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Determination of Core and Shell Radii of Individual Core-Shell Magnetic Nanoparticles by Magnetic Force Microscopy

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00233A, Paper

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Livia Angeloni, Luca Buccini, Pierfrancesco Atanasio, Anacleto Proietti, Ginevra Berardi, Elisabetta Carata, Luciana Dini, Mario Barteri, Francesco Mura, Davide Peddis, Mauro Pasquali, Marco Rossi, Francesca A Scaramuzzo, Daniele Passeri
The characterization of the thickness of the nonmagnetic coating is a primary issue in the investigation of core-shell magnetic nanoparticles (NPs). Here, a method based on magnetic force microscopy (MFM)...
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Facile fabrication of hollow carbon nanomaterials by directed polymerization of butadiyne on the surface of reverse micelles

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00126B, Paper

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Sara Jahani, Jean-François Morin, Anna M. Ritcey
Uniform hollow carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) of different shapes were prepared by a reverse microemulsion polymerization method.
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Nanoscale Control of Coherency Stress in Ni-Pd Interfaces through Grading and Ternary Buffer Layers

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00262E, Paper

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Emmanuel Peters Teke Tebo, Sina Karimzadeh, Tien-Chien Jen
Pd-based hydrogen separation membranes often develop residual coherency stresses at interfaces because of lattice mismatch with adjacent metallic layers, which can compromise structural stability. This study uses molecular dynamics simulations...
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2-aminophenylboronic acid-functionalized carbon dots show broad-spectrum antiviral activity against respiratory viruses

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00007J, Communication

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Musbahu Adam Ahmad, Tufael Ahmed, Mochamad Zakki Zakki Fahmi, Adi Idris
Respiratory viruses such as influenza A virus (IAV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) impose a persistent global health burden, yet current antivirals are often limited by toxicity...
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Rational Plug–Bridge Design to Enhance Catalytic Efficiency of Sulfonic Acid-Functionalized Plugged Ethyl/Imidazolium-based Bifunctional Periodic Mesoporous Organosilica

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5NA01099C, Paper

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Hesamoddin Moradi, Yaser Maleki, Nasim Ganji, Omid Pourshiani, Babak Karimi, Hojatollah Vali, Piero Mastrorilli, Stefano Todisco
A series of sulfonic acid-functionalized plugged and unplugged bifunctional periodic mesoporous organosilicas incorporating either ethyl-imidazolium or phenyl-imidazolium bridging units (P/U BFPMO-IL-PrSO3Hs; including Et-U-BFPMO-IL-PrSO₃H (1a), Et-P-BFPMO-IL-PrSO₃H (1b), Ph-U-BFPMO-IL-PrSO₃H (1c) and, Ph-P-BFPMO-IL-PrSO₃H...
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Simple CsI doping outperforms complex organic additives in carbon-based perovskite solar cells

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00481D, Paper

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Zhe Tang, Jiawei Zhao, Heng Liu, Baoting Huang, Fengling Hang, Nian Cheng, Zhen-guo Liu, Peng-an Zong
CsI doping in FA/MA perovskite via a one-step, additive-free process unlocks high performance. Cs⁺ modifies the lattice, boosting crystallization, suppressing defects/ion migration through lattice contraction, and aligning energy levels.
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Investigation of the chemical structure of core–shell Fe3O4@Ni1−xCoxFe2O4 nanoparticles and its influence on their magnetic properties

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00118A, Paper

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Raul Lopez-Martin, Iryna Makarchuk, Fadi Choueikani, Simon Hettler, Raul Arenal, Jose A. De Toro, Benoit P. Pichon
Core–shell ferrite nanoparticles offer a promising route toward high-performance, rare-earth-free magnetic nanomaterials, yet fine control over interfacial exchange coupling remains a critical challenge.
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Solid-state dewetting templates the formation of atomically dispersed gold phase

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00466K, Communication

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Ravalika Sajja, Marcos V. Surmani Martins, Rongsheng Cai, Abdul Ismail, Gwang-Hyeon Nam, Ylea Vlamidis, Neeraj Mishra, Max Rimmer, Stefan Heun, Camilla Coletti, Mark Andrew Isaacs, Ashok Keerthi, Sarah J Haigh, Stefano Veronesi, Radha Boya
We report the formation of a stable phase of gold single atoms driven by solid-state dewetting of nanoplates. Through atomically-resolved approaches and combined spectroscopy, our study provides a still unexplored...
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Surface complexation and multilayer formation in the adsorption of NADA and phosphate on magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles: Implications for bioseparation

