年终盘点|《纳米研究(英文)》综述合辑2024

文摘   2024-12-17 17:09   北京  

2024年,《纳米研究(英文)》整期发表文章1007篇,其中综述文章147篇。本文对2024综述论文按照主题分类整理:“Carbon”2 篇,“Catalytic”33篇,“Energy”25篇,“Nano device”10篇,“Nano unit”9篇, “Semiconductor”10篇,“Nano biology”43篇,“Synthesis”4篇,“Fabrication”6篇,“Nano detection”5篇。欢迎读者查阅!


Carbon
Carbon-based materials with combined functions of thermal management and electromagnetic protection:Preparation, mechanisms, properties, and applications
Junwei Yue, Yiyu Feng, Mengmeng Qin*, and Wei Feng
Multifunctional electromagnetic protection materials are essential research directions. This work integrates recent research results in carbon matrix composites integrated with thermal management and electromagnetic protection functions.
Nano Research2024, 17(3), 883–903
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6257-y

MXenes/CNTs-based hybrids: Fabrications, mechanisms, and modification strategies for energy and environmental applications
Jizhou Jiang*, Fangyi Li, Lei Ding, Chengxun Zhang, Arramel, and Xin Li*
This review summarizes the fabrication strategies, the identification of the enhancement mechanisms, and recent progress regarding the design and modification of MXenes/CNTs-based hybrids. The recent advancements in profound applications of MXenes/CNTs-based hybrids have also been carefully revealed, including energy storage devices, sensors, water purification systems, and microwave absorption.
Nano Research2024, 17(5), 3429–3454
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6302-x

Catalytic
Perspective Review
Stability of dimensionally stable anode for chlorine evolution reaction
Ziliang Deng, Shuying Xu, Chuhao Liu, Xueqiang Zhang, Mufan Li*, and Zipeng Zhao*

This paper reviews existing references on the deactivation mechanisms of dimensionally stable anode (DSA) and corresponding improvement strategies.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(3), 949–959
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5965-7

Electrocatalytic coupling of anodic nitrogen oxidation and cathodic nitrate reduction for ammonia synthesis from air and water
Aijing Ma, Jianzhou Gui, Yanmei Huang*, and Yifu Yu*
A novel strategy was proposed for ammonia electrosynthesis from air and water based on the coupling of anodic nitrogen oxidation and cathodic nitrate reduction. Possible methods for breaking the bottlenecks of each part are discussed separately. After that, key issues that need to be considered in the coupled system are proposed for the application of this strategy.
Nano Research2024, 17(9), 7824–7829
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6863-3

Review Articles
Advances of graphdiyne-supported metal catalysts in thermocatalytic reactions
Jia Yu, Yida Yang, Yuliang Li, Changyan Cao*, and Weiguo Song*
An overview about the advances and particular characteristics of graphdiyne-supported metal catalysts in thermocatalytic reactions is summarized.
Nano Research2024, 17(4), 2223–2233
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6166-0

Recent progress of cobalt-based electrocatalysts for water splitting: Electron modulation, surface reconstitution, and applications
Zhijian Liang, Di Shen, Lei Wang*, and Honggang Fu*
In this paper, we present a comprehensive summary of the strategies utilized to modulate the d-band center and spin state in cobalt-based catalysts. We delve into the intricate process of surface reconstruction in these catalysts, providing a detailed analysis. Furthermore, we offer insightful guidance for the effective application of cobalt-based catalysts in water splitting. 
Nano Research2024, 17(4),2234–2269
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6219-4

Progress and prospect of Pt-based catalysts for electrocatalytic hydrogen oxidation reactions
Xu Zhang, Ying Xie*, and Lei Wang*
The rational design strategies of Pt-based hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) catalysts were systematically classified and summarized from the perspectives of hydrogen binding energy theory and bifunctional theory. The importance of theoretical simulation and in situ characterization in revealing HOR mechanisms is emphasized.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(3), 960–981
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5987-1

Ru-doped functional porous materials for electrocatalytic water splitting
Chongao Tian, Rui Liu, Yu Zhang, Wenxiu Yang*, and Bo Wang*
In this review, the design and preparation of Ru-doped functional porous materials toward electrolytic water splitting (EWS) in recent years are summarized including Ru-doped metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), Ru-doped porous organic polymers (POPs) and their derivatives. Meanwhile, the details about synthetic methods and structure−activity relationships are also depicted in this review.
 
Nano Research2024, 17(3), 982–1002
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6003-5

Highly selective and efficient photocatalytic NO removal:Charge carrier kinetics and interface molecular process
Huan Shang, Hongbao Jia, Pengpeng Li, Hao Li, Wenbin Zhang, Shuangjun Li, Qing Wang, Shuning Xiao, Ding Wang, Guisheng Li, and Dieqing Zhang*
This review can shed light on the interface mechanism of NO oxidation and provide illuminating information on designing novel catalysts for efficient NOx control.
Nano Research2024, 17(3), 1003–1026
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6014-2

Recent advances in metal-organic frameworks for electrochemical performance of batteries
Haoyang Xu, Pengbiao Geng, Wanchang Feng, Meng Du, Dae Joon Kang, and Huan Pang*
With the increasing demand for energy, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been widely studied in the field of battery electrochemistry, including lithium-ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, potassium-ion batteries, zinc-ion batteries, and so on. In this review, we have reviewed and evaluated the simple synthesis method, modulated morphology and electrochemical performance of MOFs in various new types of batteries.
Nano Research2024, 17(5), 3472–3492
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6251-4

Atomic interface regulation of rare-marth metal single atom catalysts for energy conversion
Ziheng Zhan, Zhiyi Sun, Zihao Wei, Yaqiong Li, Wenxing Chen*, Shenghua Li*, and Siping Pang*
The four atomic interface regulation mechanisms of rare earth elements have been summarized for the first time. The three synthesis strategies that can effectively exert the regulatory mechanism of rare earth elements have been summarized.
Nano Research2024, 17(5), 3493–3515
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6287-5

Emerging strategies and developments in oxygen reduction reaction using high-performance platinum-based electrocatalysts
Asad Ali, Aatto Laaksonen, Guo Huang, Shahid Hussain, Shuiping Luo, Wen Chen, Pei Kang Shen*, Jinliang Zhu*, and Xiaoyan Ji*
In our review article, different approaches are presented for developing effective Pt-based electrocatalysts that offer high oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity and durability. The strategies, including morphological engineering, geometric configuration modification via supporting materials, alloy regulation, core–shell, and confinement engineering of single-atom electrocatalysts (SAEs), are discussed in line with the goals and requirements of ORR performance enhancement.
Nano Research2024, 17(5), 3516–3532
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6310-x

Unlocking single-atom catalysts via amorphous substrates
Bohua Sun, Mingyuan Xu, Xiaoxia Li, Baohong Zhang, Rui Hao, Xiaoyu Fan*, Binbin Jia*, and Dingshun She*
This minireview summarizes the commonly used amorphous substrates of loading single-atom and their potential application in the field of catalysis. Some personal views are also suggested to encourage more attractive studies in amorphous single-atom catalysts.
Nano Research2024, 17(5), 3533–3546
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6312-8

Defect spinel oxides for electrocatalytic reduction reactions
Zhijuan Liu, Jinyu Guo, Lu-yu Liu, Fen Wang, Zhijie Kong*, and Yanyong Wang*
This review summarized the recent advance about the application of defect spinel oxides in electrocatalytic reduction reactions.
Nano Research2024, 17(5), 3547–3570
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6339-x

The unique spontaneous polarization property and application of ferroelectric materials in photocatalysis
Jinghua An, Chang Xu, Lu Li*, and Bo Tang*
The spatial separation of the photogenerated electron–hole pairs can be promoted owing to the presence of spontaneous polarization-induced internal electric field for ferroelectric material, making it to be a special photocatalysts. This review focuses on the latest advancement in utilizing ferroelectric materials-based photocatalyst in the fields of new energy development and environmental remediation in recent years.
Nano Research2024, 17(5), 3571–3585
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6357-8

Diverse atomic structure configurations of metal-doped transition metal dichalcogenides for enhancing hydrogen evolution
Longlu Wang*, Yuxin Zhang, Chen Gu, Haoxuan Yu, Yanling Zhuang, and Zechao Zhuang*
Diverse atomic structure configurations of adsorptive doping, substitutional doping, and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) alloys are summarized.
Nano Research2024, 17(5), 3586–3602
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6374-7

Strain engineering in electrocatalysis: Strategies, characterization, and insights
Qibo Deng, Peng Xu, Hassanien Gomaa, Mohamed A. Shenashen, Sherif A. El-Safty, Cuihua An*, Li-Hua Shao*, and Ning Hu*
Electrocatalytic strain engineering is a cutting-edge method used to modulate the electronic structure of catalysts. This paper introduces the basic strategy for generating the strain, and the progress in researching the characterization means for the lattice strains and their applications in the field of catalysis is also emphasized.
Nano Research2024, 17(5), 3603–3621
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6392-5

Selective oxygen electroreduction to hydrogen peroxide in acidic media: The superiority of single-atom catalysts
Ergui Luo, Tongtong Yang, Jingyi Liang, Yuhong Chang, Junming Zhang*, Tianjun Hu, Junjie Ge*, and Jianfeng Jia*
This review showcases the recent achievements in understanding and designing single-atom catalysts for the selective two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), aiming to contribute to the realization of green synthesis of H2O2.
Nano Research2024, 17(6), 4668–4681
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6505-9

Recent achievements in selenium-based transition metal electrocatalysts for pH-universal water splitting
Yuwei Jiang, Sanshuang Gao, Xijun Liu, Yin Wang, Shuxing Zhou*, Qian Liu, Abdukader Abdukayum*, and Guangzhi Hu*
This review comprehensively examines the recent progress made in the total hydrolysis of transition metal selenide electrocatalysts. It specifically focuses on the advancements in studying selenide within different electrolytic cell environments, and underscores the significance of control strategies employed for selenide electrocatalysts.
Nano Research2024, 17(7), 5763–5785
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6485-9

Self-doping active sites in microbe-derived carbonaceous electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction performance
Xiaofeng Xiao, Xiaochun Tian, Junpeng Li, Fan Yang, Rui Bai, and Feng Zhao*
Various self-doping sites in microbe-derived carbonaceous materials synergistically enhance their catalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction, involving mono- or co-doping sites formed by oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S), and iron (Fe). By guiding the design of these doping sites in microbe-derived carbonaceous materials, it is possible to maximize their electrocatalytic activity and contribute to the development of more efficient and cost-effective carbonaceous electrocatalysts.
Nano Research2024, 17(8), 6803–6819
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6597-2

Covalent triazine frameworks materials for photo- and electro-catalysis
Aoji Liang, Wenbin Li, Anbai Li, Hui Peng, Guofu Ma*, Lei Zhu*, Ziqiang Lei, and Yuxi Xu*
Covalent triazine skeletons (CTFs) have attracted much attention as an attractive photocatalyst and electrocatalyst due to their unique structural features. The paper reviews the synthesis methods of CTFs and their applications in photo- and electro-catalysis, and also discusses the prospects and challenges of preparing highly crystalline CTFs and designing CTFs with excellent photo- and electro-catalytic properties.
Nano Research2024, 17(9), 7830–7839
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6779-y

High-efficiency crystalline carbon nitride photocatalysts: Status and perspectives
Wenji Pu, Yunqiao Zhou, Lingfeng Yang, Haifeng Gong, Yuhan Li*, Qingyu Yang, and Dieqing Zhang*
This review summarizes the preparation methods, modified strategies, and applications of highly crystalline carbon nitride photocatalysts.
Nano Research2024, 17(9), 7840–7863
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6818-8

Interface engineering via molecules/ions/groups for electrocatalytic water splitting
Defang Ding, Youwen Liu*, and Fan Xia
Interface engineering via molecules/ions/groups for electrocatalytic water splitting is demonstrated from three primary facets, including electronic state engineering, local microenvironment adjustments, and durability enhancement by molecules/ions/groups.
Nano Research2024, 17(9), 7864–7879
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6869-x

Tailoring microenvironment for efficient CO2 electroreduction through nanoconfinement strategy
Lulu Chen, Minhan Li*, and Jia-Nan Zhang*
The favorable reaction microenvironment such as local pH, intermediates concentration, and local cation concentration brought about by the construction of catalysts/electrodes with confined structure could effectively improve the COreduction reaction performance.
Nano Research2024, 17(9), 7880–7899
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6870-4

Recent progress on the synthesis of defective UiO-66 for thermal catalysis
Qing Feng, Caoyu Yang, Lin Chang, Guodong Li*, and Zhiyong Tang*
This review summarizes the recent research progress on the synthesis and characterization of defective Universitetet i Oslo (UiO-66) as well as its applications in thermal catalysis, and moreover, the challenges and future outlooks of defective metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are highlighted for the catalytic applications.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(10), 8653–8670
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6621-6

Selective oxidation of emerging organic contaminants in heterogeneous Fenton-like systems
Sheng Wang, Yuxin Lu, Shangkun Pei, Xiang Li*, and Bo Wang*
The typical oxidation mechanism during the selective decomposition of emerging organic contaminants was systematically summarized including the selective generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in photo/electron-Fenton and Fenton-like systems etc. by various pathways.
Nano Research2024, 17(11), 9300–9325
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6874-0

Electrocatalytic organic transformation reactions in green chemistry: Exploring nanocrystals and single atom catalysts
Ziwei Deng, Yuexin Guo, Zhiyi Sun, Jie Lin*, Huazhang Zhai*, and Wenxing Chen*
Single atom catalysts (SACs) and nanocrystals (NCs) are considered as effective catalysts for electrocatalytic organic transformation.
Nano Research2024, 17(11), 9326–9344
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6887-8

Effect of heat and bubble mass transfer on the efficiency of alkaline electrolysis hydrogen production
Nian Xu, Bingbing Qiu, Zucun Rui, Tianxiang Ji, Zilong Liu, and Huaqiang Chu*
This study explores key strategies for enhancing hydrogen production efficiency in alkaline water electrolysis, focusing on optimizing heat and bubble mass transfer. Measures to enhance heat transfer include the use of metal composites, catalysts to optimize electrodes, precise temperature and pressure control, and increased electrolyte concentration. In addition, techniques to reduce bubble coverage, such as hydrophilic electrodes and voltage smoothing, have been summarized, thereby promoting hydrogen energy technology toward greater efficiency, economy, and environmental friendliness.
Nano Research2024, 17(11), 9345–9370
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6922-9

Synthesis techniques, mechanism, and prospects of high-loading single-atom catalysts for oxygen reduction reactions
Mingyuan Pang, Min Yang, Haohao Zhang, Yuqing Shen, Zhen Kong*, Jiajia Ye, Chaoyue Shan, Ying Wang, Juan An*, Wensi Li, Xing Gao, and Jibin Song*
This paper firstly summarizes eight preparation methods of highly loaded single-atom catalysts and analyzes the corresponding methods, in addition to summarizing the performance of highly loaded noble metal, non-precious metal, and bimetallic single-atom catalysts in oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and finally makes suggestions for the development of highly loaded single-atom catalysts.
Nano Research2024, 17(11), 9371–9396
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6923-8

Precise synthesis of dual atom sites for electrocatalysis
Yao Wang, Fengya Ma, Guoqing Zhang, Jiawei Zhang, Hui Zhao, Yuming Dong, and Dingsheng Wang*
This review systemically summarized the design principle and theoretical understandings of dual atom sites (DASs), followed by representative synthesis strategies and their electrocatalytic applications in oxygen reduction reaction, water dissociation, nitrogen reduction reaction, and carbon dioxide reduction reaction.
Nano Research2024, 17(11), 9397–9427
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6940-7

Catalytic recycling of plastics into value-added products
Tianyu Wei, Pengcheng Zhou, Wenxian Liu*, Xijun Liu*, and Tairong Kuang*
This review critically evaluates the catalytic upgrading and recycling plastics, with a focus on underlying mechanisms, innovative methodologies, and resultant products.
Nano Research,2024, 17(11), 9428–9445
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6955-0

Application of metal-based catalysts for Fenton reaction: From homogeneous to heterogeneous, from nanocrystals to single atom
Shangkun Pei, Sheng Wang, Yuxin Lu, Xiang Li*, and Bo Wang*
Various nanomaterials with different size (nanocrystals, nanoparticles and metal-based single atom catalysts) in the Fenton and Fenton-like processes (homogeneous and heterogeneous Fenton reaction systems) are systematically summarized in this review. Further perspectives on understanding the catalytical performance as well as the mechanism in Fenton system are given.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(11), 9446–9471
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6973-y

S-scheme quantum dots heterojunction photocatalysts: Assembly types, mechanism insights, and design strategies
Jin-Tao Ru, Chen-Ho Tung, and Li-Zhu Wu*
This review is to elucidate how combining the unique quantum dots in S-scheme to construct high-efficient charge separation-transfer-reaction systems. Advanced characterization techniques on built-in electric field, steady-state and transient charge transfer processes, and surface photochemical reactions are used to analyze the S-scheme quantum dot heterojunction photocatalysts. Insights from surface modulation, interface construction, and heterojunction design perspectives are discussed.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10259–10278
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6904-2

The origins of catalytic selectivity for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to methanol
Tian Wang, Yating Wang, Yuhang Li*, and Chunzhong Li*
The origins of the selective formation of methanol (CH3OH) via carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) are categorized into three main groups, including catalyst composition designs, local structure modulations, as well as the electrolyte/catalyst interface regulations.
Nano Research2024, 17(1), 5–17
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5653-7

Atomically dispersed materials: Ideal catalysts in atomic era
Tao Gan and Dingsheng Wang*
This review provides an overview of the recent progress in the development and applications of atomically dispersed catalysts in various fields. The key synthetic strategies were summarized and their unique properties and advantages were highlighted. Furthermore, it discussed the challenges and future directions in this field.

Nano Research2024, 17(1), 18–38
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5700-4


Energy
Perspective Review
Recent advances in photocatalytic CO2 cycloaddition reaction
Xing Chen, Ye Liu, Guoqiang Wang, Yubo Kuang, Xiaoqian Xiang, Guangran Di, Xiaojing Yin, Lei Zhang, Kaixin Wang, Qianqian Cai, and Xiaojun Lv*
This review focuses on recent advances in photocatalytic cycloaddition reactions of carbon dioxide with epoxides. It emphasizes the reaction mechanism, key influencing factors, photocatalytic materials and novel photocatalytic devices, providing an in-depth analysis of these aspects.
Nano Research2024, 17(11), 9601–9619
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6953-2

Review Articles
Achieving high-performance sodium metal anodes:From structural design to reaction kinetic improvement
Jing Xu*, Jianhao Yang, Yashuang Qiu, Yang Jin, Tianyi Wang*, Bing Sun*, and Guoxiu Wang*
This review systematically summarizes the research progress of sodium metal anode protection from physical structure design to reaction kinetic improvement, including interface engineering, three-dimensional (3D) current collector design, and diffusion dynamic enhancement.
Nano Research2024, 17(3), 1288–1312
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5889-2

Mechanism of interfacial effects in sodium-ion storage devices
Yifan Wei, Lingxing Zan, Huicong Xia*, Wenfu Yan, and Jia-Nan Zhang*
This paper reviews the mechanism of interfacial effects during Na+ storage process. The mechanism of interfacial effect in intercalation reactions, conversion reactions, and alloying reactions and its influence on the battery performance were summarized.
Nano Research2024, 17(3), 1313–1326
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5911-8

Surface engineering of 1D nanocatalysts for value-added selective electrooxidation of organic chemicals
Yongping Yang, Chuhao Liu, Tinglu Song, Mufan Li*, and Zipeng Zhao*
This paper reviews the latest research progress of surface engineering of one-dimensional (1D) nanocatalysts in different organic electrooxidation reactions coupled with hydrogen production systems and focuses on the relationship between surface engineering and the selectivity of organic electrooxidation reaction products.
Nano Research2024, 17(3), 1327–1336
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5944-z

From non-carbon host toward carbon-free lithium-sulfur batteries
Yanqi Feng, Hui Liu*, and Qiongqiong Lu*
Non-carbon hosts with chemical adsorption toward Li-polysulfides and catalytic effect for accelerating Li-polysulfides redox conversion for sulfur cathodes as well as lithiophilic property for guiding uniform Li deposition for Li metal anodes in lithium-sulfur batteries, were systemically summarized.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(3), 1337–1365
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5945-y
Self-healing Ga-based liquid metal/alloy anodes for rechargeable batteries
Meijia Song* and Zhonghua Zhang*
This review focuses on the properties, applications, and key issues of liquid Ga-based metal/alloys as main anode and composite anode materials for batteries.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(3), 1366–1383
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5955-9

Recent progress of in-situ characterization of LiNi1−x−yCoxMnyOcathodes for lithium metal batteries:A mini review
Huanzhu Lv, Xiaoqi Zhu, Jun Mei, Yuanhua Xia, and Bin Wang*
The prominent application of in-situ characterization in the mechanistic study of lithium metal batteries (LMBs) is highlighted in this minireview. Also, the opportunities and challenges for the future development of this field based on existing research results are presented as significant discussion points in this minireview.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(3), 1384–1401
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5986-2

Challenges and prospects for room temperature solid-state sodium-sulfur batteries
Yashuang Qiu and Jing Xu*
This review systematically summarizes the challenges faced by solid-state electrolytes in sodium-sulfide batteries and the research progress in terms of suppressing polysulfides and improving interface compatibility as well as ionic conductivity in solid-state electrolytes.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(3), 1402–1426
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5993-3

Fluorophosphates and fluorosulfates cathode materials:Progress towards high energy density sodium-ion battery
Mohammed Hadouchi*, Jingrong Hou, Toshinari Koketsu, Abdelilah Lahmar, and Jiwei Ma*
In this review, we summarize the recent advances on high-energy density cathode materials for next generation sodium-ion batteries, mainly fluorphosphates and fluorosulfates. The design of materials, the crystal structure, the electrochemical performances, and the underlaying intercalation mechanisms are systematically reviewed.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(3), 1427–1440
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6005-3

Interfacial engineering of the layered oxide cathode materials for sodium-ion battery
Quanqing Zhao*, Ruru Wang, Ming Gao, Faheem K. Butt, Jianfeng Jia*, Haishun Wu, and Youqi Zhu*
The review discusses the mechanisms of bulk/surface degradation induced by oxygen loss, phase transition, crack, and electrolyte decomposition. The construction and stabilization mechanisms of interface via surface- and electrolyte-engineering are comprehensively evaluated.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(3), 1441–1464
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6133-9

Recent progress on electro-sorption technology for lithium recovery from aqueous sources
Qichen Lu*, Peng Liu, Tianyi Zhou, Ruling Huang, Kexin Zhang, Lin Hu, Rong Liu, Zhibo Ren, Jinyi Wang, and Xiaolong Wang*
Processes of electro-sorption technology for lithium recovery from aqueous sources are reviewed, as well as some prospects in this field are proposed.
Nano Research2024, 17(4), 2563–2573
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6121-0

Designing metal sulfide-based cathodes and separators for suppressing polysulfide shuttling in lithium-sulfur batteries
Guoyin Zhu*, Qingzhu Wu, Xianghua Zhang, Yuwen Bao, Xuan Zhang, Zhuoyao Shi, Yizhou Zhang*, and Lianbo Ma*
Metal sulfides with high chemical affinity to intermediate polysulfides and remarkable electrocatalytic activity toward polysulfide conversions have been extensively utilized in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. This review summarizes the recent progress on metal sulfide in sulfur hosts and separator coating layers for Li-S batteries, presents the remaining issues/challenges, and gives the future perspectives for practical applications. This work will provide new guidance for exploring high-performance metal sulfide-based Li-S batteries.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(4), 2574–2591
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6227-4

Metal organic frameworks-based cathode materials for advanced Li-S batteries: A comprehensive review
Zhengkun Xie, Boyong Cao, Xiyan Yue, Ruixue Wang, Ziqian Xue, Jiajia Wang*, Guoqing Guan, and Weihua Chen*
This paper provides a summary accounting for the reaction mechanisms, evaluation parameters, and advanced characterizations of metal organic frameworks (MOFs)-based sulfur host, focusing on the accurate prediction, rational design, and general synthesis of MOFs-based cathode materials for next-generation Li-S batteries (LSBs).
Nano Research2024, 17(4), 2592–2618
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6481-0

Unveiling the surface-interface properties of perovskite crystals and pivotal regulation strategies
Qin Li, Ziyu Wang, Junjie Ma*, Mengqi Han, Peng Gao, Meng Cai, Yiqiang Zhang*, Yanlin Song*, and Shou Peng
A unique review logic is employed, which focuses on the physical and chemical properties of perovskite surfaces that have a significant impact on energy loss and structural stability. Surface state reconstruction, dimensional structure construction, and build-in electric field regulation as pivotal strategies for improving the surface-interface properties of perovskite are in-depth analyzed on the basis of theoretical mechanism and technological innovation.
Nano Research2024, 17(5), 3950–3981
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6291-9

Hard carbon for sodium storage: Mechanism and performance optimization
Yongxin Wang, Meng Li, Yu Zhang*, and Naiqing Zhang*
This paper reviews the microstructure and sodium storage mechanism of hard carbon, and summarizes some performance enhancement strategies of hard carbon for sodium ion battery anodes.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(7), 6038–6057
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6546-0

Polymer electrolytes for flexible zinc-air batteries: Recent progress and future directions
Jing Wu, Wen-Ya Wu, Suxi Wang, Dan Kai, Enyi Ye, Warintorn Thitsartarn, Janet Beng Hoon Tan, Jianwei Xu, Qingyu Yan, Qiang Zhu*, and Xian Jun Loh*
This review article explores advancements and challenges in electrolytes for flexible zinc-air batteries, focusing on their impact on battery performance and future directions involving nanocomposites and conductive polymers. It emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary research in this field, offering a concise overview for researchers and industry professionals.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(7), 6058–6079
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6555-z

Advanced electrospinning nanomaterials: From spinning fabrication techniques to electrochemical applications
Jie Zhang, Miao Yu, and Shuhui Tao
A comprehensive overview of electrospinning, including the working principles, technological innovations, and novel electrospun materials are provided. The recent advances in the diverse components of electrochemical devices are highlighted, followed with critical discussion about the enhancement mechanism based on electrospun nanomaterials.
Nano Research2024, 17(8), 7077–7116 
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6753-8

