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A comprehensive review on polymer nanocomposite membranes for Desalination and Water remediation

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00847J, Review Article

Vasundhara B. R. Hegde, Sk Safikul Islam
The escalating global demand for clean water necessitates the development of advanced membrane technologies capable of addressing complex contamination challenges and increasing desalination efficiency. Polymeric membranes are commonly used due...
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Harnessing Washing-Driven Oxidation to Engineer Mo2CTx/MoOₓ Hybrid Interfaces for Energy Storage

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00991C, Paper

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Verónica Montes-García, Ke Li, Kaitlyn Prenger, Xuyun Guo, Iwona Janica, Adrián Tamayo, Ivan Baginskiy, Veronika Zahorodna, Oleksiy Gogotsi, Paolo Samorì, Valeria Nicolosi, Artur Ciesielski
MXenes are emerging as promising electrode materials for energy storage applications owing to their high conductivity and redox-active surfaces. However, their inherent propensity to undergo oxidation is frequently regarded as...
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Substrate-controlled thermal transport governs coalescence, disordering, and liquid-like transitions in gold nanoparticles

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01575A, Paper

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Abid Zulfiqar, Mari Honkanen, Minnamari Vippola, Nonappa Nonappa
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) exhibit dynamic structural evolution under external stimuli, yet how substrate-mediated heat dissipation governs inter-particle interactions and phase behaviour during electron beam irradiation remains not fully understood. Here,...
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Material removal mechanism elucidated by a novel cross-scale model using a unified physical framework linking macroscopic stress distribution and microscopic motion states of abrasives for polishing

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00545D, Paper

Yiran Li, Zhenyu Zhang, Bin Yang, Fuzhen Xuan, Yanxun Xiang, Bowei Zhang, Jiaxin Yu, Xingqiao Deng, Zhenghong Liu
Polishing setup and three kinds of polishing pads with different microstructures for non-woven fabric, polyurethane and pitch pads.
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Interfacial chemical compatibility-driven coumarin sensitization of two-dimensional rare-earth oxide nanoplatelets

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR02162J, Paper

Jianghua Wu, Lianpeng Song, Zhiyu Qin, Wanjie Ding, Longwei Hu, Jin Wen, Jingshan Hou, Yongzheng Fang, Yifan Sun
This work presents coumarin-sensitized Eu-doped Y₂O₃ nanoplatelets, where tuned ligand anchoring and acidity supress defects, optimize energy transfer, and enhance emission, enabling lifetime-resolved encrypted optical communication.
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Interplay of magnetic proximity effect and epitaxial strain in transition metal monoxide antiferromagnetic heterostructures

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01070A, Paper

M. Szpytma, E. Oleś, A. Kwiatkowski, P. Dróżdż, E. Gumieniczek-Chłopek, M. Ślęzak, T. Ślęzak, M. Zając, E. Partyka-Jankowska, A. Kozioł-Rachwał
Our results show that spin orientation and magnetic ordering temperature in all-AFM transition metal monoxide heterostructures can be systematically tuned through the interplay of epitaxial strain and magnetic proximity effects.
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Wavelength-Selective Bipolar Photoresponse in CVD-Grown β-Bi2O3 Flakes for Multi-Logic Functionality

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01763K, Paper

Sourav Dey, Sirsendu Ghosal, Abdul Kaium Kaium Mia, Subhankar Debnath, Md Saifuddin, Md Tarik Hossain, P. K. Giri
With the increasing demand for high-speed and energy-efficient information processing, optoelectronic logic devices are emerging as promising candidates for next-generation in-sensor and wavelength-encoded computing systems. In this work, the growth...
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Space-confined synthesis of Co0.5Fe0.5S2 nanocubes as an efficient oxygen evolution electrocatalyst toward overall water splitting

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00877A, Paper

Amarendra Nayak, Abhishek Tripathy, Madhusmita Sahoo, Alaka P. Sahoo, Debasis Jena, Kaberi Sahoo, Sikha Sayantani, Debidutta Das, Kumar S. K. Varadwaj
The space-confined synthesis regulated the crystal growth, nucleation and reaction kinetics to prepare Co_0.5Fe_0.5S₂ nanocubes, which exhibited an η₁₀ of 290 mV and a Tafel slope of 98 mV dec⁻¹ for OER in alkaline media.
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Multi-emissive metal nanoclusters: luminescence origin, tailoring strategies, and biomedical applications

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01696K, Review Article

Jing-Wen Chen, Shi-Yan Lin, Zhi-Qiang Yang, Kai-Yuan Huang, Hao-Hua Deng, Wei Chen
By summarizing emission origins, tuning strategies, and bioapplications, this review provides guidelines for designing multi-emissive metal nanoclusters as functional luminescent tools.
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Rapid screening and separation of fluorescent clusters: a case study of Au9Cu5

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01431C, Paper

Jianwei Li, Jing Wang, Qinzhen Li, Jinsong Chai, Guiqi Gao, Sha Yang, Manzhou Zhu
Replacing the flexible ligand with a chiral, rigid one in Au₉Cu₅ induced optical activity and enhanced PL, furthermore, a TLC-based method was developed for rapid screening and isolation of the strongly fluorescent Au₉Cu₅ from mixed clusters.
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Facile fabrication of iron–sulfur co-doped porous carbon based on the hyper-crosslinking technique for efficient electromagnetic wave absorption

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00965D, Paper

Teng Zhang, Xiaohui Liang, Yawen Liu, Qingtao Lv, Ruiqi Li, Jianwei Bai, Lijia Liu, Chunhong Zhang
Hyper-crosslinked polymer precursors were prepared by a simple one-pot synthesis and then carbonized to obtain Fe,S co-doped porous carbon materials. The resulting materials show strong electromagnetic wave absorption, mainly through the combined effects of dielectric and magnetic losses.
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Electric-field writing of out-of-plane bistable single-atom states on monolayer MoS2

