OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Nanoscale Advances is 7. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

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On the melting point depression, coalescence, and chemical ordering of bimetallic nanoparticles: the miscible Ni–Pt system	506
A bioinspired silica nanocomposite for enhanced multidrug-resistant bacteria treatment and wash-free imaging	132
Unraveling the effects of gas species and surface wettability on the morphology of interfacial nanobubbles	105
Substrate deformability and applied normal force are coupled to change nanoscale friction	98
Hierarchically porous and mechanically stable monoliths from ordered mesoporous silica and their water filtration potential	96
Pen direct writing of SERRS-based lateral flow assays for detection of penicillin G in milk	94
Strength, number, and kinetics of hydrogen bonds for water confined inside boron nitride nanotubes	93
Carbon nanowires under compression and their vibrational anomalies	84
Preparation of mesoporous nitrogen-doped titania comprising large crystallites with low thermal conductivity	80
Intrinsic fluorescence of nucleobase crystals	79
Nickel coating on plasmonic copper nanoparticles lowers cytotoxicity and enables colorimetric pH readout for antibacterial wound dressing application	77
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	75
Soft colloidal monolayers with reflection symmetry through confined drying	74
Counterion-insulated near-infrared dyes in biodegradable polymer nanoparticles for in vivo imaging	73
High-throughput dry transfer and excitonic properties of twisted bilayers based on CVD-grown transition metal dichalcogenides	70
Mechanical properties of freestanding few-layer graphene/boron nitride/polymer heterostacks investigated with local and non-local techniques	69
Analytical probing of membranotropic effects of antimicrobial copper nanoparticles on lipid vesicles as membrane models	65
Polarization-insensitive broadband omni-directional anti-reflection in ZnO nanoneedle array for efficient solar energy harvesting	65
Near-infrared DNA biosensors based on polysulfonate coatings for the sensitive detection of microRNAs	62
Freon–CO₂-assisted purification of single-walled carbon nanotubes	62
Multifunctional effects in magnetic nanoparticles for precision medicine: combining magnetic particle thermometry and hyperthermia	60
Free-standing graphene oxide membrane works in tandem with confined interfacial polymerization of polyamides towards excellent desalination and chlorine tolerance performance	59
Mn(iii), Fe(iii) and Zn(ii)-serum albumin as innovative multicolour contrast agents for photoacoustic imaging	56
Dipole moment as the underlying mechanism for enhancing the immobilization of glucose oxidase by ferrocene-chitosan for superior specificity non-invasive glucose sensing	55
A biocompatible NIR-II light-responsive nanoknife for permanent male sterilization	54

Modeling and simulation for Cattaneo–Christov heat analysis of entropy optimized hybrid nanomaterial flow	54
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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	51
Correction: Effect of pomelo seed-derived carbon on the performance of supercapacitors	50
CeO_x-anchored β-Ni(OH)₂ nanosheets onto nickel foam for efficient energy-saving hydrogen production via an electrocatalytic glucose oxidation reaction	48
Architectural design of core–shell nanotube systems based on aluminosilicate clay	47
Improving the aqueous solubility and antibacterial activity of triclosan using re-dispersible emulsion powder stabilized with gold nanoparticles	46
Revolutionizing green catalysis: a novel amla seed derived biochar modified g-C₃N₄·SO₃H catalyst for sustainable and versatile synthesis of bis-indoles	45
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Riboflavin–citrate conjugate multicore SPIONs with enhanced magnetic responses and cellular uptake in breast cancer cells	39
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Optical nonlinearity of Gd-doped VSe₂ nanoflowers for photonic device applications	38
Thermionic injection analysis in germanium nanowire Schottky junction FETs by means of 1D and 3D extraction methods	38
Multifunctional metasails for self-stabilized beam-riding and optical communication	37
Chitosan-coated ultrapure silicon nanoparticles produced by laser ablation: biomedical potential in nano-oncology as a tumor-targeting nanosystem	37
Precise size-control and functionalization of gold nanoparticles synthesized by plasma–liquid interactions: using carboxylic, amino, and thiol ligands	36
A first principles study of RbSnCl₃ perovskite toward NH₃, SO₂, and NO gas sensing	36
Tailoring the thermal and thermomechanical characteristics of novel MAX phase boron composites in high-temperature applications	36
Computational approaches to enhance charge transfer and stability in TPBi–(PEA)₂PbI₄ perovskite interfaces through molecular orientation optimization	36