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00243A, Paper

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Paula Fraga-García, Carlos Eduardo Díaz-Cano, Spartak Spiridonovich Khutsishvili, Vanessa Jurado-Davila, Lucía Abarca-Cabrera, Jozef Lengyel
Recent decades have seen major advances in industrial production using biological systems. However, downstream processing has not kept pace with increasing productivity and remains a bottleneck in biotechnological production. Magnetic...
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Photoelectrochemically homogeneous nickel oxide photocathode composed of nanocrystals prepared by supercritical hydrothermal synthesis

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00165C, Paper

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Tomoya Oshikiri, Tomoki Kawase, Kaori Sato, Hazuki Ito, Takaaki Tomai, Keisuke Nakamura, Xu Shi, Yasutaka Matsuo, Hiromasa Niinomi, Masaru Nakagawa
This study demonstrates photoelectrochemically homogeneous NiO nanocrystal photocathodes synthesized by supercritical hydrothermal synthesis and push-coating, producing smooth, high performance films with tunable thickness (∼100–500 nm).
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Effect of sputter-coated platinum on the photostability of nanoporous sol–gel CuO thin film photocathodes

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00111D, Paper

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Hongyang Zhang, Mahshad Khanlary, Frederike von der Haar, Qingyang Wu, Anja Hofmann, Yaohao Zhang, Chuanmu Tian, Roland Marschall, Vipin Kumar, Marcus Einert
Deposition of platinum as a protective layer on nanostructured sol–gel-derived CuO thin films results in increased photostability and enhanced light absorption.
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Unlocking the potential of p-block single-atom anchored on the MXene electrocatalyst surface for efficient CO2 reduction

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00397D, Paper

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Anshul Gupta, Shanmugam Ramasamy
The Sn@Mo₂CO₂ catalyst converts CO₂ into HCOOH with a low limiting potential (−0.58 V) due to its unique charge-transfer behaviour and suppresses the hydrogen evolution reaction.
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Evidence of dipolar magnetic interactions in the self-assembly of two-dimensional magnetic nanocubes

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00067C, Paper

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Borislav Vasić, Lluis Balcells, Narcis Mestres, Benjamin Martínez, Alberto Pomar, Zorica Konstantinović
Self-assembly and atomic force microscopy manipulation of magnetic nanocubes.
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Closing the loop in nanotheranostics: from 124I separation to intrinsically radiolabeled platinum nanoparticles for potential PET/CT-guided photothermal therapy

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00347H, Communication

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Sanchita Ghosh, Rajwardhan N. Ambade, Ramu Ram, Kanhu C. Barick, Apurav Guleria, Suresh Chand Sharma, Minati Nayak, Amit Kunwar, Kaustava Bhattacharyya, Rubel Chakravarty
From radioisotope production to therapy, high-purity ¹²⁴I is seamlessly integrated into platinum nanotheranostics, enabling quantitative PET imaging and effective photothermal therapy in a unified theranostic strategy.
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Titanium dioxide nanotubes modified with nickel oxide and nickel nanoparticles for improved polysulfide anchoring and redox kinetics in lithium–sulfur batteries

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00263C, Paper

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Emmanuel Siaw, Dias Bekeshov, Alas Alaskhanov, Aishuak Konarov, Zhumabay Bakenov, Nurzhan Baikalov, Stavros G. Poulopoulos
TiO₂ nanotubes modified with NiO and Ni nanoparticles were synthesized to trap migrating polysulfides and accelerating redox kinetics. This architecture suppresses the shuttle effect, enabling high-performance, stable Li–S batteries.
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Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles as an Unexplored Application of Photoredox Catalysis

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00170J, Paper

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Willber David Castro-Godoy, Luciana Schmidt, Juan E Argüello, Adrián Alberto Heredia
A novel, and sustainable methodology that merges photoredox catalysis and nanotechnology for the synthesis of AgNPs is reported. This methodology employs Eosin Y as an organic photoredox catalyst under mild,...
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Fe3O4/Pd NPs immobilized on triazine-based polyurethane microspheres as a magnetically recoverable catalyst for the reduction of nitroarenes

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00220J, Paper

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Sindhu I. Sanakal, Anubhab Das, Rahul Badri, Pradip Kar, Susanta Banarjee, Samarendra Maji
Development of magnetically recyclable triazine-based polyurethane microspheres adorned with Pd NPs using a sustainable approach for the catalytic reduction of nitroarenes.
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Room Temperature VOC Detection Using Light-Driven Metal Oxide Heterojunctions: Principles, Challenges, and Prospects

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00239K, Review Article

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Phibakordor Shangpliang, Suraj Sunil Joshi, Suresh D Kulkarni, K. S. Choudhari
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a very important class of pollutants and biomarkers of diseases, which require the development of highly sensitive sensors. This review article critically discusses the recent...
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Outstanding Reviewers for Nanoscale Advances in 2025

