RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
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Royal Society of Chemistry Interest Group bringing together scientists, engineers, and industrialists with an appreciation for all things nano
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www.linkedin.com/groups/13114975
Posts do not represent the views of the RSC
A special thank you to the organisers of the RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Annual Symposium, Dr Daniela Carta and Prof Susete Fernandes, for all the work behind the scenes in making this event happen.
See you all next year — and sooner at other RSC CNN events!
#chemsky #nanosky
See you all next year — and sooner at other RSC CNN events!
#chemsky #nanosky
January 14, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Congratulations to the Poster Awardees at the Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Symposium:
🏅 Dalton Transactions
1st: Courtney Harris
Runners-up: Charlea Berry, Fiona Macallister
🏅 Nanoscale
1st: Tiago Linares
Runners-up: Dario Olric, Alexandra Biliama
@daltontrans.rsc.org @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
🏅 Dalton Transactions
1st: Courtney Harris
Runners-up: Charlea Berry, Fiona Macallister
🏅 Nanoscale
1st: Tiago Linares
Runners-up: Dario Olric, Alexandra Biliama
@daltontrans.rsc.org @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
January 14, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Congratulations to the Poster Awardees at the Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Symposium:
🏅 Dalton Transactions
1st: Courtney Harris
Runners-up: Charlea Berry, Fiona Macallister
🏅 Nanoscale
1st: Tiago Linares
Runners-up: Dario Olric, Alexandra Biliama
@daltontrans.rsc.org @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
🏅 Dalton Transactions
1st: Courtney Harris
Runners-up: Charlea Berry, Fiona Macallister
🏅 Nanoscale
1st: Tiago Linares
Runners-up: Dario Olric, Alexandra Biliama
@daltontrans.rsc.org @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the RSC CNN Annual symposium:
Agilent, Anton Paar, Blue Scientific, CELLINK, Fluorochem, Hiden Isochema, Henry Royce Institute, Verder Group, Grant Instruments, and RSC journals @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org & @daltontrans.rsc.org
#RSCNano #chemsky #nanosky
Agilent, Anton Paar, Blue Scientific, CELLINK, Fluorochem, Hiden Isochema, Henry Royce Institute, Verder Group, Grant Instruments, and RSC journals @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org & @daltontrans.rsc.org
#RSCNano #chemsky #nanosky
January 14, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the RSC CNN Annual symposium:
Agilent, Anton Paar, Blue Scientific, CELLINK, Fluorochem, Hiden Isochema, Henry Royce Institute, Verder Group, Grant Instruments, and RSC journals @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org & @daltontrans.rsc.org
#RSCNano #chemsky #nanosky
Agilent, Anton Paar, Blue Scientific, CELLINK, Fluorochem, Hiden Isochema, Henry Royce Institute, Verder Group, Grant Instruments, and RSC journals @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org & @daltontrans.rsc.org
#RSCNano #chemsky #nanosky
The RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Annual Symposium has come to an end — a great way to start 2026 ✨
Two inspiring days of talks, posters, and discussions at Burlington House, London 🏛️🧪
Thanks to all speakers, presenters, and participants!
#RSC #chemsky #nanosky
Two inspiring days of talks, posters, and discussions at Burlington House, London 🏛️🧪
Thanks to all speakers, presenters, and participants!
#RSC #chemsky #nanosky
January 14, 2026 at 9:52 AM
🎉 Paper of the Year 2025 from the RSC CNN
🏆 Nano-onions based on an amphiphilic Au₃(pyrazolate)₃ complex
👏 Congratulations to Atena B. Solea, Davide Dermutas, Farzaneh Fadaei-Tirani, Luigi Leanza, Massimo Delle Piane, Giovanni M. Pavan, and Kay Severin.
#chemsky #nanosky
👏 👏 👏 to the authors
🏆 Nano-onions based on an amphiphilic Au₃(pyrazolate)₃ complex
👏 Congratulations to Atena B. Solea, Davide Dermutas, Farzaneh Fadaei-Tirani, Luigi Leanza, Massimo Delle Piane, Giovanni M. Pavan, and Kay Severin.