Excitons in metal halide perovskite nanoplatelets: an effective mass description of polaronic, dielectric and quantum confinement effects	35
Comprehensive evaluation of photoelectrochemical performance dependence on geometric features of ZnO nanorod electrodes	35
Synergies in antimicrobial treatment by a levofloxacin-loaded halloysite and gold nanoparticles with a conjugation to a cell-penetrating peptide	34
MnMoO₄-S nanosheets with rich oxygen vacancies for high-performance supercapacitors	34
Zn-assisted modification of the chemical structure of N-doped carbon dots and their enhanced quantum yield and photostability	34
Green room temperature synthesis of silver–gold alloy nanoparticles	34
A freestanding nitrogen-doped MXene/graphene cathode for high-performance Li–S batteries	33
Facile covalent functionalization of boron nitride nanotubes via coupling reaction	33
Rare earth nanoparticles for sprayed and intravenous NIR II imaging and photodynamic therapy of tongue cancer	32
Construction of a binder-free PANI-CQD-Cu electrode via an electrochemical method for flexible supercapacitor applications	31
Research progress related to thermosensitive hydrogel dressings in wound healing: a review	31
Recent advances of bifunctional catalysts for zinc air batteries with stability considerations: from selecting materials to reconstruction	31
Synthesis of carbon-based nanomaterials and their application in pollution management	31
Titania-mediated stabilization of fluorescent dye encapsulation in mesoporous silica nanoparticles	30
Reactive oxygen species-dependent nanomedicine therapeutic modalities for gastric cancer	30
Solution NMR methods for structural and thermodynamic investigation of nanoparticle adsorption equilibria	30
Antibacterial lignin-based nanoparticles and their use in composite materials	30
Improving the performance of floating gate phototransistor memory with perovskite nanocrystals embedded in fluorinated polyamic acids	29
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Nanoparticle-induced biomembrane fusion: unraveling the effect of core size on stalk formation	29
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Lanthanide doped nanoparticles for reliable and precise luminescence nanothermometry in the third biological window	29
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Metal nanoparticle-decorated germanane for selective photocatalytic aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol	29
Orientation of reduced graphene oxide in composite coatings	28

Nano-FTIR spectroscopy reveals SiO₂ densification within fs-laser induced nanogratings	28
Ice-assisted electron-beam lithography for MoS₂ transistors with extremely low-energy electrons	28
An electrochemical immunosensor based on a carboxylated multiwalled carbon nanotube-silver nanoparticle-chitosan functional layer for the detection of fipronil	27
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	27
Hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of the antimony–tin oxide nanomaterial and its application as a high-performance asymmetric supercapacitor, photocatalyst, and antibacterial agent	27
New phases of 2D group-VA nanostructures with unusual auxetic mechanical properties induced by the regularity of the interatomic interaction force	27
Hollow Ru/RuO₂ nanospheres with nanoparticulate shells for high performance electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reactions	27
Nanocomposites based on Cu₂O coated silver nanowire networks for high-performance oxygen evolution reaction	26
Porosity evolution and oxide formation in bulk nanoporous copper dealloyed from a copper–manganese alloy studied by in situ resistometry	26
Optical humidity sensors based on lead-free Cu-based perovskite nanomaterials	26
Impact of fluorination on the energy level alignment of an F_nZnPc/MAPbI₃ interface	25
Structural predictions of three medium-sized thiolate-protected gold nanoclusters Au₄₄(SR)₃₀, Au₅₆(SR)₃₂, and Au₆₀(SR)₃₄	25
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Predicting the photon energy of quasi-2D lead halide perovskites from the precursor composition through machine learning	25
Polymorphic control in titanium dioxide particles	25
Bio-inspired hierarchical nanoporous carbon derived from water spinach for high-performance supercapacitor electrode materials	25
Gold nanobipyramids doped with Au/Pd alloyed nanoclusters for high efficiency ethanol electrooxidation	25
Thermoelectric transport in Weyl semimetals under a uniform concentration of torsional dislocations	24
The effects of calcination on the electrochemical properties of manganese oxides	24
Te/SnS₂ tunneling heterojunctions as high-performance photodetectors with superior self-powered properties	24
A versatile platform for graphene nanoribbon synthesis, electronic decoupling, and spin polarized measurements	24
Custom-made holey graphene via scanning probe block co-polymer lithography	24
Sprayed water-based lignin colloidal nanoparticle-cellulose nanofibril hybrid films with UV-blocking ability	24
