OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Nanoscale Advances is 3. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Substrate deformability and applied normal force are coupled to change nanoscale friction	780
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Nickel coating on plasmonic copper nanoparticles lowers cytotoxicity and enables colorimetric pH readout for antibacterial wound dressing application	172
Mechanical properties of freestanding few-layer graphene/boron nitride/polymer heterostacks investigated with local and non-local techniques	168
Freon–CO₂-assisted purification of single-walled carbon nanotubes	140
Improving the aqueous solubility and antibacterial activity of triclosan using re-dispersible emulsion powder stabilized with gold nanoparticles	137
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Cu₂Sn_1−xGd_xS₃ thin films for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue	115
Multifunctional metasails for self-stabilized beam-riding and optical communication	115
Unraveling the effects of gas species and surface wettability on the morphology of interfacial nanobubbles	108
High-throughput dry transfer and excitonic properties of twisted bilayers based on CVD-grown transition metal dichalcogenides	105
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Analytical probing of membranotropic effects of antimicrobial copper nanoparticles on lipid vesicles as membrane models	102
Mn(iii), Fe(iii) and Zn(ii)-serum albumin as innovative multicolour contrast agents for photoacoustic imaging	102
A biocompatible NIR-II light-responsive nanoknife for permanent male sterilization	100
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	98
Carbon nanowires under compression and their vibrational anomalies	95
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Hybrid nanoencapsulation systems: integrating natural polymers with synthetic nanomaterials for enhanced delivery of bioactive compounds in functional foods	95
Near-infrared DNA biosensors based on polysulfonate coatings for the sensitive detection of microRNAs	90
Thermionic injection analysis in germanium nanowire Schottky junction FETs by means of 1D and 3D extraction methods	81

Titania-mediated stabilization of fluorescent dye encapsulation in mesoporous silica nanoparticles	81
Reactive oxygen species-dependent nanomedicine therapeutic modalities for gastric cancer	79
Green room temperature synthesis of silver–gold alloy nanoparticles	79
Soft colloidal monolayers with reflection symmetry through confined drying	78
Preparation of mesoporous nitrogen-doped titania comprising large crystallites with low thermal conductivity	78
Synthesis and characterization of dodecylamine-capped ultrasmall metallic palladium nanoparticles (2 nm)	77
Computational approaches to enhance charge transfer and stability in TPBi–(PEA)₂PbI₄ perovskite interfaces through molecular orientation optimization	77
Proximity effects, exchange bias and magnetic relaxation in γ-Fe ₂ O ₃ nanoparticles	76
Tailoring the thermal and thermomechanical characteristics of novel MAX phase boron composites in high-temperature applications	73
Hydroxyquinoline-coordinated organometallic complex nanowire and nanosheet for the dielectric layer of capacitors	73
Modulating properties of solid carbon nanospheres via ion implantation with hetero-ions	71
Synergies in antimicrobial treatment by a levofloxacin-loaded halloysite and gold nanoparticles with a conjugation to a cell-penetrating peptide	67
Facile covalent functionalization of boron nitride nanotubes via coupling reaction	62
Dipole moment as the underlying mechanism for enhancing the immobilization of glucose oxidase by ferrocene-chitosan for superior specificity non-invasive glucose sensing	59
Multifunctional effects in magnetic nanoparticles for precision medicine: combining magnetic particle thermometry and hyperthermia	59
Intrinsic fluorescence of nucleobase crystals	59
Comprehensive evaluation of photoelectrochemical performance dependence on geometric features of ZnO nanorod electrodes	59
On the melting point depression, coalescence, and chemical ordering of bimetallic nanoparticles: the miscible Ni–Pt system	57
Optical nonlinearity of Gd-doped VSe ₂ nanoflowers for photonic device applications	56
