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Modular design of dual-targeted, enzyme-responsive peptide carriers for gene drug delivery

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00803D, Communication

Xinhao Jiao, Mingshan Han, Zixuan Wang, Jie Min, Rongxin Su, Hang Tie, Wei Qi, Yuefei Wang
Gene-based therapeutics, including siRNA and mRNA, offer promising strategies for disease-related gene modulation but remain limited by challenges in systemic delivery and intracellular release. We report a modularly designed peptide-based...
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Breathable, biocompatible, long-term stability Ti3C2Tx bioelectrodes for real-time monitoring of electrophysiological signals

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NH00022C, Communication

Jingxiao Liu, Zhaoyang Su, JingYue Xuan, Liubing Fan, Fangfang Gao, Xuan Zhao, Qingliang Liao, Yue Zhang
This study achieved high-quality electrophysiological signal monitoring by resolving the trade-offs among conductivity, durability, and breathability through the integration of antioxidant Ti₃C₂T_x nanosheets with a bacterial cellulose substrate.
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Transforming tumor cells into professional antigen-presenting cells using poly(β-amino ester) nanoparticles to deliver CD80-encoding mRNA

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00667H, Communication

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Amanda Katharina Binder, Franziska Bremm, Niklas Feuchter, Antoni Torres-Coll, Sabrina Kübel, Carola Berking, Salvador Borrós, Cristina Fornaguera, Niels Schaft, Jan Dörrie
Efficient delivery of CD80 mRNA by pBAE nanoparticles induces CD80 expression on tumor cells, enabling them to function as antigen-presenting cells and trigger CD8⁺ T cell–mediated anti-tumor immunity.
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Cooperative catalysis between Ce3+ sites and Ag nanoparticles enabling nonoxidative coupling of methane to ethane

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00852B, Communication

Song-Ye Zeng, Min Wang, Yin-Feng Wang, Chang-Long Tan, Ming-Yu Qi, Yi-Jun Xu, Zi-Rong Tang
Engineering a Ce³⁺–Ag bifunctional catalytic site by anchoring Ag nanoparticles on CeO₂ enables the light-driven synergistic promotion of C–H bond activation and subsequent C–C coupling, thereby achieving efficient methane-to-ethane conversion.
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Confinement of acyclic amino acids inside metal–organic frameworks with topology-varied asymmetric catalysis performances

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NH00010J, Communication

Aijie Ma, Zhen Li, Bingcheng Liu, Fuli Ye, Yilong Li, Zhongwen Du, Jing Li, Yongli Ji, Jiye Fan, Hongli Chen, Pai Liu, Meiting Zhao, Jun Guo
Polymorphic Zr-MOFs activate acyclic amino acids for asymmetric aldol reactions via the confinement effect, with topology-varied improvements of both catalysis activity and product stereoselectivity.
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Low-temperature zinc–air batteries: catalyst design and electrolyte regulation

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00786K, Review Article

Conghao Zhou, Yongxiang Luo, Feng Wang, Fangfang Wu, Wenhui Shi, Xiehong Cao, Wenxian Liu
This review overviews catalyst design and electrolyte regulation for low-temperature zinc–air batteries, covering transition metal–nitrogen–carbon systems, high-entropy alloys, and electrolyte solvation engineering for cold-environment operation.
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From Plant Transpiration to Hydrovoltaics: Distributed Energy Harvesting Driven by Water Evaporation

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NH00001K, Review Article

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Jongbin Won, Albert Tianxiang Liu
Water evaporation is one of the most powerful and widely distributed energy fluxes on Earth, yet it remains largely untapped for direct electricity generation. Plants harness evaporation through transpiration, where...
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Electrically controlled nonlocal metasurfaces

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NH00024J, Focus

Torgom Yezekyan, Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi
Nonlocal metasurfaces extend the capabilities of flat optics by exploiting collective, spatially extended electromagnetic modes that enable momentum-dependent control of light within an ultrathin platform. When combined with electrical tunability,...
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Nanoscale Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Shelly Conroy, Imperial College London, UK

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NH90015A, Editorial

Our Emerging Investigator Series highlights exceptional work by early-career nanoscience and nanotechnology researchers. This editorial features an interview with our latest Emerging Investigator, Dr Shelly Conroy from Imperial College London, UK.
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Fluence-independent range of surface roughening within the Gaussian-shaped profile of a low-intensity ultrashort laser