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA90039A, Editorial

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We would like to take this opportunity to highlight the Outstanding Reviewers for Nanoscale Advances in 2025, as selected by the editorial team for their significant contribution to the journal.
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Al- and Ga-doped graphitic carbon nitride as a temozolomide nanocarrier platform: a DFT study of adsorption and interfacial interactions

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00001K, Paper

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Maisha Yousuf, Mohammed Sakib Musa, Arafat Mahamud Bhuiyan, Monir Uzzaman, Md. Moazzam Hossain, Kamol Dey
Al/Ga doping strengthens temozolomide adsorption on gCN via charge transfer, hydrogen bonding, and van der Waals interactions: insights from FMO, NBO, NCI, and QTAIM analyses.
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Solvent-Directed Femtosecond Laser Ablation: Tuning Phase and Defect Engineering in Hybrid CdPS 3 /CdS Nanostructures

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00119J, Paper

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Andrei USHKOV, Nadezhda Belozerova, Gleb Tikhonowski, Stepan Klimov, Alexander V. Syuy, Sergey Bazhenov, Sergey Novikov, Vladimir G. Leiman, Aleksey V Arsenin, Gleb Celikov, Valentyn Volkov
The limited visible-light absorption of wide-bandgap van der Waals crystals fundamentally restricts their utility in solar energy conversion. Here, we report the application of a surfactant-free, solvent-directed laser synthesis strategy...
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Correction: Copper ferrite–graphene oxide catalyst for enhanced peroxymonosulfate activation and pollutant degradation

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3640-3640
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA90040B, Correction

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Imane Sebah
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Nanosized silver phosphate-based asymmetric and symmetric electrochemical capacitors for first- and second-order low-pass filter applications

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00255B, Paper

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Mustafizur R. Hazarika, Pooja Kumari, Chandan Saha, Linfei Lai, Harishchandra Singh, Marko Huttula, Kaushik Mallick
Nanoscale silver phosphate particles, with a narrow size distribution, were synthesized via a complexation-mediated approach, wherein the growth and dispersion of the particles were effectively controlled by an organic matrix.
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Dilute magnetism and edge-state engineering in monolayer SnO

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00140H, Paper

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Yuya Fukuta, Souren Adhikary, Kazuhito Tsukagoshi, Katsunori Wakabayashi
Edge composition controls one-dimensional metallic channels in monolayer SnO nanoribbons.
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Steam-sterilizable cationic nanodiamond–silver composites with enhanced antibacterial activity

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3627-3639
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00095A, Paper

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Katerina Kolarova, Hana Stiborova, Simona Lencova, Maksym Bilozerskyi, Oleksandr Romanyuk, Alexander Kromka, Stepan Stehlik
Hydrogenated nanodiamonds exhibit limited intrinsic antibacterial activity and reduced colloidal stability after steam sterilization, but enable robust, sterilizable AgNP-based antibacterial composites.
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Ball milled magnetic sand as a dual-mode fluorescent sensor: turn-on detection of chlorpyrifos and turn-off response to glyphosate

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3613-3626
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00177G, Paper

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Aaliya Qureashi, Arshid Bashir, Irfan Nazir, Zia ul Haq, Firdous Ahmad Ganaie, Altaf Hussain Pandith, Faheem A. Sheikh
Schematic illustration for the synthesis of BMMS and detection of chlorpyrifos and glyphosate.
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A palladium bio-nanocomposite as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for nitro reduction: a fungus mediated green and sustainable process

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00174B, Paper

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Hemal B. Rathod, Amar G. Deshmukh, Yashasvi N. Desai, Paresh N. Patel
Palladium nanoparticles exhibit excellent catalytic activity due to their high surface area; however, aggregation and metal leaching reduce stability and recyclability, which can be overcome by forming bio-nanocomposites.
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Planar structures of medium-sized gold clusters become ground states upon ionization

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3605-3612
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00102E, Paper

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Mohammad Ismaeil Safa, Ehsan Rahmatizad Khajehpasha, Jonas A. Finkler, Stefan Goedecker
Ionization causes a transformation from compact to planar ground states in gold clusters.
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KNbO3-based multiferroic heterostructures: a lead-free alternative for strain-driven magnetic modulations

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3598-3604
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00213G, Paper

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Hemanita Sharma, Deepak Dagur, Federico Motti, Aleksandr Yu. Petrov, Prajna Bhatt, Luca Sbuelz, Gian Marco Pierantozzi, Riccardo Cucini, Giorgio Rossi, Piero Torelli, Giovanni Vinai
Left: temperature dependent magnetic response of KNO/Ni and KNO/LSMO across structural transitions; right: structural properties of KNO after thermal treatments.
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Comparative analysis of the water-based nanofluids in semi-circular heat transfer systems for thermohydraulic performance evaluation

