SiliconPub Date : 2026-07-07DOI: 10.1007/s12633-026-03733-0
Cem Alparslan, Çiğdem Özhabiboğlu, Kavimani Vijayananth, Şenol Bayraktar
{"title":"Prediction and Optimization of Drilling Outputs in C355 Alloy with ANN Integrated CRITIC-WASPAS-COCOSO Method","authors":"Cem Alparslan, Çiğdem Özhabiboğlu, Kavimani Vijayananth, Şenol Bayraktar","doi":"10.1007/s12633-026-03733-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12633-026-03733-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Structural, mechanical and machining properties of the as-cast and heat-treated Al-5Si-1Cu-Mg alloy produced by the permanent mold casting were experimentally investigated. Uncoated Ø8 mm high-speed steel drills were used in the drilling tests. Drilling parameters were selected as five different cutting speed (<i>V</i>-m/min), feed rate (<i>f</i>-mm/rev) and constant depth of cut (DoC). The thrust force (<i>Fz</i>) and torque (<i>Mz</i>) parameters resulting from the drilling were evaluated with statistical analyses depending on the <i>V</i> and <i>f</i> variables. In this context, experimental results were analyzed using the CRITIC-WASPAS-COCOSO and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) methods. Microstructure analyses revealed that as-cast alloy contained α-Al matrix, eutectic Si, acicular β-Fe (β-Al<sub>5</sub>FeSi) and script-like π-Fe(π-Al<sub>8</sub>Mg<sub>3</sub>FeSi<sub>6</sub>) intermetallic phases. In the heat-treated alloy, it was determined that the β phase, apart from these phases, transformed into the Ɵ(Al<sub>7</sub>FeCu<sub>2</sub>) phase under the effect of heat treatment. With CRITIC-WASPAS-COCOSO analysis, optimum drilling parameters were determined as 125 m/min and 0.05 mm/rev for <i>V</i> and <i>f</i>, respectively. Appropriate network structures were created with the ANN. The results obtained revealed that both CRITIC-WASPAS-COCOSO and ANN method can successfully predict the experimental data.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":776,"journal":{"name":"Silicon","volume":"18 10","pages":"3441 - 3461"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148628545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SiliconPub Date : 2026-07-06DOI: 10.1007/s12633-026-03731-2
Ahmed Hashim, Hamed Ibrahim, Aseel Hadi, Dinesh Uthra, Najah M. L. Al Maimuri
{"title":"Fabrication and Enhanced Features for PVA-MC-SrTiO3-SiO2 New Nanostructures for Optical Devices and Electronics Applications","authors":"Ahmed Hashim, Hamed Ibrahim, Aseel Hadi, Dinesh Uthra, Najah M. L. Al Maimuri","doi":"10.1007/s12633-026-03731-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12633-026-03731-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this work, new nanostructures films were synthesized from a PVA-MC blend doped with SrTiO<sub>3</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub> NPs, making them promising nanomaterials for various nanooptical and photonics applications. The PVA-MC/SrTiO<sub>3</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub> films exhibited exceptional properties compared to other types of nano-membranes, including exceptional optical properties, low cost, and excellent chemical and physical performance. The microstructural, morphological, and optical characteristics of the PVA-MC/SrTiO<sub>3</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub> films were studied. The outcomes exhibited that the PVA-MC absorbance increased by 89% in the UV-A spectra (λ = 260 nm) and 94.7% in the spectra of near-infrared (λ = 760 nm) while the SrTiO<sub>3</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticle ratio reached 6.7 wt.%. These performances make the PVA-MC/SrTiO<sub>3</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub> nanomaterials a promising films for nanooptics and photonics applications. The allowed energy gap decreased to 0.7 eV while the SrTiO<sub>3</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticle ratio reached 6.7 wt%. The other optical factors of PVA-MC enhanced with increasing the content of SrTiO<sub>3</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticle. Finally, the outcomes demonstrated the PVA-MC/SrTiO<sub>3</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub> hybrid films are promising hybrid nanosystem for potential optoelectronics applications.associated with the formation of new phases</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":776,"journal":{"name":"Silicon","volume":"18 10","pages":"3429 - 3440"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148628575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SiliconPub Date : 2026-07-06DOI: 10.1007/s12633-026-03730-3
