Themed collection NANO 2024 - Nanostructured Materials for Energy, Bio, Photonics, and Electronics Applications

Processing by severe plastic deformation (SPD) refers to imposing a high strain without producing any significant dimensional changes. This review summarizes the principles of SPD processing.

We present a high-speed, non-destructive method combining THG and PL microscopy for rapid 3D profiling and compositional analysis of perovskite films and structured glass, achieving micrometer resolution over millimeter-scale areas.

p–n heterojunction of bismuth titanate with CuO and Ag (electron sink) enhances electron transport, increases binding energy (BE), and improves catalytic activity over pristine bismuth titanate.

Shrimp waste-derived biochar (BC), pretreated with HCl, was chemically activated with KOH at varying mass ratios and subjected to ball milling to engineer high-performance CO₂ adsorbents.

TiN/SiO₂ core–shell refractory plasmonic nanoparticles have been utilized as highly efficient nanoantennas to enhance the performance of lead-free perovskite solar cells (PSCs).

This paper focuses on secondary creep analysis in functionally graded (FG) rotating cylinders subjected to internal and external pressure.

Silicon-based photodetectors offer notable advantages in cost, performance, and reliability.

Electrochemical detection of selenium(IV) ions was demonstrated by using a nitrogen and phosphorus enriched pyridinic bridged inorganic–organic hybrid material (HPHM).

This experimental investigation presents compelling evidence of the synergistic effects of reaction pressure, oxidation state, and catalyst morphology on the C₂₊ selectivity of copper oxide catalysts in electrochemical CO₂ reduction.

Laser surface alloying of Fe and SiC on aluminum using a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser produces a hardened composite surface with enhanced mechanical strength, new phase formation, and improved photodetector sensitivity.