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01470D, Paper

Lvjin Wang, Yu Ni, Jiang Chen
First-principles screening identifies Fe@MoS₂ as an electric-field-controllable single-atom bistable system, where adsorption-height switching produces distinct local magnetic responses.
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Programmable optoelectronic memristors for energy-efficient adaptive binarized spiking neural networks

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01710J, Paper

Ziyan Zhang, Jiandong Yan, Jiahao Gu, Xingyu Chen, Wenyu Shen, Chenggong Bao, Mingyuan Lu, Jianhua Qiu, Huafei Guo, Sai Jiang
An Ag/Sb₂Se₃/SnO₂/FTO optoelectronic memristor enables brain-inspired vision by integrating sensing, in-sensor convolution, and adaptive learning, achieving stable switching, fast photoresponse, and 89.8 % network accuracy at 2.8 μJ.
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Engineering bioinspired pH-responsive hydrogels for smart wound repair

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01035K, Review Article

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Rubia Khan, Usama Ahmad, Indranil Kumar Yadav, Mohd Muazzam Khan, Anas Islam, Juber Akhtar, Quazi T. H. Shubhra
Bioinspired pH-responsive hydrogels adapt to wound microenvironments, enabling controlled drug release, antimicrobial action, and accelerated tissue regeneration for improved wound healing outcomes.
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Submicron interfacial layers for nanoscale control of lithium deposition in surface-engineered current collectors

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01899H, Paper

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Yujin Lee, Wootaek Choi, Sujeong Woo, Yeonseo Cho, Geunah Lim, Jin Joo, Kyung Rok Han, In Woo Cheong, Dongsoo Lee, Junghyun Choi, Patrick Joohyun Kim
The GO–PVDF interfacial layer combines lithiophilicity with strong interfacial adhesion, enabling uniform Li deposition and stable SEI formation. Interfacial robustness, rather than initial lithiophilicity, governs long-term cycling stability.
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Synergistic regulation of intermediate conversion and activated hydrogen supply on Fe–Ru diatomic sites drives efficient electroreduction of neutral nitrate to ammonia

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01286H, Paper

Shan Wang, Zhiman Bai, Kun Huang, Tongtong Jiang, Mingzai Wu
FeRuSA NC regulates the initial adsorption and modulates the interfacial water structure to facilitate water dissociation and *H supply, synergistically enhancing the NH₃ yield rate and selectivity of the eNO₃RR.
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A firefly-inspired smart aerogel-based phase-change composite for intelligent microwave absorption

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01748G, Paper

Junqing Shi, Jialong Tian, Haoxuan Zhao, Qufu Wei, Yibing Cai
A thermoresponsive phase-change composite with firefly bioluminescence behavior for intelligent electromagnetic shielding and microwave absorption.
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Tangential flow filtration for isolating exomeres and other nanoscale extracellular particles

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01765G, Paper

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Thomas Scarborough, Yuki Kawai-Harada, Olivia Brennan, Christina Chan, Masako Harada, S. Patrick Walton
This study finds that tangential flow filtration is a rapid and cost-effective bench-scale method to isolate highly pure mammalian EVs and exomeres from conditioned media, enabling further research toward applications in RNAi therapeutics.
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High-performance LiMn1−xFexPO4/C cathodes constructed using a nano-sized spherical MnFePO4·H2O precursor via a scalable reverse-titration co-precipitation strategy

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01096B, Paper

Hongwei Yang, Liuquan Hu, Zhuang Hu, Wentian Yi, Zhe Mu, Jie Wu, Zewei Xie, Changling Fan
A nano-sized spherical MnFePO₄·H₂O precursor is synthesized in aqueous phase via scalable reverse-titration. Integrated with sand milling–spray drying, the LiMn_1−xFe_xPO₄/C cathode delivers 120.5 mAh g⁻¹ at 5C and 95.15% retention after 450 cycles.
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Nano-nebula superstructure decorated wood-derived biochar for efficient and rapid antibiotic degradation

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01147K, Paper

Yilong Cui, Yubo Liu, Xin Jin, Yunyi Liang, Yingkuan Du, Weiqiang Chen, Nanfeng Zhu, Changlei Xia
Wood-derived biochar decorated with a nano-nebula superstructure (Fe₃O₄ NP “stars” anchored on MoS₂ “clouds”) for highly efficient PMS activation and rapid antibiotic elimination. Figure partially created using Google Gemini.
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Asymmetric organic NIR chromophores for bioimaging and phototherapy

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00802J, Review Article

Shailesh S. Birajdar, Ken-Tsung Wong
Asymmetric D–π–A NIR chromophores enable tumour-targeted NIR-I imaging and combined PDT/PTT therapy, showing favourable biocompatibility and effective tumour elimination in mice.
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High-efficiency BCN Quantum Dots with Enhanced Carrier Kinetics Enabled by Synergistic Control on Atomic Ratio and Interface Engineering

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01996J, Communication

Yamei Ding, Huixia Wang, Mingyu Xie, Hengyang Xiang, Zhengyu Lang, Guoan Tai, Haibo Zeng, Li Tao
Ternary quantum dots composed of boron, carbon, and nitrogen (BCN QDs) have drawn tremendous attention because of their combined advantages from boron nitride (BN), graphene, and carbon nitride (CN), promising...
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High-efficiency directional thermoacoustic sound sources based on a local cold source

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01160H, Paper

Zhikang Deng, Rongkuan Han, Peiyan Dong, Kaiyuan Tan, Jingzhi Wu, Chuting Liu, Xinyi Qu, Lvjie Chen, Jianfeng Ma, Yu Ran, Dalun Rong, Xudong Lin, Jianping Jiang, Jianhua Zhou, Yancong Qiao
A local cold source enhances near-field thermoacoustic conversion, improving sound pressure and efficiency while enabling directional acoustic emission.
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Electrical regulation of multilayer graphene and graphene nanoscrolls using deionized water as a gate dielectric

