Nano LettersPub Date : 2025-02-07DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00421
Zhiguo Qin, Xiaofei Li, Peng Wang, Qian Liu, Yan Li, Aihua Gu, Qing Jiang, Ning Gu
{"title":"Correction to “Ultrasmall Prussian Blue Nanozyme Attenuates Osteoarthritis by Scavenging Reactive Oxygen Species and Regulating Macrophage Phenotype”","authors":"Zhiguo Qin, Xiaofei Li, Peng Wang, Qian Liu, Yan Li, Aihua Gu, Qing Jiang, Ning Gu","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00421","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00421","url":null,"abstract":"The authors regret that the fluorescence microscopy images of intracellular ROS in the H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> group and USPBNPs-1 μg/mL group in Figure 3a were used with a mistake. The corrected images in the H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> group and USPBNPs-1 μg/mL group in Figure 3a are shown below. This figure mainly showed the scavenging efficiency of a series of concentrations of USPBNPs on intracellular ROS, which was used to screen out the optimal concentration of nanozyme. According to the results of fluorescence microscopy (Figure 3a) and flow cytometry (Figure 3b), the optimal concentration was confirmed to be 5–10 μg/mL. Therefore, the replacement of this image does not affect the conclusion in the paper. Figure 3. Effect of USPBNPs on ROS and inflammatory factors. The scavenging efficiency of USPBNPs on intracellular ROS examined by fluorescence microscopy (a) and flow cytometry (b), *<i>p</i> < 0.05, compared with the H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> group. (c) mRNA expression levels of IL-6, TNF-α, and MMP-13. The results are expressed as means ± SD (<i>n</i> = 3). *<i>p</i> < 0.05, **<i>p</i> < 0.01, ***<i>p</i> < 0.005. This article has not yet been cited by other publications.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"55 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143367426","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":"High-Throughput Screening of Selective Bimetallic Atomic Catalysts for Self-Adaptive Matched Electrochemical Reduction","authors":"Zong-Yin Song, Pei-Hua Li, Yong-Yu Li, Meng Yang, Jing-Yi Lin, Bo-Ping Xiong, Rui-Ze Xia, Xin Cai, Wanchun Duan, Shi-Hua Chen, Lina Li, Wen-Qing Liu, Xing-Jiu Huang","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06524","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06524","url":null,"abstract":"Due to the impediments of spatial and temporal resolution, the comprehension of microdynamic processes still remains limited, which seriously hinders the advancement of catalyst regulating and the expansion of application. Herein, the efficient selective bimetallic atomic electrode interface was cultivated via high-throughput screening, achieving self-adaptive parallel electrochemical reduction of Cu(II) and As(III). Combined <i>in situ</i> X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectroscopy and coordination field theory verified the Ni–Cu specific energy level matching promoted by permitted <i>d–d</i> transition and also reproduced the microscopic dynamic reduction process. Additionally, it was discovered that the Fe–As specific bonding and energy barrier of the smallest potential-determining step (1.40 eV) were derived from the linear shift of the main <i>s</i> and <i>p</i> peaks of the key arsenic intermediates to the high-energy orbital. This work offers insights into transient reaction dynamics by <i>in situ</i> methods and theoretical simulations, which broadens the design of multisite atomic catalysts.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143258444","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":"Ultrafast Self-Transportation of Multimedia Droplets with a Bioinspired Microspine Array","authors":"Meng Meng, Bosen Chai, Konghua Yang, Jiawei Xiong, Yuchao Luo, Yunhong Liang, Zhihui Zhang, Chunbao Liu","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00139","url":null,"abstract":"We present a newly developed bioinspired microspine array (BMSA), inspired by the energy gradient in cactus multispines and the liquid film sliding mechanism of rice leaves. Notably, the unmodified BMSA and the modified BMSA (MBMSA) with multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) demonstrate ultrafast directional transport of water and oil droplets, respectively, achieving a transport velocities as high as 102.27 and 237.42 mm/s. These velocities are 1–3 orders of magnitude faster than previously reported values. The structural gradient of the microspines provides the primary driving force for self-transportation, while the MWCNT coating facilitates uniform water film formation, reducing hysteresis resistance. The BMSA demonstrates the capability to separate and collect oil in complex environments and enables efficient antigravity pumping. Additionally, the MBMSA has been utilized in a fog harvesting device (FHD), achieving an impressive collection efficiency of 16,392 mg/h/cm<sup>2</sup>, representing a 61.62% improvement compared to the original device.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143367427","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 : 2025-02-07DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06072
Seongphill Moon, Yuxuan Jiang, Jennifer Neu, Theo Siegrist, Mykhaylo Ozerov, Zhigang Jiang, Dmitry Smirnov
