Themed collection Popular Advances


Environmental and biomedical applications of 2D transition metal borides (MBenes): recent advancements
This review aims to systematically investigate the environmental and biomedical applications of MBenes and their composites.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 670-699
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00867G

Recent advances in irradiation-mediated synthesis and tailoring of inorganic nanomaterials for photo-/electrocatalysis
In this review, the mechanisms and applications of radiation technology in the development of inorganic photo-/electrocatalysts are summarized, and its recent research progress, challenges, and future development prospects are further explored.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 384-418
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00806E

Synthesis and applications of luminescent metal organic frameworks (MOFs) for sensing dipicolinic acid in biological and water samples: a review
This review article discusses and summarizes the synthesis and applications of luminescent metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for sensing dipicolinic acid in biological and water samples.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 13-41
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00652F

Sequence-controlled divergent supramolecular assembly of polyproline helices into metallo-peptide nanoparticles
We report the divergent assembly of polyproline helices into two types of metallo-peptide nanoparticles. In this report we also show that the primary sequence is crucial to ensure a controlled and desired assembly.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 94-98
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00762J

Bone-derived nanoparticles (BNPs) enhance osteogenic differentiation via Notch signaling
Bone-derived nanoparticles enhance osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through upregulating Dll4 expression.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 735-747
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00797B

Passivation, phase, and morphology control of CdS nanocrystals probed using fluorinated aromatic amines and solid-state NMR spectroscopy
Fluorinated ligands with 19F and 113Cd solid-state NMR spectroscopy provides a powerful tool for analysis of CdS nanocrystals, evidenced here for aromatic amine capping ligands that influence the resulting morphology.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 850-861
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00564C

Oxygen evolution activity of nickel-based phosphates and effects of their electronic orbitals
This study reports nickel-based phosphate nanoparticles as outstanding electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction and uncovers main factors determining their activities.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 456-466
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00794H

Flow synthesis and multidimensional parameter screening enables exploration and optimization of copper oxide nanoparticle synthesis
Copper-based nanoparticles (NPs) are highly valued for their wide-ranging applications, with particular significance in CO2 reduction. This paper explores a multiparametric approach to CuO synthesis using a flow reactor.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 495-505
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00839A

Carbon nanotube growth catalyzed by metal nanoparticles formed via the seed effect of metal clusters
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grow with a controlled diameter via the ‘seed method’ in which in situ-prepared nanoparticles, using metal clusters as seeds, catalytically decompose syngas and realize CNT growth.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 346-353
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00740A

An investigation of the effect of the protein corona on the cellular uptake of nanoliposomes under flow conditions using quartz crystal microgravimetry with dissipation
The investigation of the effect of the protein corona on the cellular uptake of nanoliposome formulations in real-time under flow conditions by quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation as a biomimetic in vitro technique.
Nanoscale Adv., 2025,7, 169-184
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00783B
About this collection
This ongoing web collection brings together the most well received papers published in Nanoscale Advances so far in 2025. New papers will be added monthly, so be sure to keep up to date with the collection.
Congratulations to all of the authors whose articles are featured!