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01526C, Paper

Chicheng Liu, Zihao Guo, Jiahao Yan, Guanchu Liu, Chunsheng Hu, Pengjie Liu, Xinru Zhu, Zixian Zhou, Vasily Sergeevich Stolyarov, Alexander Sergeevich Frolov, Yunyun Dai, Xianjue Chen, Liwei Liu, Xia Liu, Yuan Huang, Yeliang Wang
A deionized water gate enables highly efficient electrostatic modulation in graphene nanoscrolls. Electric field-driven ion intercalation overcomes screening limits, offering superior low-voltage control.
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Construction and anti-osteoporotic activity evaluation of dual‑targeted exosomes derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR04131G, Paper

Guiqin Zhu, Zejing Meng, Zuhua Wang, Haijun Long, Tingyu Li, Shuang Yan, Ying Zhou, Yue Zhu
Osteoporosis is a major public health concern worldwide, and mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-derived exosomes hold promise as therapeutic agents and drug carriers for its treatment. However, the clinical translation of...
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Spectroscopic discrimination of bacterial species of variable pathogenicity through explainable machine learning

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00689B, Paper

Tanisha Singh, Sunil Kumar Khare, Soumik Siddhanta
Rapid and accurate identification of bacterial pathogens and their degree of pathogenicity is essential for guiding antimicrobial therapy. Current culture-based methods require a timeframe of at least 24 to 48...
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Correction: Solvent-association regulated electrolyte enables high-rate lithium metal batteries at low-temperature

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR90112C, Correction

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Xuanyuan Liao, Qiao Luo, Zhengzhao Yang, Yaqing Wu, Xiangsheng Hong, Rui Zhao, Xiaowei Huang, Xiaowei Tang, Liangjun Zhou, Weifeng Wei
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Molecularly programmed hierarchical self-assembly of bottlebrush polymers into core–shell nanospheres with intrinsic charge-trapping for high performance triboelectric nanogenerators

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01416J, Communication

Jinwoo Choi, Seung Jae Hong, Taebin Kim, In Kyu Moon, Joona Bang, Cheolmin Park, Youngjong Kang
Molecularly programmed PNB-g-PVDF bottlebrush polymers self-assemble into β-phase-rich core–shell nanospheres, creating intrinsic charge-trapping sites that enhance charge retention and triboelectric output without external dielectric fillers.
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Mercapto-methylimidazole Molecular Memristors for High-Performance Resistive Switching and Artificial Synaptic Emulation

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00930A, Paper

Krishnendu Karmakar, Mubashir Mushtaq Ganaie, Arindam Biswas, Atanu Betal, Mahesh Kumar, Arup K Rath, Satyajit Sahu
Organic molecule based memristive devices are promising candidate for nextgeneration data storage devices for their scalability and low cost. This work discusses resistive memory device based on small organic molecule...
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Reactivity and mechanistic insights into multistep silane functionalization of oxo-graphene

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01024E, Paper

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Océane Seivert, Iwona Janica, Bristy Mukherjee, Céline Corcelle, Siegfried Eigler, Paolo Samorì, Slaven Garaj, Alberto Bianco
oxo-Graphene (oxoG), an alternative form of graphene oxide with a low number of defects, is regarded as a versatile platform for covalent surface modification due to its abundant oxygen functional...
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Tuning Size and Defect Chemistry of TiO2 via Flash Nanoprecipitation for Enhanced Photocatalytic Antibacterial Activity

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00680A, Paper

Jialun Cao, Bo Fang, Mingwei Wang, Jiayi Shen, Cheng-Lin Liu, Qiangbing Hao, Kejing Li, Xuhong Guo, Li Li
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has been extensively studied as an inorganic photocatalyst for antibacterial applications. Its activity depends strongly on structural features, particularly particle size and defect state, yet these are...
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In situ self-catalyzed growth of Ni–N co-doped carbon nanotubes on carbon foam with engineered heterointerfaces for efficient electromagnetic absorption and stealth performance

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01620K, Paper

Xuge Niu, Zhaoxuan Zheng, Fen Wu, Jun Xiang
In recent years, constructing hierarchical heterostructures and integrating dielectric-magnetic components has emerged as a promising approach for improving the microwave absorption (MA) properties of materials. In this work, we propose...
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Dynamic process of evaporation of Ni–Ce nitrate precursor droplet in flame-assisted spray pyrolysis by molecular dynamics simulation

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00653A, Paper

Naoya Minegishi, Tsuyoshi Nagasawa, Kosei Okada, Hidenori Kosaka, Takuya Mabuchi
Molecular dynamics simulations clarify solute-aggregation processes and resulting inhomogeneous metal-ions distributions during evaporation of Ni–Ce nitrate aqueous nanodroplets in flame-assisted spray pyrolysis (FASP).
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From removal claims to engineering evidence: electrochemical treatment and selective recovery of heavy metals in wastewater

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01591C, Review Article

Shilong Chen, Xinxiang Pei, Yingying Huang, Yang Luo, Hailu Xu, Ligang Feng, Wenxian Liu, Xijun Liu
Focus shifts from peak removal in simple media to selectivity, stability, and product valorization for treating complex industrial heavy-metal wastewater electrochemically.
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Iontronics of nanofluidic conical pores: learning phenomena using voltage pulses

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00934D, Paper

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Sergio Portillo, Javier Cervera, José A. Manzanares, Juan Bisquert, Salvador Mafe, Patricio Ramirez
Nanofluidic memristors exhibit conductance memory effects that can be used in neuromorphic computing, an emerging technology reminiscent of the brain synapses that change their connection strength in response to electrical signals.
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Dual-quenched and redox-responsive gold nanoplatforms for tumor-specific multimodal theranostics

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00464D, Paper

Wen Zhou, Nana Wang, Chao Wang, Huangchengzhi Zhang, Zhiwei Xu, Yuxin Huang, Yuyan Zhang, Chen Xie, Quli Fan
We construct an activatable nanoplatform with dual quenching. Tumor-overexpressed glutathione triggers the system to achieve synergistic photodynamic, chemodynamic and photothermal therapy for enhanced antitumor efficacy. Created with Biorender.com.
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Moiré-engineered kagome bilayers hosting quantized corner states

