RSC – Nanoscale Horiz. latest articles- Topochemical synthesis of mesoporous TiO2 co-doped with nitrogen and fluorine for improved photocatalytic O2 evolution under visible light November 7, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00584A, CommunicationShuwei Liu, Ryosuke Nishikubo, Fumitaka Ishiwari, Xian Zhang, Megumi Okazaki, Shunsuke Nozawa, Akinori Saeki, Kazuhiko MaedaMesoporous rutile TiO2 photocatalysts co-doped with N and F were synthesized via a topotactic ammonolysis approach using mesostructured TiO2 as a precursor. The co-substitution of N and F into the...The content of this RSS […]Shuwei Liu
- Nanoscale Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Fangfang Cao, Beihang University, China November 7, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH90069G, EditorialOur Emerging Investigator Series highlights exceptional work by early-career nanoscience and nanotechnology researchers. This editorial features an interview with our latest Emerging Investigator, Dr Fangfang Cao from Beihang University, China.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]
- Hollow-Core Polydopamine Nanocarriers for Ultarsound-Enhanced Drug Delivery November 6, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00297D, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Chitra Yadav, Swetha Lingamgunta, Andrea Orthodoxou, Lauren Gilmour, Matthew G. Ellis, Hilde Metzger, Andrea Bistrović-Popov, Helen Mulvana, Ljiljana Fruk.On-demand drug release is one of the main challenges in nanocarrier design and a key step […]Chitra Yadav
- Engineering Bi2S3-based Nanoreactors for Antimicrobial Applications: Synthetic Strategies, Mechanistic Insights, and Practical Implementations November 5, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00592B, Review ArticleRongrong Gu, Huiling Chen, Yongxin Wang, Wenchang Tao, Hualong Li, Hongjie Zhang, Sheng YeBacterial infections pose a critical threat to global public health, but the overuse of antibiotics exacerbate antimicrobial resistance, urgently necessitating alternative antibacterial strategies. Nanoreactors, as innovative nanoplatforms capable of generating...The content of this RSS Feed […]Rongrong Gu
- A concise review on the role of graphene in enhancing the electrochemical performances of alloy-type anodes in alkali metal ion batteries November 5, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00380F, Review ArticleQian Zhao, Shouwu GuoThe electrochemical properties of alloy-type anode materials for alkali metal ion batteries can be improved by graphene and/or its derivatives.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Qian Zhao
- Correction: Au3Cu tetrapod nanocrystals: highly efficient and metabolizable multimodality imaging-guided NIR-II photothermal agents November 5, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH90070K, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Zhiyi Wang, Yanmin Ju, Shiyan Tong, Hongchen Zhang, Jian Lin, Baodui Wang, Yanglong HouTo cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed […]Zhiyi Wang
- Physics-based compact model for 2D TMD FETs with full-range validation from single device to circuit November 5, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00341E, CommunicationDokyoung Lee, Jeongyun Jang, Jimin Han, Sae Rim Kim, Jiwon Baik, Hayoung Roh, Sungho KimTwo-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, particularly transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), offer transformative potential for next-generation electronics because of their ultrathin atomic structures and superior electrostatic gate control. However, the practical realization of complex...The content of this RSS Feed […]Dokyoung Lee
- Capping agent optimization of high entropy alloy nanoparticles enhances electrocatalytic water splitting November 4, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00631G, CommunicationSangmin Jeong, Silas W. Bollen, Porvajja Nagarajan, Michael B. RossBy leveraging a capping agent-assisted approach, AuPdRuRhPt high-entropy alloy nanoparticles are synthesized enabling atomic-scale control over metallic mixing, coordination, and stability.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]Sangmin Jeong
- Self-assembled DNA nanodevices for intelligent biosensing October 31, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00446B, Minireview Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Yongjian Chen, Run Tian, Yi Zhang, Baoquan Ding, Qiao JiangSelf-assembled DNA nanodevices are designed for intelligent sensing of various analytes, offering innovative solutions for biomedical diagnostics and environmental surveillance.To cite this article before page […]Yongjian Chen
- Nanoscale Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Siwen Zhang, Liaoning University, China October 31, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH90067K, EditorialOur Emerging Investigator Series highlights exceptional work by early-career nanoscience and nanotechnology researchers. This editorial features an interview with our latest Emerging Investigator, Dr Siwen Zhang from Liaoning University, China.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]