Counterion-insulated near-infrared dyes in biodegradable polymer nanoparticles for in vivo imaging	56
Strength, number, and kinetics of hydrogen bonds for water confined inside boron nitride nanotubes	56
Development of a laser induced graphene (LIG) and polylactic acid (PLA) shape memory polymer composite with simultaneous multi-stimuli response and deformation self-sensing characteristics	54
Pen direct writing of SERRS-based lateral flow assays for detection of penicillin G in milk	53
Chitosan-coated ultrapure silicon nanoparticles produced by laser ablation: biomedical potential in nano-oncology as a tumor-targeting nanosystem	52
Precise size-control and functionalization of gold nanoparticles synthesized by plasma–liquid interactions: using carboxylic, amino, and thiol ligands	50
Rare earth nanoparticles for sprayed and intravenous NIR II imaging and photodynamic therapy of tongue cancer	50
Free-standing graphene oxide membrane works in tandem with confined interfacial polymerization of polyamides towards excellent desalination and chlorine tolerance performance	50
Thermal conductivity of graphene coated copper under uniaxial tensile mechanical strain	50
Polarization-insensitive broadband omni-directional anti-reflection in ZnO nanoneedle array for efficient solar energy harvesting	50
MnMoO₄-S nanosheets with rich oxygen vacancies for high-performance supercapacitors	49
Perovskite-based photocatalysis for microbial inactivation: materials, mechanisms, and challenges	49
Hierarchically porous and mechanically stable monoliths from ordered mesoporous silica and their water filtration potential	49
Polycaprolactone/chitosan core–shell nanoparticles for the acceleration of second-degree burn healing in CD1 mice	48
Excitons in metal halide perovskite nanoplatelets: an effective mass description of polaronic, dielectric and quantum confinement effects	48
Correction: Effect of pomelo seed-derived carbon on the performance of supercapacitors	47
Architectural design of core–shell nanotube systems based on aluminosilicate clay	47
A freestanding nitrogen-doped MXene/graphene cathode for high-performance Li–S batteries	46
A bioinspired silica nanocomposite for enhanced multidrug-resistant bacteria treatment and wash-free imaging	46
Zn-assisted modification of the chemical structure of N-doped carbon dots and their enhanced quantum yield and photostability	45
Research progress related to thermosensitive hydrogel dressings in wound healing: a review	44
Solution NMR methods for structural and thermodynamic investigation of nanoparticle adsorption equilibria	43
Revolutionizing green catalysis: a novel amla seed derived biochar modified g-C₃N₄·SO₃H catalyst for sustainable and versatile synthesis of bis-indoles	43
Riboflavin–citrate conjugate multicore SPIONs with enhanced magnetic responses and cellular uptake in breast cancer cells	42
Recent advances of bifunctional catalysts for zinc air batteries with stability considerations: from selecting materials to reconstruction	42
Modeling and simulation for Cattaneo–Christov heat analysis of entropy optimized hybrid nanomaterial flow	41
Synthesis of carbon-based nanomaterials and their application in pollution management	41
Antibacterial lignin-based nanoparticles and their use in composite materials	41
Construction of a binder-free PANI-CQD-Cu electrode via an electrochemical method for flexible supercapacitor applications	40
Improving the performance of floating gate phototransistor memory with perovskite nanocrystals embedded in fluorinated polyamic acids	40
CeO_x-anchored β-Ni(OH)₂ nanosheets onto nickel foam for efficient energy-saving hydrogen production via an electrocatalytic glucose oxidation reaction	40

A first principles study of RbSnCl₃ perovskite toward NH₃, SO₂, and NO gas sensing	40
Magnetic anisotropy engineering in onion-structured metal oxide nanoparticles combining dual exchange coupling and proximity effects	39
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New phases of 2D group-VA nanostructures with unusual auxetic mechanical properties induced by the regularity of the interatomic interaction force	39
Blue phosphorene on Au(111): theoretical, spectroscopic and diffraction analysis reveal the role of single Au adatoms	39
Edge and defect effects on charge distribution in collapsed MoS ₂ nanotubes	38