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3524-3542
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00038J, Paper

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Ussama Ali, Isam Janajreh
Graphene and hBN water-based nanofluids exhibit the highest thermohydraulic performance in a semi-circular cavity, achieving up to 53% heat-transfer enhancement with a moderate pressure drop compared with the Al, Al₂O₃, Cu, and CuO nanofluids.
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Transition-metal-induced magnetism in particles of CaYAl3O7: Ni, Fe and Co

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3554-3559
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00181E, Paper

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José Laurentino, Luiza Paffer, José Araújo, Francisco Estrada, José Holanda
This study presents the first investigation of the magnetic behavior of CaYAl₃O₇ particles doped with transition-metal ions (Ni, Fe, and Co).
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Nonlinear photophysics of PDA-based nanofluid: a potential candidate for two-photon photothermal therapy

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3543-3553
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00128A, Paper

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Priyadarshi Sahoo, Manika Dandapat, Amit Kumar Pradhan, Prasanta Kumar Datta, Umakanta Tripathy
This study reports the synthesis and nonlinear photophysics of polydopamine (PDA)-based nanofluid under both CW and fs excitations, paving the way for its integration into biomedical platforms, next-generation photonics, and optoelectronic devices.
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EPE contribution analysis method of multiple patterning lithography by Monte Carlo and Sobol sensitivity analysis

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3587-3597
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00075D, Paper

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Fei Ai, Xiaojing Su, Yajuan Su, Yayi Wei
In this work, the contribution of some parameters to EPE in multiple patterning schemes is evaluated separately. Based on this, the error budget for each parameter can be allocated according to the EPE budget.
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Tuning field amplitude to minimise heat-loss variability in magnetic hyperthermia

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3515-3523
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00235H, Paper

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Necda Çam, Iago López-Vázquez, Òscar Iglesias, David Serantes
In this work, we theoretically investigate how shape-induced anisotropy dispersion and magnetic field amplitude jointly control both the magnitude and heterogeneity of heating in magnetite nanoparticle assemblies under AC magnetic fields.
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Strain-driven electronic phase transition and quantum transport signatures in epitaxial bismuth films on silicon substrates

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3570-3580
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00352D, Paper

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Jicheng Zhao, Yuxiang Dai, Chang Gao, Yang Qi
Compressive strain in thin Bi films on Si suppresses semimetallicity. Beyond a critical thickness, strain relaxation restores the semimetallic nature, enabling a thickness-driven metal-insulator transition via valence band modulation.
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Narrow-band near-infrared photocurrent enhancement via toroidal dipole resonance in Si1−xGex nanodisk arrays

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3581-3586
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00324A, Paper

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Nguyen Quoc Chien, Keisuke Moriasa, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Minoru Fujii
Si–Ge alloying provides an effective means to control the material loss of the Si-based metasurface and thereby optimizes absorptance at the resonances. Experimental results confirm that small Ge incorporation enhances absorptance and photocurrent.
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Dirac metallic FeB2-induced low Schottky barrier and electrically tunable Schottky contact in FeB2/MoS2 van der Waals heterostructure

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3506-3514
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00090H, Paper

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Tran T. Nhan, Nguyen Q. Cuong, Chuong V. Nguyen, Huynh V. Phuc
In this work, we employ first-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculations to systematically investigate the interfacial electronic properties and contact behavior of a Dirac-metallic Dirac-FeB₂/MoS₂ van der Waals (vdW) heterostructure.
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Advancements in biochar nanocomposites: multifunctional platforms for sustainable energy storage and conversions

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3471-3490
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00040A, Review Article

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Monika Dubey, Piyush Kuchhal, Ranjit Kumar
Advanced biochar nanocomposites is the future of low-cost and efficient energy storage materials.
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Phosphoric acid/titanium oxide-zirconium oxide as an effective reusable nanocatalyst for microwave-promoted synthesis of 2-arylbenzothiazole derivatives

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3560-3569
DOI: 10.1039/D5NA01041A, Paper

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Arash Heidarnezhad, Hannaneh Hassanpour, Hossein Naeimi
This study aims to demonstrate an approach for the synthesis of 2-arylbenzothiazole derivatives. The benzaldehyde and 2-aminothiophenol were reacted in a one-step process using ethylene glycol as the optimal solvent.
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Mechanistic insights into vacancy-driven activation and dissociation of hydrogen peroxide on Ti3C2O2 MXene in water

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3491-3505
DOI: 10.1039/D5NA00962F, Paper