N. Bouzakraoui, A. Samih, Salma Naimi, A. Et-Taleb, I. Merzouk, H. Zaari, E. Salmani, Z. Fadil, Chaitany Jayprakash Raorane, Seong-Cheol Kim, Khaled H. Mahmoud
{"title":"Unravelling the Photovoltaic and Photocatalytic Potential of CaWN3 through First-Principles Calculations","authors":"N. Bouzakraoui, A. Samih, Salma Naimi, A. Et-Taleb, I. Merzouk, H. Zaari, E. Salmani, Z. Fadil, Chaitany Jayprakash Raorane, Seong-Cheol Kim, Khaled H. Mahmoud","doi":"10.1007/s12633-026-03730-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12633-026-03730-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, we present a comprehensive first-principles investigation of the structural, electronic, and optical properties of the perovskite CaWN<sub>3</sub>, with a focus on its potential applications in photovoltaics and photocatalysis. Thermodynamic stability is confirmed by a negative formation energy and a favorable position on the Ca–W–N ternary convex hull, indicating robustness against competing phases. Mechanical and dynamical stability are further validated by elastic constant calculations and phonon dispersion curves free of imaginary frequencies. The electronic structure, evaluated using both GGA-PBE and HSE06 functionals, reveals the semiconducting nature of CaWN<sub>3</sub>, with band gaps of 1.44 eV and 2.04 eV, respectively. Optical property analysis shows strong absorption and low reflectivity in the visible and ultraviolet regions, highlighting its efficient light-harvesting capability. Moreover, band edge alignment with respect to water redox potentials indicates that CaWN<sub>3</sub> possesses sufficient oxidation and reduction power to drive overall water splitting under acidic to near-neutral conditions (pH 0–6). These results identify CaWN<sub>3</sub> as a dynamically stable, visible-light-responsive nitride perovskite with strong potential for solar energy conversion and photocatalytic hydrogen production.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":776,"journal":{"name":"Silicon","volume":"18 10","pages":"3417 - 3428"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148628576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Boron Doping Enhanced Surface Chemical Activity for Improved Texturing of Diamond Wire-sawn Monocrystalline Silicon Wafers","authors":"Jinbing Zhang, Huyixiong Huang, Xiaoying Zhou, Qi Lei, Zitong Li, Dongli Hu","doi":"10.1007/s12633-026-03728-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12633-026-03728-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Diamond wire sawing introduces saw marks and an amorphous silicon layer on the surface of monocrystalline silicon wafers, which hinders uniform alkaline texturing and causes saw‑mark inheritance on the textured surface, thereby reducing light‑trapping efficiency and consequently impairing the power conversion efficiency of solar cells. Herein, we report a dopant‑driven surface activation strategy to break saw‑mark inheritance and achieve uniform texturing. Through a simple thermal diffusion process using boric acid as the dopant source, homogeneous incorporation of boron atoms is realized, inducing lattice contraction and electron density redistribution, which significantly enhances the surface reactivity of silicon wafers during alkaline etching, resulting in a more uniform pyramid texture. Experimental results show that after boron doping treatment, the weighted average reflectance of the wafer surface decreases from 11.18% to 10.13%, an absolute reduction of 1.05%. Meanwhile, the boron‑doped silicon wafers achieve a photovoltaic conversion efficiency of 26.31%, which is 0.18 percentage points higher than that of the undoped reference group (26.13%). This work demonstrates that breaking saw‑mark inheritance via dopant‑driven surface activation provides a practical and scalable route to high‑quality alkaline texturing of diamond wire‑sawn monocrystalline silicon wafers, contributing to the development of high‑efficiency photovoltaic devices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":776,"journal":{"name":"Silicon","volume":"18 10","pages":"3407 - 3415"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148628532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SiliconPub Date : 2026-07-03DOI: 10.1007/s12633-026-03725-0
S. Deepankumar, Barun Haldar, T. Mohankumar, Madaminov Sanjarbek Maxmudjon Ugli
