Nanomaterials, Volume 15, Issue 16

A pyrochlore-type crystal structure photocatalytic nanomaterial, Ho₂FeSbO₇, was successfully synthesized using a hydrothermal method. Additionally, a fluorite-structured Bi_0.5Yb_0.5O_1.5 was prepared via rare earth Yb doping. Finally, a novel Ho₂FeSbO₇...

The development of stable and efficient heterogeneous Fenton oxidation for organic pollutant degradation is crucial to avoid iron sludge formation and cumbersome filtration processes. In this study, iron oxide/carbon aerogel was prepared via the sol&...

Background: Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have several beneficial properties that make them effective as intracellular drug carriers, and their potential for various diagnostic and therapeutic applications is gaining recognition. Depending on their size...

Accurate determination of the liquid crystal (LC) cell gap after filling is essential for ensuring device performance in LC-based optical applications. However, the introduction of birefringent materials significantly distorts the transmission spectr...

Quantum hydrodynamic theory (QHT) provides a computationally efficient alternative to time-dependent density functional theory for simulating plasmonic nanostructures, but its predictive power depends critically on the choice of ground-state electron...

This article presents computational studies of non-metal fullerene endohedrals, which are useful for understanding and interpreting experimental results. The encapsulated non-metal species are simple molecules like H₂, N₂, CO, HF, NH₃, H₂O₂, H₂O, and...

Mechanical alloying (MA) has been proven to be an energy-efficient synthetic route for the development of high-performance thermoelectric (TE) materials. Higher Manganese Silicide (HMS) phases of the general formula Mn(Si_1−xAl_x)_1.75 (0 ≤ x &...

The biochemical conversion of biomass waste and organic slurries into clean methane is a valuable strategy for both reducing environmental pollution and advancing alternative energy sources to support energy security. Anaerobic digestion (AD), a matu...

In the last twenty years, two-dimensional and layered materials have emerged as a class of compounds that has attracted unprecedented attention from the scientific community [...]

Rapid growth of electric vehicles has increased demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), raising concerns regarding their end-of-life management. This study comprehensively evaluates the closed-loop recycling of cathode materials from spent LIBs by i...

In this study, a green hydrothermal synthesis method was employed to produce Mn₃O₄ and Mn₃O₄/β-MnO₂ nanostructures using EET-50, an organic extract obtained from a by-product of Carménère wine production. The biomolecules in EET-50...

This study investigates the influence of Cu addition on the nanostructural evolution and mechanical performance of a heavily drawn non-equiatomic CoCu_1.71FeMnNi high-entropy alloy (HEA) wire. Through systematic microstructural and compositional analy...

This study investigates the mechanical and tribological behavior of a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)–silica nanocomposite coating over the temperature range extending from 24 °C to 120 °C. Nanoindentation tests revealed depth- and temperat...

With the intensification of the global energy crisis, green, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly biomass materials have become the focus of research. Among them, biomass-derived carbon dots (B-CDs), a novel class of sustainable zero-dimensional...

Soft nanocomposites were prepared by dispersing lipophilic carbon quantum dots (CQDs) in the liquid crystal compound 8CB. The quality of the dispersion was evaluated using fluorescence microscopy, while the microstructure of the samples was examined...

Overexpression of αvβ3 integrin is found in a diverse group of tumors originating from glial cells in the brain, making this transmembrane receptor a promising biomarker for molecular MRI diagnosis. In the study, we conjugated a monoclonal...

Selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs) were synthesized from Na₂SeO₃ using Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) seed extract as mild sustainable reductant, coated with chitosan (Ch), and loaded with Paclitaxel (PTX). The PTX release from the Se@Ch–PTX NPs and...

Nano-sized particles of semiconducting lead sulfide and selenide and their 2D thin layers show high potential in applications, such as field-effect transistors, photodetectors, solar cells, and thermoelectric devices. The generation of PbS and PbSe n...

Food is fundamental to human survival, health, culture, and well-being. In response to the increasing demand for sustainable food preservation, chitosan (CS)-based electrospun nanofibers have emerged as promising materials due to their biodegradabili...

The exceptional sensing properties of hydrogen-saturated zigzag phosphorene nanoribbons (ZPNRs-H) for sulfur-containing gases, namely SO₃, SO₂, and H₂S, were investigated using first-principles calculations based on density functional theory. The tot...

Photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production is an attractive renewable energy technology, but the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) at the anode is severely constrained by a high overpotential. The two-dimensional vdW ferromagnetic material...

Terminal alkynes, characterized by sp-hybridized carbon atoms at the molecular termini, possess high electron density and exceptional chemical reactivity. These properties make them ideal candidates for the synthesis of one-dimensional molecular wire...

As an important part of global carbon neutrality strategies, carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture, utilization, and storage technologies have emerged as critical solutions for reducing carbon emissions. However, conventional CO₂ applications, including food...

The growing demand for low-frequency, broadband vibration and noise suppression technologies in next-generation mechanical equipment has become increasingly urgent. Effective negative mass locally resonant structures represent one of the most paradig...

The MA₂Z₄ family represents a class of two-dimensional materials renowned for their outstanding mechanical properties and excellent environmental stability. By means of elemental substitution, we designed two novel phases of ScSi₂N₄, namely β₁ a...

