Nano LettersPub Date : 2025-02-21DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06565
Keren Wang, Kaili Sun, Qi Ding, Lingxiao Zeng, Jing Du, Zhanghua Han, Lujun Huang, Wei Wang
{"title":"High-Q Resonance Engineering in Momentum Space for Highly Coherent and Rainbow-Free Thermal Emission","authors":"Keren Wang, Kaili Sun, Qi Ding, Lingxiao Zeng, Jing Du, Zhanghua Han, Lujun Huang, Wei Wang","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06565","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06565","url":null,"abstract":"Thermal emission from blackbody is typically incoherent and broadband. Achieving highly coherent thermal source while eliminating the rainbow effect has been remaining a challenging task. In our study, we utilize the isolated nature of bound states in the continuum (BICs) at the Γ point to achieve thermal emission with high temporal and spatial coherence. Under the framework of temporal coupled mode theory (TCMT), we can significantly reduce the Q-factors of modes outside the Γ point by employing far-field coupling of modes in different polarization channels within momentum space, thereby suppressing the rainbow effect. Our design, experimentally validated through ternary grating structures, demonstrates thermal emission centered at 6.5 μm with a 23 nm bandwidth, confined within a 2° angular range. This advancement holds significant implications for the miniaturization and integration of thermal radiation devices, with potential applications in infrared imaging, sensing, and energy harvesting.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143463221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Polarization-Independent Enhancement of Third-Harmonic Generation Empowered by Doubly Degenerate Quasi-Bound States in the Continuum","authors":"Tingting Liu, Meibao Qin, Jumin Qiu, Xu Tu, Huifu Qiu, Feng Wu, Tianbao Yu, Qiegen Liu, Shuyuan Xiao","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00146","url":null,"abstract":"Recent advancements in nonlinear nanophotonics are driven by the exploration of sharp resonances within high-index dielectric metasurfaces. In this work, we leverage doubly degenerate quasi-bound states in the continuum (quasi-BICs) to demonstrate the robust enhancement of third-harmonic generation (THG) in silicon metasurfaces. These quasi-BICs are governed by <i>C</i><sub>4<i>v</i></sub> symmetry and therefore can be equally excited with the pump light regardless of polarization. By tailoring the geometric parameters, we effectively control <i>Q</i>-factors and field confinement of quasi-BICs and thus regulate their resonantly enhanced THG process. A maximum THG conversion efficiency up to 1.03 × 10<sup>–5</sup> is recorded under a pump intensity of 5.85 GW/cm<sup>2</sup>. Polarization-independent THG profiles are further confirmed by mapping their signals across the polarization directions. This work establishes foundational strategies for the ultracompact design of robust and high-efficiency photon upconversion systems.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143463222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nano LettersPub Date : 2025-02-21DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05735
Junlan Liu, Qing Zhang
{"title":"DNA Logic Circuit Based on a Toehold-Independent Strand Displacement Reaction Network","authors":"Junlan Liu, Qing Zhang","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05735","url":null,"abstract":"DNA strand displacement is widely used in DNA nanotechnology for programming functional DNA circuits. However, many of these systems depend on a single-stranded DNA overhang (toehold). Despite its popularity, eliminating the reliance on a toehold will advance the functionality and practicality of DNA circuits. Herein we develop a toehold-independent DNA strand displacement (TISD) reaction network for DNA logic circuits. Instead of leveraging enthalpic energy provided by the toehold, the TISD reaction employs configurational entropy as the driving force. The working principle, design framework, and practical functionality of the TISD were investigated. TISD-based DNA logic circuits show desirable performances on basic functions like cascaded, fan-in, and fan-out signal transduction. They also exhibit comparable performance on digital computing, including Boolean logic gates, multilayer circuits, and square root computation. As a promising alternative to canonical toehold-dependent systems, TISD will largely expand the design space of DNA-based molecular programming and inspire more versatile DNA-based functional systems.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143463264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nano LettersPub Date : 2025-02-20DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00032
Tianyang Feng, Hang Xu, Yafen Yang, Xuemeng Hu, Tianyu Wang, Hao Zhu, Qingqing Sun, David Wei Zhang, Jialin Meng, Lin Chen
{"title":"Organic Synaptic Transistors Based on C8-BTBT/PMMA/PbS QDs for UV to NIR Face Recognition Systems.","authors":"Tianyang Feng, Hang Xu, Yafen Yang, Xuemeng Hu, Tianyu Wang, Hao Zhu, Qingqing Sun, David Wei Zhang, Jialin Meng, Lin Chen","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Developing optoelectronic synaptic devices with low power consumption, broadband response, and biological compatibility is crucial to simulate the functions of optic nerve. Here, an organic synapse transistor based on C8-BTBT/PMMA/PbS quantum dots (PbS QDs) is fabricated, which has good stability, low power consumption (as low as 0.49 fJ per event under 800 nm near-infrared optical pulse), and broadband response from ultraviolet to near-infrared wavelengths. Based on the trap and release of photogenerated carriers by PbS QDs, a series of synaptic behaviors are simulated by the device. Furthermore, we use artificial neural network as the model to realize the recognition of facial feature image in the broad spectral range; the recognition rate reached 96.25% (350 nm ultraviolet), 92.14% (580 nm visible), and 90.03% (800 nm near-infrared). This work is beneficial for advancing the development of future artificial intelligence vision sensing.</p>","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143456279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nano LettersPub Date : 2025-02-20DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06189
