A novel 2-D coordination polymer constructed from high nuclearity nanosized Ho48 clusters was synthesised and structurally characterized using single-crystal X-ray analysis. The Ho48 cluster core with a charming waist drum-like structure was templated by CO3(2-) ions, and bridged by Ho-N bonds to get a 2-D coordination polymer.

The static friction preventing the free sliding of nanosized rare gas solid islands physisorbed on incommensurate crystalline surfaces is not completely understood. Simulations modeled on Kr/Pb(111) highlight the importance and the scaling behavior of the island's edge contribution to static friction.

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The current rapid growth in the use of nanosized particles is fueled in part by our increased understanding of their physical properties and ability to manipulate them, which is essential for achieving optimal functionality. Here we report detailed quantitative measurements of the mechanical response of nanosized protein shells (viral capsids) to large-scale physical deformations and compare th...

Interlayer transport of charges and carriers 2D nanomaterials is a critical parameter that governs the material device performance in energy storage applications. Inspired by multilevel natural bamboo-membrane with ultrafast water electrolyte properties to support its super-rapid growth rate, 2D–2D heterostructured graphene-based membranes tailored gradient interlayer channels are rationally de...

Photocatalytic hydrogen production from water has the potential to fulfil future energy needs by producing a clean and storable fuel. Here discuss recent advances in using nanosized materials as photocatalysts.

Texture and magnetic properties of aligned hexaferrite obtained from spark plasma sintering nanosized sixline-ferrihydrite platelets resulting in (BH)max = 33 kJ m−3.

Surface of mesostructured silica, KIT-6, was modified by grafting 3-aminopropyl-triethoxysilane (APTES) to have the positive charge, and thus, to provide sites for the immobilization of H3PW12O40 (PW12).  This modified-nanosized mesoporous silica (PW12-APTES@ KIT-6) was characterized by FTIR, XRD, BET and TEM. The oxidation of sulfides occurs effectively and selectively with H2O2 as the oxidant...