{"title":"Effects of Silicon Dioxide Nanoparticles on the Performance and Emissions of Marine Microalgae-derived Biodiesel-diesel Blends in a Diesel Engine","authors":"S. Deepankumar, Barun Haldar, T. Mohankumar, Madaminov Sanjarbek Maxmudjon Ugli","doi":"10.1007/s12633-026-03725-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12633-026-03725-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the effects of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) nanoparticles on the performance and emission characteristics of a compression ignition engine fuelled with marine microalgae (Ulva fasciata) biodiesel–diesel blends. While recent reviews have highlighted nanoparticle additives as effective in enhancing atomization quality, combustion efficiency, and emission mitigation in biodiesel–diesel engines, including metal-oxide and carbon-based additives, there remains limited work on non-metallic nano-catalysts with marine biodiesel feedstocks. In this work, biodiesel blends (B5–B25) were assessed, and the optimal B25 blend was enhanced with SiO₂ nanoparticles (35–75 ppm) using ultrasonication and surfactant-assisted stabilization. Engine tests over varying loads and speeds were statistically validated (ANOVA, t-tests). The B25 + 55 ppm SiO₂ blend exhibited the best performance, with brake thermal efficiency increasing by 7–10% and brake-specific fuel consumption decreasing by 8–12% relative to neat B25. Significant reductions in CO, HC, PM, and NOx (up to 7.9%) were observed. These improvements are attributed to enhanced atomization, combustion homogeneity, and oxidation catalysis by SiO₂ nanoparticles in conjunction with biodiesel oxygen content. The results demonstrate that SiO₂-enhanced marine microalgae biodiesel is a viable pathway for improving diesel engine efficiency while reducing emissions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":776,"journal":{"name":"Silicon","volume":"18 10","pages":"3385 - 3405"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148628506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SiliconPub Date : 2026-07-02DOI: 10.1007/s12633-026-03719-y
Soni Prayogi, Muhammad A.
{"title":"Impact of Excitation Distance on the Lateral Photovoltaic Response in Amorphous–Crystalline Silicon Hybrid Devices","authors":"Soni Prayogi, Muhammad A.","doi":"10.1007/s12633-026-03719-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12633-026-03719-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the influence of excitation distance on the lateral photovoltaic effect (LPE) in hybrid amorphous/crystalline silicon (a-Si:H/c-Si) p–i–n structures under laser illumination across visible to infrared wavelengths. By systematically varying the contact distance and laser power, we demonstrate that the position sensitivity exhibits distinct behaviors in low and high power regimes. At low power (< 10 mW), sensitivity remains nearly constant regardless of contact distance, attributed to minimal carrier collision probability. In contrast, at higher powers, sensitivity increases with decreasing contact distance due to enhanced carrier diffusion and reduced recombination losses. Furthermore, sensitivity improves with increasing wavelength, with infrared excitation (980 nm) yielding the highest response due to deeper photon penetration and reduced recombination in the amorphous layer. A theoretical model incorporating quantum efficiency, carrier diffusion length, and collision probability is proposed to explain the observed phenomena. These findings provide critical insights for optimizing large-area position-sensitive detectors (PSDs) based on a-Si:H/c-Si heterostructures, paving the way for advanced optoelectronic applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":776,"journal":{"name":"Silicon","volume":"18 10","pages":"3375 - 3384"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148628502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SiliconPub Date : 2026-06-27DOI: 10.1007/s12633-026-03714-3
Timofey Gevel, Eugene Koryakin, Andrey Suzdaltsev
{"title":"Study of Electrochemical Deposition of B- and Ni-Doped Silicon from Low-Fluoride Halide Melts","authors":"Timofey Gevel, Eugene Koryakin, Andrey Suzdaltsev","doi":"10.1007/s12633-026-03714-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12633-026-03714-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, the effect of dopants such as nickel (Ni) and boron (B) on the structure of deposited silicon obtained from a KCl-CsCl-K<sub>2</sub>SiF<sub>6</sub> melt was analyzed. Using cyclic voltammetry, the rate-limiting stages of the process were determined and hypotheses were put forward regarding the mechanism of the influence of dopants on the electrochemical behavior of the system. In the considered systems with different NiO concentrations, silicon deposition is limited at the stage of substance delivery to the cathode surface. Based on the data obtained during the processing of voltammograms, the rate constants of chemical reactions were calculated, based