Themed collection Celebrating the 10th anniversary of INST Mohali

Amitava Patra and Umesh Waghmare introduce this collection collating some of the latest research published in Nanoscale in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali.

Substrate concentration induced modulation of reaction rates inside catalytic condensates.

Ultrathin Ni-btc MOF NS showed “turn-on” fluorescence in presence of NH₃ and aliphatic amines in water. Different dipole-dipole interactions between MOF NS and analytes, resulted in different fluorescence behaviour in order NH₃ > MA > DIPA > TEA.

Understanding the intricate interplay between cancer metabolism and intercellular communication within the tumour microenvironment (TME) is crucial for advancing cancer diagnostics and therapeutics.

Design of a new process for the fabrication of FeS–Bi₂S₃ anisotropic nanostructure for field emission application.

Schematic representation of the synthesis of pEzH2@CsNPs@CD56 and its anti-AML efficacy.

Metals are essential for cellular homeostasis, and extracellular vesicles facilitate the transfer of these metals between cells.

Graphical representation showing nanoplastics' role in horizontal gene transfer (HGT). They modulate permeability, carry plasmids with ARGs, induce ROS, and trigger OMV release, aiding the spread of ARGs between bacterial species.

Colloidal microgels exhibit multi-stimuli-responsive behaviour and photoresponsive reversible actuation manifested in fluid flow patterning for the stimuli-responsive on-demand release of ciprofloxacin.

Devices composed of planar silver nanotriangles with tunable sharp features are fabricated through nanosphere lithography resulting in localized electric field thereby minimizing the threshold switching voltage for synaptic functionalities.

The bowl-shaped outer surface of biomass-derived sporopollenin has been combined with polyethyleneimine functionalization to develop CuO nanostars for the first time that show efficient triazole formation under sustainable conditions.

HfN nanoparticles exhibiting a tunable plasmonic feature in the near-IR were synthesized by laser ablation in liquids. A strong photothermal therapeutic effect yielding 100% cells death under 808 nm irradiation of nanoparticles was reported.

This paper reports an alternating copolymer (ACP) with a bio-reducible amphiphilic polydisulfide backbone and highlight the impact of the alternating monomer connectivity on the self-assembly and biological activities.

Enhanced treatment for CNS-TB: Intranasal chitosan nano-aggregates with Anti-TB drugs overcome the blood–brain barrier and reduce mycobacterial load.

Schematic represents 4O4HPR loaded HSANPs directing the proteasomal degradation of the polycomb group of the protein, EZH2, by triggering oxidative stress and PKC-δ activation, leading to the killing of neuroblastoma cancer cells.

Two-dimensional Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites (TEA)₂PbBr₄- and (TEA)₂PbI₄-based resistive switching random-access memory devices exhibit high ON/OFF ratio, excellent data retention, and good endurance along with remarkable environmental stability.

Label-free detection of single molecule of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is achieved through surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) utilizing precisely engineered DNA origami-templated gold nanorod (Au NR) dimers.

Our study explores quantum dots, specifically CdSe, using FTIR and 2D-IR spectroscopy. Findings reveal surface passivation of SCN⁻ ions. Combined with computational calculations, these insights impact quantum dots' performance optimization.

Sculpting of Ga NPs stabilized droplet is achieved here by interfacial jamming of metal–phenolate network at oil–water interface for low-voltage electronic applications.

An ‘all-in-one’ autologous intraoperative implant is demonstrated to deliver localized chemo-photothermal immunotherapy with significant inhibition of residual cancer cells and improved survival in preclinical triple negative breast tumor model.

Each additional graphene layer leads to stronger fluorescence quenching, indicating enhanced GET efficiency and a potential extension of the dynamic working range of GET.

The unpaired electron in the odd gold clusters is solely responsible for the magnetic behaviour of the Au nano-clusters. These magnetic clusters can be ordered ferro- and antiferro-magnetically through an organic spacer.

Two-step melting of DNA–DNA–DNA triplex vs. one-step cooperative melting of PNA–DNA–PNA triplex.

Ascorbic acid functionalized Bio-MOF-1 selectively captures and detects Cr(VI). The presence of Cr(VI) induces a fluorescence recovery and this method can detect Cr(VI) of up to 0.01 ng mL⁻¹.

A novel GO-hoisted SnO₂–BiOBr bifunctional catalyst for the remediation of organic dyes under illumination by visible light and electrocatalytic water splitting.

Self-assembly of gold nanorods is facilitated by plasmon–molecule interactions between gold and BODIPY, and the chemical structure of BODIPY plays a crucial role in forming a linear chain.

In this study, the in situ electrochemical phase transformation of MnCo₂O₄–Ni₃N into MnCo₂O₄–NiOOH is described. The catalyst has an exceptional overpotential of 224 mV to drive a current density of 10 mA cm⁻². Strong contact between MnCo₂O₄ and Ni₃N is responsible for the phase trasformation.

A chemoresistive sensor is developed that selectively identify stress signature volatile methyl jasmonate.

We studied the electronic properties of a high-temperature superconductor in proximity to a ferromagnetic material in a bilayer film of La_0.67Sr_0.33MnO₃ (LSMO)/YBa₂Cu₃O₇ (YBCO).

In this study, we report on the synthesis of CsPbBr₃ nanocrystals (NCs) doping with transition metal ion Ni²⁺ with high photoluminescence. The fabricated fluorescent ink of Ni²⁺ doped NCs showsthe water resistivity and thermal stability.

Strategic design of VO₂ encapsulated in N-doped carbon shows efficient electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction to ammonia under both acidic and neutral pH, with very high faradaic efficiency.

A schematic representation of collagen-induced rheumatoiad arthritis (RA) before and after treatment.

The twisted structure of two-dimensional heterostructure improved thermoelectric properties by enhancing electrical properties and reducing thermal conductivity.

The environmental stability of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers is of great importance for their applications in electronic, photonic, and energy storage devices.

Schematic representation of pathway for the drug loaded nanomicelles through the intestinal lymphatic system.

Downshifting and upconversion photoluminescence properties of Ba₂V₂O₇:Er³⁺ nanosheets are investigated. Temperature-dependent luminescence intensity ratios of thermally coupled as well as non-thermally coupled levels are used for temperature sensing.

Odd–even WS₂ layer number dependent ultrafast demagnetization and damping are studied by varying the pump fluence.

The bimetallic nanocluster catalyst (Au₄Cu₂/MoS₂) exhibits remarkable efficiency and durability with enhanced charge transfer, highlighting the structure–property relationship crucial for atomic-level understanding of electrocatalysis.