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01047D, Paper

Mufasila Mumthaz Muhammed, Junais Habeeb Mokkath
Twisted bilayer kagome (TBK) lattices provide a tunable moiré platform for realizing higher-order topological (HOT) phases in two dimensions.
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Design of Multifunctional p-Type TiO2/Nitrogen-Functionalized Carbon Dot Hybrids for Enhanced Photo- and Electrocatalysis

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01101B, Paper

Vatsala Cilamkoti, Nitika Unknown, Ritika Saroha, Shashikant Shashikant , Deepak Yadav, Monojit Bag, Swastika Banerjee, Raj Kumar Dutta
Achieving stable p-type TiO2 with multifunctional catalytic activity remains a long-standing challenge due to intrinsic defect compensation and poor charge transport. Here, we report a hydrothermal strategy to synthesize stable...
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Low Electronegativity-Induced High-Entropy Engineering for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction in (NiCoFeMnCr)3S4.

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00979D, Paper

Yan Wang, Yiguo Xu, Ye Zhang
Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts are typically constrained by an inherent trade-off between activity and stability. To address this, we propose a dual strategy integrating low-electronegativity induction with high-entropy engineering...
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Janus MoSSe/WSSe Heterobilayers as Selective Photocatalysts for Water Splitting

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00750C, Paper

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Mostafa Torkashvand, Saeedeh Sarabadani Tafreshi, Caterina Cocchi, Surender Kumar
Identifying materials that simultaneously straddle the water redox potentials and possess an intrinsic electric field is crucial for achieving high solar-to-hydrogen (STH) efficiency. Using state-of-the-art first-principles calculations, including a range-separated...
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Correction: Improved strategies for ammonium vanadate-based zinc ion batteries

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR90106A, Correction

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Le Li, Shaofeng Jia, Zhiyi Cheng, Changming Zhang
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Isostructural Co/Ni-containing banana-shaped polyoxometalate for visible-light-driven hydrogen production

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR02027E, Paper

Manzhou Chi, Yaohui Wen, Yueyin Chen, Yequn Wang, Guo-Yu Yang, Hongjin Lv
Isostructural Ni/Co-containing banana-shaped polyoxometalate, (C2H8N)10[Ni3W2O2(OH)4(P2W15O55)2]·20H2O (Ni3P4) and (C2H8N)10[Co3W2O2(OH)4(P2W15O55)2]·26H2O (Co3P4), which exhibit novel structural features, were successfully synthesized through a one-pot hydrothermal method. The synthesized compounds were characterized by various techniques...
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Nitro functionalization and nanoscale confinement enable ether-based quasi-solid electrolytes with stable lithium metal and high-voltage compatibility

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13109-13117
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00696E, Paper

Huiling Liu, Xingkai Jia, Yu Xia, Zhu Liu, Yinzhu Jiang, Xuan Zhang
NO₂-functionalized UiO-66 nanochannels reshape a DME-based electrolyte into a compact CIP/AGG-rich solvation structure, enabling >5.0 V stability, stable Li plating/stripping, and high-voltage NCM811 compatibility.
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Chirality functionalization coordinates with an external magnetic field for enhancing the oxygen evolution reaction of water electrolysis

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13072-13080
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00289G, Paper

Ying Li, Lin Yao, Lufei Huang, Rui Tian, Liang Qiu, Ewa Mijowska, Xuecheng Chen, Wei Li, Baowen Zhou
The universal non-additive synergy between chiral endogenous and magnetic exogenous spin regulation in three chiral-functionalized CoFeO_x systems.
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Improving the high initial coulombic efficiency of manganese oxide anodes: a strategy for in situ construction of an interface of metal–organic framework-derived oxide nanoparticles

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13062-13071
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01084A, Paper

Muying Sun, Siyuan Yin, Song Li, Hongsheng Mi, Zhongsheng Wen, Juncai Sun
A MOF-derived method for in situ introduced nano-metal oxides on a MnO₂ surface, achieving 87.5% initial coulombic efficiency.
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One-step synthesis of a mechanically robust, humidity-stable anti-reflective sub-micron coating with high transparency

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13034-13041
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01253A, Paper

Dahye Ahn, Gyuwon Lee, Yoobin An, Minjeong Kang, Daehun Kim, Huiju Kim, Seongmo Jo, Sung Gap Im
For a humidity-stable and mechanically robust anti-reflective coating, a crosslinked fluoropolymer was synthesized in a one-step manner using a vapor phase method.
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Osteopontin-loaded nanoarchaeosomes for enhanced osteogenesis and bone regeneration in osteoporotic zebrafish models

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13020-13033
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00629A, Paper

Mukilarasi B, Anisha Kabir, Shaik Sameer Basha, Bhagyashree Ashok Bhoir, Zufu Lu, Vimalraj Selvaraj, Hala Zreiqat, Swathi Sudhakar
Graphical abstract demonstrating the osteogenic potential of NAO in vitro and in zebrafish osteporotic model.
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Next-generation transition metal nanozymes with peroxidase-mimetic activity for ultrasensitive colorimetric hydrogen peroxide detection

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12672-12706
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR05040E, Review Article

Sadia Muhammad Khuidad, Awn Muhammad, Asim Yaqub, Zia Ul Haq Khan, Ali Turab Jafry, Muhammad Faizan, Akhtar Hayat, Huma Ajab
Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is used in both biological and industrial processes, but at high concentrations, it can be toxic and detrimental to living organisms.
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The Rh–In bimetallic nanoparticle formation regularities: insights from theoretical and experimental studies by XPS and STM

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12976-12985
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00890A, Paper

Alexander O. Martyanov, Maxim A. Panafidin, Andrey V. Bukhtiyarov, Igor P. Prosvirin, Yan V. Zubavichus, Valerii I. Bukhtiyarov
The formation patterns of bimetallic Rh–In nanoparticles deposited on highly oriented pyrolytic graphite have been studied using a combination of scanning tunneling microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy techniques.
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Silica nanoparticle-reinforced cellulose aerogels with enhanced thermal stability for efficient thermal insulation

