ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-04-18DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202500129
Yuxuan Zhou, Chaoran Li, Zidi Wang, Shuang Liu, Xu Hu, Jinpan Zhang, Xudong Dong, Zhijie Zhu, Kai Feng, Xingda An, Le He
{"title":"Enhanced Methanol Production Through Photo-Assisted CO2 Hydrogenation Using Au@In2O3 Core-Shell Structures","authors":"Yuxuan Zhou, Chaoran Li, Zidi Wang, Shuang Liu, Xu Hu, Jinpan Zhang, Xudong Dong, Zhijie Zhu, Kai Feng, Xingda An, Le He","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202500129","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The antenna-reactor (AR) nanostructure integrates the superior optical properties of plasmonic antennas with the high catalytic activity of reactor components, addressing limitations of semiconductor-based catalysts like poor light absorption and low photon efficiency. To fully utilize hot electrons from the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect, a sufficient metal-semiconductor contact is essential for efficient electron transfer to reactive centers. Herein, an Au@In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> core-shell structure is reported, where the incorporation of Au extends the light absorption of In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> into the visible region. Under illumination, hot electrons produced by the Au LSPR effect are efficiently transferred across the Au-In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> interface to In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, resulting in a 56% enhancement in methanol production rate compared to dark conditions. This work expands the compositional scope of AR systems and provides a valuable reference for designing catalysts for photo-assisted thermal/photothermal catalytic CO<sub>2</sub> hydrogenation to methanol.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-04-16DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202500061
Ankesh Kumar, Dhruvi Dipakbhai Patel, Juni Banerjee, Manasvi Sharma, Dhiraj Bhatia, Shuvomoy Banerjee, Amit Kumar Yadav
{"title":"Next-Generation Cancer Theragnostic: Applications of Carbon Quantum Dots","authors":"Ankesh Kumar, Dhruvi Dipakbhai Patel, Juni Banerjee, Manasvi Sharma, Dhiraj Bhatia, Shuvomoy Banerjee, Amit Kumar Yadav","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202500061","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are carbon-based nanoparticles that have some unique properties like fluorescence, surface chemistry, nanoscale size, low toxicity, and high photostability, which makes them applicable for various applications like bioimaging and photoacoustic imaging, enabling early tumor detection, drug delivery, and biosensing. CQDs can be tuned with functional groups and targeting ligands for specific tumor identification and surveillance. They also generate reactive oxygen species upon light irradiation, making them suitable for photodynamic therapy, a noninvasive cancer treatment. Additionally, CQDs can be encapsulated with therapeutic agents for targeted delivery to tumors, reducing off-target effects and enhancing treatment efficacy. They serve as biosensors for detecting cancer biomarkers, aiding early diagnosis and personalized treatment. CQDs can be combined with other nanomaterials to create multifunctional imaging, therapeutic, and drug-delivery platforms. Future research will focus on developing smart, responsive CQDs and integrating them with artificial intelligence for improved cancer management.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144171252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pressure Effect on All-Inorganic Lead-Free Halide Perovskite Materials: Structural and Optical Properties","authors":"Ting Geng, Mengqing Wang, Zhuo Chen, Yongguang Li, Ao Zhang, Fuyun Li, Weixia Wu, Guanjun Xiao","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400677","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400677","url":null,"abstract":"<p>All-inorganic lead-free halide perovskites have been at the forefront of state-of-the-art optoelectronic materials due to their impressive optoelectronic properties and straightforward solution processability. The exceptional optical properties of halide perovskites are intrinsically linked to their structural characteristics, making the investigation of structure–property relationships critical for advancing functional material design and optimizing performance in optoelectronic applications. Among various tuning methods, pressure engineering is a highly powerful in situ technique, which can efficiently modulate the structural and optical properties. The pressure-induced structural transitions of all-inorganic lead-free halide perovskite lead to significant bandgap engineering, piezochromic behaviors, and emission enhancements. However, systematic and comprehensive reviews in this field remain scarce. In this review, recent progress on studies on pressure effect on all-inorganic lead-free halide perovskite materials is summarized. The underlying mechanisms of pressure effects on these materials are discussed comprehensively. Finally, the current review challenges and offers insights into the future prospects for leveraging pressure effects to further develop perovskite structures and properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnma.202400677","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-04-15DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202500119
Germán Gunther, Maryan Armijo, Catalina Sandoval-Altamirano