Unveiling the photoluminescence dynamics of gold nanoclusters with fluorescence correlation spectroscopy	24
Controlling the pH-response of branched copolymer nanoprecipitates synthesised by transfer-dominated branching radical telomerisation (TBRT) through telogen chemistry and spatial distribution of terti	23
Cellular uptake and viability switching in the properties of lipid coated carbon quantum dots for potential bioimaging and therapeutics	23
The benefits of combining 1D and 3D nanofillers in a piezocomposite nanogenerator for biomechanical energy harvesting	23
Proton conductivity dependence on the surface polymer thickness of core–shell type nanoparticles in a proton exchange membrane	23
Agglomeration compaction promotes corrosion of gold nanoparticles	23
Transition metal dichalcogenide magnetic atomic chains	23
Snapshot imprinting as a tool for surface mapping and identification of novel biomarkers of senescent cells	23
Facet-controlled growth and soft-chemical exfoliation of two-dimensional titanium dioxide nanosheets	22
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Functionalized polyurethane composite gel electrolyte with cosensitized photoanode for higher solar cell efficiency using a passivation layer	22
Covalent functionalization by using blue light activated radicals: on the reaction mechanisms of arylazo sulfone binding on graphene	22
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	22
Tailoring a hierarchical porous carbon electrode from carbon black via 3D diatomite morphology control for enhanced electrochemical performance	22
Targeted treatment of rat AKI induced by rhabdomyolysis using BMSC derived magnetic exosomes and its mechanism	22
Gd³⁺ doped CoCr₂O₄ nanoparticles: tuning the physical properties and optimizing the hyperthermia efficacy	22
Local phonon imaging of AlN nanostructures with nanoscale spatial resolution	22
Magnetic anisotropy engineering in onion-structured metal oxide nanoparticles combining dual exchange coupling and proximity effects	21
Defect healing and doping of CVD graphene by thermal sulfurization	21
Regulating the surface topography of CpG nanoadjuvants via coordination-driven self-assembly for enhanced tumor immunotherapy	21
Blue phosphorene on Au(111): theoretical, spectroscopic and diffraction analysis reveal the role of single Au adatoms	21
Tuning of MgO's base characteristics by blending it with amphoteric ZnO facilitating the selective glucose isomerization to fructose for bioenergy development	21
A numerical study on the interplay between the intra-particle and interparticle characteristics in bimagnetic soft/soft and hard/soft ultrasmall nanoparticle assemblies	21
Field-induced rheological characterization of nano/micro-scaled suspensions based on a multi-peak fitting method	21
Quasiballistic thermal transport in submicron-scale graphene nanoribbons at room-temperature	21
Zirconia-based nanomaterials: recent developments in synthesis and applications	21
Synthesis of a crystalline zeolitic imidazole framework-8 nano-coating on single environment-sensitive viral particles for enhanced immune responses	20
2-Dimensional layered molybdenum disulfide nanosheets and CTAB-assisted molybdenum disulfide nanoflower for high performance supercapacitor application	20
Exploring dual solutions and thermal conductivity in hybrid nanofluids: a comparative study of Xue and Hamilton–Crosser models	20
Domain wall motion driven by a wide range of current in coupled soft/hard ferromagnetic nanowires	20
Endometriosis-targeted MRI imaging using bevacizumab-modified nanoparticles aimed at vascular endothelial growth factor	20
Carbon nanomaterials as carriers for the anti-cancer drug doxorubicin: a review on theoretical and experimental studies	20
Microporous poly- and monocrystalline diamond films produced from chemical vapor deposited diamond–germanium composites	20
Controllable synthesis of layered double hydroxide nanosheets to build organic inhibitor-loaded nanocontainers for enhanced corrosion protection of carbon steel	20
Bulk-like emission in the visible spectrum of colloidal LiYF₄:Pr nanocrystals downsized to 10 nm	20
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	20
Demonstration of a low power and high-speed graphene/silicon heterojunction near-infrared photodetector	20
A novel nanocomposite drug delivery system for SARS-CoV-2 infections	20
Understanding the adsorption performance of hetero-nanocages (C₁₂–B₆N₆, C₁₂–Al₆N₆, and B₆N₆–Al₆N	20
Influence of arylalkyl amines on the formation of hybrid CsPbBr₃ nanocrystals via a modified LARP method	20
Raman spectroscopy of a few layers of bismuth telluride nanoplatelets	20
Sequence-controlled divergent supramolecular assembly of polyproline helices into metallo-peptide nanoparticles	20
Simple and sustainable synthesis of perovskite-based optoelectronic material: CsPbBr₃ nanocrystals via laser ablation in alcohol	19
Designing few-layered graphitic carbons with atomic-sized cobalt hydroxide by harnessing hollow metal–organic frameworks	19