on which conclusions were drawn about the process mechanisms. Thus, the highest process rate is achieved in a system with 0.2 wt. % NiO, in which lnk at a potential scan rate of 1 V/s was -3.9. Thermodynamic phase diagrams calculated for the operating temperature of the electrolyte allowed us to predict the possible phase composition of the intermetallic compounds obtained during electrolysis. A series of electrolysis experiments were performed, yielding samples of silicon doped with boron or nickel. The morphology of the resulting cathode deposits was studied using scanning electron microscopy. The cathode deposits obtained with the NiO additive are a mixture of fine fibers and silicon crystals, while those with the KBF<sub>4</sub> additive form long, thin needles spherical crystals with the beginnings of a fibrous structure form on their lateral surfaces. Based on the data obtained, hypotheses were formulated regarding the mechanism by which the additives influence the cathode deposition process.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":776,"journal":{"name":"Silicon","volume":"18 10","pages":"3363 - 3374"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148628513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing Thermal Conductivity of Silicone Gels via Cerium-Ion-Bridged Polysiloxane Fluids","authors":"Xupeng Shen, Chaoran Li, Tingyu Liu, Shuting Zhang, Guang Li, Jiafeng Lu, Jiaen Qian, Hong Dong, Zhirong Qu, Yanjiang Song, Chuanwu","doi":"10.1007/s12633-026-03718-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12633-026-03718-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of high-performance thermal interface materials (TIMs) is crucial for addressing the escalating thermal management challenges in modern electronics. While incorporating high-thermal-conductivity fillers is a common strategy, enhancing the intrinsic thermal properties of the polymer matrix remains a significant challenge. This study presents a novel approach by synthesizing cerium-ion-bridged polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) fluids (VC and HC, terminated with dimethylvinylsiloxy and dimethylsiloxy groups, respectively) via an anionically catalyzed non-equilibrium polymerization of cyclic siloxane (D3) using CeCl<sub>3</sub> as a bridging agent. These fluids were comprehensively characterized by GPC, FT-IR, and NMR techniques, confirming the successful incorporation of Ce and the tailored polymer structures. Subsequently, a series of thermally conductive silicone gels was prepared by employing VC-1 as the matrix and the HC series as crosslinkers, with 70 vol% hydrid-sized spherical Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> as the filler. The results demonstrate that the cerium ion concentration plays a pivotal role in determining the thermal performance. The gel with the highest Ce<sup>3+</sup> concentration (2.61 ppm) achieved a superior thermal conductivity of 2.62 W/(m·K), representing a 13.62% enhancement compared to a cerium-free control. In a practical simulation test using a 100 W high-brightness LED, the optimal gel (Sample A, containing 2.37 ppm Ce) reduced the chip's surface temperature by 16.1 °C (a 7.84% reduction) compared to a commercial thermal gel, despite the latter having a higher nominal thermal conductivity. This performance is attributed to the improved interfacial compatibility and reduced phonon scattering within the cross-linked network, facilitated by the presence of cerium ions. This work provides new insights into the molecular-level design of polymer matrices for advanced thermal management materials.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":776,"journal":{"name":"Silicon","volume":"18 9","pages":"3331 - 3343"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148496680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SiliconPub Date : 2026-06-25DOI: 10.1007/s12633-026-03702-7
M. N. Bessadok, S. Mrabet, D. Ananias, M. Daoudi, C. Vázquez-Vázquez, C. Bouzidi, L. El Mir