The benefits of combining 1D and 3D nanofillers in a piezocomposite nanogenerator for biomechanical energy harvesting	38
Covalent functionalization by using blue light activated radicals: on the reaction mechanisms of arylazo sulfone binding on graphene	38
Quasiballistic thermal transport in submicron-scale graphene nanoribbons at room-temperature	38
Transition metal dichalcogenide magnetic atomic chains	38
Lanthanide doped nanoparticles for reliable and precise luminescence nanothermometry in the third biological window	37
Agglomeration compaction promotes corrosion of gold nanoparticles	37
Orientation of reduced graphene oxide in composite coatings	37
Gd³⁺ doped CoCr₂O₄ nanoparticles: tuning the physical properties and optimizing the hyperthermia efficacy	37
Zirconia-based nanomaterials: recent developments in synthesis and applications	37
Nanocomposites based on Cu₂O coated silver nanowire networks for high-performance oxygen evolution reaction	37
A novel nanocomposite drug delivery system for SARS-CoV-2 infections	37
Carbon nanomaterials as carriers for the anti-cancer drug doxorubicin: a review on theoretical and experimental studies	36
Impact of fluorination on the energy level alignment of an F_nZnPc/MAPbI₃ interface	36
Targeted treatment of rat AKI induced by rhabdomyolysis using BMSC derived magnetic exosomes and its mechanism	36
Optical humidity sensors based on lead-free Cu-based perovskite nanomaterials	36
Tuning of MgO's base characteristics by blending it with amphoteric ZnO facilitating the selective glucose isomerization to fructose for bioenergy development	36
Nanoparticle-induced biomembrane fusion: unraveling the effect of core size on stalk formation	36
Thermoelectric transport in Weyl semimetals under a uniform concentration of torsional dislocations	36
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Gold nanobipyramids doped with Au/Pd alloyed nanoclusters for high efficiency ethanol electrooxidation	35
Polymorphic control in titanium dioxide particles	35
Controlling the pH-response of branched copolymer nanoprecipitates synthesised by transfer-dominated branching radical telomerisation (TBRT) through telogen chemistry and spatial distribution of terti	35
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Proton conductivity dependence on the surface polymer thickness of core–shell type nanoparticles in a proton exchange membrane	34
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Bio-inspired hierarchical nanoporous carbon derived from water spinach for high-performance supercapacitor electrode materials	34
Correction: A novel study on the preferential attachment of chromophore and auxochrome groups in azo dye adsorption on different greenly synthesized magnetite nanoparticles: investigation of the influ	34
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Cellular uptake and viability switching in the properties of lipid coated carbon quantum dots for potential bioimaging and therapeutics	34
Controllable synthesis of layered double hydroxide nanosheets to build organic inhibitor-loaded nanocontainers for enhanced corrosion protection of carbon steel	33
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Custom-made holey graphene via scanning probe block co-polymer lithography	33
Fibrin/MoS₂-nanosheet conductive hydrogels with programmed time scales and pathways for bioresorption	33
Ice-assisted electron-beam lithography for MoS₂ transistors with extremely low-energy electrons	33
Sprayed water-based lignin colloidal nanoparticle-cellulose nanofibril hybrid films with UV-blocking ability	33
Hollow Ru/RuO₂ nanospheres with nanoparticulate shells for high performance electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reactions	32
A numerical study on the interplay between the intra-particle and interparticle characteristics in bimagnetic soft/soft and hard/soft ultrasmall nanoparticle assemblies	32
Generation of optical frequency combs in optically injected integrated gain-switched semiconductor lasers and their applications in Doppler LIDAR	32
Sublingual microrobotic pills for rapid and efficient drug delivery	32
Tailoring a hierarchical porous carbon electrode from carbon black via 3D diatomite morphology control for enhanced electrochemical performance	31
Local phonon imaging of AlN nanostructures with nanoscale spatial resolution	31