Photonic band structure calculation of 3D-finite nanostructured supercrystals	19
Impact of coherent core/shell architecture on fast response in InP-based quantum dot photodiodes	19
Physical probing of quantum energy levels in a single indium arsenide (InAs) quantum dot	19
Construction of a redox-responsive drug delivery system utilizing the volume of AS1411 spatial configuration gating mesoporous silica pores	19
Direct-write of tungsten-carbide nanoSQUIDs based on focused ion beam induced deposition	19
Layer-dependent Schottky contact at TaX₂–BY (X = S, Se, Te; Y = P, As, Sb) van der Waals interfaces	19
Versatile fabrication of metal sulfide supraparticles by an in situ decomposition–assembly strategy	19
Sortase A transpeptidation produces seamless, unbranched biotinylated nanobodies for multivalent and multifunctional applications	19
Nanopasta: electrospinning nanofibers of white flour	19
Self-assembly of ultra-small-sized carbon nanoparticles in lipid membrane disrupts its integrity	18
Defect engineering of two-dimensional Nb-based oxynitrides for visible-light-driven water splitting to produce H₂ and O₂	18
Polymorphism mediated by electric fields: a first principles study on organic/inorganic interfaces	18
Efficient charge transfer from organometal lead halide perovskite nanocrystals to free base meso-tetraphenylporphyrins	18

Separation and isolation of CD9-positive extracellular vesicles from plasma using flow cytometry	18
Pivotal role of the protein corona in the cell uptake of fluorinated nanoparticles with increased sensitivity for ¹⁹F-MR imaging	18
A novel 3D Fe₂O₃@ZnBi₂O₄ n–p heterojunction with high photocatalytic activity under visible light	18
Synthesis of polyoxometalate-pillared Zn–Cr layered double hydroxides for photocatalytic CO₂ reduction and H₂O oxidation	18
Palladium-immobilization on KIT-6 mesoporous silica magnetite nanoparticles as a stable nanocatalyst for cross-coupling and homo-coupling reactions	18
Single-walled carbon nanotubes as a reducing agent for the synthesis of a Prussian blue-based composite: a quartz crystal microbalance study	18
Electric dipole modulation for boosting carrier recombination in green InP QLEDs under strong electron injection	18
Effects of polymer carriers on the occurrence and development of autophagy in drug delivery	18
Carbon dots: synthesis, sensing mechanisms, and potential applications as promising materials for glucose sensors	17
Thymoquinone-loaded lipid nanocapsules with promising anticancer activity for colorectal cancer	17
Synthesis of a novel nanomagnetic N₄ bis schiff base complex of copper(ii) as an efficient catalyst for click synthesis of tetrazoles	17
Development of an advanced multiwavelength emission detector for the analytical ultracentrifuge	17
Exploring the antimicrobial potential of chitosan nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization and impact on Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence factors	17
A highly transparent and photothermal composite coating for effective anti-/de-icing of glass surfaces	17
Facile synthesis and electrochemical analysis of TiN-based ZnO nanoparticles as promising cathode materials for asymmetric supercapacitors	17
Superhigh energy storage density on-chip capacitors with ferroelectric Hf_0.5Zr_0.5O₂/antiferroelectric Hf_0.25Zr_0.75O₂ bilayer nanofilms	17
A conjugated 2D covalent organic framework as a drug delivery vehicle towards triple negative breast cancer malignancy	17
Unveiling the complex phonon nature and phonon cascades in 1L to 5L WSe₂ using multiwavelength excitation Raman scattering	17
Single-phase BiFeO₃ and BiFeO₃–Fe₂O₃ nanocomposite photocatalysts for photodegradation of organic dye pollutants	17
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Magnetically recoverable MFe₁₂O₁₉ nanoparticles as efficient and environmentally benign catalysts for gram-scale selective oxidation of olefins	17
In silico design of graphene plasmonic hot-spots	17
Correction: A hierarchical integrated 3D carbon electrode derived from gingko leaves via hydrothermal carbonization of H₃PO₄ for high-performance supercapacitors	17
Polymer induced liquid crystal phase behavior of cellulose nanocrystal dispersions	17
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High-performance boron nitride/graphene oxide composites modified with sodium thiosulfate for energy storage applications	16
High-performance flower-like and biocompatible nickel-coated Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ magnetic nanoparticles decorated on a graphene electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reactio	16
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A Cu@ZIF-8 encapsulated antibacterial and angiogenic microneedle array for promoting wound healing	16
Flexible SERS substrate of silver nanoparticles on cotton swabs for rapid in situ detection of melamine	16
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High verticality vapor–liquid–solid growth of GaAs_0.99Bi_0.01 nanowires using Ga–Bi assisted catalytic droplets	16
