This review shows that CO2 gas or biomass-derived carbons could be utilized as raw precursors for the preparation of graphitic carbons via a molten salt electrochemical route. In this review, we discuss the factors that affect the graphitization, the costs of the processes, and the challenges that need to be tackled. The molten salt approach has …
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Interdisciplinary advances in nanomaterials and biotechnology, such as nanomaterials-based biosensors, have opened new avenues for rapid and ultrasensitive detection of pathogens in the field of healthcare. Many updated nanomaterials-based biosensors, namely electrochemical, field-effect transistor, plasmonic, and colorimetric biosensors, employ nucleic acid and antigen–antibody interactions for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) detection in a …
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Mphagocyticononuclear system (MPS) is one of the major obstacles that impede the accumulation of nanomaterials at their target sites. This Review summarizes the advanced strategies for evading the MPS clearance of nanomaterials, and discusses the challenges and opportunities in this field. Abstract: Nanomaterials are promising carriers to improve the bioavailability and therapeutic efficiency of drugs …
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A facile electric shock method is used to synthesize an efficient, stable, and inexpensive NiCoCuMoW bifunctional alloy electrocatalyst for both hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Combined experiments and theory calculations reveal that the multi-component synergy of different elements and plentiful active sites render the NiCoCuMoW superior HOR/HER performance, rivaling the Pt/C …
This work describes the construction of bullet-shaped carbon hollow particles with controllable shell thicknesses by heterogeneous interface growth on hard template. As a near infrared light-propelled nanomotor, it shows higher diffusion coefficient and faster velocity by self-thermophoresis for the enhanced dye removal. Abstract: Materials with asymmetric nanostructures have attracted tremendous research attention due to their …
This paper demonstrates a novel active-ion-gated strategy to active the room temperature (RT) gas sensing performance of ZnO NWs by self-powered triboelectric plasma system in ambient environment. The activated ZnO NWs shows considerable sensitivity, excellent selectivity, and rapid response to acetone gas at RT with maximum power consumption only 4.5 mW. Abstract: Reducing the high operation …
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This review discusses the recent advancement in the upconversion nanoparticle (UCNP)-based biosensors for virus and biomarkers detection. We summarize four basic principles that guide the design of UCNP-based biosensors, which are utilized with luminescent or electric responses as output signals. Relative strategies with a detailed discussion are presented, and we suggest routes for progress in …
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mRNA nanomedicines have shown considerable promise as prophylactic and therapeutic agents given their capacity to enable the in situ production of any protein. In this review, we discuss the design of nanoparticle-based platforms for mRNA delivery, as well as their recent application to viral infections, cancers, and genetic diseases. Abstract: The rational design and application …
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This review summarized the fabrication method of MXene-based nanocomposite films and discussed the mechanical properties and the application of electromagnetic shielding, thermal conductivity, and supercapacitors. Finally, based on the summary of previous works, we prospected the challenges and prospects of MXene-based nanocomposite films in the future of scientific research. Abstract: Since the first report in …
Extracting strategic metals from water has attracted much attention in the last decade due to their indispensable role and growing demand in the related industries. This review summarizes the research progress in the adsorption of typical strategic metal ions such as Au3+, U(VI), and Li+ using materials based on biofibrous nanomaterials. The current challenges and future …
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