The directional motion of nano-objects induced by an inhomogeneous strain field
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DOI: 10.1007/s00707-019-02443-6
Abstract: Recent molecular dynamics simulations have shown that an inhomogeneous strain field in a substrate could drive nano-objects to move on its surface. A theoretical model is established in this paper in order to find the… read more here.
Keywords: inhomogeneous strain; nano objects; strain; strain field ... See more keywords
Decorating soft electrified interfaces: From molecular assemblies to nano-objects
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apmt.2017.10.001
Abstract: Abstract The interface formed between two immiscible electrolyte solutions (ITIES) constitutes a fantastic playground for the investigation of charge (under the form of either ion or electron) transfer processes. We have reviewed here the routes… read more here.
Keywords: decorating soft; interfaces molecular; molecular assemblies; electrified interfaces ... See more keywords
(Bio)degradable and Biocompatible Nano-Objects from Polymerization-Induced and Crystallization-Driven Self-Assembly.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00230
Abstract: Polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA) and crystallization-driven self-assembly (CDSA) techniques have emerged as powerful approaches to produce a broad range of advanced synthetic nano-objects with high potential in biomedical applications. PISA produces nano-objects of different morphologies (e.g.,… read more here.
Keywords: polymerization induced; self assembly; nano objects; crystallization driven ... See more keywords
Emissions of Secondary Formed ZnO Nano-Objects from the Combustion of Impregnated Wood. An Online Size-Resolved Elemental Investigation.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b03584
Abstract: The release of secondary nano-objects formed during waste combustion processes is becoming a matter of concern, considering their known toxicity and the fact that the 100% efficiency of filtering systems is not always ensured. An… read more here.
Keywords: formed zno; combustion; size resolved; nano objects ... See more keywords
Plasmofluidic-Based Near-Field Optical Trapping of Dielectric Nano-Objects Using Gold Nanoislands Sensor Chips.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c12651
Abstract: Near-field optical manipulation has been widely used for guiding and trapping nanoscale objects close to an optical-active interface. This near-field manipulation opens opportunities for next-generation biosensing with the capability of large-area trapping and in situ… read more here.
Keywords: near field; dielectric nano; nano objects; gold nanoislands ... See more keywords
Thermosensitivity through Exchange Coupling in Ferrimagnetic/Antiferromagnetic Nano-Objects for Magnetic-Based Thermometry.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19673
Abstract: Temperature is a fundamental physical quantity important to the physical and biological sciences. Measurement of temperature within an optically inaccessible three-dimensional (3D) volume at microscale resolution is currently limited. Thermal magnetic particle imaging (T-MPI), a… read more here.
Keywords: thermometry; spectroscopy; thermosensitivity; exchange coupling ... See more keywords
Quantitative Measurement of the Optical Cross Sections of Single Nano-objects by Correlative Transmission and Scattering Microspectroscopy
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DOI: 10.1021/acsphotonics.9b00727
Abstract: The scattering and absorption of light by nano-objects is a key physical property exploited in many applications, including biosensing and photovoltaics. Yet, its quantification at the single object level is challenging and often requires expensive… read more here.
Keywords: single nano; quantitative measurement; transmission; cross ... See more keywords
Tracking and analysing the Brownian motion of nano-objects inside hollow core fibers.
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DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.0c00339
Abstract: Tracking and analysing the individual diffusion of nanoscale objects such as proteins and viruses is an important methodology in life science. Here, we show a sensor that combines the efficiency of light line illumination with… read more here.
Keywords: objects inside; hollow core; core fibers; tracking analysing ... See more keywords
Light-triggered unfolding of single linear molecular bottlebrushes from compact globular to wormlike nano-objects in water
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DOI: 10.1039/c7py00279c
Abstract: This article reports on the light-triggered unfolding of single stimuli-responsive linear molecular bottlebrushes, composed of either homografted poly(methoxydi(ethylene glycol) acrylate-co-o-nitrobenzyl acrylate) (P(DEGMA-co-NBA)) or heterografted poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) and poly(o-nitrobenzyl acrylate) (PNBA) side chains, from compact… read more here.
Keywords: light triggered; water; compact globular; globular wormlike ... See more keywords
Rational design of nonlinear crystalline-amorphous-responsive terpolymers for pH-guided fabrication of 0D–3D nano-objects
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DOI: 10.1039/d0py01035a
Abstract: Despite important advances in macromolecular self-assembly, it remains challenging to achieve 0D–3D nanomaterials using an as-prepared polymer. To address this challenge and elucidate topology-related properties, a tadpole-linear block polymer (TLBP) and its starlike analogue comprising… read more here.
Keywords: self assembly; design nonlinear; rational design; topology ... See more keywords
Shape-shifting thermoreversible diblock copolymer nano-objects via RAFT aqueous dispersion polymerization of 4-hydroxybutyl acrylate
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DOI: 10.1039/d1sc05022b
Abstract: 2-Hydroxypropyl methacrylate (HPMA) is a useful model monomer for understanding aqueous dispersion polymerization. 4-Hydroxybutyl acrylate (HBA) is an isomer of HPMA: it has appreciably higher aqueous solubility so its homopolymer is more weakly hydrophobic. Moreover,… read more here.
Keywords: aqueous dispersion; nano objects; temperature; dispersion polymerization ... See more keywords