OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Nanoscale Advances is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

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Efficient counter electrode for quantum dot sensitized solar cells using p-type PbS@reduced graphene oxide composite	484
Enhanced electrochemical sensing of methyl parathion using AgNPs@IL/GO nanocomposites in aqueous matrices	127
Thermionic injection analysis in germanium nanowire Schottky junction FETs by means of 1D and 3D extraction methods	96
A refined dose metrics for nanotoxicology based on surface sites reactivity for oxidative potential of engineered nanomaterials	94
Improving the aqueous solubility and antibacterial activity of triclosan using re-dispersible emulsion powder stabilized with gold nanoparticles	90
A customizable wireless potentiostat for assessing Ni(OH)₂ decorated vertically aligned MoS₂ thin films for electrochemical sensing of dopamine	89
Structure–activity relationships in the development of single atom catalysts for sustainable organic transformations	86
Excitonic circular dichroism in boron–nitrogen cluster decorated graphene	79
Ultrasound-activated nano-oxygen sensitizer for sonodynamic–radiotherapy of esophageal cancer	78
Synthesis of chiral mesoporous silica nanoparticles for the adsorptive removal of the chiral insecticide sulfoxaflor from water	77
Engineering functional natural polymer-based nanocomposite hydrogels for wound healing	73
A bioinspired silica nanocomposite for enhanced multidrug-resistant bacteria treatment and wash-free imaging	72
Improved photovoltaic performance of Pb-free AgBi₂I₇ based photovoltaics	70
Box–Behnken design of thermo-responsive nano-liposomes loaded with a platinum(iv) anticancer complex: evaluation of cytotoxicity and apoptotic pathways in triple negative breast cancer cell	68
Bottom-up synthesis of 2D layered high-entropy transition metal hydroxides	67
Titania-mediated stabilization of fluorescent dye encapsulation in mesoporous silica nanoparticles	66
Beyond Newton's law of cooling in evaluating magnetic hyperthermia performance: a device-independent procedure	64
A polyoxometalate-based heterojunction nanozyme with peroxidase-mimic catalytic activity for sensitive biomolecule detection	59
Excitons in metal halide perovskite nanoplatelets: an effective mass description of polaronic, dielectric and quantum confinement effects	59
Nanoscale heat transport analysis by scanning thermal microscopy: from calibration to high-resolution measurements	58
Solution NMR methods for structural and thermodynamic investigation of nanoparticle adsorption equilibria	55
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Antibacterial lignin-based nanoparticles and their use in composite materials	38
p-Phenylenediamine-derived carbon nanodots for probing solvent interactions	37
Chelating silica nanoparticles for efficient antibiotic delivery and particle imaging in Gram-negative bacteria	36
Construction of a binder-free PANI-CQD-Cu electrode via an electrochemical method for flexible supercapacitor applications	36
Structural DNA nanotechnology at the nexus of next-generation bio-applications: challenges and perspectives	36
Microwave synthesis of antimony oxide graphene nanoparticles – a new electrode material for supercapacitors	35
Graphene quantum dots as potential broad-spectrum antiviral agents	34
Sustainable carbonaceous nanomaterial supported palladium as an efficient ligand-free heterogeneouscatalyst for Suzuki–Miyaura coupling	34
Graphene spatiotemporal reconfigurable intelligent surface (GSRIS) for terahertz polarization-state manipulation and holographic imaging	34
Polymeric nanoparticles with a thermoresponsive shell loaded with fluorescent molecules allow for thermally enhanced fluorescence imaging and singlet oxygen generation	34
Design and development of pH-sensitive nanocarriers using molecularly imprinted polymers for the targeted delivery of sodium thiopental	34
How can we engineer electronic transitions through twisting and stacking in TMDC bilayers and heterostructures? a first-principles approach	33
Outstanding Reviewers for Nanoscale Advances in 2021	32
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Recent advances of bifunctional catalysts for zinc air batteries with stability considerations: from selecting materials to reconstruction	31
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Comprehensive evaluation of photoelectrochemical performance dependence on geometric features of ZnO nanorod electrodes	30
MnMoO₄-S nanosheets with rich oxygen vacancies for high-performance supercapacitors	30
3D hierarchically porous magnetic molybdenum trioxide@gold nanospheres as a nanogap-enhanced Raman scattering biosensor for SARS-CoV-2	30