A comprehensive review of challenges and advances in exosome-based drug delivery systems	16
Confinement primes cells for faster migration by polarizing active mitochondria	16
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Photocatalytic nanomaterials and their implications towards biomass conversion for renewable chemical and fuel production	16
Plant extract-mediated green-synthesized CuO nanoparticles for environmental and microbial remediation: a review covering basic understandings to mechanistic study	16
Glue-assisted exfoliation of two-dimensional sulfur-rich niobium thiophosphate (Nb₄P₂S₂₁) for sulfur-equivalent electrode study in lithium storage	16
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In situ study of Au nanoparticle formation in a mechanochemical-aging-based method	16
Facile synthesis of Co₃Te₄–Fe₃C for efficient overall water-splitting in an alkaline medium	16
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Introduction to advances in multicomponent plasmonic hybrid nanoarchitectures for versatile applications	16
Chiral porphyrin-SiO₂ nano helices-based sensors for vapor enantiomers recognition	16
Cytotoxic sub-nanometer aqueous platinum clusters as potential antitumoral agents	15
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Correction: Optimization and characterization of miRNA-129-5p-encapsulated poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles to reprogram activated microglia	15
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Organic contaminants and atmospheric nitrogen at the graphene–water interface: a simulation study	15
Polyacrylonitrile as a versatile matrix for gold nanoparticle-based SERS substrates	15
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Characterizing induced pluripotent stem cells and derived cardiomyocytes: insights from nano scale mass measurements and mechanical properties	15
Enhancing anti-angiogenic immunotherapy for melanoma through injectable metal–organic framework hydrogel co-delivery of combretastatin A4 and poly(I:C)	15
SARS-CoV-2 suppression depending on the pH of graphene oxide nanosheets	15
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Photocatalytic functionalization of thin-layer membranes using a monomer truncation strategy	15
Synergistic augmentation and fundamental mechanistic exploration of β-Ga₂O₃-rGO photocatalyst for efficient CO₂ reduction	14
Tailoring surface morphology on anatase TiO₂ supported Au nanoclusters: implications for O₂ activation	14
Antimicrobial coatings based on amine-terminated graphene oxide and Nafion with remarkable thermal resistance	14
Kinematics of electromigration-driven sliding of Co nanorod fillers inside multi-walled carbon nanotubes	14
Effect of steric hindrance on the interfacial connection of MOF-on-MOF architectures	14
Plasmonic random laser enabled artefact-free wide-field fluorescence bioimaging: uncovering finer cellular features	14
Microwave-assisted synthesis of highly photoluminescent core/shell CuInZnSe/ZnS quantum dots as photovoltaic absorbers	14
Multi-scaled regulation for cholesteric organization of cellulose nanocrystals based on internal and external factors	14
In situ infrared CO detection using silver loaded EMT zeolite films	14
Binding affinity and transport studies of engineered photocrosslinkable affibody-enzyme-nanoparticle constructs	14
Development and in vitro and ex vivo characterization of a twin nanoparticulate system to enhance ocular absorption and prolong retention of dexamethasone in the eye: from lab to pilot s	14
Evidence of high electron mobility in magnetic kagome topological metal FeSn thin films	14
Prominence of Cu in a plasmonic Cu–Ag alloy decorated SiO₂@S-doped C₃N₄ core–shell nanostructured photocatalyst towards enhanced visible light activity	14
Evaluation of cylindrical micelles assembled from amphiphilic β-peptides as antigen delivery nanostructures	14
Direct fabrication of NbS₂ nanoflakes on carbon fibers by atomic layer deposition for ultrasensitive cardiac troponin I detection	14
Self-array of one-dimensional GaN nanorods using the electric field on dielectrophoresis for the photonic emitters of display pixel	14
Designer DNA nanocages modulate anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory responses in tumor associated macrophages	14
MXene synthesis in a semi-continuous 3D-printed PVDF flow reactor	14
Copper supported modified magnetic carrageenan as a bio-based catalyst for the synthesis of novel scaffolds bearing the 1,2,3-triazole unit through the click reaction	14
Enhancing the antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles against ESKAPE bacteria and emerging fungal pathogens by using tea extracts	14
Recent advances in carbon-based materials for high-performance perovskite solar cells: gaps, challenges and fulfillment	14
Colloidal 2D PbSe nanoplatelets with efficient emission reaching the telecom O-, E- and S-band	14
Enzyme-free detection of creatinine as a kidney dysfunction biomarker using TiO₂ flow-through membranes	14