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View article: Enhanced plasma-assisted CO2 methanation on Ru/CeO2 catalysts
Enhanced plasma-assisted CO2 methanation on Ru/CeO2 catalysts Open
View article: Unraveling the Decomposition Pathways of LaS-TaS<sub>2</sub> Misfit-Layered Compound Nanostructures under Extreme Electrical Currents by In Situ TEM
Unraveling the Decomposition Pathways of LaS-TaS<sub>2</sub> Misfit-Layered Compound Nanostructures under Extreme Electrical Currents by In Situ TEM Open
Nanostructures of the misfit-layered compound (MLC) LaS-TaS2 are brought to breakdown by application of high electrical currents within a transmission electron microscope. Imaging, diffraction, and spectroscopy techniques are em…
View article: Near-Infrared Light-Accelerated Bioorthogonal Drug Uncaging and Photothermal Ablation by Anisotropic Pd@Au Plasmonic Nanorods
Near-Infrared Light-Accelerated Bioorthogonal Drug Uncaging and Photothermal Ablation by Anisotropic Pd@Au Plasmonic Nanorods Open
Selective activation of chemotherapeutics at the tumor site via bioorthogonal catalysis is a promising strategy to reduce collateral damage to healthy tissues and organs. Despite significant advances in this field, targeted drug activation…
View article: Phase Stability and Structural Evolution of Core/Shell Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Due to Oxidative Diffusion: Implications for Spintronic Applications
Phase Stability and Structural Evolution of Core/Shell Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Due to Oxidative Diffusion: Implications for Spintronic Applications Open
Core/shell iron oxide nanoparticles are promising candidates for spintronic applications due to their tunable magnetic properties and interfacial exchange interactions that allow the modulation of spin-polarized conduction. However, their …
View article: On the relationship between oxygen K edge fine structure and cobalt/nickel content in magnetite-based core-shell nanoparticles
On the relationship between oxygen K edge fine structure and cobalt/nickel content in magnetite-based core-shell nanoparticles Open
Iron oxide nanoparticles (NPs) are used in a broad range of applications and offer the possibility of fine tuning their properties by forming hybrid core-shell structures. Scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) combined with elec…
View article: Chemistry and Interfacial Structure Promoting Quasi-van der Waals Epitaxial Growth of WS<sub>2</sub> Nanosheets on Sapphire for Prospective Application in Field-Effect Transistors
Chemistry and Interfacial Structure Promoting Quasi-van der Waals Epitaxial Growth of WS<sub>2</sub> Nanosheets on Sapphire for Prospective Application in Field-Effect Transistors Open
How do chemical and structural modifications to the supporting crystal surface affect the subsequent van der Waals (vdW) or quasi(Q)-vdW epitaxial growth of 2D nanocrystals? Developing an atomic-scale picture of such an interfacial system …
View article: Fabrication of α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Nanoparticles/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> Direct Z-Scheme Heterojunction of Durable Photocatalytic Activity
Fabrication of α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Nanoparticles/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> Direct Z-Scheme Heterojunction of Durable Photocatalytic Activity Open
The fabrication of a nanohybrid photocatalyst that combines α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles with graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is reported. The ensuing direct Z-scheme heterojunction greatly boosts the…
View article: Two‐Dimensional Polycyclodextrins for Strong Multivalent Host‐Guest Interactions at Biointerfaces
Two‐Dimensional Polycyclodextrins for Strong Multivalent Host‐Guest Interactions at Biointerfaces Open