Chun Li, Jiaxun Yao, Rui Xia, Haochuan Wang, Yan Shao, Ming Chen, Zixin Zhang, Lizhi Yan, Paddy Kwok Leung Chan, Xing Cheng, Yanhao Yu
{"title":"A Paste-like Polymeric Resist with High Thermal Endurance for Vapor-Phase Bottom-Up Fabrication","authors":"Chun Li, Jiaxun Yao, Rui Xia, Haochuan Wang, Yan Shao, Ming Chen, Zixin Zhang, Lizhi Yan, Paddy Kwok Leung Chan, Xing Cheng, Yanhao Yu","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06189","url":null,"abstract":"Bottom-up microfabrication based on vapor-phase depositions (e.g., sputtering and atomic layer deposition) requires patterning resists that can endure the parasitic thermal treatment during deposition. Conventional polymeric resists encounter removability issues due to thermally induced carbonization at the interface, while emerging molecular resists face challenges of hermeticity and shape retention in bulk. Here, we introduce a paste-like patterning resist with high interfacial and bulk thermal stability, which leads to multifaceted processing characteristics: this resist is hermetic and shape-preservable during the deposition and easily removable after the deposition. Based on a wetting-driven self-assembly process, we develop a nonphotolithographic patterning procedure for this paste resist and demonstrate high-accuracy and defect-free bottom-up patterning of dielectrics, semiconductors, and conductors. Beyond vapor-phase depositions, this resist is compatible with most manufacturing techniques, providing fruitful implications for bottom-up microfabrication.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143463223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nano LettersPub Date : 2025-02-20DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05426
Jelena Wohlwend, Oliver Wipf, David Kiwic, Siro Käch, Benjamin Mächler, Georg Haberfehlner, Ralph Spolenak, Henning Galinski
{"title":"CO2 Conversion in Cu–Pd Based Disordered Network Metamaterials with Ultrasmall Mode Volumes","authors":"Jelena Wohlwend, Oliver Wipf, David Kiwic, Siro Käch, Benjamin Mächler, Georg Haberfehlner, Ralph Spolenak, Henning Galinski","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05426","url":null,"abstract":"Plasmons can drive chemical reactions by directly exciting intramolecular transitions. However, strong coupling of plasmons to single molecules remains a challenge as ultrasmall mode volumes are required. In the presented work, we propose Cu–Pd plasmonic network metamaterials as scalable platforms for plasmon-assisted catalysis. Due to the absence of translational symmetry, these networks provide a unique plasmonic environment featuring a large local density of optical states and an unparalleled density of hotspots that effectively localizes light in mode volumes <i>V</i> < 8 × 10<sup>–24</sup> m<sup>3</sup>. Catalytic performance tests during CO<sub>2</sub> conversion reveal production rates of up to 4.3 × 10<sup>2</sup> mmol g<sup>–1</sup> h<sup>–1</sup> and altered reaction selectivity under light illumination. Importantly, we show that the selectivity of the catalytic process can be tuned by modifying the network’s chemical composition, offering a versatile approach to optimize reaction pathways.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143463262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chameleon-Inspired Photoelectric-Driven Multifunctional Memristors Based on Polyoxometalate for an Adaptive-Recognition-Tuning System.","authors":"Wentong Li, Yanyun Ren, Wenhao Yang, Junjie Ba, Yizhan Wang, Zhe Li, Yang Li, Zhongrui Wang, Liang Shen, Jiaqi Zhang, Lijun Zhang","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00383","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00383","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Integrating the color-tuning ability of natural organisms with memory functions into a single device is crucial for developing biomimetic intelligent systems. Despite significant efforts, a gap remains between the existing \"passive and integrated\" tuning methods and the \"active and independent\" strategies observed in organisms. Here, we propose a multifunctional memristor combining programmable color modulation and brain-inspired functions, fabricated using polyoxometalates, H<sub>4</sub>PMo<sub>11</sub>VO<sub>40</sub>. The device exhibits adaptive, multidimensional, synchronized responses to electrical and light stimuli. Inspired by the dual regulatory mechanisms of chameleons, the device simulates their response, learning, adaptability, and communication abilities. An array replicates dynamic transformations in chameleon skin under emotional and environmental conditions, exhibiting precise regulation and responsive capabilities. A neural network establishes a chameleon occlusion region segmentation system with 97.1% recognition accuracy. Iterative fine-tuning via low-amplitude voltage showcases recognition, feedback, and self-regulation functions. Our work advances multifunction biomimetic systems by providing insights into integrating adaptive functionalities.</p>","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143456278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nano LettersPub Date : 2025-02-20DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06548