- Spermine-responsive supramolecular DNA nanogels loaded with dual drugs for potential combined cancer therapy October 30, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00588D, CommunicationZongze Duan, Xiang Yu, Pengwei Jiang, Shuhao Wang, Junling Chen, Zhiyong Zhao, Simin LiuSupramolecular DNA nanogels through host–guest interactions enable dual-drug co-delivery and stimuli-responsive chemo-photodynamic therapy for combined cancer treatment.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]Zongze Duan
- Efficient methane to ethane conversion via C–H bond activation catalyzed by a MOF-derived porous PdO/TiO2 nanocomposite October 29, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00636H, CommunicationHai-Tao Wan, Chang-Long Tan, Ming-Yu Qi, Yin-Feng Wang, Zi-Rong Tang, Yi-Jun XuMOF-derived PdO/TiO2 features strong CH4 adsorption and site-isolated C–H activation/C–C coupling centers, boosting photocatalytic nonoxidative CH4-to-C2H6 conversion.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Hai-Tao Wan
- Exploring the Potential of Phosphorene and Arsenene in Plasmonic and 2D Nanomaterial-based Biosensing: From Fundamentals to Applications October 29, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00429B, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Kalpanadevi Pethurajan, Melvin Jose, Vilas H Gaidhane, Neeru Sood, K. K. Singh, Nikhil BhallaTwo-dimensional nanomaterials such as phosphorene and arsenene have emerged as transformative platforms for next-generation biosensing, owing to their exceptional electronic, […]Kalpanadevi Pethurajan
- Noncovalent and Precise Loading of Small Molecule Drugs on DNA Nanocarrier October 28, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00489F, CommunicationXinyu Feng, Mingtao Zhao, Huichao Chen, Rui She, Yangying Wang, Leyi Jia, Wenting Li, Mengmeng Li, Shuheng Wei, Yunxiao Ma, Wu-Yi Sun, Xiao Cui, Song Wang, Jiemin ZhaoDNA nanocarriers have been utilized for delivering a variety of functional cargo molecules, demonstrating unique properties such as designable and programmable structures, […]Xinyu Feng
- Composition-modulated Anti-ambipolar Behavior Enabled by Two-Dimensional GeSxSe1-x/SnS2 van der Waals Heterostructures for High-performance Logic Inverters October 27, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00508F, CommunicationYanhong Long, Qunrui Deng, Shengdi Chen, Yingbo He, Yue Wang, Z. Q. Zheng, Nengjie Huo, Dongxiang Luo, Xiao Liu, Yiming Sun, Zuxin Chen, Mengmeng Yang, Tao Zheng, Wei GaoLogic inverter, which lays the foundation for the functionality of large-scale integrated circuits, has been achieved by anti-ambipolar transistors (AATs) based […]Yanhong Long
- Optimizing the targeting of lipid nanoparticles for gene therapy October 23, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00351B, Review ArticleLei Yue, Xiulei Gao, Wei Qi, Lvhong Zhang, Yuefei WangOptimization of lipid nanoparticles targeting by three strategies: surface modification, formulation optimization, and design of novel lipid molecules.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Lei Yue
- Gene silencing regulated by aggregates of Corn aptamer at 3′ UTR of mRNA October 22, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00510H, CommunicationZhuoer Jin, Yuhan Yang, Chunfa Chen, Zhe Zhang, Qiao Ren, Zhihong Cui, Cheng Zhi Huang, Hua ZuoInsertion of the Corn RNA aptamer into mRNA 3′ UTR induces RNA aggregation, enhancing mRNA stability but suppressing translation. This dual regulation provides a simple, biocompatible strategy for programmable gene silencing in eukaryotic […]Zhuoer Jin
- Electronic engineering of spinels for advanced electrocatalysis October 22, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00539F, Review ArticleJingwei Li, Yihang Yu, San Ping Jiang, Zhao-Qing LiuSpinels represent promising candidates for clean energy electrocatalysis due to their abundance and electronic structure adjustability. However, their intrinsic catalytic activ-ity remains limited. This review analyzes the fundamental correlations between...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Jingwei Li
- The effects of aspect ratio and orientation on the mechanical properties of nanocomposites reinforced with carbon nanotubes October 21, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00638D, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Robert J Young, Mufeng Liu, Wei Yang, Junhong PuOrientation distributions of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in nanocomposites have been evaluated from transmission electron micrographs and related to mechanical properties using a theory that combines the […]Robert J Young
- Revealing anisotropic lithiation control in silicon nanowires via a novel in situ TEM-based cross-sectional characterization method October 20, 2025Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00486A, CommunicationSijing Chen, Hai Li, Kailin Luo, Qiuyang Tan, Litao Sun, Li ZhongA novel cross-sectional TEM imaging technique reveals previously unexplored geometry-guided design strategies for suppressing anisotropic lithiation in silicon nanowires.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]Sijing Chen
- Topochemical synthesis of mesoporous TiO2 co-doped with nitrogen and fluorine for improved photocatalytic O2 evolution under visible light November 7, 2025