While 2D polymers with aromatic backbones have been increasingly receiving interest from various scientific disciplines, their nonaromatic counterparts are less investigated. In this work, 2D poly( β ‐cyclodextrin)s (2D‐CDs) with few hundr…
View article: Proximity‐Mediated Multi‐Ferroelectric Coupling in Highly Strained EuO‐Graphene Heterostructures
Proximity‐Mediated Multi‐Ferroelectric Coupling in Highly Strained EuO‐Graphene Heterostructures Open
2D van der Waals materials and their heterostructures are a fantastic playground to explore emergent phenomena arising from electronic quantum hybridization effects. In the last decade, the spin‐dependant hybridization effect pushed this f…
View article: Graphene-modified g-C3N4/ α-Fe2O3 systems for light-induced hydrogen generation
Graphene-modified g-C3N4/ α-Fe2O3 systems for light-induced hydrogen generation Open
Photocatalysis represents an advanced and efficient technology for harnessing light energy. The non-toxicity, affordability, and versatility of this technique render it particularly attractive for hydrogen production via water splitting. N…
View article: The Simultaneous Total Oxidation of Toluene, Propene, and CO Environmental Pollutants Using Bimetallic Au‐Pt/ZrO<sub>2</sub>/UVM‐7 Catalysts
The Simultaneous Total Oxidation of Toluene, Propene, and CO Environmental Pollutants Using Bimetallic Au‐Pt/ZrO<sub>2</sub>/UVM‐7 Catalysts Open
Supported precious metal catalysts, containing either mono or bimetallic Au and Pt nanoparticles, anchored on a hierarchical porous UVM‐7 silica structure, were prepared and evaluated for the removal of volatile organic pollutants by oxida…
View article: Direct Visualization of Temperature‐Induced Phase Separation of Completely Miscible Au─Pd Alloy by In Situ TEM
Direct Visualization of Temperature‐Induced Phase Separation of Completely Miscible Au─Pd Alloy by In Situ TEM Open
In situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies reveal key insights into the structural and chemical evolution of nanoparticles (NPs) under external stimuli like heating and biasing, which is critical for evaluating their suitabilit…
View article: Structure and properties of tubular structures based on the quaternary misfit layered compound Sm<sub>1−<i>x</i></sub>Y<sub><i>x</i></sub>S–TaS<sub>2</sub>
Structure and properties of tubular structures based on the quaternary misfit layered compound Sm<sub>1−<i>x</i></sub>Y<sub><i>x</i></sub>S–TaS<sub>2</sub> Open
Nanotubes made of the quaternary misfit layered compound Sm 1− x Y x S–TaS 2 have been synthesized using the chemical vapour technique. Imaging, diffraction and spectroscopy shed light on their structure and properties.
View article: Vanadium incorporation in ferrite nanoparticles serves as an electron buffer and anisotropy tuner in catalytic and hyperthermia applications
Vanadium incorporation in ferrite nanoparticles serves as an electron buffer and anisotropy tuner in catalytic and hyperthermia applications Open
This study yields ferrite magnetic nanoparticles with a lower effective anisotropy constant, key for magnetic hyperthermia, and a vanadium-rich shell, important for catalysis.
View article: B/N-doped carbon nano-onions as nanocarriers for targeted breast cancer therapy
B/N-doped carbon nano-onions as nanocarriers for targeted breast cancer therapy Open
A novel pH-responsive, CD44-targeted B/N-doped carbon nano-onion carrier enhances doxorubicin efficacy while reducing cardiotoxicity in TNBC.
View article: Terpyridine-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes towards selectivity in the oxygen reduction reaction
Terpyridine-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes towards selectivity in the oxygen reduction reaction Open
A detailed study on the effect of different oxidation states of ruthenium-metalated terpyridine-functionalized single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) on the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity and selectivity.