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00836K, Communication

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N. Osterloh, M. Vyshnepolsky, T. Pan, K. Morgenstern
The Cu(511) texture changes at laser fluences well below the ablation threshold. A non-linear relation between bulk processes and local fluence creates a nearly fluence-independent regime over a range where the fluence increases by a factor of 4.5.
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Recent advances in flexible paper-based humidity sensors: fabrications, mechanisms, performances, and applications

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NH00045B, Review Article

Qingyi Wang, Zaihua Duan, Di Liu, Zhen Yuan, Yadong Jiang, Huiling Tai
Humidity sensors, as key electronic devices for monitoring humidity, have a wide range of applications, including environmental and human-related humidity detections. Paper has become a promising material for flexible humidity...
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Revealing the potential of 2D WS2 memristors as an artificial synapse with resilient gradual behavior at high temperatures for neuromorphic applications

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NH00013D, Communication

Tanya Chaudhary, Davinder Kaur
An artificial synapse realized using a WS₂ memristor, demonstrating resistive switching and synaptic plasticity functions for neuromorphic hardware.
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A core–shell nanostructured latex for multifunctional anti-corrosion and flame-retardant coatings

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00758E, Communication

Shufen Wang, Ruping Xie, Yue Zhang, Yu Wu, Xiaotong Zhao, Jiapeng Tang, Yunsheng Ding
This work develops a novel core-shell PVC–PU–PBA latex, providing a highly efficient multifunctional coating with excellent anti-corrosion and flame-retardant properties.
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Molecular dynamics insights into orientation and hexagonal ordering of tripodal triptycenes on solid surfaces

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,999-1005
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00837A, Communication

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Kaito Nitta, Yoshiaki Shoji, Takanori Fukushima, Go Watanabe
All-atom MD simulation reveals interface-induced parallel alignment of tripodal triptycenes on SiO₂; annealing converts stair-stepped trilayers into flat bilayers while hexagonally ordered domains grow, quantified by the hexatic order parameter ψ.
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Charge traps revisited: from unwanted defects to functional synapses in photosynaptic devices

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NH00033A, Review Article

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Seungme Kang, Suhyeon Kim, Benoît H. Lessard, Sooji Nam, Hyun-Suk Kim, Hocheon Yoo
A discussion on methodology for engineering optoelectronic neuromorphic devices through an inverted use of reliability-degrading trap sites.
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Structural confinement engineering of current collectors enables the development of durable SiOx anodes for lithium-ion batteries

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00822K, Communication

Raehyeong Lee, Jinyeong Choi, Soojin Choi, Ah Reum Choi, Jin Hong Lee, Jae Ho Kim, Minjoon Park
In this study, an anode with SiO_x embedded within a pressed Cu mesh (SPCM) was developed to mitigate structural degradation and interfacial instability during cycling.
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Tunable rhenium–ceria–zirconia catalysts for efficient deoxydehydration of C6 polyols: lattice engineering enables high muconate yield

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1006-1010
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00816F, Communication

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Guk Hee Yim, Hyunwoo Choi, Hyeonjeong Son, Juhye Park, Ahyun Jeon, Youngran Seo, Dongwon Yoo
Lattice modulation by Zr incorporation renders CeO₂ highly reducible, accelerating Re regeneration on Ce_xZr_1−xO₂ and boosting deoxydehydration (DODH) efficiency.
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Correction: Unlocking interstitial fluid for acute coronary syndrome diagnosis: ultrasensitive troponin I detection using imprinted polymer nanoparticles

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1162-1162
DOI: 10.1039/D6NH90009G, Correction

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Joshua Saczek, Amy Dann, Robert D. Crapnell, Craig E. Banks, Rhiannon E. Johnson, Francesco Canfarotta, Joanna Czulak, Alan Thomson, Azfar Zaman, Ioakim Spyridopoulos, Katarina Novakovic, Marloes Peeters, Jake McClements
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Nanovaccines of polydopamine@tumor-associated antigens with robust prophylactic and therapeutic efficacy for cancer immunotherapy

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1145-1152
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00681C, Communication

Hongxin Liu, Min Zheng, Zhigang Xie
One of the most common strategies used in cancer immunotherapy is the development of vaccines based on tumor-associated antigens (TAAs).
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Subcellular nanoparticle trafficking investigated with label-free, live cell imaging

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1011-1021
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00749F, Communication

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Elizabeth B. Nelson, Gil Covarrubias, Namita Nabar, Victoria F. Gomerdinger, Anderson Scott, Paula T. Hammond, Joelle P. Straehla
Nanoparticle drug delivery systems have significant potential to transform precision medicine due to their ability to encapsulate a wide range of cargo, improve systemic circulation time, and enhance targeted delivery.
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RNA nanostructures based on three-letter coding with non-canonical base pairs

