RSC – Nanoscale Horiz. latest articles- Engineering surface functional groups of MXenes for advanced catalysis and energy technology June 14, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00047A, Review ArticleWenkang Xu, Haoran Wang, Xiaoyan An, Changzhuo Xue, Zhiyang Yu, Chao Peng, Hao-Fan Wang, Yonghai Cao, Hongjuan Wang, Hao YuSurface functional group (Tx) engineering of MXenes enables precise control over key properties. This review systematically links Tx design to performance, guiding rational customization for advanced catalysis and energy […]Wenkang Xu
- Synthesis and characterization of silver nanowires and their promising anticancer effects June 8, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00195E, CommunicationWilliam Emmanuel Ghann, Sk. Md. Atiqur Rahman, Shabib M. Uddin, Rokshana Ara Ruhi, Md. Anwarul Kabir Bhuiya, Md. Shahnawaz Parvez, Mohsin Kazi, Mohammed Muzibur Rahman, ZMG Sarwar Jahangir, Mohammad Hossain Shariare, Md. Abu Reza, Jamal UddinPolyol-synthesized silver nanowires showed clear morphology and anticancer activity in an Ehrlich ascites carcinoma […]William Emmanuel Ghann
- Enhancing Photodynamic and Chemodynamic Therapy Efficacy through a Novel ROS-Amplifying Therapeutic Platform for Breast Cancer Treatment June 7, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00034G, CommunicationNing Ding, Qing Yu, Ziyuan Su, Yiting Han, Yajuan Chang, Dongzhi Yang, Shuai Cui, Xu WangSuboptimal reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in photodynamic therapy (PDT) and chemodynamic therapy (CDT) due to tumor antioxidants and H2O2 constraints poses a challenge to their therapeutic efficacy. To address...The content of this RSS […]Ning Ding
- Oxygen-driven doping of conjugated polymers in aqueous media via anion adsorption June 3, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00104A, CommunicationShion Kaneko, Masaki Ishii, Kenichi Sakai, Hideki Sakai, Jun Takeya, Katsuhiko Ariga, Yu YamashitaBulky hydrophobic anions adsorb onto organic semiconductor thin films and dramatically accelerate oxygen-driven doping under ambient conditions.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]Shion Kaneko
- Stochastic sampling via synaptic delay in spiking RBMs using integrated resistive and threshold switching devices June 1, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00158K, CommunicationSuyeon Jang, Dae Kyu Lee, Uicheol Shin, Yu Gyeong Kang, Youngsoo Choi, Dongmin Han, Joon Young Kwak, Sangbum KimA tunable RRAM–TS device implements synaptic delay as a source of temporal stochasticity, enabling efficient sampling-based learning in spiking restricted Boltzmann machines.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Suyeon Jang
- Fostering a collaborative partnership with AI agents in materials/nanoscience June 1, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH90023B, EditorialRenzhi MaIntegrating human scientists with specialized AI agents will foster collaborative networks that revolutionize materials and nanoscience research. In this partnership, materials discovery will accelerate as AI agents not only automate complex tasks but also complement human creativity and critical thinking.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]Renzhi Ma
- Integrating molecular dynamics simulations to enable rational assembly of immune signals for immunotherapy May 29, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00215C, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Eugene Froimchuk, Meenal Jain, Abhilash Sahoo, Camilla Edwards, Shrey Shah, Robert S. Oakes, Silvina Matysiak, Christopher M. JewellMolecular dynamics simulations were implemented to study self-assembly of cationic peptide antigens and an anionic modulatory cue […]Eugene Froimchuk
- A non-van der Waals platform for deep-subwavelength twist-polaritonics based on β-Ga2O3 nanoflakes May 29, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00044D, CommunicationLiyan Wang, Kaijun Feng, Shuai Liu, Jiehui Tian, Xiangdong Guo, Lin Geng, Yuchuan Xiao, Debo Hu, Lixing Kang, Qing Daiβ-Ga2O3 nanoflakes were demonstrated to be a high-performance twist-polaritonic platform. They enabled deep-subwavelength polariton confinement and twist-tunable topological transition of polariton dispersion beyond the vdW material family.To cite this article […]Liyan Wang
- Regulating surface oxygen species on activated carbon via plasma treatment to boost zinc-ion adsorption for zinc-ion hybrid capacitors May 27, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00200E, CommunicationYongxia Zhang, Xuchao Yang, Xupeng Liu, Yunlong Yang, Fen RanAn air plasma strategy enables precise tuning of oxygen functional groups on activated carbon cathodes to boost zinc ion adsorption for hybrid capacitors, markedly improving electrochemical performance.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The […]Yongxia Zhang
- Catch-and-display immunoassay for digital biomarker detection May 26, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00038J, CommunicationYuxuan Liu, Samuel N. Walker, Michael E. Klaczko, Ahmet Gurcan, Benjamin H. Singer, Michel Godin, Vincent Tabard-Cossa, Jonathan D. Flax, James L. McGrathA nanomembrane with captured nanoparticles forms a nanostructured sensing surface with physically isolated, optically resolvable target-affinity hotspots for digital signal readout.To cite this article before page numbers […]Yuxuan Liu