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Masoud Darvish Ganji, Hyunseok Ko
Designing advanced oxidation and electrochemical systems hinges on understanding how hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) activates and dissociates on 2D catalysts.
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Selective Magnetic Particle Imaging of CD44 Expressing Cells Using Iron Oxide Nanoprobes Functionalized with Chemically Modified Hyaluronan

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5NA00979K, Paper

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Mohammad H. El-Dakdouki, Chia-Wei Yang, A. K. M. Atique Ullah, Fei Fang, Kunli Liu, Baraah U Hijazi, Xuefei Huang
Hyaluronan (HA) is a naturally occurring biocompatible and non-immunogenic linear anionic glycosaminoglycan. In an attempt to enhance the selective binding of HA to the cluster of differentiation 44 (CD44), we...
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Humidity-dependent dielectric and electrical behavior of strontium iron vanadate ceramics

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00322B, Paper

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Mohamed I. Farouk, Mohamed Morsy, Abdelfattah Darwish
Water-activated Grotthuss proton transport through a percolating hydration network transforms a strontium iron vanadate ceramic into a high-sensitivity impedance humidity sensor.
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Metal-decorated graphdiyne nanocarriers for favipiravir delivery: a DFT investigation

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00232C, Paper

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Mohamed M. Aboelnga, Rana G. Elbayaa, Elsayed Elbayoumy, Marco Garavelli, Mohsen El-Tahawy
Favipiravir (FAV) is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug whose therapeutic efficacy is limited by poor bioavailability, motivating the development of nanoscale delivery platforms.
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Fabrication of novel nitrogen-doped δ-Al2O3 NPs: characterization and performance evaluation for electrocatalytic degradation of organic dyes

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00277C, Paper

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Elbadawy A. Kamoun, Ahmed T. Mosleh, Habiba A. Hossni, Tarek A. Yousef, Nourhan A. M. Ragab, Heba Y. Zahran, V. Ganesh, Mohamed Hafez, Ibrahim S. Yahia, Shereef A. Fareed
Schematic showing the electrocatalytic degradation of organic dyes.
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Microtron electron beam enables post-synthetic defect engineering in ultrasmall ceria nanocrystals

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DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00191B, Paper

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Zuzana Šiška, Tereza Sojková, Martin Sojka, Pavla Roupcová, Marián Mihálik, Kristýna Bukvišová, Dileep Krishnan, Lucie Šimoníková, Roman Gröger, Naděžda Pizúrová
Electron-beam irradiation of ultrasmall CeO₂ nanoparticles induces surface oxygen ejection and generates Ce³⁺ defects, enabling structure engineering and property adjustment.
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Environmental classification of synthetic methods for zinc oxide nanoparticles: a comparative review of sustainable green and conventional approaches with their diverse applications

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DOI: 10.1039/D5NA00954E, Review Article

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Mohga Basseem, Mohamed A. Salem, Islam Ibrahim, George V. Belessiotis, Sobhi M. Gomha, Magdi E. A. Zaki, Ahmed Ragab
Comparative overview of chemical and green synthesis routes for ZnO nanoparticles.
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Nanoporous-based biomaterials in biomedical applications: from fundamentals and biosensing to drug delivery, wound healing, and tissue engineering

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DOI: 10.1039/D5NA00451A, Review Article

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Zahra Saadatidizaji, Iman Zare, Mingzhen Zhang, Shahrzad Zirak Hassan Kiadeh, Mojdeh Mirshafiei, Amin Farahani, Zahra Sadat, Hooman Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi, Mohammad Mahdavi, Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan, Amir Kashtiaray, Parisa Rezvani, Aisan Yahyapoor, Amirali Vaziri, Hooriehsadat Amini, Meng Yu
Nanoporous materials (NPMs) have emerged as powerful tools in the fields of medicine, revolutionizing diagnostics, treatment, and patient care.
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Recent advances in nanoalloys for selective electrochemical CO2 reduction

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DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00155F, Review Article

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Khanh Quang Nguyen, Hong-Huy Tran, Huan T. Ngo, Viet Van Pham
This review establishes a product-centered nanoalloy framework, correlating electronic, strain, and ensemble effects with CO₂RR pathways. It explores selectivity optimization and strategies for scalable, industrial-grade catalyst design.
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Nano-engineering the titanium-tissue interface: a 15 year perspective on bio-functionalization and surface innovation

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DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00117C, Review Article

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Aniruddha Vijay Savargaonkar, Ramesh Singh, Ketul C. Popat
Biofunctionalization of nanostructured titanium surfaces is a promising strategy to improve the performance of biomedical implants and devices. This dual-modified interface enhances osseointegration, hemocompatibility, and bacterial resistance.
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Performance improvement of an Au and TiO2 coated D-shaped photonic crystal fiber (PCF) based SPR sensor for cancer detection

