Themed collection Celebrating the 120th anniversary of the National University of Singapore


Bioactive metal sulfide nanomaterials as photo-enhanced chemodynamic nanoreactors for tumor therapy
An overview of MeSNs for photo-enhanced chemodynamic theranostics of tumors is provided in this review, offering insights into their potential for next-generation cancer treatments.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NH00122F

Germanium nanocrystal non-volatile memory devices: fabrication, charge storage mechanism and characterization
The charge storage mechanism of Ge nanocrystals is associated with the reduction, by hydrogen species, of Si–O–Ge bonds, which are located at the outer surface of the Ge nanocrystals where the Ge atoms form bonds with the silicon oxide matrix.
Nanoscale, 2025,17, 4195-4211
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR05159A
Salt-bridge mediated cooperativity and mechanical stabilization of tandem spectrin repeats
Linker mediated salt bridges lead to cooperativity and stabilization of tandem spectrin repeats, which is a potentially conserved molecular mechanism governing the mechanical responses of SRs in spectrin superfamily proteins.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NH00112A
Microfluidic fiber-spinning chemistry for hydrophilic–hydrophobic Janus membranes towards efficient interfacial solar evaporation
A microfluidic fiber-spinning chemistry technique was developed for facile fabrication of hydrophilic–hydrophobic Janus membranes towards efficient seawater evaporation.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NH00186B
Advancing green electronics: tunable piezoelectric enhancement in biodegradable poly(L-lactic acid) PLLA films through thermal-strain engineering
The rising interest in biodegradable polymers like PLLA is gaining attention for their potential in next-generation biomedical devices.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NH00142K
Graphene oxide/DNA-aerogel pressure and acoustic sensor
We present a flexible, biodegradable graphene aerogel sensor using graphene oxide and DNA, with high sensitivity (1.74 kPa⁻¹) at 0–130 Pa, suitable for wearable electronics, biomedical diagnostics, and soft robotics.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NH00117J
About this collection
The National University of Singapore began as a modest medical school in 1905 and went through several evolutions until formally becoming the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 1980. Now, 45 years later and 120 years after its initial foundation, NUS is a leading global university, recognized for its research excellence and diverse academic programs and plays a key role in the furthering of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
This cross-journal collection will highlight the breadth of high-quality work of the institute by featuring articles from researchers currently affiliated with NUS, esteemed alumni, and researchers with strong connections and extensive collaborations with the university. The collection will cover the most recent research progress across the breadth of nanoscience and nanotechnology.