{"title":"Calcium Doping Effect On Structural and Optical Properties of Zn2SiO4 Phosphor Material","authors":"M. N. Bessadok, S. Mrabet, D. Ananias, M. Daoudi, C. Vázquez-Vázquez, C. Bouzidi, L. El Mir","doi":"10.1007/s12633-026-03702-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12633-026-03702-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Phosphor materials present a distinct family of compounds that were discovered decades ago. Phosphors have the ability to emit light even after the excitation light source is removed. Consequently, various applications have arisen, such as screen displays and LED lamps. In this context, we propose in the current study to investigate the physical properties of silica-zinc silicate (SiO<sub>2</sub>/Zn<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>4</sub>) phosphor ceramic composite obtained through a three-step sol–gel synthesis process. Then, the impact of calcium (4 at. %) doping was examined. XRD and TEM analysis prove the successful formation of a mixed phase with silica being the dominant, while zinc silicate, alongside traces of zinc oxide, is observed as well. FTIR and Raman come to support these outcomes and reveal the fingerprint peaks of the lattice. Moreover, UV–Vis analysis reveals that calcium doping seems to reduce the bandgap value (5.52 to 5.36 eV) due to the formation of a band tail. More importantly, the calcium induces a clear impact on the photoluminescence emission curve. The NBOHC defect is the most common emission centre in silica-based systems that is detected through EPR technique. Such defects emission shift from 773 to 755 nm after calcium doping. The outcomes of this study are promising and show for the first time the effect of alkaline earth elements single doping on the structural and photoluminescence characteristics of zinc silicate lattice.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":776,"journal":{"name":"Silicon","volume":"18 9","pages":"3317 - 3329"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148496650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
SiliconPub Date : 2026-06-12DOI: 10.1007/s12633-026-03705-4
Misbah Younas, Amna Mahmood, Maryam Zafar, Nameer Khairullah Mohammed, Saleha Y. M. Alakilli, Osama R. Shahin, Fakhar Islam, Catherine Tamale Ndagire
{"title":"Smart Nanoparticles and Artificial Intelligence in Theranostics: Targeted Drug Delivery and Diagnostic Imaging","authors":"Misbah Younas, Amna Mahmood, Maryam Zafar, Nameer Khairullah Mohammed, Saleha Y. M. Alakilli, Osama R. Shahin, Fakhar Islam, Catherine Tamale Ndagire","doi":"10.1007/s12633-026-03705-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12633-026-03705-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Theranostics, a novel field that merges diagnostics and therapeutics within a single system, has witnessed a radical change in its outlook owing to the combination of smart nanoparticles and artificial intelligence (AI). The present review brings forth the birth of the multifunctional, stimuli-responsive nanoparticles that are between the sizes of 5 and 200 nm and are made of lipid-based, polymeric, and inorganic carriers, the aim of which is to deliver drugs with spatial and temporal precision while at the same time improving the quality of various diagnostic imaging methods like MRI, CT, PET, optical imaging, and fluorescence imaging. The mechanism of action of thermo-sensitive liposomes is discussed, wherein the liposomes release the drug they carry upon transition of state, which is triggered by mild hyperthermia, and dendrimers, where the poisoning that is dependent on the generation of the dendrimer, especially from the cationic surface charges, is dealt with surface engineering techniques. The section deals with metallic nanoparticles that include gold, silver, and iron oxide, and their future roles in imaging and therapy at the same time, including photo thermal therapy, magnetic hyperthermia, antimicrobial activity, and contrast enhancement. The quantum dots are studied in terms of heavy-metal toxicity, photobleaching, and the usage of several means like ZnS shelling, silica encapsulation, and polymer coatings to have better biocompatibility as their mitigation strategies. AI is spotlighted as a game-changing device for reasonable nanoparticle design, pharmacokinetic forecasting, personalized treatment planning, and improving diagnostic imaging via multimodal data assimilation. The necessity for quality long-term datasets, model transparency, and methods to reduce algorithmic bias in AI-powered personalized nanomedicine is strongly accentuated. Besides, the use of eco-friendly and biodegradable nanomaterials is mentioned, where the AI-assisted material screening and lifecycle prediction are credited for making the processes safer and more compliant with regulations. The review interlinks the recent breakthroughs in smart nanoparticle platforms, AI medications, translational barriers, and future paths while at the same time revealing the possible use of intelligent, patient-specific theranostic techniques in the realm of precision healthcare.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":776,"journal":{"name":"Silicon","volume":"18 9","pages":"3093 - 3125"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148496681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}