Recent advances in redox-responsive nanoparticles for combined cancer therapy	30
Bird's eye inspired hyperuniform disordered TiO₂ meta-atom based high-efficiency metalens	29
On the melting point depression, coalescence, and chemical ordering of bimetallic nanoparticles: the miscible Ni–Pt system	29
High-porosity Pt–CeO₂ nanosponges as oxidation catalyst	29
Bi₂O₂Se-based integrated multifunctional optoelectronics	29
A color-coordinated approach to the flow synthesis of silver nanoparticles with custom morphologies	28
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CeO_x-anchored β-Ni(OH)₂ nanosheets onto nickel foam for efficient energy-saving hydrogen production via an electrocatalytic glucose oxidation reaction	28
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Nanodiamond-structured zinc composite coatings with strong bonding and high load-bearing capacity	23
The AlN lattice-polarity inversion in a high-temperature-annealed c-oriented AlN/sapphire originated from the diffusion of Al and O atoms from sapphire	23
Uniform self-rectifying resistive random-access memory based on an MXene-TiO₂ Schottky junction	23
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Nickel and cobalt-based tungstate nanocomposites as promising electrocatalysts in alkaline direct methanol fuel cells	22
Enhanced extraordinary terahertz transmission through coupling between silicon resonators	22
Developing a rational approach to designing recombinant proteins for peptide-directed nanoparticle synthesis	22
Impact of organic phosphates on the structure and composition of short-range ordered iron nanophases	22
Mn(iii), Fe(iii) and Zn(ii)-serum albumin as innovative multicolour contrast agents for photoacoustic imaging	22
Impact of the gate geometry on adiabatic charge pumping in InAs double quantum dots	22
One-tube B7-H3 detection based on isothermal exponential amplification and dendritic hybridization chain reaction	22
Direct laser induced writing of high precision gold nanosphere SERS patterns	21
Preparation of mesoporous nitrogen-doped titania comprising large crystallites with low thermal conductivity	21
Targeted nanotherapy platform mediated tumor-infiltrating CD8⁺ T cell immune function effects for collaborative anti-tumor photothermal immunotherapy for cervical cancer	21
Nitrogen-doped molecular bowls as electron donors in photoinduced electron transfer reactions	21
Fabrication of a 100 × 100 mm² nanometer-thick graphite pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography by a peel-off and camphor-supported transfer approach	21
Strength, number, and kinetics of hydrogen bonds for water confined inside boron nitride nanotubes	21
Gradient monolayered porous membrane for liquid manipulation: from fabrication to application	21
Precise size-control and functionalization of gold nanoparticles synthesized by plasma–liquid interactions: using carboxylic, amino, and thiol ligands	21
Electrostatically-blind quantitative piezoresponse force microscopy free of distributed-force artifacts	21
Spectroscopic analysis of nanosized Zn(Ag, Ni)O systems and observation of superparamagnetism at low temperature	21
A freestanding nitrogen-doped MXene/graphene cathode for high-performance Li–S batteries	21
Towards graphene-based asymmetric diodes: a density functional tight-binding study	20
Low temperature 2D GaN growth on Si(111) 7 × 7 assisted by hyperthermal nitrogen ions	20
Near-UV light emitting diode with on-chip photocatalysts for purification applications	20
Hierarchically porous and mechanically stable monoliths from ordered mesoporous silica and their water filtration potential	20
Carbon nanowires under compression and their vibrational anomalies	20
Nanoencapsulation of general anaesthetics	20
Nucleic acid-based supramolecular structures: vesicular spherical nucleic acids from a non-phospholipid nucleolipid	20
Time-dependent exfoliation study of MoS₂ for its use as a cathode material in high-performance hybrid supercapacitors	20
Growth selectivity control of InAs shells on crystal phase engineered GaAs nanowires	20
Co-doped g-C₃N₄ nanotube decorated separators mediate polysulfide redox for high performance lithium sulfur batteries	20
Computational approaches to enhance charge transfer and stability in TPBi–(PEA)₂PbI₄ perovskite interfaces through molecular orientation optimization	20
Utilising problematic waste to detect toxic gas release in the environment: fabricating a NiO doped CuO nanoflake based ammonia sensor from e-waste	20
Effects of silver-decorated PLGA nanoparticles on Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms and evaluation of the detoxification limit of bacteria against these nanoparticles	19