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1048-1052
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00811E, Communication

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Jianqiu Zhao, Yan Qin, Qiancheng Xiong, Fang Fang, Bryan Wei
Synthetic RNA nanostructures are typically composed of four nucleotides (A, U, G, and C) following a canonical base pairing rule (A-U/G-C). Non-canonical A·C base paring is applied in the RNA constructs with three-letter coding (A, G and C).
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Piezotronic probe modulates the piezoelectric-electric-thermal coupling field in GaN power electronics

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1153-1161
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00772K, Communication

Zilong Dong, Yuxiu Liu, Wei Sha, Bingjun Wang, Ding Li, Yuxin Wang, Jiangwen Wang, Peiran Tian, Yong Long, Junyi Zhai, Weiguo Hu
Utilizing advanced thermal imaging analysis and piezotronic-probe techniques, a piezoelectric-electric-thermal coupling model was constructed, which effectively modulated the thermal field, resulting in a 10.1% reduction in temperature-rise.
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Enhanced stability and sustained delivery of structurally dense DNA nanostructures via a biodegradable hydrogel platform

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1035-1047
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00846H, Communication

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Youngjin Choi, Yeonju Song, Bo Kyung Cho, Sang Jin Baek, Jin Myeong Wang, Su Hyun Seok, William M. Shih, Junsang Doh, Youngmee Jung, Ju Hee Ryu
A biodegradable HA/gelatin hydrogel platform preserves the structural integrity of DNA nanostructures and enables their sustained in vivo delivery. By serving as a localized depot, this system effectively overcomes rapid systemic clearance.
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In vivo tracking of CAR-T cells in tumors via nanobubble-based contrast enhanced ultrasound

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1081-1094
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00708A, Communication

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Dorian Durig, Jude Franklin, Reshani Perera, Zachary Jackson, Smitha Hosahalli Vasanna, Michael C. Kolios, David N. Wald, Agata A. Exner
We developed a non-invasive imaging method to track CAR-T cells using internalized nanobubble ultrasound contrast agents.
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Zinc–selenium synergistic nanoplatform for augmented cancer immunotherapy via trace-elements-mediated immunomodulation

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1022-1034
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00372E, Communication

Hang Liu, Mingjing Cao, Weixian Zhou, Lu Li, Chunying Chen
A zinc–selenium synergistic nanoplatform was designed to potentiate immunocompetence via trace elements-mediated immunomodulation effects, enabling safe and efficient cancer immunotherapy.
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Colorization of optically transparent surfactants to track their movement in biphasic systems used for differentiation of nanomaterials

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1063-1070
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00574D, Communication

Blazej Podlesny, Lukasz Czapura, Dawid Janas
New colorimetric method tints transparent bile salt surfactants purple using 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde. This allows precise tracking of surfactant distribution in ATPE systems, unravelling the mechanisms of carbon nanotube separation.
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Direct electrocatalytic epoxidation of olefins: advances in membrane electrode assemblies and beyond

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,972-982
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00719D, Review Article

Yuzheng Li, Hui Li, Yinghua Zhang, Yuting Du, Xifeng Yu, Ruiji Wang, Zhongtao Li, Yan Lin
This review summarizes advances in MEA reactors for direct olefin epoxidation. We highlight strategies to bridge catalyst activity and system stability via interfacial engineering, enabling sustainable chemical synthesis.
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Boosted photochromic properties by carbon dots based on Förster resonance energy transfer

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1133-1144
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00742A, Communication

Liqiang Kuang, Pengnian Shan, Keyi Chen, Xiaoyang Zhou, Lijing Wang, Weilong Shi, Chunsheng Li, Yan Yan
Photochromic materials with rapid response and high stability are essential for progressive anti-counterfeiting and secure information encryption technologies.
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Designing bithiazole-based conjugated polymers as alternatives to benzothiadiazoles for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1102-1111
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00704F, Communication

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Taekmin Kim, WonJo Jeong, Sanghyeok An, Junho Kim, Gayoung Ham, Seungok Pyo, Hyojung Cha, In Hwan Jung, Dae Sung Chung
Efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution without co-catalysts is achieved with TEBS-stabilized bithiazole-based polymer nanoparticles via backbone and interfacial engineering.
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Ambient microdroplet synthesis of Pt and Pt–Cu nanorods from homogeneous solutions for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1053-1062
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00572H, Communication

