demand for efficient and sustainable energy storage has intensified interest in green materials known for their high-power density. In this work, we evaluated the electrochemical and electrical performance of coin-cell supercapacitors wit...

The influence of Zn²⁺, Ca²⁺ and Co²⁺ doping on the thermal, structural, morphological, and magnetic characteristics of CdBi_0.1Fe_1.9O₄ nanoparticles synthetized via the sol–gel technique and calcined at 300, 600, 900 and 1200 °C was investig...

In this work, we investigate the effect of ligand chemistry on the optical and electrical properties of copper indium disulphide (CuInS₂) quantum dots (QDs) and evaluate their suitability for photodetection with simple device structures. CuInS₂ QDs c...

Porous silicon (PSi), characterized by its high specific surface area and highly tunable morphology, presents significant potential across optoelectronics, energy storage, and biomedical applications. This review provides a systematic analysis of the...

Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have attracted worldwide attention due to their rich physical and chemical properties. How to regulate their electronic structures to meet different application requirements is a crucial issue....

Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs) are considered the most common histological type of head and neck cancer. This study aims to develop a drug delivery system based on zein protein nanoparticles (Zein NPs) to enhance the therapeutic effe...

Nanoparticles exhibit size- and shape-dependent properties that differ from those of bulk materials, which make them suitable for a variety of applications in catalysis, biomedicine, energy storage, sensing, and environmental remediation [...]

Porous ceramic oxides have gained significant interest as components in a wide variety of energy storage devices. Their use, however, is limited by long and high-temperature processing methods. We recently demonstrated Porogen-integrated Rapid Oxidat...

Enhanced catalytic activity for composite solid propellants (CSPs) can be achieved through high-efficiency dispersion of active sites on the surface of two-dimensional (2D) materials. In this study, we report the in situ formation of MnCo₂O_4.5 nanone...

We present a Genetic Algorithm (GA)-based inverse design framework for creating a single-layer, fabrication-compatible dielectric nano-patterned surface that enables efficient color routing in both transmissive and reflective optical systems. Unlike...

As a renewable energy source, solar energy holds significant potential for addressing future energy and environmental challenges. Concurrently, hydrogen (H₂), as a clean and renewable energy carrier, has garnered substantial attention. Photoelectroca...

Aramid paper serves as an insulating material in high-frequency power electronic transformers, and the incorporation of composite K-BNNS particles has been shown to enhance the insulating properties of aramid paper. Partial discharge (PD) is a predom...

This study analyzed the low-frequency noise characteristics of nanosheet field-effect transistors (NSFETs) using technology computer-aided design (TCAD) simulations. In particular, the effects of shallow trench isolation (STI) depth and gate–in...

Thin liquid film flows of nanofluids over porous surfaces are central to applications ranging from microfluidic thermal management to precision coating technologies. This study investigates the hydrodynamic and thermal stability of a nanofluid flowin...

Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based solid electrolytes are promising candidates for solid-state lithium metal batteries because of their flexibility and ease of processing. However, their practical application is limited by insufficient mechanical stren...

The pursuit of energy-efficient technologies is crucial for achieving sustainability amid rising global energy demands and climate concerns. MXenes—a class of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides—hav...

The escalation of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries presents severe safety hazards that necessitate advanced monitoring protocols to ensure early warning of potential failures. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is released during preliminary decomposition...

Spin–orbit torque (SOT)-based spintronic devices have emerged as a preferred candidate for next-generation artificial synaptic devices due to their advantages of non-volatility, high speed, and low power consumption. The development of high-per...

It is my pleasure as Guest Editor to introduce this Special Issue reprint, which brings together eleven high-quality contributions exploring both fundamental physics and practical applications in low-dimensional systems [...]

This study synthesizes two highly water-soluble copolymers, p(SA-co-SMAS) and p(SA-co-SMAS-co-AMPS) using sodium alginate (SA), sodium 2-methylprop-2-ene-1-sulfonate (SMAS), and 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid (AMPS, with or without additi...