Halide perovskite-based memristors are promising neuromorphic devices due to their unique ion migration and interface tunability, yet their conduction mechanisms remain unclear, causing stability and performance issues. Here, we engineer interstitial...

Mica is a naturally layered material recognized for its superior insulation and exceptional barrier properties; however, it is prone to agglomeration, and its compatibility with resin remains to be resolved. In this work, phosphate butynediol ethoxyl...

Terahertz metamaterial devices (TMDs) have demonstrated promising applications in biomass detection, wireless communications, and security inspection. Nevertheless, conventional design methodologies for such devices suffer from extensive iterative op...

The selectivity of the colorimetric method for Co(II) determination using the nitroso-R-salt (NRS) in samples with complex matrices has been improved. Interferences caused by Cu(II), Fe(II), Fe(III), Mn(II), Al(III) and Ni(II) ions, which were presen...

We investigated a metasurface broadband absorber composed entirely of iron and featuring a simple bilayer structure: a metallic iron substrate topped with an iron nanodisk-patterned layer. This absorber structure achieved over 90% absorption across t...

Cancer treatment faces significant challenges due to drug resistance, non-specific toxicity, and limited penetration of therapeutic agents. Here, we discuss the latest advancements in the design and application of tumor-targeted nanoparticles, focusi...

Alumina ceramic substrates are ideal materials for next-generation microelectronic systems and devices, widely used in aerospace, 5G communications, and LED lighting. High-quality hole processing is essential for system interconnection and device pac...

The therapeutic potential of cannabinoids and other ligands of cannabinoid receptors attracts considerable attention due to their diverse pharmacological effects and utility in various medical applications. However, challenges such as low solubility,...

In this paper, the Poisson’s ratio of black phosphorene nanotubes was examined through the molecular dynamics simulation method. Our research discovered that for the armchair black phosphorene nanotubes, the radial strain and the wall thickness...

Introduction: Despite the increasingly rare use of metal-on-metal articulation, in many countries, there is a large group of patients after hip arthroplasty using this method. The operation of the dysfunctional hip joint using metal-on-metal articula...

Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), a wide-bandgap semiconductor with excellent thermal stability, high electrical resistivity, and strong neutron absorption capacity, has attracted growing interest in the field of solid-state neutron detection. This rev...

Atomically dispersed metal–nitrogen–carbon (M-N-C) catalysts are regarded as ideal catalytic materials for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) under alkaline conditions. Compared with other ORR catalysts, M-N-C catalysts exhibit notable a...

Electrochemical water splitting for hydrogen production is considered a key pathway for achieving sustainable energy conversion. However, the sluggish reaction kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and high overpotentials severely hinder th...

This study investigated the freeze–thaw resistance of ordinary and nano-TiO₂-modified concrete (NTC) based on mass loss, ultrasonic velocity, compressive strength, and fracture toughness. The compressive behavior and internal damage evolution w...

Nanofibers, as nucleating agents, can significantly alter the nucleation and growth dynamics of polymer crystallization, thereby modulating the morphology and structure of crystals to enhance mechanical performance of the materials. In this study, th...

Layered intercalating V₂O₅ (vanadium pentoxide) is a durable battery-type electrode material exploited in supercapacitors. The advancement of V₂O₅ nanomaterials synthesized from non-aqueous organic solvents holds significant potential for energy stor...

In this study, composite films based on phosphorylated polyvinyl alcohol (PVA-P), Ti₃C₂T_x MXene, and cholesteryl acetate (ChLC) were designed and characterized to explore their potential in flexible electronic applications. The incorporation of phosp...

To satisfy the superior surface quality requirements in the fabrication of HBM (High-Bandwidth Memory) and 3D NAND Flash Memory, high-efficiency Si chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) is essential. In this study, a colloidal silica abrasive-based...

Magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs) are pivotal for spintronic applications such as magneto resistive memory and sensors. Two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures offer a promising platform for miniaturizing MTJs while enabling the twist-angle eng...

Vanadium-based electrode materials are limited in practical applications, due to their low energy density, cycling instability, and poor electrochemical stability. To address these limitations, a wood-derived vanadium oxide (VO_x) electrode was develo...

The structural features of Sb–doped (Ti,Zr)NiSn and (Ti,Zr,Hf)NiSn half-Heusler (HH) thermoelectrics have been identified down to the atomic scale using a combination of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. TEM sheds light on the...

Amorphous indium gallium zinc oxide (a-IGZO) is widely used as an oxide semiconductor in the electronics industry due to its low leakage current and high field-effect mobility. However, a-IGZO suffers from notable limitations, including crystallizati...

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a promising contender in photovoltaics, owing to their rapidly advancing power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) and compatibility with low-temperature solution processing techniques. Single-junction archite...

The interaction between carbon nanoparticles (CNs) and Langmuir monolayers of 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DPPC) as a model pulmonary surfactant (PS) film was studied to shed light on the physicochemical bases underlying the potential...

Cancer remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, driving the need for innovative treatment strategies. Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) offers a highly selective approach to destroying cancer cells while sparing healthy tissues....