View article: Chemically‐Linked Heterostructures of Palladium Nanosheets and 2H‐MoS<sub>2</sub>
Chemically‐Linked Heterostructures of Palladium Nanosheets and 2H‐MoS<sub>2</sub> Open
The burgeoning field of 2D heterostructures targets the combination of 2D materials with 3D, 1D, or 0D nanomaterials. Among the most popular 2D materials, the 2H polytype of molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2 ) features a well‐defined bandgap tha…
View article: Toward quantitative thermoelectric characterization of (nano)materials by in-situ transmission electron microscopy
Toward quantitative thermoelectric characterization of (nano)materials by in-situ transmission electron microscopy Open
We explore the possibility to perform an in-situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) thermoelectric characterization of materials. A differential heating element on a custom in-situ TEM microchip allows to generate a temperature gradien…
View article: Misfit Layered Compounds: Insights into Chemical, Kinetic, and Thermodynamic Stability of Nanophases
Misfit Layered Compounds: Insights into Chemical, Kinetic, and Thermodynamic Stability of Nanophases Open
ConspectusCompounds with layered structures (2D-materials), like transition metal-dichalcogenides (e.g., MoS2), attracted a great deal of interest in the scientific community in recent years. This interest can be attributed to t…
View article: Synthesis of Three Isoelemental MXenes and Their Structure–Property Relationships
Synthesis of Three Isoelemental MXenes and Their Structure–Property Relationships Open
The MXene family has rapidly expanded since its discovery in 2011 to include nearly 50 unique MXenes, not accounting for solid solutions and diverse surface terminations. However, a question raised since their discovery has been: What is t…
View article: Stable CoO<sub>2</sub> Nanoscrolls with Outstanding Electrical Properties
Stable CoO<sub>2</sub> Nanoscrolls with Outstanding Electrical Properties Open
Layered CoO 2 is of great interest for its promising properties but is meta‐stable in its bulk form. CoO 2 is synthesized by converting the quasi‐1D crystal structure of bulk Ca 3 Co 2 O 6 via a hydrothermal treatment. The resulting nanost…
View article: Tuning the electronic structure of monolayer <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>Mo</mml:mi><mml:msub><mml:mi mathvariant="normal">S</mml:mi><mml:mn>2</mml:mn></mml:msub></mml:mrow></mml:math> towards metal like via vanadium doping
Tuning the electronic structure of monolayer towards metal like via vanadium doping Open
Doping of two-dimensional layered semiconducting materials is becoming pivotal in tailoring their electronic properties, enabling the development of advanced electronic and optoelectronic devices, where the selection of dopant is important…
View article: TiO2 Surface Hybridisation with Ag and CuO for Solar-Assisted Environmental Remediation and Sustainable Energy Applications
TiO2 Surface Hybridisation with Ag and CuO for Solar-Assisted Environmental Remediation and Sustainable Energy Applications Open
Industrialisation has led to unprecedented levels of outdoor air pollution, posing a significant health risk to human beings. Consequently, there is an urgent need to replace fossil fuels with sustainable energy sources, thereby mitigating…
View article: Easy functionalization of carbon nano-onions with disulfides and their use as recyclable heterogeneous organocatalysts
Easy functionalization of carbon nano-onions with disulfides and their use as recyclable heterogeneous organocatalysts Open
View article: Nanotubes from Lanthanide-Based Misfit-Layered Compounds: Understanding the Growth, Thermodynamic, and Kinetic Stability Limits
Nanotubes from Lanthanide-Based Misfit-Layered Compounds: Understanding the Growth, Thermodynamic, and Kinetic Stability Limits Open
Gaining insights into the kinetics and the thermodynamic limits of nanostructures in high-temperature reactions is crucial for controlling their unique morphology, phase, and structure. Nanotubes from lanthanide-based misfit-layered compou…
View article: Toward thermoelectric characterization of (nano)materials by in situ transmission electron microscopy
Toward thermoelectric characterization of (nano)materials by in situ transmission electron microscopy Open
We explore the possibility to perform an in-situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) thermoelectric characterization of materials. A differential heating element on a custom in-situ TEM microchip allows to generate a temperature gradien…
View article: Synthesis and dynamics of PtSi nanoparticles on a carbon nanofilm by in-situ TEM Joule heating
Synthesis and dynamics of PtSi nanoparticles on a carbon nanofilm by in-situ TEM Joule heating Open
View article: Support‐Based Transfer and Contacting of Individual Nanomaterials for In Situ Nanoscale Investigations
Support‐Based Transfer and Contacting of Individual Nanomaterials for In Situ Nanoscale Investigations Open
Although in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of nanomaterials has been gaining importance in recent years, difficulties in sample preparation have limited the number of studies on electrical properties. Here, a support‐based pre…
View article: 2D and 3D EELS Analyses on the Low-Energy Core-Loss Edges in Beam-sensitive Ryugu Asteroid Samples
2D and 3D EELS Analyses on the Low-Energy Core-Loss Edges in Beam-sensitive Ryugu Asteroid Samples Open
View article: Carbon nanoribbon formation by in-situ TEM manipulation of a C59N dithiolane derivative encapsulated into SWNTs
Carbon nanoribbon formation by in-situ TEM manipulation of a C59N dithiolane derivative encapsulated into SWNTs Open