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Pulsed laser synthesis of free-standing Pt single atoms in an ice block for enhancing photocatalytic hydrogen evolution of g-C3N4
This study developed a novel method for synthesizing single atom catalysts to boost photocatalytic hydrogen production, involving pulsed laser reduction of Pt single atoms in an ice block and low-temperature adsorption on few-layer g-C3N4.
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Systematic investigation of ABO3 perovskite synthesis to generalise a La and Rh co-doping strategy for visible light photocatalysis
La,Rh co-doping systematically enabled visible light absorption for six perovskite photocatalysts. La,Rh:BaTiO3 demonstrated greatest promise for visible light driven water-splitting.
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Magnetic hyperthermia-triggered multi-functional thermo-responsive lipid nanoparticles for enhanced paclitaxel release and cytotoxicity
Multi-functional TLNs were fabricated for magnetically triggered hyperthermic release to enhance cytotoxicity against breast tumour cells.
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Thermal conductivity of graphene coated copper under uniaxial tensile mechanical strain
Advanced graphene coatings perform well under conditions where mechanical deformation is expected. We demonstrate that the in-plane thermal conductivity of a graphene coating drops when undergoing even very small uniaxial tensile deformations.
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An organometallic approach to sub-2 nm thiolate-protected Au nanoclusters with enhanced catalytic and therapeutic properties
Gold–thiolate nanoclusters obtained through the organometallic complex [Au(C6F5)(tht)] present excellent reducing catalytic performance and promising photothermal and photodynamic properties towards cancer cells.
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Highly sensitive SERS-active substrate with uniform gold nanostructures on heat-treated Ni foam for detection of cardiovascular disease biomarker
Fabrication of a three-dimensional SERS-active substrate with uniform gold hemispherical nanostructures for the sensitive detection of cardiovascular disease biomarkers at low concentrations.
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Activation of photocatalytic CO2 reduction by loading hydrophobic thiolate-protected Au25 nanocluster cocatalyst
A Au25 nanocluster cocatalyst with hydrophobic ligands significantly improves the photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction activity with suppression of the competing H2 evolution reaction.
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Structurally engineered heat loss suppression in nanogap-aligned nanowires for power efficient heating
A method for designing nanoscale heating structures effectively addresses both thermal conduction and convective heat loss. Nanowire-based heaters demonstrate superior efficiency over traditional thin-film heaters under atmospheric conditions.
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Sulfur isotope engineering in heterostructures of transition metal dichalcogenides
Isotope-engineered MoS2 bilayers, composed of 34S and 32S provided access to the top and bottom layer individually. Raman and PL studies highlight suppressed intralayer excitons and nuanced exciton dynamics due to the isotopic modification.
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Synergetic efficiency: in situ growth of a novel 2D/2D chemically bonded Bi2O3/Cs3Bi2Br9 S-scheme heterostructure for improved photocatalytic performance and stability
An innovative solution to the challenge of catalyst instability in aqueous media via the synthesis of stable 2D Bi2O3/Cs3Bi2Br9 nanosheets.
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MPI performance of magnetic nanoparticles depends on matrix composition and temperature: implications for in vivo MPI signal amplitude, spatial resolution, and tracer quantification
The compressibility, viscosity, and temperature of hydrogel tissue phantoms affect the MPI signal of MNP tracers, which may impact accurate in vivo tracer quantification.
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Single-particle tracking of polymer aggregates inside disordered porous media
The diffusion motions of individual polymer aggregates in disordered porous media were visualized and analysed using the single-particle tracking (SPT) method.
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Bone-derived nanoparticles (BNPs) enhance osteogenic differentiation via Notch signaling
Bone-derived nanoparticles enhance osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through upregulating Dll4 expression.
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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.
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Long-chain surface-modified red-emitting carbon dots as fluorescent additives for 3D printing vat-photopolymerization
Red-emitting carbon dots from renewable materials can be used as fluorescent additives in 3D-printing vat-photopolymerization.
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