{"title":"Magneto-optical Evidence of the Tilting Effect in Coupled Weyl Bands","authors":"Seongphill Moon, Yuxuan Jiang, Jennifer Neu, Theo Siegrist, Mykhaylo Ozerov, Zhigang Jiang, Dmitry Smirnov","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06072","url":null,"abstract":"Theories have revealed the universality of the band tilting effect in topological Weyl semimetals (WSMs) and its implications for the material physical properties. However, the experimental identification of tilted Weyl bands remains less explored. Here, we report the magneto-optical evidence of the tilting effect in WSM niobium phosphide. Specifically, we observe Landau level transitions with rich features that are well reproduced within a model of coupled tilted Weyl points. Our analysis indicates that the tilting effect relaxes the selection rules and leads to transitions that would otherwise be forbidden in the non-tilt case. Additionally, we observe unconventional interband transitions with flat and negative magnetic field dispersions, highlighting the importance of coupling between Weyl points. Our results not only emphasize the significance of the tilting effect in the optical responses of WSMs but also demonstrate magneto-optics as an effective tool for probing the tilting effect in electronic band structures.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143367253","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 : 2025-02-06DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06284
Zijuan Wang, Boying Li, Chenyao Nie, Ran Zhang, Shuyi Qu, Qi Shao, Xin Zhang, Jie Li, Wentai Li, Hao Li, Jian Xiao, Chengfen Xing
{"title":"Photothermal Conjugated Polymer Microneedle with Biofilm Elimination and Angiogenesis for Diabetic Wound Healing","authors":"Zijuan Wang, Boying Li, Chenyao Nie, Ran Zhang, Shuyi Qu, Qi Shao, Xin Zhang, Jie Li, Wentai Li, Hao Li, Jian Xiao, Chengfen Xing","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06284","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06284","url":null,"abstract":"Diabetic wounds are highly susceptible to bacterial infection, which can lead to the formation of bacterial biofilms, making diabetic wound healing a major challenge. In this study, a composited microneedle that incorporated drug-loaded conjugated polymer nanoparticles and basic fibroblast growth factor was prepared to eliminate biofilms and promote vascular regeneration. This microneedle released minocycline under near-infrared (NIR) light, effectively penetrating bacterial biofilms. The photothermal properties of the conjugated polymers, combined with the antibacterial action of minocycline, contribute to the eradication of biofilms and the elimination of drug-resistant bacteria. Moreover, it regulated the wound microenvironment by reducing the level of oxidative stress, as well as the production of inflammatory factors at the wound site. Meanwhile, it effectively boosted cell migration and promoted angiogenesis to accelerate diabetic wound healing. This composited microneedle for biofilm elimination represents a promising approach for promoting diabetic wound healing.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"138 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143192657","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 : 2025-02-06DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06081
Yaxin Liu, Jiajun Wang, Bingbing Zhu, Xinhao Wang, Sheng Zhang, Weifeng Liu, Lei Shi, Zhensheng Tao
{"title":"Spectrum and Polarization-Resolved Nonlinear Optical Near-Field Imaging of Plasmonic Nanoantennas","authors":"Yaxin Liu, Jiajun Wang, Bingbing Zhu, Xinhao Wang, Sheng Zhang, Weifeng Liu, Lei Shi, Zhensheng Tao","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c06081","url":null,"abstract":"Plasmonic nanoantennas, which support surface plasmon resonances enabling the concentration of electromagnetic energy into subwavelength volumes, have emerged as versatile tools for a wide range of applications. However, achieving high-resolution near-field imaging with polarization and temporal sensitivity remains a significant challenge. In this work, we present a novel nonlinear optical microscopy technique based on degenerate four-wave mixing to enable spectrum- and polarization-resolved near-field imaging of plasmonic nanoantennas. By using a mid-infrared pump and near-infrared probe, we capture detailed spatial distributions of plasmon-enhanced near-field intensity and polarization characteristics, revealing distinct polarization patterns and frequency-dependent enhancements. Our method enables the observation of resonance-induced spectral shifts and subwavelength spatial resolution, offering valuable insights into plasmonic field behaviors, particularly in the mid-infrared range. This approach provides a powerful tool for exploring and understanding the complexities of plasmonic nanostructures, with significant potential for advancing nano-optics applications.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143258545","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 : 2025-02-06DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05999
Han Gao, Ruoyu Cheng, Inês Cardoso, Maria Lobita, Idaira Pacheco-Fernández, Raquel Bártolo, Lígia R. Rodrigues, Jouni Hirvonen, Hélder A. Santos
{"title":"Engineered Shape-Tunable Copper-Coordinated Nanoparticles for Macrophage Reprogramming","authors":"Han Gao, Ruoyu Cheng, Inês Cardoso, Maria Lobita, Idaira Pacheco-Fernández, Raquel Bártolo, Lígia R. Rodrigues, Jouni Hirvonen, Hélder A. Santos","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05999","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05999","url":null,"abstract":"The immune system safeguards as primary defense by recognizing nanomaterials and maintaining homeostasis, gaining a deeper understanding of these interactions may change the treating paradigm of immunotherapy. Here, we adopted copper as the principal component of nanoparticles (NPs), given its features of coordination with different benezenecarboxylate ligands to form metal–organic frameworks and complexes with distinct morphologies. As a result, four types of shape-tunable copper-coordinated NPs (CuCNPs) are developed: cuboctahedron, needle, octahedron, and plate NPs. Biocompatibility of CuCNPs varies across different cell lines (RAW264.7, THP-1, HEK 293 and HeLa) in a shape-dependent manner, with needle-shaped CuCNPs showing pronounced cytotoxicity (IC50:104.3 μg mL<sup>–1</sup> at 24 h). Among different shapes, a notable increase of 8.47% in the CD206<sup>+</sup> subpopulations is observed in needle-shaped CuCNPs, followed by 77% enhancement at 48 h. Overall, this study underscores the shape-dependent immune-regulatory effects of CuCNPs and sheds light on the rational design of nanoscale metal complexes for potential immunotherapy.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143258450","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 : 2025-02-06DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05303
