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Aptamer-functionalized field-effect transistor (FET) biosensors with merits of fast response speed, ease of miniaturization, and integration offer an attractive solution to disease diagnosis and environmental monitoring. This review is focusing on the development of aptamer-functionalized FET biosensors from sensing mechanism to functionalization strategy to biological application level, combined with the latest research and in-depth outlook, …

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Owing to the synergy between highly dispersed active sites and particular substrates with the one-dimensional nanostructure, fibrous carbon-based nanoreactors have exhibited fascinating electrocatalytic performance in electrochemical reactions. Therefore, one-dimensional fibrous carbon-based nanoreactors from the electrospun fabrication process have been used in catalyzing oxygen reduction reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, and hydrogen evolution reaction electrochemical reactions. Abstract: …

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Silica based nanoparticles have been extensively applied in nanomedicine including cancer immunotherapy. In this review, the applications of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN), mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles (MON), and metal-doped MSN/MON in the field of cancer immunotherapy and tumor microenvironment regulation are comprehensively summarized by highlighting the structural and compositional attributes of the silica-based nanoplatforms. Abstract: Cancer …

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Harnessing the immune system to attack the tumor with cancer vaccines is being intensively studied. Nowadays, biomimetic and bioinspired nanotechnology provides new impetus for the designing concepts of cancer vaccines. The specific behaviors and endogenous molecules of each type of living entity (eukaryotic cell or microorganism) offer unique features to address specific needs for cancer …

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Many organisms had formed ingenious optical structures for the efficient emission of light signals in the environment during the long-term evolution. We summarized detailed examples of bio-inspired optical structures in enhanced luminescence and presented the applications of these inspirations in information encryption, biochemical detection, and luminescent sources. Our work will provide profound guidance for bio-inspired …

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Compared to NPs, Ligand-protected NCs with atomically precise structures and monodispersity have become an ideal candidate for understanding the well-defined correlations between structure and catalytic property at an atomic level. Tuning the kernel structure of NCs to improve catalytic activity and selectivity by tailoring the number, types, and positions of metal atoms is a novel …

Programmable kernel structures of atomically precise metal nanoclusters for tailoring catalytic properties Read More »

Solid-state electrolytes with non-flammable and eco-friendly properties are expected to alleviate their safety concerns, which have become a research focus in the research field of Li-air batteries (LABs). Herein, an overview of the recent progress in SSE-based LAB (SSLABs) by categories of gel polymer electrolyte, solid polymer electrolyte, solid inorganic electrolyte, and solid composite electrolyte …

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pH-responsive theranostic nanoplatforms have provided a great opportunity in the combat with cancer. Herein, we summarize the recent progress in pH-responsive theranostic nanoplatforms that integrate magnetic resonance imaging-based diagnostics and a variety of therapeutic modes for tumor detection, imaging, and therapy. Abstract: The acidic characteristic of the tumor site is one of the most well-known …

Recent development of pH-responsive theranostic nanoplatforms for magnetic resonance imaging-guided cancer therapy Read More »