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• Pyrazinium Ionic Liquid for Preparing A 0D/2D Hybridized N, P-codoped Carbon Enriched with Pyridinic N and Enhanced Electrocatalytic Performance toward Oxygen Reduction Reaction January 10, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR05252A, PaperJian Gao, Yuejiao Sun, Na Ma, Yuanyuan Chu, Hong Wang, Hanmin Tian, Zhen Yin, Xiaoyao Tan, Peng ZhangFor the low volatility, heteroatom-rich composition, ionic liquids (ILs) are considered as excellent precursors for various porous heteroatom-modified carbon materials, which exhibit good electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction...The content of this […]
  Jian Gao
• MoSe2/SWNT core–shell hybrids with space-charge-limited conduction and nonlinear dynamics for in-materio reservoir computing January 10, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR03974F, Paper Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Alif Syafiq Kamarol Zaman, Saman Azhari, Muzhen Xu, Yuki Usami, Hirofumi TanakaThis study presents the synthesis, characterization, and application of molybdenum diselenide/single-wall carbon nanotube (MoSe2/SWNT) core-shell structures as a new platform for in-materio physical reservoir […]
  Alif Syafiq Kamarol Zaman
• Delafossite CuFeO2 Photocathodes for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting: Fundamental Properties, Synthesis, and Modification Strategies January 9, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR04892C, Review ArticleCaixia Deng, Qitao Liu, Jiabo Le, Yongbo KuangDelafossite CuFeO2 couples an earth-abundant composition with a 1.3-1.7 eV band gap that straddles the hydrogenevolution potential, positioning it as a leading p-type photocathode. Yet photocurrents rarely exceed 15 %...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
  Caixia Deng
• Selective Detection of Membrane-Bound Amyloid-β Oligomers Using SERS “Hot-Spots”: Toward Early Diagnostics of Alzheimer’s Disease January 9, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR03999A, PaperAbhirami Ajith, Sudhanshu Mani Tripathi, Poornendhu Jayasree, Harikrishnan K Surendran, Mekhla Chowdhury, Atasi Ghanti, Chandrabhas Narayana, Debanjan BhowmikA key characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the build-up of amyloid-β (Aβ) fibrillar aggregates, commonly known as plaques, within the brain. Current diagnostic tools, such as MRI, CT, and...The content of this […]
  Abhirami Ajith
• PVP-driven surface engineering of Ce³⁺ doped Dy₂O₃ nanoparticles for dual mode thermo and photoluminescence in forensic, anti-counterfeit, and solid-state lighting applications January 9, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR03399C, PaperKartik Gopal, Sunitha D V, Prakash A. P. GnanapDysprosium oxide (Dy₂O₃) nanoparticles doped with cerium ions (Ce³⁺, 1–9 mol%) were synthesized using a solution combustion approach and functionalized with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP, 9 wt%) to enhance surface stability and...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
  Kartik Gopal
• Recent Progress of BiVO₄-based Photoanode for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting January 9, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR04701C, Review ArticleYandi He, Shurui Sun, Beijia Zhang, Mengxin Cao, Yan Bai, Qiong Mei, Houde She, Qizhao WangPhotoelectrochemical (PEC) system, which harvests abundant solar energy and stores it in the form of hydrogen energy, offers an efficient, environmentally friendly, and renewable solution to address global energy demands...The content of this RSS […]
  Yandi He
• Anchoring Ruthenium Nanoclusters by an Electron-Donating Fullerene Carbon Matrix for High-Performance Hydrogen Evolution January 9, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR04618A, PaperYing Wang, Yongqiang Feng, Jun Zhang, Qunzhi Ma, Jiayi Li, Wei Liu, Wenyu Wang, Yirong Qi, Qingqing Liu, Xu Li, Xiaojie MaThe development of highly efficient and stable electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is essential for sustainable hydrogen production through water electrolysis. Herein, we report a superior HER […]
  Ying Wang
• Dual modulation of lysosomal integrity via alkalization and lipid peroxidation: a promising strategy for tumor inhibition January 9, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NR03792A, PaperDonglin Liu, Jianzhi Mao, Yuying Dai, Kailin Li, Qiwei Tian, Fengfeng Xue, Shiping Yang, Lu AnThe CuFe2S3@CaCO3 nanocomposite induces lysosomal alkalinization via pH-responsive CaCO3 degradation, while exposed CuFe2S3 generates ROS. These jointly trigger lysosomal membrane permeabilization, disrupt autophagy and promote cancer cell apoptosis.To cite this article before page numbers are […]
  Donglin Liu
• Nanoscale Topology of γH2AX and 53BP1 Foci in U87 Cancer Cells and Normal NHDF Fibroblasts after High-LET Radiation-Induced DSB Repair January 9, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR05100B, Paper Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Kim A Küntzelmann, Laura R Pardo, Myriam Schäfer, Jonas Weidner, Iva Falkova, Jiri Toufar, Lucie Toufarova, Felix Bestvater, Michael Hausmann, Martin FalkDNA damage repair is essential for maintaining genomic integrity, thereby preventing diseases like cancer. […]
  Kim A Küntzelmann
• Performance and stability evaluation of LaF₃ thin film waveplates for highpower 266 nm laser applications January 9, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR04985G, PaperDarija Astrauskyte, Mantas Slipkauskas, saulius tumenas, Aušra Selskiene, Lukas Ramalis, Lina GrineviciuteGlancing angle deposition (GLAD) enables the fabrication of thin film waveplates suitable for compact ultraviolet (UV) laser systems. SiO2 material is commonly employed due to its high laser resistance. However,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]