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12958-12967
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01267A, Paper

Miao Liu, Qiao Wang, Ruliang Li, Shaoqian Zhang, Zhiyu Huo, Yikai Zhu, Zhi Li, Xiaoxu Wu, Shuai Li
Silica sol doping and fluorosilane modification enable cellulose aerogels to resist water and heat while retaining low heat transfer, offering a lightweight insulation route for energy-efficient building envelopes.
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Analysis of lipid-assisted self-assembly of hydrophobic CuInS2/ZnS quantum dots into water-stable nanoclusters that perform intra-cluster energy transfer

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12942-12957
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00297H, Paper

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Joel T. Whipp, Ashley M. Hancock, Zabeada Aslam, Kevin Critchley, Peter G. Adams
A procedure was developed to assemble hydrophobic quantum dots and lipids, producing nanoclusters that are stable in aqueous media. The structural change was associated with a fluorescence red-shift and quenching caused by QD-to-QD energy transfer.
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Divergent phase evolution in mixed oxide W0.5Mo0.5O3 under electron beam irradiation and thermal annealing

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12815-12823
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01480A, Communication

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Naveen Goyal, Johannes Biskupek, Ute Kaiser
In situ TEM reveals distinct transformation pathways in W_0.5Mo_0.5O₃ by decoupling electron irradiation effects from thermal annealing, demonstrating how differing interaction mechanisms dictate the final structure and crystallinity.
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Defect engineering of VN nanowires enables dual-mode SERS-colorimetric quantification of glutathione in serum

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13097-13108
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00685J, Paper

Yao Liu, Chao Yang, Fei Li, Shan Liang, Xianyin Song, Yawei Lv, Xingang Zhang, Changzhong Jiang
A phosphorus-doped vanadium nitride encapsulated in ultrathin carbon shells was prepared, preserving nanowire morphology and introducing lattice defects to enhance surface-active sites and optimize electronic structure.
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Polymorphic phase engineering of flat plasmons in a correlated oxide

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12986-12995
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00504G, Paper

Yangyu Zhu, Xuejin Zhang, Jaeseok Son, Tae Won Noh, Haohai Yu, Huaijin Zhang, Mingwen Zhao, Yangyang Li
Flat plasmons are manipulated by polymorphism via epitaxial stabilization in a correlated oxide Ti₂O₃.
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Closing the nitrogen loop: sustainable ammonia production from industrial nitrate waste using a stacked electrolyzer

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12896-12902
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR05395A, Paper

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Paulraj Gnanasekar, Gowthambabu Vellingiri, Murtadha J. AlTammar, Karthik Peramaiah, Jeganathan Kulandaivel, Boon S. Ooi, Abeer A. Alarawi, Tien Khee Ng
Nitrate in wastewater poses a significant threat to the aquatic ecosystem and disrupts the nitrogen cycle.
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Reductive contact and dipolar interface engineering enable stable flexible CsSnI3 nanowire photodetectors

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13051-13061
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00349D, Paper

Letian Dai, Wanru Chen, Quanming Geng, Ying Xu, Guowu Zhou, Nuo Chen, Xiongjie Li
Integrated Al reductive contact, 3F-2NA dipolar modification, and PMMA encapsulation enable stable flexible CsSnI₃ nanowire photodetectors.
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Direct synthesis and structural regulation of high-entropy oxide nanoparticles via gas-phase non-equilibrium condensation

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13013-13019
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00337K, Paper

Xing Luo, Yun Li, Fang Wang, Hanyi Zhao, ShiXian Xie, Chen Li, Jian Zhang, Baogen Shen
High-entropy oxides possess unique structures and physicochemical properties, offering significant application potential across multiple fields.
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On the synthesis of chiral gold nanorods

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13081-13096
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00823B, Paper

Mathias R. S. Nielsen, Stephany Beyerstedt, Huichao Zhao, Anders E. Kiib, Thomas B. Poulsen, Miguel A. Ramos Docampo
Chiroptical active gold nanorods of diverse morphologies are synthesized from a single type of achiral gold nanorod and evaluated when exposed to relevant neuron cell lines.
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Enhancing the quantum yield of lanthanide clusters via single-site ligand modulation

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12968-12975
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR05445A, Paper

Tingting Li, Yaoqin Wu, Feng Jiang, HaiFeng Zhu, Shengrong He, Jiyu Sui, Cong Zhang, Zhennan Wu, Xue Bai
Precise control of local symmetry in an Eu₄Ti₉ cluster via ligand exchange enhances emission efficiency and the cluster demonstrates potential as a luminescent thermometer.
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Flow synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles: using multiple precursor additions to improve size control

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12810-12814
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00236F, Communication

Agus R. Poerwoprajitno, Alexander Malaj, O. Thompson Mefford, Dale L. Huber
Sequential additions of precursor can dramatically narrow the size dispersity of iron oxide nanoparticles synthesize in a microfluidic, flow-based approach.
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A study on a high efficiency phase organization segmentation model for SEM images based on deep learning

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13128-13141
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR05103G, Paper

Chao Wang, Changhao Wang, Zhipeng Chang, Xiaopeng Cheng, Xingping Liu, Bing Wang, FeiHong Chu, Ruzhi Wang
A denoising U-Net enables robust β-phase segmentation in TC4 alloys with high accuracy under small-sample and noisy conditions.
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Self-powered TENG sensor based on hybrid energy: tilt angle and wind-speed research on dual parameter sensing and intelligent fault warning of transmission lines

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13142-13158
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00413J, Paper

Changxin Liu, Guangchao Qiao, Chen Chen, Yong Cui, Zhenqing Liu, Yang Liu, Dazhi Zhang, Mingyu Lu, Nan Liu
Due to abnormal tilt or wind-induced galloping, transmission lines may experience excessive sagging or even breakage, directly endangering the safety and stability of the power grid.
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Geometric notch-manipulated skyrmion dynamics for reconfigurable diode and logic gates in synthetic antiferromagnetic nanotrack

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12996-13005
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00703A, Paper

