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International peer-reviewed journal from Wiley focusing on nano- and microscale science and technology, highlighting innovative research in nanoscience.

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Electronic Structure Modulation via Composition‐Preserving Phase Transformations in Metal–Organic Assemblies on the Surface
News•Feb 6, 2026

Electronic Structure Modulation via Composition‐Preserving Phase Transformations in Metal–Organic Assemblies on the Surface

The researchers observed a room‑temperature, composition‑preserving phase transformation in Ag‑carboxylate metal‑organic assemblies on Ag(111). Using scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy and density functional theory, they identified three distinct hexagonal lattices that emerge stepwise. Geometric relaxation during the transformation strengthens metal‑molecule interactions, leading to measurable shifts in the collective electronic structure. This work introduces a low‑temperature pathway to tune electronic properties without altering chemical composition.

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Interfacial and Kinetic Origins of Voltage Loss in Neutral Zinc‐Air Batteries
News•Feb 6, 2026

Interfacial and Kinetic Origins of Voltage Loss in Neutral Zinc‐Air Batteries

The study investigates neutral‑electrolyte zinc‑air batteries using ZnCl₂‑based gel polymer electrolytes and an OER‑biased Ni/Fe layered double hydroxide catalyst. While the cells demonstrate stable cycling for hundreds of hours, they operate at significantly reduced charge and discharge voltages compared with...

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High Thermoelectric Performance Achieved in Nb0.8Ti0.2FeSb via PbI2‐Driven Multiscale Defect Engineering
News•Feb 6, 2026

High Thermoelectric Performance Achieved in Nb0.8Ti0.2FeSb via PbI2‐Driven Multiscale Defect Engineering

Researchers introduced PbI2 into Nb0.8Ti0.2FeSb half‑Heusler alloys, forming a multiscale hierarchical microstructure during sintering. The engineered defects create a full‑spectrum phonon‑scattering network that cuts lattice thermal conductivity by 32% to 3.34 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ at 973 K. Simultaneously, grain‑boundary barriers are lowered, boosting carrier...

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Genetically Encoded Sterol‐Modification of a Synthetic Intrinsically Disordered Protein Drives Its Self‐Assembly Into Diverse Morphologies
News•Feb 6, 2026

Genetically Encoded Sterol‐Modification of a Synthetic Intrinsically Disordered Protein Drives Its Self‐Assembly Into Diverse Morphologies

Researchers engineered a mutant Hedgehog C‑terminal domain to covalently attach five distinct sterols to elastin‑like polypeptides, creating Sterol‑Modified Polypeptides (STaMPs). The sterol’s hydrophobicity (logD) dictates whether the resulting polymer remains monomeric or self‑assembles into spherical micelles. Sterol conjugation also shifts...

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Zwitterionic Self‐Constraining Lubricant Coating for Prevention of Dust‐Induced Icing
News•Feb 6, 2026

Zwitterionic Self‐Constraining Lubricant Coating for Prevention of Dust‐Induced Icing

Researchers have introduced a zwitterionic self-constraining lubricant (SCL) coating that merges the ionic liquid EMIES with a zwitterionic copolymer to combat dust‑induced icing. The embedded EMIES raises surface conductivity to about 2.04 S/m, dissipating static charge that would otherwise attract dust...

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Solvent‐Regulated CPL Enhancement via Chiral Transfer in Efficient Luminescent Ionic Hydrogen‐Bonded Frameworks for Information Encryption
News•Feb 6, 2026

Solvent‐Regulated CPL Enhancement via Chiral Transfer in Efficient Luminescent Ionic Hydrogen‐Bonded Frameworks for Information Encryption

Researchers introduced a multistage chiral‑transfer strategy that leverages hydrogen‑bond bridges to build ionic hydrogen‑bonded organic frameworks (R/S‑iHOF‑40). The new material exhibits a record‑high circularly polarized luminescence quantum yield of 67.8%, far surpassing the 5.41% of the parent HOF. Structural analysis...

By Small (Wiley)
Nanomedicine Strategies for Autoimmune Diseases: Targeting and Reprogramming Macrophages
News•Feb 6, 2026

Nanomedicine Strategies for Autoimmune Diseases: Targeting and Reprogramming Macrophages

A recent review highlights nanomedicine approaches that target and reprogram macrophages to treat autoimmune diseases. By exploiting nanodrug platforms, researchers can deliver agents directly to pathogenic macrophages, minimizing systemic exposure. The strategy has shown efficacy across rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel...

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Bipolar Switching and Synaptic Behaviors Observed in Titanium‐Constrained Phase‐Change Heterostructures
News•Feb 6, 2026

Bipolar Switching and Synaptic Behaviors Observed in Titanium‐Constrained Phase‐Change Heterostructures

Researchers introduced titanium interlayers into antimony‑telluride phase‑change memory, creating a bipolar PCRAM device that operates at roughly ±0.6 V. The titanium barrier curtails long‑range atomic migration, boosting endurance beyond 8 × 10⁴ cycles. The device reproduces key synaptic functions—potentiation, depression, and spike‑timing‑dependent plasticity....

By Small (Wiley)
Recent Advances in Strong Metal‐Support Interaction Engineering for Dry Reforming of Methane Catalysts
News•Feb 6, 2026

Recent Advances in Strong Metal‐Support Interaction Engineering for Dry Reforming of Methane Catalysts

The review details how strong metal‑support interactions (SMSI) are being engineered to create more stable and active catalysts for dry reforming of methane (DRM). It covers both non‑noble (Ni, Co, Fe) and noble (Rh, Ru, Pt) systems, highlighting oxide encapsulation,...

