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November 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Tuneable Group 15 Nanoribbons for Perovskite Solar Cells
ucl-epsrc-dtp.github.io
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 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

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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...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
💥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

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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...
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October 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
💥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
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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...
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October 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
💥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

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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 ...
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October 7, 2025 at 8:38 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

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RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNN) Interest Group Annual Symposium
The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom
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September 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
💥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

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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...
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September 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
💥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

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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...
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September 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
🗣️ Only a few weeks left to submit your oral abstract for the RSC CNN Annual Symposium 2026!

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📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
📍 12–13 Jan, Burlington House, London
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September 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Nanoscale quantification and structure–dynamics correlation of photoredox reactions on 2D nanoplates via single-molecule localization microscopy

Zhang* (Nanyang Technological University)

Wu, J Mater Chem A, 10.1039/D5TA05486A
@jmaterchem.rsc.org

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Nanoscale quantification and structure–dynamics correlation of photoredox reactions on 2D nanoplates via single-molecule localization microscopy
Understanding the site-specific photoredox behavior of anisotropic 2D photocatalysts remains a significant challenge using conventional techniques. Here, we employ single-molecule localization microsc...
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September 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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September 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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September 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Colloidal Fe nanocrystals for CH4 decomposition: role of the support

Damsgaard* (Technical University of Denmark)

Gioria, J Mater Chem A, 10.1039/D5TA03667D
@jmaterchem.rsc.org

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Colloidal Fe nanocrystals for CH4 decomposition: role of the support
Metal-supported nanoparticles play a crucial role in heterogeneous catalysis, with their activity governed by size, composition, and metal–support interactions. Conventional preparation methods often ...
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September 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Predicting the protein corona on nanoparticles using random forest models with nanoparticle, protein, and experimental features

Payne* (Duke University)

Vijgen, Nanoscale Adv, 10.1039/D5NA00425J
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
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Predicting the protein corona on nanoparticles using random forest models with nanoparticle, protein, and experimental features
Nanoparticles (NPs) present in any biological environment form a “corona” of proteins on the NP surface. This protein corona, rather than the bare NP, determines the biological response to the protein...
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September 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Surface ligand networking promotes intersystem crossing in the Au18(SR)14 nanocluster

Rongchao Jin* (Carnegie Mellon University)

Guiying He, Nanoscale Horiz, 10.1039/D5NH00358J
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org

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Surface ligand networking promotes intersystem crossing in the Au18(SR)14 nanocluster
Understanding the relationships between the structure and optical properties of ligand-protected, atomically precise metal nanoclusters (NCs) is of paramount importance for exploring their application...
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August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Surface functional group dependent enthalpic and entropic contributions to molecular adsorption on colloidal microplastics

Subir* (Ball State University)

Kanu, Soft Matter, 10.1039/D5SM00488H
@softmatter.rsc.org

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Surface functional group dependent enthalpic and entropic contributions to molecular adsorption on colloidal microplastics
Molecular interaction with micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs) is an important chemical process that dictates the fate and transport of organic contaminants, and that of MNPs, within the aquatic environme...
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August 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Conductometric evidence for accurate dissociation behaviour of surface groups on nanorods

Kröger*, Kontturi* (Aalto University)

Kröger, PCCP, 10.1039/D5CP01616A
@pccp.rsc.org

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Conductometric evidence for accurate dissociation behaviour of surface groups on nanorods
The surface charge of nanoparticles is usually quantified under the assumption that strong electrolytes fully dissociate in aqueous systems. Here, we demonstrate the effect of counterion condensation ...
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August 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Microtomy-fabricated two-dimensional nano-slits enable single molecule biosensing

Radha, Varma, Keerthi* (Indian Institute of Science, University of Manchester)

Sajeer P, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR01832C
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org

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Microtomy-fabricated two-dimensional nano-slits enable single molecule biosensing
Nanofluidic devices have emerged as a powerful sensor for single-molecule studies. Among these, biological nanopores have demonstrated remarkable capabilities, ranging from detecting epigenetic modifi...
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August 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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July 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

A new MIL-101-type chromium-based metal–organic framework with densely packed sulfonic groups: an ultra-high uptake of toxic Pb2+ and Cu2+ ions from an aqueous medium

Nguyen*

Nguyen, Nanoscale Adv, 10.1039/D5NA00442J
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
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A new MIL-101-type chromium-based metal–organic framework with densely packed sulfonic groups: an ultra-high uptake of toxic Pb2+ and Cu2+ ions from an aqueous medium
Metal–organic frameworks have been demonstrated to be effective adsorbents of heavy metal ions in recent decades. Nevertheless, their practical applications remain limited because of their slow uptake...
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July 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM

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RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNN) Interest Group Annual Symposium
The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom
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July 17, 2025 at 4:58 AM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Addressing the polycation dilemma in drug delivery: charge-converting liposomes

Bernkop-Schnürch* (Leopold-Franzens-University of Innsbruck)

Truszkowska, J Mater Chem B, 10.1039/D5TB00945F
@jmaterchem.rsc.org

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Addressing the polycation dilemma in drug delivery: charge-converting liposomes
The aim of this study was to tackle the polycation dilemma in drug delivery by developing charge-converting liposomes capable of permeating the mucus gel layer and enhancing cellular uptake. Positivel...
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July 14, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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🌀 Particle Technology Innovation for a Sustainable Future

🗓 Abstract submission by 15 July 2025
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July 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Stable and highly selective Co-CeF3@Ni3N sheet-on-sheet heterostructures for PET electro-upgrading and hydrogen production

Ji* (Sichuan University)

Deng, Chem Sci, 10.1039/D5SC02685G
@chemicalscience.rsc.org

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Stable and highly selective Co-CeF3@Ni3N sheet-on-sheet heterostructures for PET electro-upgrading and hydrogen production
The electro-upgrading of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) alkaline hydrolysate provides an energy-saving strategy towards green hydrogen and value-added anodic products, but the selectivity and stabil...
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July 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM