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Introduction to micro- and nano-motors

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,19936-19937
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR90169J, Editorial
Li Zhang, Martin Pumera, Samuel Sánchez, Xing Ma
Li Zhang, Martin Pumera, Samuel Sánchez and Xing Ma introduce the Nanoscale and Journal of Materials Chemistry B cross-journal themed collection on micro- and nano-motors.
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Glycosylated AIE-active Fe (III) photosensitizer activated by tumor microenvironment for synergistic type I photodynamic and chemodynamic therapy

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03871A, Paper
Gai-li Feng, Wei Zhou, Jinping Qiao, Guang-Jian Liu, Guo-Wen Xing
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and chemodynamic therapy (CDT) are both promising cancer treatments to inhibit tumor cells by generating highly cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS). Herein, we report a novel tumor...
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Macroscopic chiral symmetry breaking in gelation of Fmoc-amino acids: homochiral selective secondary nucleation promoted by the choice of solvent or stirring

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR04011B, Communication
Kentaro Tashiro
Homochiral selective secondary nucleation, promoted by the choice of solvent or stirring, was suggested as the key process for the emergence of macroscopic chiral symmetry breaking in the gelation of Fmoc amino acids.
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Current progress and frontiers in three-dimensional macroporous carbon-based aerogels for electromagnetic wave absorption: a review

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03738C, Review Article
Han Ding, Bo Hu, Yu Wang, Yunchen Du
This article provides a timely review on the construction of three-dimensional macroporous carbon-based aerogels and their application in the field of electromagnetic absorption.
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Photoemission spectroscopy and microscopy for Ta@Si16 superatoms and their assembled layers

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02778G, Paper
Open Access
Masahiro Shibuta, Tsutomu Ohta, Toshiaki Kamoshida, Kana Yamagiwa, Hironori Tsunoyama, Tomoya Inoue, Tsugunosuke Masubuchi, Atsushi Nakajima
An alkaline-like Ta-encapsulating Si16 superatom film was fabricated on a C60 substrate. Charge transfer between Ta@Si16 and C60 lowers the work function. In the multilayer film, the central Ta atom's positive charge is compensated by the Si16 cage.
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Nanoparticle’s shape is the game-changer for blood-brain barrier crossing and delivering through tunneling nanotubes among glioblastoma cells.

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03174A, Paper
Open Access
Giulia Sierri, Ines Saenz-de-Santa-Maria, Antonio Renda, Marcus Koch, Patrizia Sommi, Umberto Anselmi-Tamburini, Mario Mauri, Alessia D'Aloia, Michela Ceriani, Domenico Salerno, FRANCESCO MANTEGAZZA, Chiara Zurzolo, Francesca Re
Tunneling Nanotubes (TNTs) are thin, dynamic, long membrane protrusions that allow the intercellular exchanges of signal clues, molecules and organelles. The presence of TNTs and their involvement as drug delivery...
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A liposome-based assay for cancer biomarker detection: exploring the correlation between platelet-derived microvesicles and NSCLC-associated miRNAs

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03704A, Paper
Mohamed Aimene Benariba, Kanza Hannachi, Sha Zhu, Yuting Zhang, Xiaoli Wang, Nandi Zhou
This research reveals a significant correlation between PMVs and their associated miRNA. Additionally, the liposome-based assay demonstrates enhanced sensitivity with calcium-induced platelet activation.
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Particle Surface Engineering at Nano-Micro Scale Interfaces of Metal-Nonmetal Bonded Polymeric Coatings: Experimental and In-Silico Evaluations

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03431G, Paper
Suman Yadav, Sarvesh Kumar Pandey, Shikha Awasthi
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a well-known cost-effective synthetic polymer that offers a variety of applications including medical, aerospace, automotive, and construction industries. However, weak bonding with low mechanical and tribological...
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High yield exfoliation of sub-micron hexagonal boron nitride using a solvent free method

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02850C, Paper
Diana Santiago, Maricela Lizcano, Sean P. McDarby, Ching-cheh Hung, Baochau N. Nguyen
Schematic of intercalation and exfoliation of submicron hBN.
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Shape-controlled, water-assisted synthesis of 2D luminescent CsPb2Br5 perovskite microcrystals for highly responsive UV detectors

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03021D, Paper
Dipayan Ray, Ankush Saini, Ankit Kumar, Sumit Kumar, Monojit Bag, Prasenjit Kar
Water-assisted, growth-controlled synthesis of CsPb2Br5 microcrystals for fast responsive UV-detectors.
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A microneedle patch realizes weight loss through photothermal induction of fat browning

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1726-1737
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01767B, Paper
Zichun Gao, Yixuan Liu, Wenjiao Lin, He Lian, Zhaoxu Meng
Hyaluronic acid microneedles loaded with polydopamine nanoparticles induce fat browning, offering innovative localized obesity treatment.
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Gelatine–collagen photo-crosslinkable 3D matrixes for skin regeneration

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1738-1749
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01849K, Paper
Open Access
Gauthier Menassol, Boudewijn van der Sanden, Laetitia Gredy, Capucine Arnol, Thibaut Divoux, Donald K. Martin, Olivier Stephan
Immediate care of skin wounds and burns is essential to repair this mechanical and chemical barrier to infections.
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Extracellular vesicles produced by 3D cultured MSCs promote wound healing by regulating macrophage activation through ANXA1

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1761-1770
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM02035E, Paper
Hao Deng, Yuheng Jiang, Junhao Deng, Feifan Chang, Junyu Chen, Xinyu Sun, Dongliang Cheng, Zhongqi Wang, Ran Li, Jiang Liu, Yi Li, Licheng Zhang, Pengbin Yin
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) produced by 3D-cultured MSCs can modulate macrophage activation through ANXA1, thereby promoting wound healing.
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Bioinspired ginsenoside Rg3 PLGA nanoparticles coated with tumor-derived microvesicles to improve chemotherapy efficacy and alleviate toxicity

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00159A, Paper
Shulei Zhang, Bo Zheng, Yiqi Wei, Yuhao Liu, Lan Yang, Yujiao Qiu, Jing Su, Mingfeng Qiu
Breast cancer, a pervasive malignancy affecting women, demands a diverse treatment approach including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgical interventions.
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Correction: Hybrid protein microspheres and their responsive release behaviors and inhibitory effects on melanin synthesis

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM90029D, Correction
Open Access
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Ee Taek Hwang, Yeahwa Yoon, Ka Ram Kim, Chan Hee Lee, Kyung Chan Jeon, Ji Ho Min, Jae Won Lee, Jangyong Kim
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Macrophage membrane-camouflaged nanoclusters of ultrasmall iron oxide nanoparticles for precision glioma theranostics

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00357H, Paper
Bin Zhang, Rui Yang, Hongwei Yu, Yamin Peng, Haoyu Huang, Meera Moydeen Abdul Hameed, Han Wang, Guixiang Zhang, Mohamed EL-Newehy, Mingwu Shen, Xiangyang Shi, Shaojun Peng
Macrophage membrane-camouflaged nanoclusters of ultrasmall iron oxide nanoparticles can be developed to cross the blood–brain barrier for magnetic resonance imaging and chemo/chemodynamic therapy.
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Microgels for bioprinting: recent advancements and challenges

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1950-1964
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01733H, Review Article
Mingjun Xie, Ji Wang, Sufan Wu, Sheng Yan, Yong He
This review introduces different methods used to generate microgels and the microgel-based bioink for bioprinting. Besides, the further tendency of microgel development in future is predicted.
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A nanoparticle reinforced microporous methacrylated silk fibroin hydrogel to promote bone regeneration

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,2121-2135
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01901B, Paper
Ruideng Wang, Xi He, Zhengyang Chen, Shilong Su, Jinwu Bai, Haifeng Liu, Fang Zhou
A photo-crosslinked nanocomposite hydrogel was prepared by incorporating an osteo-inductive inorganic nanoparticle for endogenous bone regeneration.
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Retraction: Strontium-doped gelatin scaffolds promote M2 macrophage switch and angiogenesis through modulating the polarization of neutrophils

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,2167-2167
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM90023E, Retraction
Open Access
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Tao Li, Hongtao He, Zezheng Yang, Junjie Wang, Yuxin Zhang, Guangxu He, Jun Huang, Deye Song, Jiangdong Ni, Xiaojun Zhou, Junfeng Zhu, Muliang Ding
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Type I and Type II Chemical Biology Toolbox to Overcome the Hypoxic Tumour Microenvironment for Photodynamic Therapy

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00319E, Review Article
Minzi Ju, Lu Yang, Guowei Wang, Feng Zong, Yu Shen, Shuangshuang Wu, Xuna Tang, Decai Yu
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive therapeutic modality employed for the treatment of various types of cancers, localized infections, and other diseases. Upon illumination, the photo-excited photosensitizer generates singlet...
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Bioactive microgel-coated electrospun membrane with cell-instructive interfaces and topology for abdominal wall defect repair

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00182F, Paper
Renquan Xing, Rui Gao, Yini Huangfu, Yufeng Zhang, Shuangyang Li, Chuangnian Zhang, Pingsheng Huang, Weiwei Wang, Anjie Dong, Zujian Feng
A promising bioactive microgel-coated electrospun membrane with cell-instructive interfaces and topology for abdominal wall defect repair.
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Towards a better understanding of the effect of protein conditioning layers on microbial adhesion: A focused investigation on Fibronectin and Bovine Serum Albumin layers on SiO2 surfaces

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00099D, Paper
Open Access
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Maya Rima, Christina Villeneuve-Faure, Marvine Soumbo, Fatima El Garah, Ludovic Pilloux, Christine Roques, Kremena Makasheva
The interaction of foreign implants with its surrounding environment is significantly influenced by the adsorption of proteins on the biomaterial surfaces, playing role in the microbial adhesion. Therefore, understanding protein...
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Microsoft and Google Show It's Time for RSS Marketing

Many internet marketers are still wondering whether to start marketing with RSS or not. It seems that not even all the case studies, hard metrics and benefits available can’t convince them, or everyone would be jumping on the RSS wagon by now.

Microsoft and Google It Is Time for RSS




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Shining across the years: HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) review

The HP Spectre x360 16 is a compelling choice for users who prioritise immersive multimedia experiences, A touch of class for the tech-savvy, but is too heavy to use as a tablet




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Adobe introduces Acrobat AI Assistant

AI Assistant is bringing generative AI to the masses, unlocking new value from the information inside the more than 3 trillion PDFs in the world




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IIM-Indore student bags ₹1.14 crore pay package

This is the highest pay package offered during the final placement of this session at the institute and is ₹65 lakh more than the previous time




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Budget 2024: Internship scheme with ₹5,000 monthly allowance announced for one crore youth

Sitharaman proposed that for the interns to get exposure to real life environment an internship allowance will be provided of ₹5,000 per month




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Were eight crore new jobs created in three years?

Prime Minister Modi, based on the India-KLEMS database, claimed that India created “eight crore new jobs in the last three to four years”. However, analysts are questioning the methodology used to estimate these numbers. They argue that little meaningful employment was created in these years




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Divis Labs donates ₹1.98 crore to Andhra University for RO water plants




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Police force will regain lost glory, says A.P. Finance Minister after announcing allocation of ₹8,945 crore to Home Department

Neglect of the police force during the last five years severely hindered their ability to respond swiftly and effectively to public needs, says Payyavula Keshav




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Rhea Singha crowned Miss Universe India 2024

“I am hopeful that India will win the Miss Universe crown again this year," Urvashi Rautela told media.




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A crop of new-age schools in India now boasts of seamless designs, flexible furniture, and collaborative spaces

Meet the Indian designers doing away with cramped classrooms and dull walls and prioritising schools with flexible furniture, collaborative spaces, and interactive elements




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Reliance Industries to invest ₹65,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh biogas venture

This is the largest clean energy investment by Reliance Energy in India outside of Gujarat




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₹1,800 crore plan to connect Ahmedabad airport with metro services sent for Centre’s approval

A final proposal has been sent to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and a sanction is pending: GMRC official




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Urban gardening company Ugaoo raises ₹47 crores in Series A funding led by V3 Ventures

The company plans to use the funds to expand its regional presence across the top 10 Indian cities and open 80 retail stores by FY 2030




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Asset-light approach: EV start-ups turn to micro-factories to cut costs, enhance flexibility

Micro-factories are closer to the market, require less capital investment, and are faster to set up




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Natco Pharma’s Q2 net up 83 per cent at ₹676 crore

The total revenue of the Hyderabad-based company grew 35 per cent at ₹1,435 crore in the quarter under review




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Excess rains spurs use of more herbicides this kharif cropping season

Agrochemical makers have seen sales of herbicides going up this kharif season, even though the offtake in other categories such as insecticides and fungicides were muted




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Samara Capital scouts for ₹1,500-crore investment opportunity

The private equity company has closed three deals in the last few months




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Swiggy’s IPO to deliver ₹9,000 crore in employee wealth for 5,000 employees

Nearly 5,000 current and former employees are set to benefit, with around 500 Swiggy employees to enter the ‘crore-pati’ club when the firm makes its stock market debut, according to sources




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3M India reports 8% dip in Q2 profit at ₹134 crore, hit by rising costs

Company’s revenue experienced a 7 per cent increase to ₹1,111 crore




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Repco Home Finance’s Q2 net up 15% at ₹113 crore

Net interest income saw a slight increase to ₹176 crore compared to ₹173 crore in the previous year



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Xiaomi to ship 70 crore devices in India over next ten years

Currently, the company says it has shipped 35 crore devices in India, which includes 25 crore smartphones



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Crowning glory

Surviving Self-Distancing – Day 16




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PR Sundar, his associates settle SEBI case by agreeing to pay ₹6.55 crore

Regulatoir sent show-cause notice for providing advisory services without requisite registration




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Honasa launches winter skincare lines across four brands 

Honasa Consumer Limited trading at ₹386.35 down by ₹1.50 or 0.39 per cent




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Sembatti farmers seek removal of encroachments on pathway leading to farmlands




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Kia launches flagship EV9 SUV at 1.30 crore in India  

Kia’s latest entry in the luxury EV market, its EV9 flagship SUV competes SUVs from BMW, Audi and Mercedes.  




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Smartphones sales declined during first phase of festive season but value crosses $3.2 billion

The festive season contributes 20%-25% of annual smartphone sales




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Mercedes-Benz launches the AMG G 63 SUV at 3.60 crore in India  

The new Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 SUV comes with a bi-turbo 4.0L V8 engine, with 48V mild hybrid technology that delivers 430kW and 850 Nm torque