Showing papers in "Nano Today in 2015"

TL;DR: In this paper, the main parameters that will affect the surface state of nanoparticles and their influence on antimicrobial efficacy are reviewed and an analysis of several works on Ag NPs activity, observed through the scope of an oxidative Ag+ release.

TL;DR: This review focuses on describing macrophage-based initiation of downstream hallmark immunological and inflammatory processes resulting from phagocyte exposure to and internalization of nanomaterials.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors review the organic-inorganic hybrid halide perovskite and delve into its recent progress and relevant applications, highlighting its exceptional attributes including high carrier mobility, an adjustable spectral absorption range, long diffusion lengths, and the simplicity and affordability of fabrication.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors highlight that despite the numerous potential advantages of nanotechnology and the growing trends in publications and patents, agricultural applications have not yet made it to the market.

TL;DR: Recent advances in core-crosslinking polymeric micelles (CCPM) are summarized, addressing the chemistry involved in preparing them, their in vitro and in vivo performance, potential biomedical applications, and guidelines for efficient clinical translation.

TL;DR: In this article, a review highlights recent progress on different strategies used for improving the sensitivity of plasmonic nanosensors, classified into three categories based on their different sensing mechanisms: (1) sensing based on target-induced local refractive index changes, (2) colorimetric sensing, and (3) amplification of detection sensitivity based on nanoparticle growth.

TL;DR: A review of the current understanding of Li-S battery chemistry and operation can be found in this article, which discusses how advances in nano-characterization and theoretical studies of the Li−S system are helping advance the understanding of the battery.

TL;DR: The state of the art of electrochemical devices based on layer-by-layer (LbL) assemblies is described in this paper, with a focus on supercapacitors, biosensors, and electroresponsive LbL such as electrodissolution/electroswelling of coatings.

TL;DR: An overview of the assembly, applications, and opportunities of anisotropic nanomaterials can be found in this article, where a plethora of strategies have been conceived and developed to induce the self-assembly of nanoparticles into desired nanostructures over macroscopic areas and volumes.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe both computational and experimental investigations of the mechanisms and implementations of 2D nanomaterials in the lubrication of interfaces, and present a review focusing on recent developments in the use of two-dimensional materials for controlling the frictional properties of surfaces and interfaces.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the physics that explains the optical properties of disordered nanostructures and scattering used to develop the random lasers, particularly discussing the role of modes in random lasers.

TL;DR: The use of nanoparticles in which light triggers drug release or induces particle binding to tissues (phototargeting) is reviewed.

TL;DR: In this paper, the fundamental properties that give rise to the high optical conductivity of 2-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2-D TMDCs) are discussed.

TL;DR: In this article, the most recent progress on the solvothermal syntheses and applications of metal nanocrystals are discussed, including temperature, reaction time, solvent effects, ligand effects, facet-specific capping agent effects, and reductant effects.

TL;DR: A review of plasmon resonance-enhanced light energy harvesting can be found in this paper, where a wide range of enhancement phenomena have been observed: from enhanced light trapping in silicon solar cells loaded with plasmoric nanoparticles to plasmanically assisted hot carrier generation for photoelectrolysis.

TL;DR: The redox response and reversible self-assembly behaviors, γ-ray responsive systems for combined chemo- and radio-therapies, and coordination-responsive systems for controlled delivery are highlighted.

TL;DR: This review highlights the design rationale and recent exciting development of bioresponsive polymeric nanotherapeutics for enhanced cancer treatments with low side effects.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on how a nanoscale coating (overlayer) passivates the surface states, thereby reducing the surface electron-hole recombination, and how a nano-scale coating (protective layer) prevents the photocorrosion or photopassivation of the semiconductors with optimal band gaps.

TL;DR: It is shown how cell-derived vesicles can be harvested and engineered to meet application-specific design requirements and potential risks encountered when translating extracellular vesicle based approaches into (pre)clinical applications are discussed.

TL;DR: This review aims to delineate the physical and chemical properties of polymers that can be applied to RNA; introduce the unique properties of RNA as a polymer; review the current methods for the construction of RNA nanostructures; and describe its applications in material, biomedical and computer sciences.

TL;DR: In this paper, the properties of bulk and monolayer/few-layer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are reviewed, and the most relevant characterization techniques, optical/electronic device fabrication, functionalization and defect engineering of TMDs are discussed.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the recent advances and challenges in green nanotechnology, and suggest ways to improve the commercial readiness of these technologies, while many of these so-called "green nanotechnologies" are now finding their way from the laboratory to commercial application.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors summarized the parameters that can be used to tune the selectivity and sorting yield of semiconducting SWNTs, including polymer structure, solvent, polymer-to-SWNT ratio, sonication temperature and polymer molecular weight.

TL;DR: A temporary blockade of RES by commercial liposome is demonstrated to substantially delay blood clearance and increase tumor accumulation of small sized, PEGylated nanoparticles, suggesting this safe and effective blockade strategy has broad utility.

TL;DR: The application of engineered materials for the delivery of immune modulating agents to the tumor microenvironment, therapeutic cancer vaccination, and adoptive T cell therapy is discussed.

TL;DR: In this paper, the polymer electrode binders are used to address the large volume change induced by the high specific capacity during lithiation and delithiation, which disturbs the electrode integrity, causing its mechanical failure, including delamination from current collector and cracking of the electrode.

TL;DR: The “do's and dont's” of the inorganic RNAi nanomaterials developed in the last 15 years and the different strategies employed are compared and scrutinized, offering important suggestions for the next 15 years.

TL;DR: The utility of gold nanoparticles to probe intracellular environments and reveal dynamic measurements in real-time at the single-cell level is described and the fundamental principles and their associated methodologies behind their unique interaction with light are discussed.

TL;DR: The discovery of a new level of complexity in the interactions with biological systems that cannot be any more limited to electrostatic binding is added: the nanoparticle protein corona.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present an overview of progress made in building optoelectronic devices with graphene as the transparent conductor and identify the major challenges that must be overcome before the material can move from the laboratory to industry.