Research progress in performance improvement strategies and sulfur conversion mechanisms of Li-S batteries based on Fe series nanomaterials
Ziyang Huang, Zhenghua Wang, Lei Zhou, and Jun Pu*
The positive effects of Fe-based materials on sulfur conversion are reviewed from the perspectives of vacancy engineering, metal complex engineering, heterostructure engineering, and single-atom/diatomic materials. The action mechanism of each Fe-based catalyst is described from an atomic perspective.
Nano Research2024, 17(9), 8045–8067
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6789-9

Regulation of aqueous electrolyte interface via electrolyte strategies for uniform zinc deposition
Wei Zhong, Chaoqiang Tan, Laixi Li, Shichao Zhang, Xinyang Wang, Hao Cheng*, and Yingying Lu*
This review focuses on the primary challenge faced by Zn anodes, provides an in-depth look at electrochemical models that control Zn deposition in aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) and discusses how these models guide the design of the electrolyte system.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(10), 8678–8693
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6591-8

Navigating the safe operation of high-voltage cathodes: Challenges and strategies
Yue Sun, Changjian Zuo, and Yi-Chun Lu*
This review offers an overview of key factors influencing the pathways of thermal runaway induced by high-voltage cathode, including electrolyte decomposition, phase transitions, and reactions induced by crosstalk. The review also delves into modifications in electrodes and electrolytes to alleviate parasitic reactions, and provides a comprehensive perspective on the safe operation of high-voltage cathodes.
Nano Research2024, 17(10), 8694–8705
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6852-6

Li-current collector interface in lithium metal batteries
Tian-Yu Wang, Dingyi Zhao, Keyue Liang, and Yuzhang Li*
This article reviews the latest research advancements on the solid–solid interface between lithium metal and current collectors and provides an outlook on future developments.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(10), 8706–8728
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6853-5

Nano-enhanced solid-state hydrogen storage: Balancing discovery and pragmatism for future energy solutions
Chaochao Dun*, Xinyi Wang, Linfeng Chen, Sichi Li, Hanna M. Breunig, and Jeffrey J. Urban*
The manuscript reviews the current and future landscapes of solid-state hydrogen storage technologies, emphasizing the integration of advanced materials like metal-organic frameworks, magnesium-based hybrids, and novel sorbents. Enhanced by nanotechnology, these materials aim to optimize hydrogen adsorption, kinetics, and energy efficiency, crucial for expanding the application range of hydrogen storage solutions in future energy networks.
Nano Research2024, 17(10), 8729–8753
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6876-y

Strategies for flame-retardant polymer electrolytes for safe lithium-based batteries
Xiao Ma, Yang Lu, Yu Ou, Shuaishuai Yan, Wenhui Hou, Pan Zhou, and Kai Liu*
We provide a comprehensive overview and analysis of current flame-retardant polymer electrolyte strategies from the perspectives of flame-retardant additives and flame-retardant polymer matrix. Additionally, we provide insights into the future direction of their development.
Nano Research2024, 17(10), 8754–8771
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6902-4
Advanced emerging ambient energy harvesting technologies enabled by transition metal dichalcogenides: Opportunity and challenge
Ning Sun, Yan Wang, Xianya Liu, Jianmin Li, Shiyan Wang, Yixiang Luo, Zhe Feng, Jie Dong, Mengyang Zhang, Fengshun Wang, Yang Li*, and Longlu Wang*
Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have demonstrated dramatically potential in ambient energy harvesting nowadays, whereas remain some deficiencies in the intrinsic structure hindering their application. We comprehensively summarized representative structure optimized approaches to further enhance the output performance of TMDs ambient energy harvesters.
Nano Research2024, 17(11), 9620–9639
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6959-9

Promising thermal photonic management materials for sustainable human habitat
Houze Yao, Qihua Liao, Huhu Cheng*, and Liangti Qu*
Sustainable human habitat transformation is a challenge on the current development pathway, optimizing the conversion routes and reducing energy loss in the process of energy transfer and utilization are important for the goal of carbon neutrality. In this review, we summarized the recent progress in advanced spectrally selective absorption materials for human habitat eco-system from the basic principles towards the fascinating applications, focused on the sustainable provision of electricity, water supply, thermal control for comfort living environments, as well as the future opportunities and challenges.
Nano Research2024,17(1), 112–131
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5916-3

Nano device

Emerging interactively stretchable electronics with optical and electrical dual-signal feedbacks based on structural color materials

Jialin Wang, Kai Zhao*, Changqing Ye*, and Yanlin Song*

The Interactively stretchable electronics with optical and electrical dual-signal feedbacks based on structural color materials is reviewed.
Nano Research2024, 17(3), 1837–1855
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5920-7

Recent advances and applications of single atom catalysts based electrochemical sensors
Mingyue Wang, Mingfu Ye, Jieyue Wang, Yong Xu, Zhendong Wang, Xinyue Tong, Xinya Han, Kui Zhang, Wenhai Wang*, Konglin Wu*, and Xianwen Wei*
Recent advances of single atom catalyst (SAC)-based electrochemical sensors (ECSs) facilitate their applications in analyzing various analytes involved in several important fields.
Nano Research2024, 17(4), 2994–3013
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6208-7

Operando investigation of nanocrystal-based device energy landscape: Seeing the current pathway
Mariarosa Cavallo, Dario Mastrippolito, Erwan Bossavit, Leonardo Curti, Adrien Khalili, Huichen Zhang, Nicolas Ledos, Yoann Prado, Erwan Dandeu, Michael Rosticher, Sandrine Ithurria, Pavel Dudin, José Avila*, Debora Pierucci, and Emmanuel Lhuillier*
We unveil the potential of photoemission microscopy as in-situ probe for mapping the energy landscape of nanocrystal-based optoelectronic devices operando.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10376–10385
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6622-5

Research progress of quantum dot photolithography patterning and direct photolithography application
Zhong Chen, Yu Li, Zhongwei Man*, and Aiwei Tang*
This review summarizes various methods of quantum dot (QD) photolithography patterning, including traditional photolithography, lift off, and direct photolithography, with a primary focus on direct photolithography.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10386–10411
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6896-7

Colloidal II-VI nanoplatelets for optoelectronic devices: Progress and perspectives
An Hu, Li Ma, Xiaoyu Yang, Yige Yao, Yunke Zhu, Jingjing Qiu, Shuang Wang, Changjun Lu*, and Yunan Gao*
Colloidal II-VI nanoplatelets (NPLs) have vast potential in high-performance optoelectronic devices. This review emphasizes that the control of the symmetrical shell growth of NPLs is critical for the practical utilization of the advantages of NPLs in these devices.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10412–10425
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6965-y

Advancement in QDs for optoelectronic applications and beyond
Memoona Qammar, Max J. H. Tan, Pengbo Ding, Jianchao Ge, Yinthai Chan*, and Jonathan E. Halpert*
This work delves into the evolving domain of quantum dots (QDs), highlighting their pivotal role in advancing technologies like light-emitting devices (LEDs), displays, lasers, and quantum computing. By exploring the latest developments and applications, we unveil the transformative potential of QDs in shaping the future of optoelectronics and quantum information processing.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10426–10445
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6982-x

Single-cluster electronics using metallic clusters: Fabrications, regulations, and applications
Caiyun Wei, Wei Xu, Shurui Ji, Ruiyun Huang*, Junyang Liu, Wenqiu Su, Jie Bai, Jiale Huang*, and Wenjing Hong*
Metallic clusters in single-cluster electronics have been summarized in this review, including the evolution of nanodevice construction, mechanisms of electronic transport and strategies for regulation, and the challenges and future directions for single-cluster electronic devices.
Nano Research2024, 17(1), 65–78
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5774-z

Recent advances in multifunctional shape memory photonic crystals and practical applications
Yong Qi and Shufen Zhang*
The recent progress on multifunctional shape memory photonic crystals (SMPCs) is summarized to figure out the nanoscale shape memory effects on structural color conversion and additional performance, inspiring the design and fabrication of the next generation of SMPCs. The exploration of SMPCs will spark cutting-edge innovation in multidisciplinary areas such as biomedicine, chemical engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, optics, and interface engineering.
Nano Research2024, 17(1), 79–96
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5801-0

Lanthanide-based microlasers: Synthesis, structures, and biomedical applications
Qian Zhang, Yawei Liu*, Kai Liu*, and Hongjie Zhang
In this work, recent progress in the synthesis and the structure–performance investigations of lanthanide-based microlasers are presented. Biological applications of the lanthanide-based microlasers are presented and the challenges and perspectives of the lanthanide-based microlasers are discussed.
Nano Research2024, 17(1), 97–111
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5848-y
Synthesis of covalent organic framework materials and their application in the field of sensing
Weiyu Zhang, Shiwei Liu, Qihua Sun*, Ning Tian*, and Zhaofeng Wu*
This paper reviews the recent progress of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) in synthesis methods and sensing applications, including metal ion sensor, gas sensors, biomedical sensors, humidity sensors, and pH sensors. The advantages and disadvantages of different synthesis methods are discussed, and the existing problems and future development in synthesis methods and sensing applications are also presented in order to provide a reference for researchers concerned with COFs and sensors.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(1), 162–195
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6027-x
Nano unit
Three-dimensional macroscopic absorbents:From synergistic effects to advanced multifunctionalities
Shijie Zhang, Di Lan, Xingliang Chen, Yueyuan Gu, Junwen Ren*, Suxuan Du, Shichang Cai, Xiaomiao Zhao, Zhiwei Zhao*, and Guanglei Wu*
The latest inspiring progresses of three-dimensional (3D) macroscopic electromagnetic wave absorbents are summarized in detail including the absorption mechanisms, their synergies, construction strategies, absorption performances, and multifunctions.
Nano Research2024, 17(3), 1952–1983
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6120-1

Covalent organic framework monolayer: Accurate syntheses and advanced application
Guangyuan Feng, Xiaojuan Li, Miao Zhang, Jiabi Xu, Zhiping Liu, Lingli Wu*, and Shengbin Lei*
We review the current state of precise synthetic strategies for covalent organic frameworks (COFs) monolayer, highlighting the advantages and limitations of different synthetic approaches, and emphasizing the unique benefits of COF monolayer as both an ideal model system and for advanced applications.
 