Kandampully Sahadevan Aswathi, Keerthana Unni, Sinchan Mukhopadhyay, Anirban Som, Soham Chowdhury, Sourav Kanti Jana, Depanjan Sarkar, Thalappil Pradeep
This study presents a rapid, ambient microdroplet-based method to synthesize Pt and Pt–Cu bimetallic nanorods in minutes. The anisotropic structures exhibit high catalytic activity for NO₃⁻-to-NH₃ conversion, showing sustainable catalytic potential.
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A highly active and durable hybrid Ni/NiOOH catalyst by synergistic high-temperature deposition and electrochemical oxidization for hydrogen evolution

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1112-1122
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00724K, Communication

Kebin Yang, Weibing Wu, Yizhong Lu
A Ni/NiOOH hybrid catalyst prepared by a high-temperature electrochemical deposition technique has a high-density heterojunction interface and controllable Ni³⁺/Ni²⁺ ratio, and exhibits excellent HER activity and stability.
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Boron-doping engineering of molybdenum carbide on nitrogen-rich carbon nanospheres: a synergistic adsorption–conversion modifier for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1095-1101
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00712G, Communication

Pengqian Guo, Jing Lin, Wenxuan Hu, Jinchi Huang, Pangquan Huang, Weixin Chen, Xiuwan Li, Xia Lu, Xinhua Guo
δ-B-Mo₂C@NC offers abundant sites and efficient electron/ion transfer pathways to enhance LiPS trapping and conversion. B-doping modulates Mo 4d/S 3p hybridization with LiPSs, which facilitates reaction kinetics and improves the performance of LSBs.
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CaCO3-assisted engineering of NIR-II phototheranostics enables photothermally enhanced ferroptosis in cancer through synergistically depleting intracellular glutathione

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1071-1080
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00664C, Communication

Juxin Gao, Hengze Ding, Qinghua Wu, Yuhang Hu, Yifan Yan, Minming Chen, Chunjie Wang, Zhuang Liu, Liangzhu Feng
A NIR-II phototheranostic agent was fabricated by encapsulating B4 molecules within ferric ion-sulfasalazine metallo-network polymer-coated calcium carbonate hollow nanoparticles for self-amplified ferroptosis inducing photothermal therapy.
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An IGZO phototransistor-based ternary inverter integrating optical sensing and weight quantization in ternary neural networks for color image recognition

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,1123-1132
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00720H, Communication

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Wun-Yun Lin, Yong-Yi Huang, Yu-Chieh Chen, Chen-Gang Jang, Li-Chung Shih, Jen-Sue Chen
Parallel IGZO thin-film phototransistors exhibit ternary I–V characteristics and realize a ternary inverter for weight quantization in ternary neural networks, enabling direct RGB pixel value-to-voltage mapping via optical sensing.
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Covalent organic frameworks as precision nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery: developments, hurdles, and horizons

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,928-952
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00612K, Review Article

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Tsukasa Irie, Saikat Das, Yuichi Negishi
This review highlights recent advances in covalent organic frameworks (COFs) as precision nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery, outlining their unique advantages, current challenges, and future opportunities in therapeutic applications.
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Advances of MXene/liquid metal composites for next-generation rechargeable batteries

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,983-998
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00767D, Review Article

Xiaolu Yu, Jie Cheng, Bin Li, Kun Zhang, Bowen Zhang, Wanpeng Zhou, Maofeng Zhang, Peng Wang, Shenglin Xiong, Chuanliang Wei
MXene/liquid metal composites can act as active electrode materials or address issues of electrodes in next-generation rechargeable batteries.
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Advancing metallic nanozymes for multiplexed multimodal biosensing in early disease diagnostics

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, 11,953-971
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00691K, Review Article

Batrisyia Safwah Mohd Salleh, Minhaz Uddin Ahmed
This review integrates nanozyme design, surface chemistry, catalytic mechanisms, and their expanding multiplexed and multimodal applications, while highlighting major advantages and emerging trends in the field.
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Ni–N interfacial engineering enables noble-metal-free ammonia photodecomposition

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00819K, Communication

Zhuohao Yang, Md Sakib Hasan Khan, Zhehao Sun, Jiayi Chen, Xuechen Jing, Yi-Lun Chen, Nicholas Cox, Ary Wibowo, Xiaolin Wang, Rino Wu, Daniel Macdonald, Dongchen Qi, Zongyou Yin
Earth-abundant Ni–N interfacial sites in a TiO₂@NC core–shell enable noble-metal-free, visible-light ammonia photodecomposition.
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Landauer-consistent interpretation of carrier mobility in quasi-ballistic field-effect transistors: Overcoming the limitations of the Y-function method