Min Fan, Min Xu, Changping Xu, Changjing Hu, Haihong Tang, Hehang Zhang, Zhiyu Zhang
Schematic of the SAF nanotrack structure with tilted-boundary geometric notches for reconfigurable functionalities. Threshold current density of a single skyrmion in bidirectional motion depends on two characteristic distances of structural notches.
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Growth driven phase transitions in zinc oxide nanoparticles through machine-learning assisted simulations

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12903-12912
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR04147C, Paper

Quentin Gromoff, Magali Benoit, Jacek Goniakowski, Carlos R. Salazar, Julien Lam
This study uses machine-learning interaction potential to model the atom-by-atom deposition of zinc oxide nanoparticles. It reveals that while the BCT structure is initially stable for small sizes, growth induces a transition to the wurtzite phase.
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Catalysis under magnetic control: magnetic nanoparticles as next-generation bioorthogonal reactors

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12707-12727
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01353H, Review Article

Shreeya Bhujbal, Lokesh Kumar Bhatt
Chemical reactions within living systems are made possible by bioorthogonal catalysis without interfering with regular biological processes.
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Bilayer PAM–PVA cartilage-inspired hydrogels with layer-selective CNT and nanodiamond interfacial reinforcement for structure–property control

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12824-12839
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00779A, Communication

Nehal, Murli Manohar, Komal, Kantesh Balani, Shikha Awasthi
Bilayer PAM/PVA hydrogels reinforced with CNTs and nanodiamonds exhibit enhanced toughness and compressive strength through synergistic nanofiller interactions, while maintaining excellent cytocompatibility due to the bioactive PVA-rich surface.
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Single-molecule glycan discrimination using a graphite nanopore

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12920-12929
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00916F, Paper

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Chandan K. Das, Maria Fyta
Negatively charged graphite nanopores enable label-free, single-molecule discrimination of structurally similar glycans through distinct ionic current fingerprints.
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Toxic element-free quantum dots as nanocarriers in drug delivery: the role of functional ligands in hybrid systems development

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12645-12671
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR04810A, Review Article

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Patrycja Kowalik, Piotr Bujak, Adam Pron
This critical review presents potential applications of quantum dots for elaborating various nanohybrid systems intended for drug delivery.
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Engineering strategies of bacterial outer membrane vesicles for enhancing tumor immunotherapy

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12728-12741
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01038E, Review Article

Zhengxin Yu, Yichuan Ma, Qi Guo, Huifang Liu, Zhenhua Li, Jinchao Zhang
Outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) have emerged as highly promising bio-derived nanoplatforms in tumor immunotherapy due to their inherent immunogenicity, structural diversity, and molecular customization capabilities. The graphical abstract was created in BioRender.
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Review of preparation methods for micro–nano structured superhydrophobic surfaces: formation mechanisms, performance simulation, and process analysis

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12775-12809
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR04685H, Review Article

Shoulv Xing, Chen Zhang, Qinsong Zhu
Challenges and future research directions for preparation methods of superhydrophobic surfaces.
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A high-performance photodetector enabled by melamine cation-based lead-free perovskitoid single crystals

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13118-13127
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00551A, Paper

Xin Yang, Yu-Hua Huang, Qiang-Sheng Zhang, Xu-Dong Wang, Dai-Bin Kuang
In melamine cation-based perovskitoid single crystals, the distinct Bi³⁺ and Pb²⁺ synergistically modulate network topology. The Bi-based photodetector achieves an on/off ratio 15 times higher than that of its Pb-based counterpart.
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Electron-doping-induced destabilization of the dimerized insulating state in monolayer IrTe2

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13006-13012
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00669H, Paper

Mingyung Lee, Jae-Hyun Yun, Kyoo Kim, Hyobeom Lee, Woojin Choi, Kyoungree Park, Seha Lee, Hayoon Im, Choongyu Hwang, Bo Gyu Jang, Sung-Kwan Mo, Jinwoong Hwang
External electron doping provides an effective route to control instability-driven phase transitions in monolayer IrTe₂.
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Self-folding graphene scaffolds with integrated electronics for cardiac tissue engineering

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12864-12876
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR03812J, Paper

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Alonso Ingar Romero, Koji Sakai, Toichiro Goto, George Al Boustani, Ryuya Kida, Defne Tüzün, Yuta Tanimura, Ann-Caroline Heiler, Joe Alexander, Andreas R. Bausch, Bernhard Wolfrum, Tetsuhiko F. Teshima
This multifunctional graphene platform enables 3D tissue assembly and electrophysiological recording of diverse cardiac models. Electrical stimulation allows modulation of network activity and supports longitudinal studies of cardiac function.
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Strong and broadband second-order optical nonlinearity through multiple coupled metallic quantum wells

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12913-12919
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00497K, Paper

Ching-Fu Chen, Luke A. Herman, Zhaowei Liu
Engineering multiple units of epitaxially grown TiN/Al₂O₃ coupled metallic quantum wells enables a strong (740 pm V⁻¹) and broad (200 nm) optical second-order nonlinearity in the near-infrared.
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Ultra-small luminescent copper nanocluster-catalyzed C–S cross coupling reactions: the effect of ligand substituents in modulating catalytic efficiency

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,13042-13050
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01102K, Paper

Vishal Saini, Sakshi Yadav, Shaukeen Ali, V. Venkatesh
2-Mercaptobenzimidazole-capped ultra-small luminescent copper nanoclusters (CuNCs) act as a heterogeneous catalyst for C–S cross coupling reactions with high functional group tolerance and good yields across a wide range of aryl iodides and thiols.
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Semiconductor-based combustible gas sensors for the petrochemical industry: a review

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12742-12774
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00751A, Review Article

Yingxuan Ding, Fanying Meng, Fei An, Liang Zhu, Lin Wang, Enxiu Wu
This review covers materials, mechanisms, performance parameters, and optimization strategies of semiconductor-based combustible gas sensors for the petrochemical industry, offering future perspectives for petrochemical monitoring systems.
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Targeting lipid nanoparticle mediated co-delivery of edaravone and kaempferol for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis therapy