Nano Research, 2024, 17(7), 6603–6618
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6581-x

More than just aligning the teeth: Clear aligners with multi-functional prowess
Yang Chen, Lei-Ming Cao, Nian-Nian Zhong, Zi-Zhan Li, Lin-Lin Bu*, Fang-Yi Huo*, and Hong He*
Novel clear aligners (CAs), modified with drugs or selected biomaterials, are promising to provide additional medical functions to patients, such as whitening, anti-bacteria, remineralization, accelerating teeth movement, and personalized functions, which are superior to the traditional CAs with common complications.
Nano Research2024, 17(8), 7665–7674
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6631-4

Stable hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks and their photo- and electro-responses
Ying Hou, Xin-Song Huang, Sheng-Hao Gong, Chen Liu, Yangyang Liu*, and Tian-Fu Liu*
This review provides an overview of recent research progress in the development of new strategies for stable hydrogen-bonded organic framework (HOF) synthesis and applications of HOFs with stimuli-responsive properties. We first classified all synthetic methods reported to date and discussed the stable HOFs synthesized, as well as their unique properties and applications. In addition, we summarized the applications of HOFs utilizing their synergistic responses to external stimuli, including photo, electrical, pressure, and chemical stimuli.
Nano Research2024, 17(8), 7675–7699
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6665-7

Thermal transports in the MXenes family: Opportunities and challenges
Yurui Liu, Yue Wu*, and Xinwei Wang*
Transition metal carbides known as MXene are a newly emerging member of the two-dimensional (2D) materials family. Thanks to their superior intrinsic thermal conductivity, high tunable structure and surface functional groups, thermal transports in MXene have attached tremendous research interests. To reveal the fundamentals of MXene thermal transport, we summarized advanced research and progress in this article.
Nano Research2024, 17(8), 7700–7716
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6763-6

Designing hierarchical structures for innovative cooling textile
Xiran Du, Jinlei Li, Bin Zhu, and Jia Zhu*
This review summarizes the recent advancements in hierarchical structure design for advanced cooling textiles and also discusses the challenges and future directions in achieving effective cooling for human body.
Nano Research2024, 17(10), 9202–9224
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6820-1

From “stars” to nano: Porous poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogel films and nanosheets as a versatile platform for sensing and nanofabrication
Michael Zharnikov*
The manuscript reviews the fabrication, properties, and applications of porous poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) films and nanosheets formed by thermally activated crosslinking of amino- and epoxy-terminated, star-branched PEG oligomers with variable molecular weight.
Nano Research,202417(11), 10069–10082
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6881-1

Emergent quantum properties from low-dimensional building blocks and their superlattices
Ken Seungmin Hong, Ou Chen*, and Yusong Bai*
In celebration of the 2023 Nobel prize in Chemistry, we review the field of low-dimensional materials with special emphasis on preparations and investigations of zero-dimensional (0D) quantum dots, one-dimensional (1D) carbon nanotubes, and two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals materials and their superlattices. We also highlight the quantum properties of individual low-dimensional materials and the emergent phenomena from their superlattices.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10490–10510
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6984-8

Colloidal nanocrystals: Viable model systems for electronic quantum materials?
Jara F. Vliem, Jesper R. Moes, Ingmar Swart, and Daniel Vanmaekelbergh*
Can colloidal nanocrystals form viable model systems for electronic quantum materials? We explore how chemical knowledge can aid in understanding the underlying physics of topological insulators, paving the way for devices based on the quantum spin Hall effect.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10511–10524
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6986-6

Semiconductor
Recent advances on liquid intercalation and exfoliation of transition metal dichalcogenides:From fundamentals to applications
Yan Tu, Lingbin Xie, Mengyang Zhang, Shujuan Liu*, Zhongzhong Luo, Longlu Wang*, and Qiang Zhao*
The liquid intercalation and exfoliation strategy of transition metal dichalcogenides is able to realize modulation of multifunctional structure and properties. The structure–performance relationship and potential applications of liquid intercalated and exfoliated products are reviewed, including energy conversion, energy storage, water purification, electronics, thermoelectrics and superconductor.
Nano Research2024, 17(3), 2088–2110
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5946-x

SnIP-type atomic-scale inorganic double-helix semiconductors:Synthesis, properties, and applications
Mudussar Ali, Bowen Zhang, Muhammad Khurram, and Qingfeng Yan*
Tin phosphide iodide (SnIP) is a peculiar semiconductor with DNA-like double-helical structure at the atomic scale. We summarize state-of-the-art progress in the synthesis, properties, and applications of SnIP-type materials.
Nano Research2024, 17(3), 2111–2128
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5995-1

Photophysics of halide perovskite nanocrystal quantum dots
Yoshihiko Kanemitsu*
Halide perovskite nanocrystal quantum dots show multipeak luminescence structures related to excitons, trions, and biexcitons at low temperatures.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10536–10542
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6822-z

Structurally altered size, composition, shape and interface-dependent optical properties of quantized nanomaterials
Neng Qin, Hui Han, Guijian Guan*, and Ming-Yong Han*
Through top-down or bottom-up strategies, a great variety of quantum dots (QDs) are facilely synthesized and are classified as semiconductor QDs, carbon QDs, perovskite QDs, and metal QDs (i.e., metal nanoclusters). These QDs exhibit structurally altered, size, composition, shape, and interface-dependent optical properties, offering the effective methods to readily achieve greatly improved performances such as wide absorption, tunable emission, high quantum yield, and long fluorescence lifetime.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10543–10569
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6839-3

All-quantum-dot information system
Junpeng Chen, Chensheng Dai, Yuxuan Zheng, Ding Zhao, and Jie Bao*
We prove that quantum dots have the ability to serve as core components with high-density characteristics in various modules of information systems due to their broad tunability and wavelength flexibility. We provide comprehensive methods and paradigms for designing quantum dot information systems and build a prototype of an all-quantum-dot information system.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10570–10584
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6911-z

Rational design and structural regulation of near-infrared silver chalcogenide quantum dots
Zhen-Ya Liu, Wei Zhao, Li-Ming Chen, Yan-Yan Chen, Zhi-Gang Wang*, An-An Liu*, and Dai-Wen Pang*
Silver chalcogenides (Ag2E; E = S, Se, or Te) quantum dots (QDs) have emerged as promising candidates for near-infrared (NIR) applications. The paper reviews the recent advances in the rational design and precise structural regulation of Ag2E QDs, encompassing aspects such as size control, crystal structure engineering, and surface/interface engineering.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10585–10606
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6958-x

Instability of colloidal lead halide perovskite nanocrystals: Causes, improvement, and evaluation
Thi Kim Tran Tran, Hawi N. Nyiera, and Jing Zhao*
This review explores the causes of instability in lead halide perovskite nanocrystals and presents recent methods to enhance their stability while proposing evaluation criteria and highlighting future research needs.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10607–10619
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6975-9

NIR-II silver-based quantum dots: Synthesis and applications
Ziyan Zhang, Hongchao Yang*, Mingzhe Wang, Yejun Zhang, Jiang Jiang, and Qiangbin Wang*
This review summarizes the synthesis strategies, fluorescence modulation methods, and optoelectronic applications of silver-based quantum dots emitting in the second near-infrared window.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10620–10643
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6977-7

Semiconductor
Interlayer exciton dynamics of transition metal dichalcogenide heterostructures under electric fields
Jian Tang, Yue Zheng, Ke Jiang, Qi You, Zhentian Yin, Zihao Xie, Henan Li, Cheng Han*, Xiaoxian Zhang*, and Yumeng Shi*
We summarize the recent advances on the understanding of interlayer exciton dynamics under electric fields in transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) heterostructures. We put emphasis on the electrical modulation of interlayer excitons’ emission, the charge transport inside the heterostructure after the separation of interlayer excitons by an electric field, and the correlation physics of interlayer excitons and charges under electrical doping and tuning.
Nano Research2024, 17(5), 4555–4572
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6325-3