Jibin Abraham Punnoose, Dadrian Cole, Tristan Melfi, Vinod Morya, Bharath Raj Madhanagopal, Alan A. Chen, Sweta Vangaveti, Arun Richard Chandrasekaran, Ken Halvorsen
{"title":"Tuning the Stability of DNA Tetrahedra with Base Stacking Interactions","authors":"Jibin Abraham Punnoose, Dadrian Cole, Tristan Melfi, Vinod Morya, Bharath Raj Madhanagopal, Alan A. Chen, Sweta Vangaveti, Arun Richard Chandrasekaran, Ken Halvorsen","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06548","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06548","url":null,"abstract":"DNA nanotechnology uses the programmable assembly of DNA to create nanoscale objects. Recent work from our laboratory suggested that terminal stacking interactions between adjacent strands could be a design parameter for DNA nanotechnology. Here, we explore that idea by creating DNA tetrahedra with sticky ends containing identical base pairing interactions but different stacking interactions. Testing all 16 stacking combinations, we found that the melting temperature of DNA tetrahedra varied by up to 10 °C from altering a single base stack in the design. We also show that a 4 bp sticky end with weak stacking does not form stable tetrahedra, while strengthening the stacks confers high stability with a 46.8 ± 1.2 °C melting temperature, comparable to that of a 6 bp sticky end with weak stacking (49.7 ± 2.9 °C). The results likely apply to other DNA nanostructures and suggest that stacking interactions play a role in the formation and stability of DNA nanostructures.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143463224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nano LettersPub Date : 2025-02-20DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06671
Yang Liu, Wei Wang, Zhengjie Wang, Chen Si
{"title":"Ultrahigh Negative Longitudinal Piezoelectricity in Rhombohedral GeTe and Its Group IV-VI Analogues.","authors":"Yang Liu, Wei Wang, Zhengjie Wang, Chen Si","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06671","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06671","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Conventional piezoelectric materials typically exhibit positive longitudinal piezoelectric coefficients, yet recent studies have identified exceptions with negative piezoelectric responses. Using density functional theory, we demonstrate for the first time that rhombohedral GeTe (r-GeTe) possesses an ultrahigh negative piezoelectric strain coefficient (<i>d</i><sub>33</sub>) of -70.87 pC/N, surpassing all previously reported negative piezoelectric materials. This phenomenon arises from the \"quasi-layered\" structure of r-GeTe, comprising alternating strong and weak bonds, which induces a pronounced negative internal-strain contribution and an exceptionally low elastic constant. We further extend our investigation to other IV-VI rhombohedral materials, identifying GeS, GeSe, and SiTe as promising candidates for ultrahigh negative piezoelectricity. In contrast to prior reports, where negative piezoelectricity stems from a negative clamped-ion term that dominates a small positive internal-strain contribution, our findings propose a new material design strategy for large negative piezoelectricity by introducing a significantly negative internal strain, along with the negative clamped-ion term.</p>","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143456280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nano LettersPub Date : 2025-02-19DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05353
Orr Be'er, Avner Shultzman, Rotem Strassberg, Georgy Dosovitskiy, Noam Veber, Roman Schuetz, Charles Roques-Carmes, Ido Kaminer, Yehonadav Bekenstein
{"title":"Heterostructure Nanoscintillator for Matching Radiation Absorbing Layers with Fast Light-Emitting Layers.","authors":"Orr Be'er, Avner Shultzman, Rotem Strassberg, Georgy Dosovitskiy, Noam Veber, Roman Schuetz, Charles Roques-Carmes, Ido Kaminer, Yehonadav Bekenstein","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05353","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05353","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fast-emitting scintillators are essential for advanced diagnostic techniques, yet many suffer from low radiation attenuation. This trade-off is particularly pronounced in polymer scintillators, which, despite their fast emission, exhibit low density and low atomic numbers, limiting the radiation attenuation factor, resulting in low detection efficiency. Here, we overcome this limitation by creating a heterostructure scintillator of alternating nanometric layers, combining fast light-emitting polymer scintillator layers and transparent stopping layers with a high radiation attenuation factor. The nanolayer thicknesses are tuned to optimize the penetration depth of recoil electrons in active emissive layers, maximizing the conversion of X-rays to visible light. This design increases light output by up to 1.5 times and enhances imaging resolution by a factor of 2 compared to homogeneous polymer scintillators due to the ability to use thinner samples. These results demonstrate the potential of heterostructure scintillators as next-generation detector materials, overcoming the limitations of homogeneous scintillators.</p>","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143447429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}