Self-powered, ultrabroad band photodetectors with large open circuit voltage using colloidal PbSe QDs	31
Structural predictions of three medium-sized thiolate-protected gold nanoclusters Au₄₄(SR)₃₀, Au₅₆(SR)₃₂, and Au₆₀(SR)₃₄	31
Metal nanoparticle-decorated germanane for selective photocatalytic aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol	31
Eco-friendly preparation of titanium dioxide/carbon nitride nanocomposites for photoelectrocatalytic applications	31
Engineering a multivariate cobalt metal–organic framework for high photocatalytic activity: the impact of mixed ligands and metal incorporation in a visible light-driven heterogeneous photo-Fenton rea	31
Unveiling the photoluminescence dynamics of gold nanoclusters with fluorescence correlation spectroscopy	31
Carbon quantum dot-based fluorometric detection of nitrosamine impurities in active pharmaceutical ingredients	31
Responsible innovation in nanotechnology: response to grand societal challenges	30
Predicting the photon energy of quasi-2D lead halide perovskites from the precursor composition through machine learning	30
Hybrid dielectric–graphene nanostructured SERS substrates for antibody sensing	30
Synthesis of a crystalline zeolitic imidazole framework-8 nano-coating on single environment-sensitive viral particles for enhanced immune responses	30
Te/SnS₂ tunneling heterojunctions as high-performance photodetectors with superior self-powered properties	30
Functionalized polyurethane composite gel electrolyte with cosensitized photoanode for higher solar cell efficiency using a passivation layer	30
Regulating the surface topography of CpG nanoadjuvants via coordination-driven self-assembly for enhanced tumor immunotherapy	29
Porosity evolution and oxide formation in bulk nanoporous copper dealloyed from a copper–manganese alloy studied by in situ resistometry	29
Field-induced rheological characterization of nano/micro-scaled suspensions based on a multi-peak fitting method	29
A biofluid-repellent nanograss coating enhances flow of protein solutions and preserves transparency of glass capillaries upon exposure to blood	29
The effects of calcination on the electrochemical properties of manganese oxides	29
Defect healing and doping of CVD graphene by thermal sulfurization	29
Facet-controlled growth and soft-chemical exfoliation of two-dimensional titanium dioxide nanosheets	28
Coupling plasmonic and electron-mediated effects in Ag_x@r–TiO₂/g-C₃N₄ heterostructures for enhanced catalytic hydrogen generation	28
Microporous poly- and monocrystalline diamond films produced from chemical vapor deposited diamond–germanium composites	28
2-Dimensional layered molybdenum disulfide nanosheets and CTAB-assisted molybdenum disulfide nanoflower for high performance supercapacitor application	28
Snapshot imprinting as a tool for surface mapping and identification of novel biomarkers of senescent cells	28
A versatile platform for graphene nanoribbon synthesis, electronic decoupling, and spin polarized measurements	28
Hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of the antimony–tin oxide nanomaterial and its application as a high-performance asymmetric supercapacitor, photocatalyst, and antibacterial agent	28
An electrochemical immunosensor based on a carboxylated multiwalled carbon nanotube-silver nanoparticle-chitosan functional layer for the detection of fipronil	28
Nano-FTIR spectroscopy reveals SiO₂ densification within fs-laser induced nanogratings	28
Understanding the adsorption performance of hetero-nanocages (C₁₂–B₆N₆, C₁₂–Al₆N₆, and B₆N₆–Al₆N	28
Exploring dual solutions and thermal conductivity in hybrid nanofluids: a comparative study of Xue and Hamilton–Crosser models	28
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Photonic band structure calculation of 3D-finite nanostructured supercrystals	27

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First principles exploring the tunable electronic and optical features of silicane/γ-GeSe heterostructures for advanced electronic devices	27
Physical probing of quantum energy levels in a single indium arsenide (InAs) quantum dot	27
Correction: A hierarchical integrated 3D carbon electrode derived from gingko leaves via hydrothermal carbonization of H₃PO₄ for high-performance supercapacitors	27