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DOI: 10.1039/D5NA01063B, Paper

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Kazi Zannatul Ferdwushee, Md Abu Shahid Chowdhury, Siddika Tamanna Islam
An Au/TiO₂-coated D-shaped PCF-SPR sensor is numerically demonstrated for label-free cancer detection. The optimized design delivers high spectral sensitivity and excellent resolution across a wide RI range.
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Photochemical processes developed in composites based on MoS2, poly(ortho-toluidine), and reduced graphene oxide

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Madalina Cercel, Andreea Nila, Ion Smaranda, Andreea Androne, Teodora Burlanescu, Adam Lörinczi, Catalin Negrila, Elena Matei, Mihaela Baibarac
Photochemical transformation of composites based on MoS₂, poly(ortho-toluidine) and reduced graphene oxide.
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Magnetophoretic transport of functionalised iron-oxide nanoparticles through biomimetic hydrogels and extracellular matrix

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Stephen Lyons, Katie McGarry, Aline F. Miller, Rinki Singh, Aoife Morrin, Dermot F. Brougham
Magnetic nanoparticles have potential in targeted drug delivery and contrast-enhanced imaging, but their application is hindered by limited understanding of nanoparticle–tissue interactions under magnetic field gradients that determine transport.
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CO2 electroreduction on nano-Cu-ZIF grown inside activated carbon: experimental and computational aspects

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Santanu Jana, Gaurav Mukherjee, Asmita Dutta, Hani Porat, Aneena Lal, Alon Khabra, Itay Pitussi, Arie Borenstein
Activated carbon acts as a conductive porous scaffold for the in situ growth of Cu-ZIF nanoparticles, enhancing active-site exposure, mass transport, and charge transfer for efficient electrochemical CO₂ conversion.
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Reduced hot-electron energy-loss rate induced by finite-square confinement potential in GaN/AlN, GaAs/AlAs, and GaSb/InAs nanostructured materials

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Ho Kim Dan, Pham Tuan Vinh, Le Phuong Long, Huynh Thi Phuong Thuy, Nguyen Dinh Hien
The finite square potential diminishes the hot-electron ELR in GaSb/InAs, GaAs/AlAs, and GaN/AlN QWs compared to infinite ones.
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Mo2CTx MXene-based non-enzymatic electrochemical sensor for selective detection of hydrogen peroxide in colorectal cancer cells

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Shruthi Venkataraman, Vasanth Magesh, Chandramohan Govindasamy, Raji Atchudan, Dhanraj Ganapathy, Sandeep Arya, Ashok K. Sundramoorthy
Mo₂CT_x MXene-modified electrode exhibited high electrocatalytic activity and was employed for the non-enzymatic detection of H₂O₂ in SW480 colorectal cancer cells, providing a rapid, stable and sensitive platform for monitoring of oxidative stress.
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Tuneable structural and environmental factors for stability of rosette nanotubes

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Usha D. Hemraz, Takeshi Yamazaki, Rachel L. Beingessner, Jae-Young Cho, Hicham Fenniri
Rosette nanotubes (RNTs) are biocompatible tubular architectures self-assembled under physiological conditions from a self-complementary DNA base hybrid molecule which features the hydrogen-bonding arrays of both guanine and cytosine (G∧C motif).
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Synthesis and electrical characterization of rhenium-doped WS2 nanotubes

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Abdul Ahad, Shigeki Saito, Ryuji Higashinaka, Ken Sakayauchi, Masaharu Kikuchi, Satoshi Kusaba, Zheng Liu, Yasushi Hirose, Kazuhiro Yanagi
Tungsten disulfide nanotubes (WS₂-NTs) have attracted significant interest as one-dimensional semiconducting materials. Here, we demonstrate a rhenium substitution technique for WS₂-NTs that enhances their electrical conductivity.
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Eco-friendly starch-nanocellulose bio-nanocomposite films with improved structure–property interactions

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Md. Shamim Reza, Md. Shahnawaj Islam Tutul, Tasmina Khandaker, Chironjit Paul, Md. Minhaz-Ul Haque, Muhammad Sarwar Hossain
The development of sustainable and biodegradable substitutes has increased due to growing environmental concerns surrounding petroleum-based polymers.
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Doxorubicin-driven reconfiguration of BSA-cushioned DPPC liposomes an integrated molecular-dynamics and AFM roadmap for next-generation drug-delivery platforms

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Seifeldin Elabed, Eman R. Abbase
VMD snapshots from a 150 ns MD trajectory showing dynamic reorganization of the DOX–BSA–DPPC assembly, where albumin acts as an interfacial scaffold that buffers doxorubicin and redistributes lipid packing at the membrane surface.
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In situ SERS reveals nickel hydroxide formation in PtRuNi catalysts enhances hydrogen oxidation