Progress and prospects of Moiré superlattices in twisted TMD heterostructures
Syed Jamal Shah, Junying Chen, Xing Xie, Xinyu Oyang, Fangping Ouyang, Zongwen Liu, Jian-Tao Wang, Jun He, and Yanping Liu*
This review highlights the recent advancements in Moiré superlattices formed from twisted transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) heterostructures, emphasizing their unique electronic properties, experimental and theoretical progress, and potential applications in optoelectronics, quantum computing, and energy harvesting. It also addresses key challenges in the field and outlines future research directions
Nano Research, 2024, 17(11), 10134–10161
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6936-3

Nano biology
Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes: Versatile nanomaterials for skin wound treatment
Yuzhen Xiao, Hexi Li, Junhui Zhang, Songyun Yang, Chunsen Zhang, Yizhou Huang*, Xin Tang*, and Huiqi Xie*
Research progress in mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (MSC-Exos) for skin wound treatment is systematically reviewed, including the properties of MSC-Exos, the effects on skin cells, the application for different types of skin wounds, and current strategies to enhance the therapeutic potential.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(4), 2836–2856
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6080-5

Engineered plant extracellular vesicles for autoimmune diseases therapy
Ruina Han, Yan Wu, Yafei Han, Xiangfei Liu*, Han Liu*, and Jiacan Su*
Natural plant extracellular vesicles (PEVs) derived from natural plants and engineered PEVs together constitute a new generation of therapeutic strategies for autoimmune diseases (AID).
Nano Research, 2024, 17(4), 2857–2873
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6112-1

Advances of nanoparticles in transmucosal drug delivery
Li Zhang, Changwei Yang, Yingxiang Song, Tao Sheng, Junyan Li, Jicheng Yu*, Xiaohong Wu*, and Xiao Ye*
We reviewed the recent advances and current clinical applications of nanoparticles (NPs) in non-oral transmucosal drug delivery, including lipid-based nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, protein/peptide-based nanoparticles, and inorganic nanoparticles.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(4), 2874–2885
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6188-7
Targeted nanostrategies eliminate pre-metastatic niche of cancer
Juan Wang, Ning Zhang, Xiuping Ding, Chengrui Fu, Xiaodong Li*, Baosheng Li*, Jianxun Ding*, and Tianmeng Sun*
The primary tumor promotes metastases by inducing the formation of pre-metastatic niche (PMN). Targeting the critical phases in the evolution of PMN by advanced nanostrategies potentially inhibits the establishment of distant metastases.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(6), 5358–5373
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6412-0

Nanoparticle delivery for central nervous system diseases and its clinical application
Lin Tang, Rui Zhang, Yusi Wang, Mohan Liu, Die Hu, Yuanda Wang, and Li Yang*
Nanoparticle drugs overcome blood−brain barrier through a variety of different delivery routes to enhance the treatment of central nervous system diseases.
Nano Research, 202417(7), 6305–6322
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6598-1

Nanoparticle targeting cGAS-STING signaling in disease therapy
Lan Zhou, Yu Huang, Yuzhang Wu*, and Shupei Tang*
The cGAS-STING signaling pathway is crucial for immune response activation in various diseases, and nanomedicines targeting this pathway offer significant clinical benefits through targeted delivery and controlled drug release. This comprehensive review focuses on the most recent progress of nanoplatforms targeting cGAS-STING in disease therapy, aiming to provide references and guidelines for further design and optimization of nanomedicines.
Nano Research2024, 17(8), 7315–7336
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6714-x

When mRNA meets gene editing
Weijie Li, Chen Wang, and Yuan Lu*
The key challenge of gene therapy lies in the delivery of gene editing agents. Compared with DNA, RNA comes with the benefit of lower off-target effects. Different vectors such as virus-like particle (VLP) and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) have demonstrated their potential for mRNA-based delivery for gene editing agents, casting light on curing some genetically defective diseases with higher safety and efficiency.
Nano Research2024, 17(8), 7337–7356
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6729-8

Platelet-based bioactive systems guided precision targeting and immune regulation for cancer therapy
Xinyi Cai, Long Qiu, Zhenying Diao, Lintao Cai*, Ting Yin*, and Hong Pan*
Platelet-based biomaterials can achieve precise drug targeting and simultaneously reshape the tumor immune microenvironment and deep tissue penetration, enabling cancer immunotherapy and combination therapy.
Nano Research2024, 17(9), 8269–8284
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6777-0

Advanced nanotherapeutics inspired by the abnormal microenvironment of leukemia
Hao Zhang, Tian Liu, Mengyu Liu, Shuo Wang, Yuetong Huang, Yifan Ma, Bingjun Sun, Zhonggui He, and Jin Sun*
This review summarized nano-based treatment strategies for modulating and targeting the abnormal microenvironment of leukemia.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(9), 8285–8300
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6838-4

Viral and nonviral nanocarriers for in vivo CRISPR-based gene editing
Zhongyuan Guo, Audrey T. Zhu, Ronnie H. Fang*, and Liangfang Zhang*

The use of nanocarriers, including viral vectors, virus-like particles (VLPs), and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), for the in vivo delivery of clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) gene editing systems is discussed in this review article.
Nano Research2024, 17(10), 8904–8925
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6748-5

Triboelectric nanogenerators for self-powered neurostimulation
Shumao Xu, Farid Manshaii, Xiao Xiao, Junyi Yin, and Jun Chen*
This review highlights the transformative potential of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) in powering neurostimulation devices, illustrating how their self-powered energy-harvesting capabilities from biomechanical movements can overcome the limitations of traditional battery-operated systems. It delves into the practical applications of TENGs across various neurological systems, offering insights into their role in advancing less invasive treatments for neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Nano Research2024, 17(10), 8926–8941
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6759-2
Therapeutic nucleic acids in regenerative medicine and tissue repair
Qimanguli Saiding*, Duotian Qin, Soohwan An, Dylan Neal Patel, Muhammad Muzamil Khan, Na Kong, and Wei Tao*
This review article explores the applications of nucleic acids in regenerative medicine, highlighting the importance of biomaterial-based gene delivery systems for stable and localized delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids, and discusses the latest developments, mechanisms, limitations, and future directions for nucleic acid-based therapeutics.
Nano Research2024, 17(10), 8942–8976
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6776-1

Materials advancements for the safety and patency of implantable cardiovascular devices
Zulmari Silva Pedraza, Bo Liu, and Xudong Wang*
This article reviews and discusses three critical body responses to cardiovascular implants, and the representative materials approaches used to address these challenges.
Nano Research2024, 17(10), 8977–8989
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6808-x

Small activating RNA delivery in vivo: Challenges, prospects, and lessons learned from siRNA delivery
Shalini Pandey, Patrick T. Bednarz, Matthias A. Oberli*, and Omid Veiseh*
The review highlights the emerging field of small activating RNA (saRNA) therapeutics and provides a comprehensive discussion of saRNA delivery as an innovative strategy to increase target protein expression.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(10), 8990–8988
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6862-4

Protein–nucleic acid hybrid nanostructures for molecular diagnostic applications
Noah R. Sundah, Yuxuan Seah, Auginia Natalia, Xiaoyan Chen, Panida Cen, Yu Liu, and Huilin Shao*
Protein–nucleic acid hybrid nanostructures present unique functionalities drawn from the complementary properties of their biological building blocks. We review the state-of-art design and application of these nanostructures in molecular diagnostics, and discuss new analytical opportunities to empower personalized medicine. (This Graphical Abstract was created with BioRender.com.)
Nano Research, 2024, 17(10), 9003–9014
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6925-6
mRNA medicine: Recent progresses in chemical modification, design, and engineering
Xiaowen Hou, Jinjun Shi*, and Yuling Xiao*
This review highlights recent progresses in chemical modification, sequence design, and structural engineering for enhancing stability and potency of mRNAs, which could faciliate the development of more effective and safer mRNA-based medicines for broad biomedical applications.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(10), 9015–9030
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6978-6

Innovative hydrogel-based delivery systems for immunotherapy: A review of pre-clinical progress
Narsimha Mamidi, Michael Poellmann, Kaila Javius-Jones, KiChang Nam, and Seungpyo Hong*
This review highlights the preclinical advances of hydrogels in cancer immunotherapy. By integrating various therapeutic approaches, hydrogels aim to improve treatment outcomes by minimizing the adverse effects of pre-existing immunotherapies, paving the way for clinical translation.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(10), 9031–9043
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6980-z

Food-derived exosomes as the future of drug delivery
Bin Yang, Miao Zhang, Lixia Yue, Ning Zhang, Hai Wei, Hongyu Zhang*, Bing Wang*, and Peifeng Liu*
Exosomes derived from food have attracted attention as biotherapeutic agents and drug delivery carriers for the treatment of human diseases due to their high biocompatibility, low immunogenicity, low toxicity, high cargo capacity, and ability to cross biological barriers.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(11), 9865–9886
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6961-2

Recent progress on eco-friendly quantum dots for bioimaging and diagnostics
Yanbing Lv, Lifang Zhang, Ruili Wu*, and Lin Song Li*
This review summarizes the progress of eco-friendly quantum dots (QDs) for biomedical applications, including their designed preparation, optical properties, surface modification, and their applications in bioimaging and diagnostics.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10309–10331
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6926-5

Organic thin-film transistors and related devices in life and health monitoring
Chenfang Sun* and Tie Wang*
An overview of recent advances in organic thin-film transistor (OTFT)-based biosensors is summarized for life and health monitoring, which mainly includes the composition, mechanism, construction strategies, and their applications for biomarker determination in body fluid and exhaled gas, exhibiting a new opportunity for high-throughput screening in early disease diagnosis.
Nano Research2024, 17(2), 426–444
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5606-1

Bioinspired nanomaterials for wearable sensing and human–machine interfacing
Vishesh Kashyap, Junyi Yin, Xiao Xiao, and Jun Chen*
This review discusses the recent progress in bioinspired nanomaterials for wearable sensing and human–machine interfacing, with a focus on state-of-the-art platform technologies, including capacitive sensors, piezoresistive sensors, piezoelectric sensors, triboelectric sensors, sensors, and electrochemical sensors. We also present a comprehensive overview of the challenges that have hindered the scientific advancement and commercialization.