Effects of polymer carriers on the occurrence and development of autophagy in drug delivery	27
Defect engineering of two-dimensional Nb-based oxynitrides for visible-light-driven water splitting to produce H₂ and O₂	27
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Synthesis, redox exfoliation, and magnetic nanoparticle decoration of VSe₂ and SnSe₂ nanosheets	26
Versatile fabrication of metal sulfide supraparticles by an in situ decomposition–assembly strategy	26
Simple and sustainable synthesis of perovskite-based optoelectronic material: CsPbBr₃ nanocrystals via laser ablation in alcohol	26
In silico design of graphene plasmonic hot-spots	26
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Sortase A transpeptidation produces seamless, unbranched biotinylated nanobodies for multivalent and multifunctional applications	26
Single-walled carbon nanotubes as a reducing agent for the synthesis of a Prussian blue-based composite: a quartz crystal microbalance study	26
Influence of arylalkyl amines on the formation of hybrid CsPbBr₃ nanocrystals via a modified LARP method	26
Periodic mesoporous organosilica functionalized with p-aminobenzenesulfonic acid: an efficient solid acid catalyst for one-pot synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles under eco-friendly	26
Bulk-like emission in the visible spectrum of colloidal LiYF₄:Pr nanocrystals downsized to 10 nm	26
Glue-assisted exfoliation of two-dimensional sulfur-rich niobium thiophosphate (Nb₄P₂S₂₁) for sulfur-equivalent electrode study in lithium storage	26
High-performance boron nitride/graphene oxide composites modified with sodium thiosulfate for energy storage applications	26
Domain wall motion driven by a wide range of current in coupled soft/hard ferromagnetic nanowires	25
High verticality vapor–liquid–solid growth of GaAs_0.99Bi_0.01 nanowires using Ga–Bi assisted catalytic droplets	25
Pivotal role of the protein corona in the cell uptake of fluorinated nanoparticles with increased sensitivity for ¹⁹F-MR imaging	25
Raman spectroscopy of a few layers of bismuth telluride nanoplatelets	25
Impact of coherent core/shell architecture on fast response in InP-based quantum dot photodiodes	25
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Thymoquinone-loaded lipid nanocapsules with promising anticancer activity for colorectal cancer	25
Unveiling the supercapacitive behavior of electrospun Cr₂CT_x/carbon nanofiber membrane	25
Layer-dependent Schottky contact at TaX₂–BY (X = S, Se, Te; Y = P, As, Sb) van der Waals interfaces	25
Insights into the physicochemical interactions of ionic liquid-coated polymeric nanoparticles with red blood cells	25
Superhigh energy storage density on-chip capacitors with ferroelectric Hf_0.5Zr_0.5O₂/antiferroelectric Hf_0.25Zr_0.75O₂ bilayer nanofilms	25
Direct-write of tungsten-carbide nanoSQUIDs based on focused ion beam induced deposition	25
Construction of a redox-responsive drug delivery system utilizing the volume of AS1411 spatial configuration gating mesoporous silica pores	25
Designing few-layered graphitic carbons with atomic-sized cobalt hydroxide by harnessing hollow metal–organic frameworks	25
Endometriosis-targeted MRI imaging using bevacizumab-modified nanoparticles aimed at vascular endothelial growth factor	24
Palladium-immobilization on KIT-6 mesoporous silica magnetite nanoparticles as a stable nanocatalyst for cross-coupling and homo-coupling reactions	24
A novel 3D Fe ₂ O ₃ @ZnBi ₂ O	24
Development of an advanced multiwavelength emission detector for the analytical ultracentrifuge	24
Silicon nanowire based angle robust ultrasensitive hyperbolic metamaterial biosensor	24
Magnetically recoverable MFe₁₂O₁₉ nanoparticles as efficient and environmentally benign catalysts for gram-scale selective oxidation of olefins	24
Synthesis of polyoxometalate-pillared Zn–Cr layered double hydroxides for photocatalytic CO₂ reduction and H₂O oxidation	24
Separation and isolation of CD9-positive extracellular vesicles from plasma using flow cytometry	24
Valley splitting and anomalous valley Hall effect in MoTe ₂ /CrSCl heterostructure	24
Solution-phase synthesis and characterization of alkaline earth polysulfides as colloidal nanocrystals	23
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Flexible SERS substrate of silver nanoparticles on cotton swabs for rapid in situ detection of melamine	23