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Kai Tao, Mingxiao Han, Li Jiang, Shangzhong Jin, Tommaso Giovannini, Denis Garoli, Zhefei Zhao, Qiang Lin, Huaizhou Jin
Pt-based catalysts in alkaline media show enhanced HOR activity. SERS reveals that Ru–OH and Ni(OH)₂ species synergistically promote hydrogen oxidation.
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Antioxidant and antibacterial properties of transition metals and metal oxides for medical uses: mechanisms, design strategies, and biomedical perspectives

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DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00329J, Minireview

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Iman A. Mohammed Ali, Ali Ben Ahmed
This review provides a critical and integrative analysis of transition metal and metal oxide NPs as emerging multifunctional platforms for biomedical applications, with particular emphasis on their dual antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
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B2 disorder-driven magnetic properties of hydrothermally synthesized Fe–Co–Al full Heusler alloys: a combined theoretical and experimental study on bulk and disordered nanoparticles

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Abegail, Riyajul Islam, C. Borgohain, J. P. Borah
A series of Fe_2−xCo_1+xAl full Heusler alloy nanoparticles were successfully prepared using a controlled hydrothermal technique with particle sizes ranging between 16 and 35 nm.
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DFT investigation of Na-ion interaction with Janus 1T-HfSTe monolayer for sodium-ion battery anodes

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DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00120C, Paper

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Khang D. Pham, Duc-Quang Hoang, Hien D. Tong, Thi H. Ho, Tuan V. Vu
Janus 1T-HfSTe monolayer enables stable Na storage with low diffusion barrier, high capacity, and preserved metallicity, highlighting its promise as a sodium-ion battery anode.
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Synthesis of activated carbons and nanoparticle-loaded activated carbons derived from bio-wastes for the removal of ibuprofen drug from water

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3283-3309
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00167J, Review Article

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Ngoc Dung Lai, Thuan Van Tran
Biowaste-derived activated carbons and their composites exhibit high ibuprofen adsorption performance. Several possible adsorption mechanisms are involved, such as electrostatic interaction, H bonding, π–π interaction and pore-filling.
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Introduction to high throughput synthesis, characterisation and optimisation of nanomaterials

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3280-3282
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA90031C, Editorial

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Philip D. Howes, Caterina Minelli, Michael R. Thomas, Catherine S. Hansel
Philip D. Howes, Caterina Minelli, Michael R. Thomas and Catherine S. Hansel, introduce the Nanoscale Advances themed issue on high throughput synthesis, characterisation and optimisation of nanomaterials.
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First principles simulations of transition metals for diodes: challenges and approaches to overcome inaccuracies in calculations

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3310-3320
DOI: 10.1039/D5NA01105A, Paper

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Marina Petroselli, Elaheh Mohebbi, Eleonora Pavoni, Pierluigi Stipa, Davide Mencarelli, Emiliano Laudadio, Luca Pierantoni
The electronic, optical, and mechanical properties of transition metals belonging to groups 4B (Cr, Mo, and W), 8B (Ni, Pd, and Pt), and 9B (Cu, Ag, and Au) were investigated using Density Functional Theory (DFT).
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Robust, conformal Cu2O coatings on polypropylene fabrics via atmospheric-pressure spatial atomic layer deposition

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3386-3395
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00121A, Paper

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Guvanch Gurbandurdyyev, Sarah Khalid, Samantha Lum, Fan Ye, Autumn Cheon, Kam Chiu Tam, Stephanie DeWitte-Orr, Kevin P. Musselman
Atmospheric-pressure spatial atomic layer deposition produces conformal, robust Cu₂O coatings on polypropylene textiles at polymer-compatible temperatures. The nanoscale coatings show durability and biocompatibility, without affecting breathability.
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Engineering β-cyclodextrin gels with nanoparticles: tunable assembly and multifunctional applications

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3321-3339
DOI: 10.1039/D5NA01177A, Paper

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Sagar Kumar Pathak, Aiswarya Sukumaran, Ioanna Chazapi, Claire Hotton, Erwan Paineau, Ravi Kumar Pujala
Hierarchical supramolecular gels with tunable assembly for multifunctional applications are developed by controlling the interaction of β-cyclodextrin with small amounts of nanoparticles of various shapes.
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An n-type Schottky contact with low tunneling resistance in a 2D FeB2/SiC heterostructure

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3441-3451
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00108D, Paper