Thermal properties of nanofluids using hydrophilic and hydrophobic LiYF₄:Yb/Er upconverting nanoparticles	19
A fine single Pd microwire H₂ sensor fabricated by using a femtosecond laser for a wide detection range at room temperature	19
Kilogram-scale fabrication of TiO₂ nanoparticles modified with carbon dots with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity	19
Synthesis of pentameric chlorotin carboxylate clusters for high resolution EUV photoresists under small doses	19
Monolithic InSb nanostructure photodetectors on Si using rapid melt growth	19
The first progress of plasma-based transition metal dichalcogenide synthesis: a stable 1T phase and promising applications	19
Unraveling the effects of gas species and surface wettability on the morphology of interfacial nanobubbles	19
Time-domain Tollens reaction: synthesising silver nanoparticles with the formaldehyde clock	19
A first-principles study on atomic-scale pore design of microporous carbon electrodes for lithium-ion batteries	19
Substrate deformability and applied normal force are coupled to change nanoscale friction	19
Rare earth nanoparticles for sprayed and intravenous NIR II imaging and photodynamic therapy of tongue cancer	19
Chirality variation from self-assembly on Ullmann coupling for the DBCh adsorbate on Au(111) and Ag(111)	19
Enhancing MRI through high loading of superparamagnetic nanogels with high sensitivity to the tumor environment	19
Revealing the alloying and dealloying behaviours in AuAg nanorods by thermal stimulus	19
Pen direct writing of SERRS-based lateral flow assays for detection of penicillin G in milk	18
Mechanical tough and multicolor aggregation-induced emissive polymeric hydrogels for fluorescent patterning	18
Wet spinning imogolite nanotube fibres: an in situ process study	18
Studying the synthesis, antimicrobial activity, and phenol red removal of gelatin-stabilized copper nanoparticles	18
Unveiling the catalytic potency of a novel hydrazone-linked covalent organic framework for the highly efficient one-pot synthesis of 1,2,4-triazolidine-3-thiones	18
Room temperature synthesis of nanocomposite thin films with embedded Cs₂AgIn_0.9Bi_0.1Cl₆ lead-free double perovskite nanocrystals with long-term water stabil	18
An electrochemical immunosensor based on a nano-ceria integrated microfluidic chip for interleukin-8 biomarker detection	18
Defect engineering and atomic doping of porous Co-Ni₂P nanosheet arrays for boosting electrocatalytic oxygen evolution	18
Solid phase crystallization of amorphous silicon at the two-dimensional limit	18
Universal control of proton concentration using an electrochemically generated acid compatible with miniaturization	18
Magnetically driven preparation of 1-D nano-necklaces capable of MRI relaxation enhancement	18
Anti-counterfeiting SERS security labels derived from silver nanoparticles and aryl diazonium salts	17
Enhanced sunlight-driven catalysis for hydrogen generation and dye remediation using synergistic p-Co₃O₄/n-TiO₂ nanocomposites	17
Band splitting and enhanced charge density wave modulation in Mn-implanted CsV₃Sb₅	17
Wafer-scale integration of GaAs/AlGaAs core–shell nanowires on silicon by the single process of self-catalyzed molecular beam epitaxy	17

Facile covalent functionalization of boron nitride nanotubes via coupling reaction	17
Exploring semiconductor potential: novel boron-based Ti₃AlC₂ and Ti₄AlN₃ MAX phase composites with tunable band gaps	17
Exosomes trapping, manipulation and size-based separation using opto-thermo-electrohydrodynamic tweezers	17
When does a macromolecule transition from a polymer chain to a nanoparticle?	17
Electrochemical advanced oxidation combined to electro-Fenton for effective treatment of perfluoroalkyl substances “PFAS” in water using a Magnéli phase-based anode	17
Targeting drug resistance in breast cancer: the potential of miRNA and nanotechnology-driven delivery systems	17
On-surface synthesis of hydroxy-functionalized graphene nanoribbons through deprotection of methylenedioxy groups	17
Highly active reduced graphene oxide supported Ni nanoparticles for C–S coupling reactions	17
Ionovoltaic electricity generation over graphene-nanoplatelets: protein-nanofibril hybrid materials	17
Acoustically propelled nano- and microcones: fast forward and backward motion	16
Novel two-dimensional Janus β-Ge₂XY (X/Y = S, Se, Te) structures: first-principles examinations	16
A multifunctional integrated carbon nanotubes/polyphenylene sulfide composite: preparation, properties and applications	16
Diffusion of individual nanoparticles in cylindrical diatom frustule	16
First principles study on the structural stability, mechanical stability and optoelectronic properties of alkali-based single halide perovskite compounds XMgI₃ (X = Li/Na): DFT insight	16