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NH00069J, Communication

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Dokyoung Lee, Minseo Cha, Hyeonsik Ahn, Jusung Kim, Sungho Kim
Carrier mobility extracted from low-field electrical measurements is widely used to interpret transport in field-effect transistors; however, its physical meaning becomes ambiguous as devices approach the quasi-ballistic regime. The Y-function...
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Regenerative bone-targeted nanoparticles modulate osteoclast function

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00503E, Communication

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Vignesh K. Rangasami, Cameron J. Moore, Baixue Xiao, Danielle S. W. Benoit
Bone-targeted nanoparticles inhibit osteoclast differentiation and simultaneously promote bone formation, suggesting their potential as a therapeutic approach for treating bone diseases associated with dysregulation of the osteoclast–osteoblast axis.
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A pH-regulated camouflage strategy for access control in molecular systems

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00848D, Communication

DeChun Tian, Peijun Shi, Xiaokang Zhang, Lijun Sun, Bin Wang, Qiang Zhang
A pH-regulated molecular firewall access control system reduces the complexity of key design and the inherent limitations of management models.
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Customized porous aromatic frameworks (PAFs) as an oral antidote for efficient and selective intestinal detoxification

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00784D, Communication

Enpeng Xi, Yue Zhao, Huan Wang, Yun Zhao, Fangfang Cao, Yue Li, Nan Gao
Herein, a series of PAFs were designed with progressively tuned monomer sizes and different pore environments to selectively adsorb toxic SN-38 to achieve fast intestinal detoxification.
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A biomimetic nanoclay hydrogel with cascade catalytic and photothermal functions for wound therapy

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00823A, Communication

Qianqian Liu, Weimin Xie, Juan Liao, Yuhan Ma, Xiaozheng Liang, Yili Tang, Hao Wang, Huaming Yang
A biomimetic MnO₂@MMT/CS hydrogel mimics the extracellular matrix (ECM) to regulate the wound microenvironment, integrating antioxidant, antibacterial, and photothermal functions to promote wound healing.
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Surface-modified anode current collectors via lithiophilic zinc-based bimetallic co-electrodeposition for lithium–metal batteries

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00766F, Communication

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Dong Geun Kim, Dongyeon Won, Inyeong Yang, Sukkyung Kang, Jae Young Seok, Hyunwoong Baek, Sanha Kim
One-step CuZn co-electrodeposition enables tunable film and nano-branch structures on Cu foil, enhancing lithiophilicity and stabilizing lithium growth for improved cycling performance in lithium–metal batteries.
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Boosting sodium storage in needle coke-derived hard carbon anode via mild ammonium persulfate activation

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00831J, Communication

Lijun Yang, Luchao Yue, Chaohong Shi, Tianrui Zhao, Zhi Wang, Xiang Zheng, Jiacheng Zhao, Jianqing Zhao, Jing Tang
An ammonium persulfate (APS) activation strategy was proposed to achieve multiscale structural optimization of needle coke, thereby markedly improving electrochemical performance.
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A self-driven and high-performance photodetector based on a GeSe/Si van der Waals heterojunction with high-speed photoresponse

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NH00050A, Communication

Xiaoxiang Wu, Yu Wang, Yi Zhang, Ziwen Chen, Xinyu Zhang, Wei Xu, Peng Li, Mengge Li, Yali Liu, Cong Xiao, Zhanjie Qiu, Tianjian Ou, Zhengyang Zhanyi, Zhongliang Wang, Songlin Zhou, Yewu Wang
We report a self-driven, broadband GeSe/Si heterojunction photodetector. It achieves a high responsivity of 29.8 A W⁻¹ and fast rise/decay times of 8.5/23.7 µs. This work highlights GeSe-based vdW heterostructures for next-generation optoelectronics.
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Controlled release of glucocorticoid via PLGA nanoparticles for modulating macrophage polarization in inflammation situations

Nanoscale Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NH00782H, Communication

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Natalia Esteban-Pérez, Susel Del Sol-Fernández, Rafael Martín-Rapún, Jesús Martínez de la Fuente
Sustained glucocorticoid delivery from PLGA nanoparticles modulates macrophage polarization and alters cytokine expression compared with free drug.
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