- Anomalous Hall effect in room-temperature two-dimensional van der Waals ferromagnets May 26, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00644A, Review ArticleHao Wu, Li Yang, Gaojie Zhang, Wen Jin, Jie Yu, Bichen Xiao, Wenfeng Zhang, Haixin ChangThe anomalous Hall effect (AHE) has emerged as a powerful probe of the interplay between magnetism, electronic band topology, and spin-dependent quantum transport in two-dimensional (2D) magnetic materials. While extensive...The content of this […]Hao Wu
- Entropy engineering in multimetallic hydroxides and oxides: a new paradigm for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution May 20, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00108D, Review ArticleChandrasekaran Pitchai, Mahalakshmi Vedanarayanan, Chih-Ming ChenEntropy-engineered multimetallic oxides and hydroxides enable tunable OER pathways, defect-rich active sites, and enhanced catalytic stability through synergistic electronic interactions, operando reconstruction, and machine-learning-guided design.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this […]Chandrasekaran Pitchai
- Polypyridinophane thin films via CVD for a polymeric dielectric layer on an oxide TFT with an ultrahigh dielectric constant May 18, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00093B, CommunicationWon Kyung Park, Jae Won Park, Gunoh Lee, SeongCheol Jang, Hyun-Suk Kim, Kyung Jin LeePyridinophane-based polymers with main-chain heteroatoms processed via chemical vapor polymerization presented enhanced dielectric properties and reliable oxide transistor performance.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Won Kyung Park
- Exciton delocalization and optical synaptic functionality in conjugated polymer–In2Se3 heterostructures May 17, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00194G, CommunicationMd Saifuddin, Shantanu Dhara, Sourav Dey, Suman K. Ghosh, P. K. GiriWe elucidate the role of exciton delocalization or the exciton diffusion length of a conjugated polymer in determining the optical responses of organic–inorganic heterostructure devices.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of […]Md Saifuddin
- Fundamental and technical advances in bulk photovoltaics of 2D van der Waals materials May 13, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00127K, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sukalyan Shyam, Sujeong Han, Hyunwoo Shim, Taesung KimThis review systematically explains the fundamental mechanisms, material platforms, technical strategies, and existing challenges of the bulk photovoltaic effect (BPVE) in 2D van der Waals materials.To […]Sukalyan Shyam
- Understanding electrocatalysis at non-equilibrium steady states May 12, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00830A, MinireviewAlain R. Puente Santiago, Emily CentinoPulse-driven electrocatalysis introduces time as a key parameter that influences the structure, energetics, and reactivity of catalytic interfaces.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 ChemistryAlain R. Puente Santiago
- Influence of the local environment on mid-infrared photothermal contrast May 10, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NH00801H, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Linda Biondelli, Eduard Podshivaylov, Yang Ding, Walker Stradley, Umberto Filippi, Pavel Frantsuzov, Masaru KunoSchematic of light scattering in a wIR-PHI experiment where cold and hot states exhibit distinct scattering contributions, producing a crossover in […]Linda Biondelli
- An acoustic sensing fabric based on PVDF-HFP nanofiber core–shell yarns for respiratory acoustic signal monitoring May 10, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00126B, CommunicationJinjin Song, Haifan Tang, Junyun Zhang, Jiaxue Yu, Dailin Yuan, Yanqiu Zhang, Jinyang Wang, Di Pan, Weixu Tian, Jingye Jin, Jian Fang, Chenhong LangThis work demonstrates an acoustic sensing fabric based on PVDF-HFP nanofiber core–shell yarns for respiratory acoustic signal monitoring.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]Jinjin Song
- Ultrafast recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries via laser-induced carbothermal reduction with synergistic regulation ofmicro-morphology and lattice defects May 6, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00087H, CommunicationShitan Li, Shenghao Zhong, Caiyun Nan, Ninghua Fu, Zhi LiLaser-induced carbothermal reduction with microstructure and defect engineering enables 15 min dissolution in 0.5 M H2SO4 to recover 99.72% Li and >90% transition metals from NCM111, and applies to various cathodes.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Shitan Li
- Actin-dependent regulation of RSV F-mediated cell–cell fusion revealed by visualizing its spatiotemporal dynamics May 6, 2026Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6NH00043F, CommunicationYu Qiu, Xin Ji, Jinrui Zhang, Jing Gao, Yan Shi, Yangang Pan, Guanghua Che, Haijiao Xu, Hongda WangRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) induces pathogenic syncytia via its fusion (F) protein, yet how it orchestrates fusion within the crowded plasma membrane remains unclear.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]Yu Qiu
- Engineering surface functional groups of MXenes for advanced catalysis and energy technology June 14, 2026