  Darija Astrauskyte
• Vacancy-Driven Twinning in Metal Nanoparticles: From Bulk Morphology Transformation to Optical and Electrochemical Effects January 8, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR04865F, Paper Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ilia Smirnov, Zbigniew Antoni Kaszkur, Mohit Chaudhary, Hans-Christian Weissker, Riccardo Ferrando, Pawel KuleszaStacking defects in noble metal nanoparticles influence their optical, catalytic, and electrical properties, but the mechanisms behind these changes are in many cases […]
  Ilia Smirnov
• Surface-Engineered Boron Carbide Nanostructures for Non-Contact Respiratory Monitoring January 8, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR04216J, PaperShubham Pandey, Aminul Islam, Julaiba Tahsina Mazumder, Bishal Kumar Keshari, Parikshit Sahatiya, Ravindra Kumar JhaAccurate and continuous monitoring of breathing patterns is crucial for the early detection and effective management of respiratory conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep apnea. In...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]
  Shubham Pandey
• Factors Governing Tumor Penetration of Nanomedicines: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Determinants January 8, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR04462F, Review Article Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Dongwon Shin, Jiwoong Choi, Byeongmin Park, Sun Hwa Kim, Man Kyu ShimNanomedicine-based drug delivery has shown considerable promise for cancer therapy; however, the efficient transport and deep penetration of nanoparticles within solid tumors remain […]
  Dongwon Shin
• Substrate-driven modulation of interfacial charge transfer dynamics in cobalt phthalocyanine–2D material van der Waals heterostructures January 8, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR04958J, PaperYunier Garcia Basabe, Neileth Johanna Stand Figueroa, Jorge Arce-Molina, Flavio C. Vicentin, David Steinberg, Dunieskys Gonzalez LarrudeThe substrate-driven modulation of interfacial charge transfer in redox-active cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPc)–two-dimensional (2D) material heterostructures was investigated using Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS),...The content of this RSS […]
  Yunier Garcia Basabe
• Multifunctional nonlinear photonic devices based on spatial self-phase modulation in InP nanosheets January 8, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR04405G, Paper Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Danyi Weng, Cheng Ling, Jun He, Qiannan Cui, Chunxiang Xu, Bing GuIndium phosphide (InP) has high carrier mobility and excellent optoelectronic properties, demonstrating significant potential for applications in optical communications and photodetectors. Its two-dimensional (2D) […]
  Danyi Weng
• Functionalization-free Plasmonic Hole-sphere Nanogap SERS Platform for Reliable On-site Analysis Oxide-state Classification January 8, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR03414K, PaperMinjun Kim, Damun Heo, Sung Yoon Cho, Ye-Won Lee, Sun-Hwa Gu, Samir Adhikari, Donghan Lee, Seok Soon Jeong, Hyuck Soo Kim, Vasanthan Devaraj, Thomas Zentgraf, Min Yong Jeon, Jong-Min LeeDeveloping plasmonic nanogaps via simple, lithography-free methods is essential for advancing practical surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) sensors. Here, we present a […]
  Minjun Kim
• A computational investigation of the UiO-66 confinement effect on copper clusters: the initial hydrogenation of CO2 January 8, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5NR04154F, PaperZechen Ye, Wenxuan Xie, Hongyan Chen, Sibudjing KawiFormate (HCOO) is a key intermediate in CO2-to-CH3OH conversion, especially on Cu-based catalysts.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 Chemistry
  Zechen Ye
• Regioisomer Specific Self-Healing, and Moldable Supramolecular Hydrogel Fabrication: Chiroptical Tuning, Biocompatibility, Cell Attachment, and Bacteria Infected Wound Healing Topical Applications January 8, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR02601F, PaperSubham Bhattacharjee, Pradip Ruidas, Mitrabrata Goswami, Dona Das, Ramkrishna Midya, Subhendu Dhibar, Poonam Neogi, Narendra Nath Ghosh, Sudipta Saha, Surajit Das, Somendra Singh, Sankar Bhattacharyya, Angshuman Ghosh, Keka Sarkar, Pallabi Mondal, Supratim MandalHerein, we have demonstrated the formation of a biocompatible hydrogel using a novel dipeptide H-Glu-Ala-OH (or EA) for […]
  Subham Bhattacharjee
• Esterification synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticle tracers for magnetic particle imaging (MPI) January 8, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR03157E, Paper Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ambar C. Velazquez-Albino, Bianca Elsea, Andrii Melnyk, Neel Eswaran, Eric D Imhoff, Aleia G Williams, Willem Graham, Jacqueline Anne Johnson, Charles Johnson, Megan Butala, Carlos Rinaldi-RamosThe potential for producing iron oxide magnetic particle imaging (MPI) […]
  Ambar C. Velazquez-Albino
• High Performance Broadband Photoelectrochemical Photodetectors Based on Cu-doped Bi2O2 Se Nanosheets January 8, 2026
  Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5NR04124D, PaperXinyu Guo, Yaning Hu, Jiaxing Wang, Ziyang Zhou, Peijie Ma, Kun ZhengTwo-dimensional material Bi2O2Se has emerged as a promising candidate for photoelectrochemical (PEC) applications due to its moderate bandgap, strong light-matter interaction, and excellent environmental stability. However, its practical use is...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]
  Xinyu Guo