Nano Research2024, 17(2), 445–461
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5725-8

Exploiting sound for emerging applications of extracellular vesicles
Zhuhao Wu, Hongwei Cai, Chunhui Tian, Zheng Ao, Lei Jiang, and Feng Guo*
This review presents the recent nanoengineering advances by leveraging the power of sound waves to address the challenges in diagnostics and therapeutics of extracellular vesicles and biomimetic nanovesicles.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(2), 462–475
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5840-6

Liquid-like polymer lubricating surfaces: Mechanism and applications
Dagui Wang, Jinglong Yang, Junchang Guo, Zhijuan Duan, Dehui Wang*, Fan Xia*, Fei Deng*, and Xu Deng*
This paper has summarized the wettability mechanisms of liquid droplets on liquid-like polymer surface and potential applications in liquid motion, biological detection, and environmental protection.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(2), 476–491
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5843-3

Engineered spidroin-derived high-performance fibers for diverse applications
Dawen Qin, Jingjing Li*, Huanrong Li*, Hongjie Zhang, and Kai Liu*
In this review, we summarized the heterologous expression systems for biosynthesizing recombinant spidroins, and introduced the spinning, mechanical properties, and diverse applications of recombinant spidroin fibers.
Nano Research2024, 17(2), 492–502
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5849-x

Bioinspired nanofluidic iontronics for brain-like computing
Lejian Yu, Xipeng Li, Chunyi Luo, Zhenkang Lei, Yilan Wang, Yaqi Hou*, Miao Wang*, and Xu Hou*
Bioinspired nanofluidic iontronics is an emerging research field that draws inspiration from the information processing of human brain in central nervous system. In this review, we offer a comprehensive framework of background, theoretical basis, design, and prospects to promote the development of ion-based brain-like computing.
Nano Research2024, 17(2), 503–514
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5900-y

Advances in bio-inspired electrocatalysts for clean energy future
Jing-Wen DuanMu and Min-Rui Gao*
This review discusses recent research progress of bio-inspired electrocatalysis for use in clean energy, highlighting the achievements and challenges in the design of active sites, structures, and catalytic interfaces.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(2), 515–533
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5977-3

Intelligent structured nanocomposite adhesive for bioelectronics and soft robots
Yeon Soo Lee, Min-Seok Kim, Da Wan Kim*, and Changhyun Pang*
We review recent developments in biologically inspired adhesive architectures with nanocomposite for applications from bioelectronics to soft robots. We present characteristics of nanocomposite adhesive interfaces, which are segmented with (1) dry/wet adhesive, (2) isometric contact, (3) fluid induction properties, and (4) biocompatibility.
Nano Research2024, 17(2), 534–549
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6016-0

Inorganic ionic polymerization: From biomineralization to materials manufacturing
Yanhua Sang, Kexin Qin, Ruikang Tang, and Zhaoming Liu*
Inorganic ionic polymerization, which combines the strategy of biomineralization and the knowledge from polymer chemistry, presents a series of methods for the controllable arrangement of ions from solution to solid minerals, achieving the biomimetic regulation for the manufacturing of advanced materials in different fields.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(2), 550–569
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6033-z

Bioinspired strategies for biomimetic actuators from ultrafast to ultraslow
Man Yang, Feilong Zhang*, and Shutao Wang*
Natural plant tissues provide potential strategies for the speed regulation of biomimetic actuators, ranging from ultrafast to ultraslow.

Nano Research, 2024, 17(2), 570–586
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6092-1

Bioinspired designs in active metal-based batteries
Fan Zhang, Ting Liao*, Cheng Yan, and Ziqi Sun*
Highly evolved biological systems possess plenty of fascinating structures and functionalities from delicate multiscale configurations of common biopolymers and biominerals. Learning from the natural structures and functions, inspirations for novel designs in energy materials or device structures can be achieved for booting the performance of emerging energy storage devices.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(2), 587–601
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6102-3
Superwettable interface towards biodetection in confined space
Zexu Pang, Zhikang Cao, Wanlu Li, Wenxia Xu, Yingying Zhang, Qitao Zhou, Jing Pan*, and Fan Xia
The wettability property of the interface is crucial to the detection of biotarget molecules in confined space. Herein, the recent advances and our efforts have been introduced based on biodetection in confined space with superwettable interface from the perspective of different detection methods, including visual, optical, and electrochemical detection methods.
 
Nano Research2024, 17(2), 602–617
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6108-x

Bioinspired nanotransducers for neuromodulation
Fan Yang, Xiang Wu, Sa Cai, and Guosong Hong*
An array of the latest bioinspired nanotransducers, which can enable wireless and minimally-invasive neuromodulation, is surveyed in this review.
Nano Research2024, 17(2), 618–632
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6136-6

Bioinspired nanocomposites with self-adaptive mechanical properties
Grant Kitchen, Bohan Sun, and Sung Hoon Kang*
This review explores self-adaptive phenomena found in nature and the resulting bioinspired synthetic self-adaptive materials that have been developed. Potential applications, current challenges, and future research opportunities for these new materials are also covered.
 
Nano Research2024, 17(2), 633–648
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6141-9

Recent advances in small-scale hydrogel-based robots for adaptive biomedical applications
Mingzhe Nie, Qilong Zhao, and Xuemin Du*
Small-scale hydrogel-based robots possess unique adaptivity, which can be widely used for various biomedical applications, such as cell capture, target drug delivery, biopsy, minimally invasive surgery, and neural stimulation.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(2), 649–662
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6184-y

Mechanically driven assembly of biomimetic 2D-material microtextures with bioinspired multifunctionality
Yang Li, Lin Jing, Joshua M. Little, Haochen Yang, Tsai-Chun Chung, and Po-Yen Chen*
This review introduces a series of mechanically driven assembly approaches for fabricating various genealogies of biomimetic two-dimensional material (2DM) microtextures, enabling diverse bio-inspired multifunctionality.
Nano Research2024, 17(2), 663–678
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6220-y

Energy-absorbing porous materials: Bioinspired architecture and fabrication
Junheng Zhao, Meng Li, Jiewei Chen, Weiwei Gao*, and Hao Bai*
Natural energy-absorbing porous materials exhibit sophisticated and elegant architectures thus inspire researchers to prepare artificial porous materials with excellent energy absorption capabilities.
Nano Research2024, 17(2), 679–690
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6223-8

Bioinspired nanomaterials for the treatment of bacterial infections
Xiaojing Ma, Wenjing Tang, and Rong Yang*
We reviewed bioinspired nanomaterials developed for infectious disease treatment, particularly against bacterial infections, including lipid-based nanomaterials as delivery vehicles for antimicrobials and metal-, metal oxide-, and non-metal-based nanozymes as therapeutics.
Nano Research2024, 17(2), 691–714
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6283-9

Structural engineered living materials
Yang Geng, Zian Jia, and Ling Li*
This article systematically reviews structural engineered living materials (ELMs), covering their definitions, classifications, mechanical performance, and physiological properties. The paper outlines the significant challenges faced by structural ELMs and provides insights into the future directions of their development. Aimed at offering a timely summary of the state of the art and providing a comprehensive perspective, this paper serves as a valuable reference for future advancements in the field of structural ELMs.
Nano Research2024, 17(2), 715–733
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6313-7

Synthetic brochosomes: Design, synthesis, and applications
Lin Wang, Jinsol Choi, and Tak-Sing Wong*
A false-colored scanning electron microscopic image shows the synthetic brochosomes fabricated by double-layer colloidal crystal template method.
Nano Research2024, 17(2), 734–742
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6362-y