#chemsky #nanosky
👏 👏 👏 to the authors
Nano onions based on an amphiphilic Au3(pyrazolate)3 complex
Multilayer vesicles with an onion-like architecture can form by self-assembly of organic amphiphiles such as dendrimers, small-molecule surfactants, and block copolymers. Thus far, there are limited r...
pubs.rsc.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🎄End-of-year extension:
Abstract (poster) deadline for RSC CNN Annual Symposium → 30 Dec
London | 12–13 Jan 2026
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
Abstract (poster) deadline for RSC CNN Annual Symposium → 30 Dec
London | 12–13 Jan 2026
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
December 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🎄End-of-year extension:
Abstract (poster) deadline for RSC CNN Annual Symposium → 30 Dec
London | 12–13 Jan 2026
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
Abstract (poster) deadline for RSC CNN Annual Symposium → 30 Dec
London | 12–13 Jan 2026
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
Poster abstracts deadline for the RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Annual Symposium is extended to 25 November 2025!
12 - 13 January 2026, London, United Kingdom
Register here:
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
12 - 13 January 2026, London, United Kingdom
Register here:
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
November 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Poster abstracts deadline for the RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Annual Symposium is extended to 25 November 2025!
12 - 13 January 2026, London, United Kingdom
Register here:
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
12 - 13 January 2026, London, United Kingdom
Register here:
www.rsc.org/events/detai...
No Paper of the Week announcement this week? 😱
Well, that’s because we at the RSC CNN are getting ready for the big announcement — Paper of the Year! 🎉
So stay tuned — big news are coming!
React if you’re excited to hear the winner and want the Paper of the Week to continue!
#chemsky #nanosky
Well, that’s because we at the RSC CNN are getting ready for the big announcement — Paper of the Year! 🎉
So stay tuned — big news are coming!
React if you’re excited to hear the winner and want the Paper of the Week to continue!
#chemsky #nanosky
November 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
October 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Each week the RSC-CNN committee selects a great new nanoscience paper — this week highlighting advances in magnetic nanoparticle separation. By combining gradient and alternating magnetic fields, the authors enhance size-selective separation overcoming key limitations in biomedical applications.
October 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Each week the RSC-CNN committee selects a great new nanoscience paper — this week highlighting advances in magnetic nanoparticle separation. By combining gradient and alternating magnetic fields, the authors enhance size-selective separation overcoming key limitations in biomedical applications.
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥
Dual field magnetic separation for improved size fractionation of magnetic nanoparticles
Baumgarten* (Private University for Health Sciences and Health Technology)
Wolfschwenger, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02659H
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Dual field magnetic separation for improved size fractionation of magnetic nanoparticles
Baumgarten* (Private University for Health Sciences and Health Technology)
Wolfschwenger, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02659H
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Dual field magnetic separation for improved size fractionation of magnetic nanoparticles
Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are emerging as key tools in biomedical and technical applications due to their tunable magnetic properties and responsiveness to external magnetic fields. However, the e...
pubs.rsc.org
October 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥
Dual field magnetic separation for improved size fractionation of magnetic nanoparticles
Baumgarten* (Private University for Health Sciences and Health Technology)
Wolfschwenger, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02659H
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Dual field magnetic separation for improved size fractionation of magnetic nanoparticles
Baumgarten* (Private University for Health Sciences and Health Technology)
Wolfschwenger, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02659H
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Reposted by RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
A paper in Nature Catalysis reports a system to capture carbon dioxide from seawater and convert it into biodegradable plastic precursors. The findings suggest a potentially sustainable way to produce industrial chemicals. go.nature.com/4o5lcTA #chemsky 🧪
October 20, 2025 at 1:52 AM
A paper in Nature Catalysis reports a system to capture carbon dioxide from seawater and convert it into biodegradable plastic precursors. The findings suggest a potentially sustainable way to produce industrial chemicals. go.nature.com/4o5lcTA #chemsky 🧪
Each week the RSC-CNN committee selects a great new nanoscience paper — this week highlighting polymer fracture modelling. Using a hybrid particle–continuum approach, the authors reveal nanoscale crack behaviour under different loading conditions.
October 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Each week the RSC-CNN committee selects a great new nanoscience paper — this week highlighting polymer fracture modelling. Using a hybrid particle–continuum approach, the authors reveal nanoscale crack behaviour under different loading conditions.
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥
Nanoscale mechanisms of crack-tip evolution in glassy polymers: hybrid particle-continuum simulations
Müller-Plathe* (Technical University of Darmstadt)
Norouzi, Soft Matter, 10.1039/D5SM00853K
@softmatter.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Nanoscale mechanisms of crack-tip evolution in glassy polymers: hybrid particle-continuum simulations
Müller-Plathe* (Technical University of Darmstadt)
Norouzi, Soft Matter, 10.1039/D5SM00853K
@softmatter.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Nanoscale mechanisms of crack-tip evolution in glassy polymers: hybrid particle-continuum simulations
Understanding nanoscale crack mechanisms in polymers is important for predicting their macroscopic properties. However, high localized stress near the crack tip introduces nonlinear and time-dependent...
pubs.rsc.org
October 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥
Nanoscale mechanisms of crack-tip evolution in glassy polymers: hybrid particle-continuum simulations
Müller-Plathe* (Technical University of Darmstadt)
Norouzi, Soft Matter, 10.1039/D5SM00853K
@softmatter.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Nanoscale mechanisms of crack-tip evolution in glassy polymers: hybrid particle-continuum simulations
Müller-Plathe* (Technical University of Darmstadt)
Norouzi, Soft Matter, 10.1039/D5SM00853K
@softmatter.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Each week the RSC-CNN committee selects a great new nanoscience paper — this week highlighting bioinspired polymer nanostructures. Using complementary nucleobase interactions, the authors achieve precise control over size, surface, and core functionalisation for advanced biomedical materials.
October 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Each week the RSC-CNN committee selects a great new nanoscience paper — this week highlighting bioinspired polymer nanostructures. Using complementary nucleobase interactions, the authors achieve precise control over size, surface, and core functionalisation for advanced biomedical materials.
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥
Quantitative and spatially defined functionalization of nanostructures by overcoming the strong steric hindrance through bioinspired nucleobase interactions
Hua* (Anhui Normal University)
Chen, Chem Sci, 10.1039/D5SC05777A
@chemicalscience.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Quantitative and spatially defined functionalization of nanostructures by overcoming the strong steric hindrance through bioinspired nucleobase interactions
Hua* (Anhui Normal University)
Chen, Chem Sci, 10.1039/D5SC05777A
@chemicalscience.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Quantitative and spatially defined functionalization of nanostructures by overcoming the strong steric hindrance through bioinspired nucleobase interactions
Polymer nanostructures with controlled and uniform sizes, tunable surface properties, and spatially defined functionalities are highly pursued by scientists. However, precise control of tailored nanos...
pubs.rsc.org
October 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥
Quantitative and spatially defined functionalization of nanostructures by overcoming the strong steric hindrance through bioinspired nucleobase interactions
Hua* (Anhui Normal University)
Chen, Chem Sci, 10.1039/D5SC05777A
@chemicalscience.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Quantitative and spatially defined functionalization of nanostructures by overcoming the strong steric hindrance through bioinspired nucleobase interactions
Hua* (Anhui Normal University)
Chen, Chem Sci, 10.1039/D5SC05777A
@chemicalscience.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Each week the RSC-CNN committee selects a great new nanoscience paper — this week highlighting ultrasensitive hormone detection. By integrating SERS into lateral flow assays using gold nanoparticles, the authors achieve over 500× more sensitive cortisol detection in saliva than conventional strips.