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12930-12941
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00300A, Paper

Junrong Tian, Zhuanzhuan Jin, Yike Chi, Pu Wang, Huili Sun
A cRGD-modified lipid nanomedicine encapsulating edaravone and kaempferol achieves BBB penetration and neuronal targeting. Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling was activated, inhibiting ferroptosis and neuronal damage, offering a strategy for ALS treatment.
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From degradation to (re)magnetization: magnetic reprogramming of maghemite (Massart), magnetite, cobalt ferrite and ferrihydrite nanoparticles by human stem cells

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12840-12849
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00218H, Paper

Claire Wilhelm, Leon Kaub, Alexandre Fromain, Delphine Talbot, Sophie Neveu, Yoann Lalatonne, Ali Abou-Hassan, Aurore Van de Walle
Structural and magnetic biotransformations of iron-based nanoparticles (maghemite, magnetite, cobalt ferrite, and ferrihydrite) reveal distinct biodegradation and re-magnetization kinetics in cellular models.
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Targeting obesity and adipokine signaling in the breast cancer microenvironment for enhanced tumor therapy

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12603-12644
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR05009J, Review Article

Wenhao Li, Jiaman Qu, Weifan Li, Yuan Cao, Rui Xu, Lei Xu
This review highlights how adipokines from breast tumor adipocytes drive cancer progression, therapy resistance, and immune evasion, while exploring nanoparticle strategies to disrupt these pathways and improve outcomes. Created with BioRender.com
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Floating nanometric poly(methyl methacrylate) films by bursting bubbles

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12877-12884
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR05387K, Paper

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David Coral, Beatriz Matute-Raulí, Sami Slimi, Francesc Díaz, Magdalena Aguiló, Xavier Mateos
During bubble formation, a thin layer is created by the physical effects of a gas being trapped. The graphical abstract was created with Blender via Blender Foundation.
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Persistent, broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of multi-metal surface phase-modified ceria nanozymes

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12850-12863
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR05105C, Paper

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Craig J. Neal, Abinaya Sindu Pugazhendhi, Elisabeth M. Shiffer, Candace R. Fox, Muhammad Hassan Mehmood Kalyar, Elayaraja Kolanthai, Katarzyna Stan-Glowinska, Daniel Brown, Khao Minh Ta, Joanna Wojewoda-Budka, Natalia Sobczak, Marco Molinari, Griffith D. Parks, Melanie J. Coathup, Sudipta Seal
A multi-metal colloidal nanomaterial was produced, comprised of cerium oxide, silver, and (Ag, Zn)₂Ce phases. The formulation inactivated multiple virus and bacteria types while remaining active towards mutants selected for resistance to silver ceria.
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The role of nickel hydroxide phases in wastewater electrolysis for sustainable green hydrogen production

Nanoscale, 2026, 18,12885-12895
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR05037E, Paper

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William Zitzmann, Akhil S. Nair, Beate Paulus, Aran Rafferty, Xuerui Yi, Neil Robertson, Caroline Kirk, M. Veronica Sofianos
Nickel hydroxide bifunctional electrocatalysts for sustainable green hydrogen production.
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Flash nanoprecipitation of magnetic particle imaging tracers with tunable performance

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01104G, Paper

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Aniela Nozka, Carlos Rinaldi-Ramos, Daniela P. Valdés, Eric D Imhoff, Andrii Melnyk
Magnetic particle imaging (MPI) is a novel biomedical imaging modality where biocompatible magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) tracers produce a quantitative signal for imaging applications like pharmacokinetics studies, blood pooling, cell tracking,...
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Dual-Functional Heavy-Metal-free Quantum Dots/TiO₂ Hybrid System for Simultaneous Pollutant Degradation and Green Hydrogen Production

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01274D, Paper

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Swedha Madhu, Shanmugasundaram Kokilavani, Umair Sohail, Manmeet K Chhina, Gurpreet Singh Selopal
Solar-driven photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems have emerged as a sustainable and cost-effective strategy for wastewater remediation and green hydrogen (H2) production; however, integrated systems that valorize organic pollutants and generate green...
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Fluorescence Imaging for Liver Diseases: Probe Design Strategies and Diagnostic Applications

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01285J, Review Article

Gangqiang Yuan, Xiaoxi Luo, Jinbin Liu
Liver diseases, encompassing hepatocellular carcinoma, hepatic fibrosis, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, constitute a severe global health burden, for which early and accurate diagnosis is in urgent need. Conventional...
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Recent Progress on the Nanoarchitectures of Bismuth Oxyhalides (BiOX) and Binary Bismuth Oxyhalides (BiOX/BiOY, where X, Y = F, Cl, Br, and I; X≠Y) and Their Heterostructures

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR04867B, Review Article

Navarut Kan Paengjun, Ploypailin Saengdet, Makoto Ogawa
Bismuth oxyhalides (BiOX, where X = F, Cl, Br, I) have emerged as an important class of materials whose layered crystal structures and distinctive optoelectronic properties make them attractive candidates...
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MoS2/MoP@Ti3C2Tx ternary heterostructure with dual heterointerfaces for accelerating polysulfide conversion kinetics in lithium–sulfur batteries

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01125J, Paper

Hongyong Dai, Xing Liu, Xuanlong He, Junjie Han, Nenghua Xu, Xiuli Jia, Lipeng Zhang
A ternary heterostructure with dual heterointerfaces (MoS₂/MoP@Ti₃C₂T_x) is designed to accelerate polysulfide conversion kinetics, delivering superior Li–S battery performance.
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Lasing Characteristics and Stress Tuning Effects in GaN Beam Microcavities

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01334A, Paper

Yitong Chen, Ying Yang, Xuefeng Fan, Zhiwei Sun, Daquan Yang, Zixuan Wang, Zhikuang Cai, Zhenfu Zhang, Junbo Yang, Feifei Qin, Gangyi Zhu
A novel microcavity based on gallium nitride (GaN) beams is demonstrated, where the lasing characteristics and stress-bandgap coupling mechanisms are systematically investigated. GaN beams with varying lengths (50-150 μm) are...
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Novel bismuth sulfhalide photocatalysts: From structural design to energy and environmental applications