Gold–copper oxide core–shell plasmonic nanoparticles: the effect of pH on shell stability and mechanistic insights into shell formation	16
Superior thermoelectric properties through triangular triple quantum dots (TTQD) attached to one metallic and one superconducting lead	16
Electrowetting on glassy carbon substrates	16
High-performance diodes based on black phosphorus/carbon nanomaterial heterostructures	16
Near-infrared DNA biosensors based on polysulfonate coatings for the sensitive detection of microRNAs	16
Facile sulfation of celluloseviarecyclable ternary deep eutectic solvents for low-cost cellulose nanofibril preparation	16
Atomically dispersed Pt₁Ir₁ pair for synergetic hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone	16
Reliable preparation and regeneration of well-defined single-atom tips through laser annealing	16
A new and versatile template towards vertically oriented nanopillars and nanotubes	16
Visible–ultraviolet dual-band photodetectors based on an all-inorganic CsPbCl₃/p-GaN heterostructure	16
Negatively charged Cu_1.33S nanochains: endocytic pathway, photothermal therapy and toxic effect in vivo	16
Quantifying the removal of stabilizing thiolates from gold nanoparticles on different carbon supports and the effect on their electrochemical properties	16
Paper-based colorimetric hyperammonemia sensing by controlled oxidation of plasmonic silver nanoparticles	16
Synergies in antimicrobial treatment by a levofloxacin-loaded halloysite and gold nanoparticles with a conjugation to a cell-penetrating peptide	16
Green room temperature synthesis of silver–gold alloy nanoparticles	16
Biotechnological synthesis of Pd-based nanoparticle catalysts	16
Counterion-insulated near-infrared dyes in biodegradable polymer nanoparticles for in vivo imaging	15
Mechanical properties of freestanding few-layer graphene/boron nitride/polymer heterostacks investigated with local and non-local techniques	15
A highly reactive soybean oil-based superhydrophobic polyurethane film with long-lasting antifouling and abrasion resistance	15
Synergistic atom co-sharing and S-scheme heterojunction: constructing Cu/CuO/Cu₂O with ultrathin graphene-like carbon derived from basil seeds for enhanced photo-oxidation of benzyl alcohol	15
Fe₃O₄@nano-almond shell@OSi(CH₂)₃/DABCO: a novel magnetic nanocatalyst for the synthesis of chromenes	15
Intrinsic fluorescence of nucleobase crystals	15
Second-order Jahn–Teller effect induced high-temperature ferroelectricity in two-dimensional NbO₂X (X = I, Br)	15
Charge controlled interactions between DNA-modified silica nanoparticles and fluorosurfactants in microfluidic water-in-oil droplets	15
V-doped porous CoP nanoarrays grown on carbon cloth with optimized electronic structure for the hydrogen evolution reaction	15
Giant tunneling magnetoresistance in two-dimensional magnetic tunnel junctions based on double transition metal MXene ScCr₂C₂F₂	15
Effect of solvothermal synthesis parameters on the crystallite size and atomic structure of cobalt iron oxide nanoparticles	15
First-principles investigation of interface phenomena in hafnium-based metal–insulator–metal diodes	15
Nickel coating on plasmonic copper nanoparticles lowers cytotoxicity and enables colorimetric pH readout for antibacterial wound dressing application	15
Customizable ligand exchange on the surface of gold nanotriangles enables their application in LSPR-based sensing	15
How to efficiently isolate multiple size ranges of oxidized or hydrogenated milled nanodiamonds	15
Different morphologies of super-balls obtained to form photonic crystals of cholesteryl benzoate liquid crystals	15
Comparative synthesis and characterization of nanocomposites using chemical and green approaches including a comparison study onin vivoandin vitrobiological properties	15
Experimental VLP vaccine displaying a furin antigen elicits production of autoantibodies and is well tolerated in mice	15
Optimization and characterization of miRNA-129-5p-encapsulated poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles to reprogram activated microglia	15
Red emitting carbon dots: surface modifications and bioapplications	14
Dipole moment as the underlying mechanism for enhancing the immobilization of glucose oxidase by ferrocene-chitosan for superior specificity non-invasive glucose sensing	14
Structured hybrid photodetectors using confined conducting polymer nanochannels	14
A mixed-dimensional quasi-1D BiSeI nanowire-2D GaSe nanosheet p–n heterojunction for fast response optoelectronic devices	14
A biocompatible NIR-II light-responsive nanoknife for permanent male sterilization	14
Zn-assisted modification of the chemical structure of N-doped carbon dots and their enhanced quantum yield and photostability	14