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Nguyen Q. Cuong, Le Phuong Long, Huynh V. Phuc, Nguyen D. Hien
The design of low-resistance metal–semiconductor contacts remains a critical challenge for the development of high-performance two-dimensional (2D) electronic devices.
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A comprehensive design framework for all-dielectric metasurfaces by harnessing the interplay of controlled multiple multipole excitation, Rayleigh anomaly, Mie and lattice resonances

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3414-3424
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00100A, Paper

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Tummaluru Khadar Basha, Faraz A. Inam, Junaid Masud Laskar
The design parameters – height, lattice periodicity, number of meta-atoms – play key role in the comprehensive design framework of dielectric metasurface through the interplay of multiple multipoles, Rayleigh anomaly, Mie and lattice resonances.
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Green synthesis of cubic CuO nanoparticles for biomedical applications and the photodegradation of methylene blue: RSM-BBD optimization of the reaction parameters and stability studies

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3396-3413
DOI: 10.1039/D5NA01159K, Paper

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Abu Bakar Siddique, Azhar Abbas, Muhammad Sher, Yasir Zaman, Muhammad Fayyaz ur Rehman, Umar Nishan, Ibrahim A. Shaaban
Green synthesis of CMFE@CuO nanoparticles and evaluation of their biological and photocatalytic applications for water treatment.
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Dramatic suppression of antiferromagnetic ordering in CeIn3 nanowires

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3340-3348
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00173D, Paper

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Maria H. Carvalho, Davi Zau, Arneil P. Reyes, Rong Cong, Stephen D. House, Henrique B. Pizzi, Ana M. Caffer, Derick S. Passos, Rodolfo C. Santos, Gabriel S. Freitas, Kleber R. Pirota, Ricardo R. Urbano, Pascoal G. Pagliuso
In this work, we have employed the Metallic-Flux Nanonucleation method to synthesize CeIn₃ nanowires (diameter ≈ 175 nm) and single crystals for comparison.
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Fluorescent nanocellulose derived from Plectranthus barbatus for the selective detection of Pb(II) ions in aqueous solutions

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3349-3358
DOI: 10.1039/D5NA01139F, Paper

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Joshua Jose, Aishwarya Joji Mathew, Elizabeth Gabriel, Ancilin James, T. P. Vinod
Fluorescent nanocellulose from Plectranthus barbatus was used as a probe for selective Pb(II) detection in water, showing high sensitivity with a 2.7 nM limit of detection (graphical abstract was created with Canva.com).
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ZnO nanoparticle induced electrical modulation and charge storage in Aloe vera leaves

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3359-3371
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00129G, Paper

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Kajal Gautam, Mohit Bhatt, Archna Sagdeo, Anil Kumar Sinha
Root-mediated uptake of ZnO nanoparticles modulates the bioelectrical properties of living Aloe vera leaves. Impedance and dielectric analyses reveal suppressed ionic transport and localized hopping conduction. (Created with biorender.com)
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Electric-field-driven magnetic domain wall dynamics: a multiferroic route toward scalable and low-power spintronic logic

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3452-3460
DOI: 10.1039/D6NA00074F, Paper

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Peng Zhang, Jinghang Weng, Zhiyi Sun, Chuncheng Wang, Shuaitong He, Jingjing Lu, Zi Qiang Qiu, Jeongmin Hong
A multiferroic device uses electric-field-induced piezoelectric strain to control magnetic domain walls, enabling fast, ultra-low-power, scalable, and reconfigurable Boolean logic without magnetic fields or spin currents.
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A novel electrochemical exfoliation route to tailor the graphene bandgap through silicon incorporation: semi-metallic to semiconducting transition

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3372-3385
DOI: 10.1039/D5NA01111F, Paper

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Md. Erfanul Hasan Sakib, Md. Arefin Kowser, Mohammad Asaduzzanaman Chowdhury, Md. Masud Rana, Hasanuzzaman Aoyon, Abdul Ahad, Md. Abdulla Al Korais, Tasnim Alam Sayedi, Samsul Islam, Md. Masud Khan
Graphene–silicon (Gr–Si) composites were produced by powder compaction, low-temperature sintering, and subsequent electrochemical exfoliation, which was further improved to provide materials with variable band gaps for semiconductor applications.
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Selective CO2 hydrogenation to formic acid on Cu55 and Cu13@Ni42 nanoclusters: a DFT and artificial bee colony optimization study

Nanoscale Adv., 2026, 8,3425-3440
DOI: 10.1039/D5NA01067E, Paper

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Norah O. Alotaibi, Shatha M. Alruwaythi, Heider A. Abdulhussein
DFT-guided design shows a bimetallic core–shell nanocatalyst outperforms a monometallic one for CO₂ hydrogenation to formic acid, enabling stronger adsorption, better activation, and improved catalytic efficiency.
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