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01878E, Review Article

Jun Di, Yanting Liu, Rong Tang, Guangpu Zhang, Wei Jiang
Novel bismuth sulfhalide photocatalysts (such as Bi19S27X3, X=Cl, Br, I), as a unique family of semiconductors, have emerged as a new focus in photocatalytic research due to their tunable electronic...
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Nonlinear Electrical Output Enhancement via Compositional Matching in ZnO Nanorod-PVDF/CB-PDMS Hybrid Piezoelectric-Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01135G, Paper

Yu Jin Lee, Se Eun Lee, Keun-Young Shin
An integrated piezoelectric-triboelectric hybrid nanogenerator is developed through vertical integration of electrospun zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorod-embedded poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) nanofibers and a microstructured carbon black/polydimethylsiloxane (CB/PDMS) composite layer. The incorporation...
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Crystallization Regulation and Electrochemical Optimization of Freestanding Carbon Nanofiber Confined Vanadium Oxide Nanodots for Advanced Flexible Zinc Ion Batteries

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01360K, Paper

Xue Wang, Jinlong Wu, Yuanming Wang, Jiaqi Yue, Yanyun Hong, Yating Zhang
Aqueous zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising candidates for flexible energy storage. Nevertheless, the absence of appropriate cathodes demonstrating good flexibility and electrochemical performance remains a primary bottleneck. Herein, a...
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Synthesis, doping mechanisms, properties, and applications of bimetallic doped carbon dots (BM-CDs) in analytical, biomedical, environmental, and energy production fields: a review

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00825A, Review Article

Kawan F. Kayani, Awat S. Mohammed, Dlzar Dlshad Ghafoor, Sewara J. Mohammed, Othman K. Hamaamin, Shujahadeen B. Aziz
This review presents the synthesis, doping mechanisms, properties, and applications of bimetallic doped carbon dots (BM-CDs) in analytical, biomedical, environmental, and energy-related fields and discusses future perspectives for this work.
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Exploring gefitinib to enhance endocytosis of antibodies and nucleic acid aptamers targeting EGFR in glioblastoma

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00420B, Paper

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Charlène D'Ancona, Elisabete Cruz da Silva, Léa Denechere, Hélène Justiniano, Valérie Calco, Ludovic Richert, Romain Vauchelles, Dilara Sensoy, Candice Dussouillez, Cendrine Seguin, Pascal Villa, francois DAUBEUF, Antoine Kichler, Sylvie Fournel, Halina Anton, Maxime Lehmann, Laurence Choulier
Active targeting in drug delivery involves the binding of ligands to receptors present on the surface of targeted cells. Several conjugates are already in use or under development for active...
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Polariton Manipulation via Boundary Engineering

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5NR05048K, Review Article

Cheng Yang, Yubiao Ma, Lu Liu, Yupeng Wang, Zongyuan Xie, Guogang Li, Zhigao Dai
The pursuit of nanoscale light manipulation represents a fundamental challenge in nanophotonics, where overcoming the diffraction limit is essential for developing next-generation optoelectronic devices. Polariton boundary engineering has emerged as...
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Modulating the resonance response of monolayer graphene nanodrums

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01527A, Paper

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Javier Varillas, Martin Kalbac
Atomically thin resonators are exceptional candidates for ultra-sensitive sensing applications due to their low mass and high mechanical stiffness. Recent research has shown that graphene exhibits tunable resonance frequency and...
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Grain boundary recrystallization and novel dislocation patterns on Ti–6Al–4V surface induced by high-repetition ultrashort-pulse laser peening

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01465H, Paper

Pengjie Wang, Haimin Ding
High-repetition ultrafast shockwaves induce dynamic recrystallization at grain boundaries and fish-scale-like dislocation substructures, offering new insights into the design and fabrication of high-performance metallic materials.
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5 Year Advances in Semisacrificial Metal Foam-Derived Materials for Energy Storage and Electrocatalysis

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01158F, Review Article

Tholkappiyan Ramachandran, VADIVELAN SUBRAMANIAN, Ramesh Kumar Raji, Shanmugavel Chinnathambi, Ganesan Subramanian, Fathalla Hamed
3D metal foams have recently been developed as promising scaffolds for the fabrication of high-performance functional materials. Nevertheless, typical templating or coating methods usually face difficulties such as poor adhesion...
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Enzymes, DNAzymes and Nanozymes for Environmental Remediation

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01540A, Review Article

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Juewen Liu, Vasily G. Panferov, Jung Heon Lee
The escalating problem of environmental contamination requires sustainable remediation technologies. Biocatalytic systems utilizing enzymes and whole organisms have been explored for decades, although limitations such as high cost and inhibition...
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Highly-efficient disaggregation and exfoliation of boron nitride nanotubes in aqueous solution using high-frequency focused ultrasonication

Nanoscale, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR00896H, Paper

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Alina Chow, Joe F. Khoury, Kevin Shumard, Cedric S. Ginestra, Andrés B. Sánchez-Alvarado, Cheol Park, Lyndsey R. Scammell, Matteo Pasquali, Angel A. Martí
High-frequency focused sonication yields highly dispersed Boron-Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) in aqueous sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) solutions, with reduced damage from nanotube cutting.
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Robust and well-structured graphene oxide membranes crosslinked by phenylboronic acid for efficient heavy metal ion sieving

Nanoscale, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NR01528J, Paper

Aoyun Feng, Yinwei Qiu, Xu Huang, Junjie Hao, Yiming Gao, Guosheng Shi, Xiwen Fan, Jianhua Qin, Xing Liu, Shuixiong Lei, Junjie Chen
Graphene oxide (GO) membranes possess a unique laminated structure that enables high selectivity and permeability. However, their separation performance is constrained by irregular nanosheet stacking during fabrication and structural instability...
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