First-principles study of BX–SiS (X = As, P) van der Waals heterostructures for enhanced photocatalytic performance	14
Multifunctional effects in magnetic nanoparticles for precision medicine: combining magnetic particle thermometry and hyperthermia	14
Survival of skyrmions along granular racetracks at room temperature	14
A graphene microelectrode array based microfluidic device for in situ continuous monitoring of biofilms	14
Influence of bridge structure manipulation on the electrochemical performance of π-conjugated molecule-bridged silicon quantum dot nanocomposite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries	14
Novel monodisperse FePt nanocomposites for T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging: biomedical theranostics applications	14
Photo-responsive hole formation in the monolayer membrane wall of a supramolecular nanotube for quick recovery of encapsulated protein	14
Assessing the electrical activity of individual ZnO nanowires thermally annealed in air	14
Metal nanowires grown in situ on polymeric fibres for electronic textiles	14
Graphene oxide nanosheets augment silk fibroin aerogels for enhanced water stability and oil adsorption	14
In situ synthesis of gold nanoparticles embedded in a magnetic nanocomposite of glucosamine/alginate for enhancing recyclable catalysis performance of nitrophenol reduction	14
Polarization-insensitive broadband omni-directional anti-reflection in ZnO nanoneedle array for efficient solar energy harvesting	14
A merged lattice metal nanohole array based dual-mode plasmonic laser with an ultra-low threshold	14
Interaction of Langmuir–Blodgett films of Mn₁₂ single molecule magnets with superconducting micro-tracks and nano-SQUIDs	14
Foldable batteries: from materials to devices	14
Moderate molecular recognitions on ZnO m-plane and their selective capture/release of bio-related phosphoric acids	14
Real-time thermal decomposition kinetics of GaAs nanowires and their crystal polytypes on the atomic scale	14
On the photostability and luminescence of dye-sensitized upconverting nanoparticles using modified IR820 dyes	14
Nanoconfined anti-oxidizing RAFT nitroxide radical polymer for reduction of low-density lipoprotein oxidation and foam cell formation	14
Environmental and biomedical applications of 2D transition metal borides (MBenes): recent advancements	13
Structure-engineering of core–shell ZnCo₂O₄@NiO composites for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitors	13
In situ modified nanocellulose/alginate hydrogel composite beads for purifying mining effluents	13
Plasmon assisted Ti₃C₂T_x grafting and surface termination tuning for enhancement of flake stability and humidity sensing performance	13
Optical, magnetic, and transport properties of two-dimensional III-nitride semiconductors (AlN, GaN, and InN) due to acoustic phonon scattering	13
Riboflavin–citrate conjugate multicore SPIONs with enhanced magnetic responses and cellular uptake in breast cancer cells	13
Modeling and simulation for Cattaneo–Christov heat analysis of entropy optimized hybrid nanomaterial flow	13
Analytical probing of membranotropic effects of antimicrobial copper nanoparticles on lipid vesicles as membrane models	13
Predictable incorporation of nitrogen into carbon dots: insights from pinacol rearrangement and iminium ion cyclization	13
Hybrid AuNPs-3MPS-MTX nanosystem and its evaluation for treating cervical cancer and melanoma	13
Evolution of the surface atomic structure of multielement oxide films: curse or blessing?	13
Organosilica nanoparticles containing sodium borocaptate (BSH) provide new prospects for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT): efficient cellular uptake and enhanced BNCT efficacy	13
DNA-protamine condensates under low salt conditions: molecular dynamics simulation with a simple coarse-grained model focusing on electrostatic interactions	13
Iron oxide nanoparticles trigger endoplasmic reticulum damage in steatotic hepatic cells	13
High-throughput dry transfer and excitonic properties of twisted bilayers based on CVD-grown transition metal dichalcogenides	13
Multifunctional polymer-based nanocomposites for synergistic adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of mixed pollutants in water	13
Viscoelastic fluid flow over a horizontal flat plate with various boundary slip conditions and suction effects	13
Compartmentalized drug localization studies in extracellular vesicles for anticancer therapy	13
In situ synthesis of high-quantum-efficiency and stable bromide-based blue-emitting perovskite nanoplatelets	12
Structurally engineered heat loss suppression in nanogap-aligned nanowires for power efficient heating	12
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