Synthesis of a bistriazolyl-phenanthroline–Cu(ii) complex immobilized on nanomagnetic iron oxide as a novel green catalyst for synthesis of imidazoles via annulation reactions	23
Exploring the antimicrobial potential of chitosan nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization and impact on Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence factors	23
Polymorphism mediated by electric fields: a first principles study on organic/inorganic interfaces	23
Hierarchically porous RhB-encapsulated ZIF-7 as a dual-emission fluorescence probe for ultrasensitive detection of melamine in infant formulations	23
Demonstration of a low power and high-speed graphene/silicon heterojunction near-infrared photodetector	23
Sequence-controlled divergent supramolecular assembly of polyproline helices into metallo-peptide nanoparticles	23
In situ study of Au nanoparticle formation in a mechanochemical-aging-based method	23
Single-phase BiFeO₃ and BiFeO₃–Fe₂O₃ nanocomposite photocatalysts for photodegradation of organic dye pollutants	22
Polymer induced liquid crystal phase behavior of cellulose nanocrystal dispersions	22
A conjugated 2D covalent organic framework as a drug delivery vehicle towards triple negative breast cancer malignancy	22
Electric dipole modulation for boosting carrier recombination in green InP QLEDs under strong electron injection	22
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic technique for analysis of inorganic materials: a review	22
Plant extract-mediated green-synthesized CuO nanoparticles for environmental and microbial remediation: a review covering basic understandings to mechanistic study	22
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Efficient charge transfer from organometal lead halide perovskite nanocrystals to free base meso-tetraphenylporphyrins	22
Photocatalytic nanomaterials and their implications towards biomass conversion for renewable chemical and fuel production	22
High-performance flower-like and biocompatible nickel-coated Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ magnetic nanoparticles decorated on a graphene electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reactio	22
Carbon dots: synthesis, sensing mechanisms, and potential applications as promising materials for glucose sensors	22
A Cu@ZIF-8 encapsulated antibacterial and angiogenic microneedle array for promoting wound healing	22
A comprehensive review of challenges and advances in exosome-based drug delivery systems	22
Liquid/liquid interface assisted in situ polymerisation of aniline on Ti₃C₂T_x MXene for electrochemical detection of dopamine	22
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Unveiling the complex phonon nature and phonon cascades in 1L to 5L WSe₂ using multiwavelength excitation Raman scattering	22
Nanopasta: electrospinning nanofibers of white flour	22
Morphology-driven ionic pathway engineering in CuCo ₂ O ₄ /carbon nanotubes for high diffusion hyb	22
Facile synthesis and electrochemical analysis of TiN-based ZnO nanoparticles as promising cathode materials for asymmetric supercapacitors	22
Self-assembly of ultra-small-sized carbon nanoparticles in lipid membrane disrupts its integrity	22
A highly transparent and photothermal composite coating for effective anti-/de-icing of glass surfaces	22
Facile synthesis of Co₃Te₄–Fe₃C for efficient overall water-splitting in an alkaline medium	22
Structure, morphology, optical properties, and Judd–Ofelt analysis of YP _{(1− x )}	22
Synthesis of a novel nanomagnetic N₄ bis schiff base complex of copper(ii) as an efficient catalyst for click synthesis of tetrazoles	22
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Correction: Optimization and characterization of miRNA-129-5p-encapsulated poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles to reprogram activated microglia	21
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Cytotoxic sub-nanometer aqueous platinum clusters as potential antitumoral agents	21
SARS-CoV-2 suppression depending on the pH of graphene oxide nanosheets	21
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Photocatalytic functionalization of thin-layer membranes using a monomer truncation strategy	21
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