{"title":"Exploring Liposome–Protein Interactions with Lauryl Dansyl as a Membrane Probe","authors":"Germán Gunther, Maryan Armijo, Catalina Sandoval-Altamirano","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202500119","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The use of lauryl dansyl <b>(LD)</b> as a membrane probe to investigate interaction processes at the membrane surface is proposed, which are crucial for developing controlled drug delivery systems and designing molecules that can disrupt membranes. The Förster energy transfer process wherein the amino acid Trp in proteins transfers its energy to an acceptor (dansyl) is examined. This study includes both steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence techniques, examining the interaction with free and liposome-embedded probes. The modification of dansyl is straightforward and high throughput, making it highly attractive. Photophysical characterization of lauryl dansyl reveals solvatochromism, with bathochromic shifts in emission correlating with increasing medium polarity, allowing us to characterize the polarity of the probe environment in different membrane systems. The probe displays the anticipated affinities for liposome–protein interaction, confirming its potential use. This study provides deeper insights into how fluorophore-modified liposomes, such as those using LD, can explore and enhance the understanding of protein–membrane interactions. These findings have significant implications for the design of controlled drug delivery systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144905343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bioinspired Hydroxyapatite-Incorporated Polyacrylonitrile Nanofiber and Amoxicillin-Loaded Cellulose Acetate Bilayer Membrane with Tunable Osteoconductivity for Bone Regeneration","authors":"Balaganesh Danagody, Neeraja Bose, Kalaivizhi Rajappan","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400576","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400576","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Nanofiber-based materials show significant potential in bone tissue engineering, offering an ideal environment for cell adhesion, migration, and osteoinduction. Herein, hydroxyapatite (HA) is synthesized from <i>Sepia officinalis</i>, which is a naturally rich source of calcium and magnesium, and incorporated into polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers through electrospinning. The dual-layer membrane consists of an electrospun HA/PAN nanofiber top layer and an amoxicillin-loaded cellulose acetate (aCA) bottom layer, designed for controlled antibiotic release to provide antimicrobial protection essential for osteogenesis. The uniform distribution of HA nanoparticles within the PAN nanofibers enhances porosity and reduces hydrophobicity. The physicochemical properties and morphology of the membrane are characterized using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, tensile strength analysis, and water contact angle measurements. In vitro studies confirm that the HA/PAN@aCA membrane supports the adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of L929 fibroblasts and MG-63 osteosarcoma-derived cells, promoting mineralized nodule formation. Additionally, the scaffold demonstrates significant antimicrobial activity with controlled amoxicillin release, effectively preventing microbial contamination and facilitating bone regeneration. These findings highlight the potential of the HA/PAN@aCA dual-layered membrane as a promising biomaterial for bone tissue engineering, offering both structural integrity and bifunctionality for enhanced osteogenesis and infection control.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144905301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-04-13DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202500032
Md. Yasir Arafat, Sharifah Fatmadiana Wan Muhammad Hatta, Mohammad Aminul Islam, Mohd Rafie Johan, Yasmin Abdul Wahab
{"title":"Unveiling the Impact of Electron Transport Layer and Hole Transport Layer Variations on Cs-Based Perovskite Solar Cells: A Combined Electrical and Optical Simulation Approach","authors":"Md. Yasir Arafat, Sharifah Fatmadiana Wan Muhammad Hatta, Mohammad Aminul Islam, Mohd Rafie Johan, Yasmin Abdul Wahab","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202500032","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have gained significant attention due to their high-power conversion efficiencies (PCE) and versatile material properties. This study uses advanced simulations with OghmaNano to explore the influence of electron transport layers (ETLs) and hole transport layers (HTLs) in cesium-based PSCs, specifically with Cs<sub>2</sub>AgBiBr<sub>6</sub> as the absorber material. By analyzing ZnO, SnO<sub>2</sub>, and TiO<sub>2</sub> as ETLs and NiOx and Cu<sub>2</sub>O as HTLs, this study determines the impact of layer properties and thickness on critical performance metrics, including PCE, <i>V</i><sub>oc</sub>, and <i>J</i><sub>sc</sub>. The study's simulations reveal that optimal absorber layer thicknesses are 100 nm for ZnO and SnO<sub>2</sub> and 400 nm for TiO<sub>2</sub>, achieving a peak PCE of 17.11% in the TiO<sub>2</sub>/Cu<sub>2</sub>O configuration. This study also observes that SnO<sub>2</sub>-based devices exhibit superior charge extraction capabilities due to reduced trap states, leading to a more stable voltage output. Additionally, photon recycling effects in Cs<sub>2</sub>AgBiBr<sub>6</sub> increase <i>J</i><sub>sc</sub> by up to 5%, a novel finding for cesium-based PSCs. Energy-level alignment analysis shows that TiO<sub>2</sub>/Cu<sub>2</sub>O minimizes recombination, enhancing fill factor and efficiency. Photon density distribution and energy-level spectra reveal the interplay between optical absorption, charge dynamics, and interface energetics, guiding device architecture optimization. These findings offer key insights for improving lead-free perovskite photovoltaics, enhancing efficiency and stability in future applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-04-11DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202400675
Mao'an Tian, Qian Yang, Yan Jin, Baoshan Hu