Two-dimensional magnetic materials for spintronic applications
Shivam N. Kajale, Jad Hanna, Kyuho Jang, and Deblina Sarkar*
Two-dimensional van der Waals magnetic materials are promising candidates for developing the next generation of spintronic devices. Here we comprehensively review the recent advances in developing spintronic devices with van der Waals magnetic materials and discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Nano Research2024, 17(2), 743–762
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6447-2
Recent progress in co-detection of single-cell transcripts and proteins
Shanqing Huang, Qian Fan, Yidi Wang, Zhi Huang, Weixiong Shi, Yanli Gong, Ting Yang, Jie Wang*, Lingling Wu*, and Chaoyong Yang*
Co-analysis of transcripts and proteins from the same single cells opens the way to decipher complex RNA regulatory frameworks and phenotypes. Herein, we review the state-of-art advances in the development of methodologies for co-analysis of single-cell transcripts and proteins.
Nano Research,2024, 17(1), 132–150
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5924-3

Assembly of peptide nanostructures with controllable sizes
Dan Cheng, Fan Jia, Yun-Bao Jiang, Vincent P. Conticello*, and Tao Jiang*
Current progress in the regulation of peptide assembly size through implementation of molecular design is surveyed.
Nano Research2024, 17(1), 151–161
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5970-x

Micro/nanoelectrode-based electrochemical methodology for single cell and organelle analysis
Chuchu Xu, De Yang, Yuchan Wang, Ruolin Liu, Fan Wang, Zhongqun Tian, and Keke Hu*
This paper summarizes the electrochemical methods based on micro/nanoelectrodes to detect chemical transmitters at/in single cells/organelles in the past four years.
Nano Research2024, 17(1), 196–206
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6210-0

Synthesis
The reformation of catalyst: From a trial-and-error synthesis to rational design
Ligang Wang, Jiabin Wu, Shunwu Wang, Huan Liu, Yao Wang, and Dingsheng Wang*
In this review, we summarized and compared the preparation strategies for nanomaterials with different dimensions and single atom catalysts based on trial-and-error method, structure–activity relationship and density functional theory (DFT) guidance strategy. Furthermore, we elaborated the catalytic applications for various types of catalysts in different fields, such as hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), carbon dioxide thermal catalytic hydrogenation to hydrocarbon fuel.

Nano Research2024, 17(4), 3261–3301
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6037-8

Self-healable gels in electrochemical energy storage devices
Yang Li*, PeiPei Ding, Yuzhe Gu, Sheng Qian, Yuncong Pang, Lele Wang, Jiayang Feng, Baoguang Liu, Qi Wan, Ping Li, and Zhiwei Liu*
The utilization of self-healable gels is proven as an effective method to realize long-term stable operation of electrochemical energy storage devices. This review summarizes the feature and fabrication of different gels, discusses the healing mechanisms of self-healable gels, and introduces the electrochemical energy storage devices of electrodes, binders, and electrolytes.
Nano Research2024, 17(4), 3302–3323
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6063-6

A review of microwave–metal discharge interaction: Mechanism, regulation, and application for synthesis of nanomaterials
Yixuan Xie, Ruiqian Shi, Benwei Fu, Chengyi Song, Wen Shang, Peng Tao*, and Tao Deng*
This work provides a comprehensive review on fundamental mechanism and systematic regulation of microwave–metal discharge interaction and its application for synthesis of functional nanomaterials including core–shell carbon/metal, metal oxides, metal chalcogenides, intermetallic compounds, metallic nanoparticles and metallic compounds, and organic compounds.
Nano Research2024, 17(10), 9225–9254
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6672-8

Preparation technologies for polymer composites with high-directional thermal conductivity: A review
Yanshuai Duan, Huitao Yu, Fei Zhang, Mengmeng Qin, and Wei Feng*
The preparation of directional thermal conductive composite materials is an important research direction. This article reviews the preparation techniques of directional thermal conductive composite materials in recent years.
Nano Research, 2024, 17(11), 9796–9814
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6920-y

Fabrication
Flagship Review
A review of ultrafast laser micro/nano fabrication: Material processing, surface/interface controlling, and devices fabrication
Heng Guo, Jiawang Xie, Guangzhi He, Dezhi Zhu, Ming Qiao, Jianfeng Yan*, Jiachen Yu, Jiaqun Li, Yuzhi Zhao, Ma Luo, and Haoze Han
This paper reviews the research progress of ultrafast laser micro/nano fabrication in the areas of material processing, surface/interface controlling, and micro functional devices fabrication.
Nano Research2024, 17(7), 6212–6230
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6644-z 

Review Article
Materials design and preparation of ultrathin two-dimensional metal halide perovskites
Xiaomin Zhang, Sihan Zhao, Junran Zhang*, and Lin Wang*
This review presents a comprehensive and current overview of the groundbreaking advancements in the captivating realm of ultrathin metal halide perovskites and their associated heterostructures, with a specific emphasis on materials design and preparation strategy.
Nano Research202417(7), 6231–6246
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6648-8

Odd-even effects in the structure and properties of aryl-substituted aliphatic self-assembled monolayers
Piotr Cyganik, Andreas Terfort, and Michael Zharnikov*
The structure of aryl-substituted aliphatic self-assembled monolayers is largely governed by the parity of the number of methylene units in the alkyl linker of the molecules, providing a tool for purpose-specific design of these films.
Nano Research2024, 17(5), 4231–4243
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6292-8

Fabrication of micro-nano patterned materials mimicking the topological structure of extracellular matrix for biomedical applications
Yifeng Nie, Dong Han, and Xiang Li*
A comprehensive summary in the fabrication and application of micro- and nano-patterned materials mimicking the topological structure of extracellular matrix was reviewed, including photolithography, micro-contact printing, electron beam lithography, electrospinning and 3D printing technology.
Nano Research2024, 17(5), 4244–4258
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6330-6

Advanced nanofabrication for elastic inorganic aerogels
Xiaota Cheng, Xinyi Chang, Fan Wu*, Yalong Liao, Kai Pan, Hao Fong, Jianyong Yu, Yi-Tao Liu, and Bin Ding*
A comprehensive overview of the existing elastic inorganic aerogels is presented based on their structural units, preparation methods, mechanical performances and applications.
Nano Research2024, 17(10), 8842–8862
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6369-4

Synthesis and modification of nanowires anchored on electrodes for electrochemical and electrophysical applications
Feiyang Mo, Zhitao Chen, Nian Liu*, and Xing Xie*
This paper reviews the anchored nanowires developed in the past decade for the applications of energy storage, electrocatalysis, and electric field treatment. This paper emphasizes on different synthesis and modification strategies of these anchored nanowires, including their fundamentals, advantages, and drawbacks, which provides valuable insights into the fabrication of anchored nanowires.
Nano Research2024, 17(10), 8863–8884
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6788-x

Nano detection
Recent advances in photoelectrochemistry-coupled dual-modal biosensors: From constructions to biosensing applications
Yuxiang Dong, Weisa Wang, Changqing Ye*, and Yanlin Song*
This paper reviews the recent progress in photoelectrochemical (PEC)-coupled dual-modal biosensors, including the basic principles, substrate or probe selections, constructions, applications, as well as a summary of major challenges and future prospects.
Nano Research,2024, 17(6), 5512–5528
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6484-x

Recent advances in molecular and nanoparticle probes for fluorescent bioanalysis
Haowen Luo, Lejie Tian, Yaoming Zhang, Yang Wu, Bin Li*, and Jianxi Liu*
The latest and cutting-edge molecular and nanoparticle fluorescent probes used as bioanalytical tools in various assays over the last three years (2021–2023) have been reviewed, which are classified with subclasses. We summarized the detective mechanisms, specific application areas, and characterization tools for responsive behavior.
Nano Research2024, 17(7), 6443–6474
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6659-5

Nanoscale materials transformations revealed by liquid phase TEM
Qiubo Zhang, Daewon Lee, and Haimei Zheng*
By developing and applying in situ liquid phase transmission electron microscopy (TEM), it has provided the opportunity to elucidate how atomic level heterogeneity and defects impact nanoscale materials transformations in various physicochemical solution processes.
Nano Research2024, 17(10), 9152–9165
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6885-x

Single quantum dot spectroscopy for exciton dynamics
Bin Li, Guofeng Zhang*, Yuke Gao, Xiaopeng chen, Ruiyun Chen, Chengbing Qin, Jianyong Hu, Ruixiang Wu, Liantuan Xiao*, and Suotang Jia
This paper reviews recent progress in exciton dynamics revealed by single-quantum dot (QD) spectroscopy, focusing on the exciton and biexciton dynamics of single colloidal CdSe-based QDs and perovskite QDs.
Nano Research2024, 17(12), 10332–10345
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-024-6504-x

Recent progress in MOFs-based nanozymes for biosensing
Imamdin Chandio, Yongjian Ai*, Lei Wu, and Qionglin Liang*
Nanozymes are nanomaterials with enzyme-mimicking catalytic activity, and we summarize the up-to-date development of the synthesis approach of metal-organic framework (MOF)-based composite nanozymes and their applications in biosensing.
Nano Research2024, 17(1), 39–64
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-5770-3





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