Thursday, April 02, 2015

Internal and External Atomic Steps in Graphite Exhibit Dramatically Different Physical and Chemical Properties

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ACS Nano

DOI: 10.1021/nn506755p




Hyunsoo Lee, Han-Bo-Ram Lee, Sangku Kwon, Miquel Salmeron and Jeong Young Park

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Molecular Selectivity of Graphene-Enhanced Raman Scattering

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Nano Letters

DOI: 10.1021/nl5045988




Shengxi Huang, Xi Ling, Liangbo Liang, Yi Song, Wenjing Fang, Jin Zhang, Jing Kong, Vincent Meunier and Mildred S. Dresselhaus

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Dendrimer-Inspired Nanomaterials for the in Vivo Delivery of siRNA to Lung Vasculature

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Nano Letters

DOI: 10.1021/nl5048972




Omar F. Khan, Edmond W. Zaia, Siddharth Jhunjhunwala, Wen Xue, Wenxin Cai, Dong Soo Yun, Carmen M. Barnes, James E. Dahlman, Yizhou Dong, Jeisa M. Pelet, Matthew J. Webber, Jonathan K. Tsosie, Tyler E. Jacks, Robert Langer and Daniel G. Anderson

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Polarization modulated upconversion luminescence: single particle vs. few-particle aggregates




Nanoscale , 2015, 7,6462-6466

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00289C, Communication

Ping Chen, Min Song, E. Wu, Botao Wu, Jiajia Zhou, Heping Zeng, Xiaofeng Liu, Jianrong Qiu

Polarization modulated upconversion luminescence in Er3+ doped single NaYF4 nanoparticles and aggregated nanoparticles.

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99mTc radiolabelling of Fe3O4-Au core-shell and Au-Fe3O4 dumbbell-like nanoparticles




Nanoscale , 2015, 7,6653-6660

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00269A, Paper

M. Felber, R. Alberto

Novel bifunctional coating ligands were synthesized for the radiolabelling of Fe3 O4 -Au core-shell and Au-Fe3 O4 dumbbell-like nanoparticles with the [99m Tc(CO)3 ]+ fragment.

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Mechanical properties of amyloid-like fibrils defined by secondary structures




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C4NR05109B, Paper

C. Bortolini, N. C. Jones, S. V. Hoffmann, C. Wang, F. Besenbacher, M. Dong

Mechanical properties of amyloid-like fibrils are influenced by the secondary structure: for instance, a higher amount of ordered [small beta]-sheets contributes to enhance the rigidity while the presence of [small alpha]-helices appears to soften the nanostructure reducing the young's modulus.

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Susceptibility losses in heating of magnetic core/shell nanoparticles for hyperthermia: a Monte Carlo study of shape and size effects




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C4NR07576E, Paper

M. Vasilakaki, C. Binns, K. N. Trohidou

Optimizing the heating properties of magnetic nanoparticles by their core/shell morphology, size and shape, a theoretical study.

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Confined gold nanoparticles enhance the detection of small molecules in label-free impedance aptasensors




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR01429H, Paper

Ana S. Peinetti, Helena Ceretti, Martin Mizrahi, Graciela A. Gonzalez, Silvana A. Ramirez, Felix G. Requejo, Javier M. Montserrat, Fernando Battaglini

Small changes, big signals. Aptamer modification of confined gold nanoparticles in porous alumina generates a very sensitive system to conformational changes produced by the recognition of small molecules.

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Three-Dimensional Nitrogen-Doped Graphene/MnO Nanoparticle Hybrids as a High-Performance Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction

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The Journal of Physical Chemistry C

DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.5b00306




Ruwen Chen, Jing Yan, Yang Liu and Jinghong Li

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Gas phase condensation of superparamagnetic iron oxide-silica nanoparticles - control of the intraparticle phase distribution




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00845J, Paper

C. Stotzel, H.-D. Kurland, J. Grabow, F. A. Muller

The morphology and thus magnetic properties of [gamma]-Fe2 O3 @SiO2 nanoparticles prepared by CO2 laser vaporization are controlled by adjusting their iron oxide content.

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Lorentz microscopy sheds light on the role of dipolar interactions in magnetic hyperthermia




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00273G, Paper

M. Campanini, R. Ciprian, E. Bedogni, A. Mega, V. Chiesi, F. Casoli, C. de Julian Fernandez, E. Rotunno, F. Rossi, A. Secchi, F. Bigi, G. Salviati, C. Magen, V. Grillo, F. Albertini

Left: morphological and magnetic characterization of magnetite NPs. Right: Lorentz microscopy unveils the role of dipolar interactions in magnetic hyperthermia of superparamagnetic NPs.

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Si microstructures laminated with a nanolayer of TiO2 as long-term stable and effective photocathodes in PEC devices




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00764J, Paper

Chittaranjan Das, Massimo Tallarida, Dieter Schmeisser

Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is one of the most emerging fields for green energy generation and storage.

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A novel three-dimensional spherical CuBi2O4 nanocolumn arrays with persulfate and peroxymonosulfate activation functionalities for 1H-benzotriazole removal

Nanoscale , 2015, Accepted Manuscript

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR01428J, Paper

Wen-Da Oh, Teik-Thye Lim, ZhiLi Dong, Shun Kuang Lua

A novel CuBi2O4 consisting of self-assembled spherical nanocolumn arrays (CuB-H) was synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method. It was further modified by controlling the Cu:Bi ratio during synthesis to become...

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Zwitterionic supramolecular nanoparticles: Self-assembly and responsive properties

Nanoscale , 2015, Accepted Manuscript

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR01526J, Paper

Carmen Stoffelen, Jurriaan Huskens

Supramolecular nanoparticles (SNPs) are of high interest in both nanoscience and molecular diagnostics and therapeutics, because of their reversible and designable properties. To ensure colloidal stabilization and biocompatibility, most reported...

