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Since the advent of monolayered 2D transition metal carbide and nitrides (MXenes) in 2011, the number of different monolayer systems and the study thereof have been on the rise. Mo2Ti2C3 is one of the least studied MXenes and new insights to this material are of value to the field. Here, the stability of Mo2Ti2C3 under electron irradiation is investigated. A transmission electron microscope (TEM)...
Palladium diselenide (PdSe2) is an emerging 2D layered material with anisotropic optical/electrical properties, extra‐high carrier mobility, excellent air stability, etc. So far, ultrathin PdSe2 is mainly achieved via mechanical exfoliation from its bulk counterpart, and the direct synthesis is still challenging. Herein, the synthesis of ultrathin 2D PdSe2 on conductive Au foil substrates via a facile...
Inspired by bio‐enzymes, multistep cascade reactions are highly attractive in catalysis. Despite extensive research in recent years, it remains a challenge to promote the stability and activity of catalysts. Here, well‐defined core–shell structured Ag–Au nanocage@CeO2 (Ag–Au NC@CeO2) are designed by a simple and facile self‐assembly method. The results indicate that the Ag–Au NC@CeO2 has glucose oxidase‐like...
The further development of high‐power sodium‐ion batteries faces the severe challenge of achieving high‐rate cathode materials. Here, an integrated flexible electrode is constructed by smart combination of a conductive carbon cloth fiber skeleton and N‐doped carbon (NC) shell on Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) nanoparticles via a simple impregnation method. In addition to the great electronic conductivity and high...
To solve the clinical challenges presented by the long‐term tracking of implanted hydroxyapatite (HA) bone repair material and to investigate the synergistic effects of superparamagnetic HA and a static magnetic field (SMF) on the promotion of osteogenesis, herein a new type of superparamagnetic/upconversion‐generating HA material (HYH‐Fe) is developed via a two‐step doping method, as well as a specially‐designed...
Widely used silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are readily accessible to biological fluids and then surrounded by proteins. However, interactions between AgNPs and proteins are poorly understood. Two dehydrogenases, glyceraldehyde‐3‐phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) and malate dehydrogenase (MDH), are chosen to investigate these interactions. Ag bound to thiol groups of these enzymes significantly decreases...
Layer‐structured transition metal dichalcogenides (LS‐TMDs) are being heavily studied in K‐ion batteries (KIBs) owing to their structural uniqueness and interesting electrochemical mechanisms. Synthetic methods are designed primarily focusing on high capacities. The achieved performance is often the collective results of several contributing factors. It is important to decouple the factors and understand...
Graphene oxide quantum dots (GOQDs) attract great attention for their unique properties and promising application potential. The difficulty in the formation of a confined structure, and the numerous and diverse oxygen‐containing functional groups results in a low emission yield to GOQDs. Here, GOQDs with a size of about 5 nm, exfoliated from carbon fibers by microwave irradiation, are detected and...
In article number 1703207, Jianjun Chen, Zongqiang Cui, and co‐workers develop an intranasal nanovaccine which provides protection against homo‐ and heterosubtypic influenza. The 3M 2e‐rHF nanovaccine is constructed by displaying three‐sequential repeats of the influenza conserved antigen M2e on the self‐assembling recombinant human heavy chain ferritin (rHF) cage. Intranasal vaccination with 3M2e‐rHF...
Cross‐protective and non‐invasively administered vaccines are attractive and highly desired for the control of influenza. Self‐assembling nanotechnology provides an opportunity for the development of vaccines with superior performance. In this study, an intranasal nanovaccine is developed targeting the conserved ectodomain of influenza matrix protein 2(M2e). 3‐sequential repeats of M2e (3M2e) is presented...
To maximize the utilizing efficiency of cobalt (Co) and optimize its catalytic activity and stability, engineering of size and interfacial chemical properties, as well as controllable support are of ultimate importance. Here, the concept of coating uniform thin Co/N‐doped carbon layers into the mesopore surfaces of mesoporous silica is proposed for heterogeneous aqueous catalysis. To approach the...
Large‐area, 2D, anisotropic, direct growth of nanostructures is considered an effective and straightforward way to readily fulfill transparent, flexible technology requirements. In addition, formation of thin hybrid structures by combining with another 2D material brings about dimensional advantages, such as intimate heterostructure functionalities, large specific area, and optical transparency. Here,...
A well‐defined morphology of anatase TiO2 with a high percentage of {001} facets is of particular importance for optimizing photocatalytic performance. In article number 1604115, by Zhaohui Ren, Gaorong Han, and co‐workers, ultrathin anatase TiO2 nanosheets ≈2.5 nm in thickness and ≈200 nm in side‐length are prepared by an ethanol solvothermal route, giving rise to ≈97% of the {001} facets being exposed...
An ethanol solvothermal route has been developed to prepare ultrathin anatase TiO2 nanosheets with dominant {001} facets (≈97%), a thickness of ≈2.5 nm, and a side length of ≈200 nm. The introduction of ethanol solvent significantly enhances the content of surface chemisorbed F− on the TiO2 nanosheet, which has a higher stability and further lowers the surface energy of {001} facets, giving rise to...
Endometriosis is difficult to treat since the side effects of the current therapeutic method and the high recurrence rate; thus, newer and safer therapeutic approaches are urgently needed. This work investigates the enhanced permeability and retention effect of CdTe quantum dots (QDs) and hollow gold nanospheres (HAuNS) in endometriosis to increase the delivery of HAuNS into lesion cells. The surface...
Near‐infrared (NIR) laser‐controlled gene delivery presents some benefits in gene therapy, inducing enhanced gene transfection efficiency. In this study, a “photothermal transfection” agent is obtained by wrapping poly(ethylenimine)‐cholesterol derivatives (PEI‐Chol) around single‐walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs). The PEI‐Chol modified SWNTs (PCS) are effective in compressing DNA molecules and protecting...
The synthesis of mesoporous nanoparticles with controllable structure and organic groups is important for their applications. In this work, yolk–shell‐structured periodic mesoporous organosilica (PMO) nanoparticles simultaneously incorporated with ethane‐, thioether‐, and benzene‐bridged moieties are successfully synthesized. The preparation of the triple‐hybridized PMOs is via a cetyltrimethylammonium...
On page 3550, G. Lu, L. Wang, and co‐workers report yolk–shell structured periodic mesoporous organosilica (PMO) nanoparticles simultaneously incorporated with ethane, thioether, and benzene moieties. The unique yolk–shell structure is formed via hydrothermal treatment of triple‐hybridized PMOs synthesized using a surfactant‐directed sol–gel process. Excellent biobehaviors, bioimaging properties,...
Graphene‐supported mesoporous carbons with rich nitrogen self‐doped active sites (N‐MC/rGO) are prepared by direct pyrolysis of a graphene‐oxide‐supported polymer composite embedded with massive, evenly distributed amorphous FeOOH that serve as efficient thermally removable templates. The resulting N‐MC/rGO catalysts exhibit high surface areas and apparent electrocatalytic activity for oxygen reduction...
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