{"title":"3D Graphene/Carbon Nanotube Composites: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications","authors":"Mao'an Tian, Qian Yang, Yan Jin, Baoshan Hu","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400675","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400675","url":null,"abstract":"<p>1D carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and 2D graphene are representative sp<sup>2</sup>-hybridized carbon nanomaterials with excellent physic-chemical properties and promising application potentials. The same hybridization configuration allows the graphene/CNT composites for orderly stacking and covalent bonding in nanoscale to construct all-carbon architecture as an ideal material platform and synergize their fascinating attributes beyond each of them. However, deliberate control over fine structural and compositional attributes, as well as thoroughly understanding the structure-performance relationships, remain challenging. To facilitate further advancements in 3D graphene/CNT composites, this review summarizes recent progress on their structures, properties, synthesis methods, and applications while also highlighting existing problems and critical challenges for future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Progress and Challenges of Transition Metal–Based Compound Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline Media","authors":"Ruochen Liu, Haowen Xu, Jinxiu Zhao, Kaixin Tian, Linrui Hou, Changzhou Yuan","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202500091","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Water electrolysis is a pivotal route for hydrogen production and the realization of clean energy production. The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a key step in this process, necessitating efficient electrocatalysts to accelerate the inherently sluggish and complex reaction kinetics. Noble metal catalysts are considered the most efficient OER catalysts. However, their high cost and scarcity limit their extensive application. In contrast, transition metal–based compounds (TMCs) catalysts have attracted widespread attention due to their high electronic conductivity, tunable electronic configurations, and relatively low cost. Nevertheless, achieving long-term stability in alkaline media for these catalysts remains a severe challenge. The research progress regarding the active sites of the transition metal elements in alkaline OER is summarized. More importantly, this review delves into strategies aimed to enhancing the activity and stability of TMCs catalysts, adopting an electronic modulation perspective. These strategies encompass defect, doping, and interface engineering. Moreover, this review reveals the OER mechanism and current development status of TMCs catalysts from the perspective of catalyst dynamic reconstruction. Finally, some challenges and prospects for improving the performance of TMCs catalysts are proposed. It is anticipated that this review will offer valuable insights and guidance for the design of more efficient TMCs catalysts.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144171271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gd-Layered Double Hydroxides for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Curcumin Delivery for Ischemic Stroke","authors":"Miao Yu, Zhen Tian, Haimo Zhang, Yijing Wang, Xiaozu Zhang, Yuxue Luan, Peilun Xiao, Xiaoli Wang","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400634","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400634","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Herein, layered double hydroxides (LDHs) with varying gadolinium (Gd) content are synthesized using coprecipitation method and characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and magnetic resonance imaging. Gd<sub>0.1</sub>-LDHs exhibit characteristic diffraction peaks of LDHs and consist of ≈100 nm nanosheets (measured using Nano Measurer software), with a chemical composition of Mg<sub>0.73</sub>Al<sub>0.25</sub>Gd<sub>0.022</sub>(OH)<sub>2</sub>(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>0.12</sub>(CO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>0.075</sub>·0.8H<sub>2</sub>O. MRI results reveal the longitudinal relaxivity (<i>r</i><sub>1</sub>) of Gd<sub>0.1</sub>-LDHs and Gd<sub>0.5</sub>-LDHs is 2.52 and 0.84 mM<sup>−1</sup> S<sup>−1</sup>, respectively, which can be attributed to magnetic coupling effects. Curcumin (CUR) is loaded on Gd<sub>0.1</sub>-LDHs, forming Gd<sub>0.1</sub>-LDHs/CUR with a loading capacity of 14%. The release of CUR is pH-sensitive and follows a pseudo-second-order model, controlled by a diffusion process, with intraparticle diffusion as the rate-limiting step. Furthermore, the cytotoxicity of Gd<sub>0.1</sub>-LDHs/CUR is evaluated using PC12 cells, the cell viability exceeds 100% even at a high concentration of 100 μg mL<sup>−1</sup>, confirming its excellent biocompatibility. Additionally, in vitro experiments show that Gd<sub>0.1</sub>-LDHs/CUR improves the cell viability of PC12 cells following oxygen and glucose deprivation from 75.3% to 88.3%, indicating its potential to alleviate cellular damage. This study presents a novel approach to developing nanoprobes for diagnosing and treating cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144171994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microrobots Based on Stimulus-Responsive Hydrogels: Development Status and Prospects","authors":"Xiaowen Wang, Yingnan Gao, Changyou Liu, Yaping Wang, Anqin Liu, Wenguang Yang","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202500017","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Since the first robot was born 60 years ago, it has provided great convenience for human production and life. In order to meet the needs of working in small spaces, the development of robots is gradually moving toward miniaturization. Microrobots can be as small as the micro- or nanolevel, overcoming the shortcomings of traditional robots with large size and limited working space. It has development prospects in intelligent transportation, biomedicine, and other fields. Stimulus-responsive hydrogels are often used to fabricate stimulus-responsive microrobots. Compared with traditional rigid robots, hydrogel-based stimulus-responsive robots are simpler to manufacture and more flexible in movement. This article focuses on the types and structures of stimulus-responsive hydrogels and summarizes the manufacturing technology and latest applications of stimulus-responsive microrobots. Finally, the challenges and opportunities for the development of stimulus-responsive microrobots are presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144171258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}