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Recording the dynamic endocytosis of single gold nanoparticles by AFM-based Force Tracing

Nanoscale , 2015, Accepted Manuscript

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR01020A, Communication

Bohua Ding, Yongmei Tian, Yangang Pan, Yuping Shan, Mingjun Cai, Haijiao Xu, Yingchun Sun, Hongda Wang

We utilized Force Tracing to directly record the endocytosis of single gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) with different sizes, revealing the size-dependent endocytosis dynamics and the crucial role of membrane cholesterol....

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Cotton-Derived Bulk and Fiber Aerogels Grafted with Nitrogen-Doped Graphene

Nanoscale , 2015, Accepted Manuscript

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00996K, Communication

Chunhui Wang, Yibin Li, Xiaodong He, Yujie Ding, Qingyu Peng, Wenqi Zhao, Enzheng Shi, Shiting Wu, Anyuan Cao

Three-dimensional graphene-based structures such as graphene aerogels or foams have shown applications in energy, environmental, and many other areas. Here, we present a method to convert raw cotton into functional...

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In situ Synthesis of Large Area Boron Nitride/Graphene Monolayer/Boron Nitride Film by Chemical Vapor Deposition

Nanoscale , 2015, Accepted Manuscript

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00889A, Communication

Qinke Wu, Sung Kyu Jang, Sangwoo Park, Seong Jun Jung, Hwansoo Suh, Young Hee Lee, Sungjoo Lee, Young Jae Song

We describe the successful in situ chemical vapor deposition synthesis of a graphene-based heterostructure in which a graphene monolayer is protected by top and bottom boron nitride films. The boron...

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Three dimensional honeycomb-like networks of birnessite manganese oxide assembled by ultrathin two-dimensional nanosheets with enhanced Li-ion battery performances

Nanoscale , 2015, Accepted Manuscript

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00576K, Paper

Liyun Dang, Chengzhen Wei, Haifeng Ma, Qingyi Lu, Feng Gao

Three-dimensional (3D) honeycomb-like birnessite networks composed of ultrathin two-dimensional (2D) nanosheets were firstly synthesized through a facile and low-cost synthetic route. By using carbon microspheres as template instead of graphene,...

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Sulfur-infiltrated graphene-backboned mesoporous carbon nanosheets with a conductive polymer coating for long-life lithium-sulfur batteries




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR01015B, Communication

Yanfeng Dong, Shaohong Liu, Zhiyu Wang, Yang Liu, Zongbin Zhao, Jieshan Qiu

Sulfur-infiltrated graphene-backboned mesoporous carbon nanosheets with a conductive polymer coating exhibit a long lifespan of 400 cycles with a high capacity and an excellent high-rate capability for Li-S batteries.

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Dynamic effects in friction and adhesion through cooperative rupture and formation of supramolecular bonds




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00329F, Paper

Johanna Blass, Marcel Albrecht, Bianca L. Bozna, Gerhard Wenz, Roland Bennewitz

Friction and adhesion mediated by complexation of multiple adamantane connector molecules reveal a remarkably difference in their dynamic behavior.

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Electronic transport in benzodifuran single-molecule transistors




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00402K, Paper

An Xiang, Hui Li, Songjie Chen, Shi-Xia Liu, Silvio Decurtins, Meilin Bai, Shimin Hou, Jianhui Liao

Benzodifuran (BDF) single-molecule transistors have been fabricated in electromigration break junctions for electronic measurements to address the issues of the energy level alignment, the coupling between the molecules and the electrodes, and the gating effects.

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Computational chemistry for graphene-based energy applications: progress and challenges




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00690B, Review Article

Zak E. Hughes, Tiffany R. Walsh

Computational chemistry has a bright future in the field of graphene-based energy applications. For example, outcomes from computational chemistry studies will help to develop new graphene-nanoparticle assemblies for fuel cells.

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An effective approach to reduce inflammation and stenosis in carotid artery: polypyrrole nanoparticle-based photothermal therapy




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00542F, Paper

Zhiyou Peng, Jinbao Qin, Bo Li, Kaichuang Ye, Yuxin Zhang, Xinrui Yang, Fukang Yuan, Lijia Huang, Junqing Hu, Xinwu Lu

Photothermal therapy is a promising treatment for artery restenosis, which is a common complication of endovascular management due to enduring chronic inflammation and abnormal cell proliferation.

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Thick solid electrolyte interphases grown on silicon nanocone anodes during slow cycling and their negative effects on the performance of Li-ion batteries




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00045A, Paper

Fei Luo, Geng Chu, Xiaoxiang Xia, Bonan Liu, Jieyun Zheng, Junjie Li, Hong Li, Changzhi Gu, Liquan Chen

A 5 [small mu ]m thick SEI can be formed on Si nanocone electrodes at a low rate in lithium batteries.

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Graphene based enzymatic bioelectrodes and biofuel cells




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C4NR07586B, Review Article

Anahita Karimi, Ali Othman, Aytekin Uzunoglu, Lia Stanciu, Silvana Andreescu

The recent progress in graphene based enzyme nanocomposites is reviewed with focus on the physicochemical aspects of graphene and its use as a bioimmobilization and electrode material in biofuel cells.

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Enhancing the mechanical and biological performance of a metallic biomaterial for orthopedic applications through changes in the surface oxide layer by nanocrystalline surface modification




Nanoscale , 2015, Advance Article

DOI: 10.1039/C5NR00574D, Paper

Sumit Bahl, P. Shreyas, M. A. Trishul, Satyam Suwas, Kaushik Chatterjee

Nanocrystallization of a metal surface can improve its mechanical performance and biological response for designing longer lasting orthopedic implants.

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