October 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Each week the RSC-CNN committee selects a great new nanoscience paper — this week highlighting ultrasensitive hormone detection. By integrating SERS into lateral flow assays using gold nanoparticles, the authors achieve over 500× more sensitive cortisol detection in saliva than conventional strips.
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥
SERS-based lateral flow immunoassay utilising plasmonic nanoparticle clusters for ultra-sensitive detection of salivary cortisol
Maher* (University of Liverpool)
Hyun-Kyung Oh, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02062J
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
SERS-based lateral flow immunoassay utilising plasmonic nanoparticle clusters for ultra-sensitive detection of salivary cortisol
Maher* (University of Liverpool)
Hyun-Kyung Oh, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02062J
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
SERS-based lateral flow immunoassay utilising plasmonic nanoparticle clusters for ultra-sensitive detection of salivary cortisol
Cortisol plays a central role in maintaining physiological homeostasis, and both cortisol excess and deficiency are associated with life-threatening conditions. Accurate diagnosis, adequate treatment ...
pubs.rsc.org
October 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥
SERS-based lateral flow immunoassay utilising plasmonic nanoparticle clusters for ultra-sensitive detection of salivary cortisol
Maher* (University of Liverpool)
Hyun-Kyung Oh, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02062J
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
SERS-based lateral flow immunoassay utilising plasmonic nanoparticle clusters for ultra-sensitive detection of salivary cortisol
Maher* (University of Liverpool)
Hyun-Kyung Oh, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02062J
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
🗣️ Last chance to submit your oral abstract for the RSC CNN Annual Symposium 2026!
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
📍 12–13 Jan, Burlington House, London
🔗 rsc.org/events/detail/81692
#chemsky #nanosky
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
📍 12–13 Jan, Burlington House, London
🔗 rsc.org/events/detail/81692
#chemsky #nanosky
RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNN) Interest Group Annual Symposium
The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom
rsc.org
September 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🗣️ Last chance to submit your oral abstract for the RSC CNN Annual Symposium 2026!
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
📍 12–13 Jan, Burlington House, London
🔗 rsc.org/events/detail/81692
#chemsky #nanosky
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
📍 12–13 Jan, Burlington House, London
🔗 rsc.org/events/detail/81692
#chemsky #nanosky
Each week the RSC-CNN committee selects a great new nanoscience paper — this week highlighting improved sample prep for high-res AFM imaging. By replacing Ni²⁺ with Co²⁺ for DNA adhesion to mica, the authors reduce salt precipitation and enhance reproducibility in nanoscale imaging of DNA structure.
September 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Each week the RSC-CNN committee selects a great new nanoscience paper — this week highlighting improved sample prep for high-res AFM imaging. By replacing Ni²⁺ with Co²⁺ for DNA adhesion to mica, the authors reduce salt precipitation and enhance reproducibility in nanoscale imaging of DNA structure.
Reposted by RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Happy to share the cover for Nanoscale Horizons @rsc-cnn.bsky.social about the discharge of anionic TBTAP (doi.org/10.1039/D5NH...)!
Stay tuned for more at molq.physik.unibas.ch/en/
@unibas.ch, @unibe.ch, @siemens-ring.bsky.social, @snsf.ch, @nanoscience.ch, @erc.europa.eu, @blender.org
Stay tuned for more at molq.physik.unibas.ch/en/
@unibas.ch, @unibe.ch, @siemens-ring.bsky.social, @snsf.ch, @nanoscience.ch, @erc.europa.eu, @blender.org
September 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Happy to share the cover for Nanoscale Horizons @rsc-cnn.bsky.social about the discharge of anionic TBTAP (doi.org/10.1039/D5NH...)!