Julia Valderas-Gutiérrez, Rubina Davtyan, Christelle N. Prinz, Emma Sparr, Peter Jönsson, Heiner Linke, Fredrik Höök
{"title":"Comparative Kinetics of Supported Lipid Bilayer Formation on Silica Coated Vertically Oriented Highly Curved Nanowires and Planar Silica Surfaces","authors":"Julia Valderas-Gutiérrez, Rubina Davtyan, Christelle N. Prinz, Emma Sparr, Peter Jönsson, Heiner Linke, Fredrik Höök","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05303","url":null,"abstract":"Supported lipid bilayers (SLBs), formed via lipid vesicle adsorption on highly curved silica surfaces, are widely used in biosensor applications and as models for curved cell membranes. However, SLB formation is often hindered on convex structures with radii comparable to the vesicles. In this study, lightguiding semiconductor nanowires (NWs), engineered for fluorescence signal enhancement, were used to compare the kinetics of SLB formation on vertically oriented NWs and planar silica surfaces. Time resolved fluorescence microscopy with single-molecule sensitivity revealed that while vesicle adsorption rates were similar on both surfaces lateral expansion of the SLB was up to three times faster on NWs than on the planar control. This accelerated expansion is attributed to lower energy penalties when SLBs spread along the cylindrical NWs compared with a planar surface, accompanied by accelerated SLB expansion driven by the merging of the SLB with excess lipids from vesicles accumulated on the NWs.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"62 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143258447","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":"Hierarchical Fibrous Metal–Organic Framework/Ionic Liquid Membranes for Efficient CO2/N2 Separation","authors":"Huijuan Zhao, Tongtong Zhang, Shaojuan Chen, Guodong Zhao","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05232","url":null,"abstract":"The structural diversity and chemical functionality of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) render them promising candidates for CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption and separation. However, their applications are often restricted by their intrinsic fragility and decreased processability. Herein, a hierarchical fibrous MOF/ionic liquid (IL) membrane was constructed by assembling well-ordered ZIF-8 nanounits with an encapsulated IL along the polyimide (PI) fibers. This design promotes the formation of an efficient three-dimensional gas transfer network and generates an abundance of nanopores decorated with CO<sub>2</sub>-philic units, thereby enhancing the separation of CO<sub>2</sub> from N<sub>2</sub>. The hierarchical fibrous PI/ZIF-8/IL membranes exhibit remarkable structural features, including a large specific surface area of 79.89 m<sup>2</sup> g<sup>–1</sup>, a high porosity of 93.28%, and excellent mechanical stability. Moreover, the PI/ZIF-8/IL membranes demonstrate an enhanced CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption capacity of 3.32 mmol/g at 298 K and 1 bar, an excellent CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> selectivity of 28, and a stable recyclable regeneration capability. The integrated hierarchical pore structure proposed in this study provides a practical direction for the rational design of MOF/IL membranes for targeted gas separation applications.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143258727","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 : 2025-02-06DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00399
Adam D. Alfieri, Tobia Ruth, Cheryl Lim, Jason Lynch, Deep Jariwala
{"title":"Effects of Self-Hybridized Exciton-Polaritons on TMDC Photovoltaics","authors":"Adam D. Alfieri, Tobia Ruth, Cheryl Lim, Jason Lynch, Deep Jariwala","doi":"10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00399","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.5c00399","url":null,"abstract":"Hybrid light-matter states called exciton-polaritons have been explored to improve excitonic photovoltaic (PV) and photodiode efficiency, but the use of closed cavity structures results in efficiency gains over a narrow band, with losses in the short circuit current density under solar illumination. In WX<sub>2</sub> (X = S, Se), the simultaneous large optical constants and strong exciton resonance can result in self-hybridized exciton-polaritons (SHEPs) emerging from the strong coupling of excitons and optical cavity modes formed by WX<sub>2</sub>. We perform thickness dependent device characterization of WS<sub>2</sub> and WSe<sub>2</sub> PVs to show that self-hybridized strong coupling enhances device efficiency on resonance while still enabling broadband absorption, resulting in improved short circuit current density under solar illumination. Ultimately, we leverage strong coupling to achieve external quantum efficiencies as high as 70% and record power conversion efficiencies approaching 7%. This result indicates the utility of SHEPs for light-energy harvesting applications.","PeriodicalId":53,"journal":{"name":"Nano Letters","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143258556","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}