Stay tuned for more at molq.physik.unibas.ch/en/
@unibas.ch, @unibe.ch, @siemens-ring.bsky.social, @snsf.ch, @nanoscience.ch, @erc.europa.eu, @blender.org
Stay tuned for more at molq.physik.unibas.ch/en/
@unibas.ch, @unibe.ch, @siemens-ring.bsky.social, @snsf.ch, @nanoscience.ch, @erc.europa.eu, @blender.org
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥
Co2+-mediated adsorption facilitates atomic force microscopy of DNA molecules at double-helix resolution
Hoogenboom* (University College London)
Pailing, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02314A
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Co2+-mediated adsorption facilitates atomic force microscopy of DNA molecules at double-helix resolution
Hoogenboom* (University College London)
Pailing, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02314A
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Co2+-mediated adsorption facilitates atomic force microscopy of DNA molecules at double-helix resolution
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has demonstrated the ability to resolve single DNA molecules in liquid at a spatial resolution that is sufficient to visualize the double helix structure and variations t...
pubs.rsc.org
September 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥
Co2+-mediated adsorption facilitates atomic force microscopy of DNA molecules at double-helix resolution
Hoogenboom* (University College London)
Pailing, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02314A
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Co2+-mediated adsorption facilitates atomic force microscopy of DNA molecules at double-helix resolution
Hoogenboom* (University College London)
Pailing, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02314A
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Each week the RSC-CNN committee selects a great new nanoscience paper — this week highlighting plasmonic nanoantenna for DUV-SERS. Through theoretical modelling, the authors propose tunable Al nanorods with high UV enhancement factors and oxidation tolerance for future biosensing applications.
September 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Each week the RSC-CNN committee selects a great new nanoscience paper — this week highlighting plasmonic nanoantenna for DUV-SERS. Through theoretical modelling, the authors propose tunable Al nanorods with high UV enhancement factors and oxidation tolerance for future biosensing applications.
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥
Nano-gapped Al/Al2O3 nanorods: a novel paradigm for efficient SERS-based sensing in the deep UV region
Simón Roa*, Gonzalo Abarzúa (University of Concepción)
J Mater Chem C, 10.1039/D5TC01925G
@jmaterchem.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Nano-gapped Al/Al2O3 nanorods: a novel paradigm for efficient SERS-based sensing in the deep UV region
Simón Roa*, Gonzalo Abarzúa (University of Concepción)
J Mater Chem C, 10.1039/D5TC01925G
@jmaterchem.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Nano-gapped Al/Al2O3 nanorods: a novel paradigm for efficient SERS-based sensing in the deep UV region
Deep-UV surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (DUV-SERS) has emerged as a promising method for sensing molecular structure and dynamics in biological systems, projecting potential applications in diseas...
pubs.rsc.org
September 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥
Nano-gapped Al/Al2O3 nanorods: a novel paradigm for efficient SERS-based sensing in the deep UV region
Simón Roa*, Gonzalo Abarzúa (University of Concepción)
J Mater Chem C, 10.1039/D5TC01925G
@jmaterchem.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
Nano-gapped Al/Al2O3 nanorods: a novel paradigm for efficient SERS-based sensing in the deep UV region
Simón Roa*, Gonzalo Abarzúa (University of Concepción)
J Mater Chem C, 10.1039/D5TC01925G
@jmaterchem.rsc.org
#chemsky #nanosky
🗣️ Only a few weeks left to submit your oral abstract for the RSC CNN Annual Symposium 2026!
Don't miss this event to share cutting-edge research and network with nanoscience community 🔬
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
📍 12–13 Jan, Burlington House, London
🔗 rsc.org/events/detail/81692
#chemsky #nanosky
Don't miss this event to share cutting-edge research and network with nanoscience community 🔬
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
📍 12–13 Jan, Burlington House, London
🔗 rsc.org/events/detail/81692
#chemsky #nanosky
September 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🗣️ Only a few weeks left to submit your oral abstract for the RSC CNN Annual Symposium 2026!
Don't miss this event to share cutting-edge research and network with nanoscience community 🔬
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
📍 12–13 Jan, Burlington House, London
🔗 rsc.org/events/detail/81692
#chemsky #nanosky
Don't miss this event to share cutting-edge research and network with nanoscience community 🔬
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
📍 12–13 Jan, Burlington House, London
🔗 rsc.org/events/detail/81692
#chemsky #nanosky