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Recent Advancement of the Cobalt‐Based Catalysts for Gaseous Pollutants Emission Control
News•Feb 6, 2026

Recent Advancement of the Cobalt‐Based Catalysts for Gaseous Pollutants Emission Control

The review consolidates recent progress in cobalt‑based catalysts for mitigating a broad spectrum of gaseous pollutants, including NOx, VOCs, SO2, H2S, CO2 and O3. It establishes design principles that connect catalyst structure, defect chemistry, and redox behavior to pollutant‑specific performance....

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Highly Selective Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants by ZnO@C Core–Shell Nanoparticles Via Superoxide Radical Pathway
News•Feb 6, 2026

Highly Selective Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants by ZnO@C Core–Shell Nanoparticles Via Superoxide Radical Pathway

Researchers developed a two‑step synthesis of ZnO@C core‑shell nanoparticles that dramatically improve visible‑light photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes. The ultrathin carbon shell enhances light absorption, charge separation, and generates superoxide radicals as the primary reactive species. Compared with bare ZnO,...

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Defect Engineering in Large‐Scale CVD‐Grown Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Formation, Spectroscopy, and Spin Relaxation Dynamics
News•Feb 6, 2026

Defect Engineering in Large‐Scale CVD‐Grown Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Formation, Spectroscopy, and Spin Relaxation Dynamics

Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) is a promising host for solid‑state quantum emitters, but scalable defect creation in large‑area CVD films has been elusive. Researchers demonstrated that ion, neutron, and electron irradiation can selectively generate negative boron‑vacancy (V_B⁻) defects, with defect...

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Multimodal Phototherapy‐ and Ferroptosis‐Enhanced Ga(III) Supramolecular Nanomicelle for Tumor Theranostics
News•Feb 6, 2026

Multimodal Phototherapy‐ and Ferroptosis‐Enhanced Ga(III) Supramolecular Nanomicelle for Tumor Theranostics

Researchers have engineered a hierarchically assembled supramolecular nanomicelle with a gallium(III) core that integrates a metal–organic dye (Cy71‑Ga) and a camptothecin‑hyaluronate conjugate (CPT‑HA). The nanomicelle delivers targeted chemotherapy, photothermal/photodynamic therapy, and induces ferroptosis by downregulating xCT and CD98, while also...

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Mechanical Threshold‐Guided Harvesting of Microalgal Therapeutics via Designer Nanovesicles
News•Feb 6, 2026

Mechanical Threshold‐Guided Harvesting of Microalgal Therapeutics via Designer Nanovesicles

Mechanical threshold‑guided harvesting enables controlled production of designer nanovesicles from microalgae while preserving native carotenoid profiles and boosting antioxidant capacity. The study links vesiculation efficiency to cellular elasticity, identifying critical thresholds of roughly 100 kPa (local) and 390 kPa (global) membrane rigidity....

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Water Confined in Sub‐Nanochannels of Supramolecular Crystals Exhibiting Ice‐Water‐Like Phase Transition Near Room Temperature
News•Feb 6, 2026

Water Confined in Sub‐Nanochannels of Supramolecular Crystals Exhibiting Ice‐Water‐Like Phase Transition Near Room Temperature

Two isomorphic supramolecular crystals, M(18-crown-6)3Al(ox)3·9H2O with M = K⁺ or NH₄⁺, display a room‑temperature ice‑water‑like phase transition within sub‑nanochannels. The transition is driven by rotational motion of crown‑ether rings and disordering of lattice water molecules, mimicking the hexagonal‑ice to liquid‑water transformation. Between...

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Advancements in Catalytic Technologies for Chemical Hydrogen Storage: Materials, Mechanisms, and Future Prospects
News•Feb 6, 2026

Advancements in Catalytic Technologies for Chemical Hydrogen Storage: Materials, Mechanisms, and Future Prospects

The review surveys recent catalytic breakthroughs for chemical hydrogen storage, focusing on liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) and ammonia (NH3). It details advances in noble‑metal, transition‑metal, bimetallic and single‑atom catalysts that improve hydrogenation and dehydrogenation kinetics. The authors highlight persistent...

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Dual‐Function Interface Engineering of SnO2 Electron Transport Layers: Wettability Enhancement and Work Function Tuning for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar...
News•Feb 6, 2026

Dual‐Function Interface Engineering of SnO2 Electron Transport Layers: Wettability Enhancement and Work Function Tuning for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar...

Researchers incorporated polyethyleneimine (PEI) into tin oxide (SnO2) electron transport layers to simultaneously improve surface wettability and lower the work function. The dual-function modification suppresses oxygen‑vacancy defects, creates interfacial dipoles, and aligns energy levels for better carrier extraction and uniform...

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Laser‐Shocked RuO2–FeCo2O4 Interface for Ultralow‐Voltage Hydrazine Splitting and Autonomous Hydrogen Production
News•Feb 6, 2026

Laser‐Shocked RuO2–FeCo2O4 Interface for Ultralow‐Voltage Hydrazine Splitting and Autonomous Hydrogen Production

Researchers used a continuous‑wave CO₂ laser to synthesize a RuO₂–FeCo₂O₄ heterointerface in just two minutes, creating a bifunctional catalyst for both hydrogen evolution and hydrazine oxidation. The composite delivers an HER overpotential of 50 mV and a HzOR potential of –21 mV...

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Versatile Organic Materials Advancing Non‐Metal Ion Storage in Zinc Batteries
News•Feb 6, 2026

Versatile Organic Materials Advancing Non‐Metal Ion Storage in Zinc Batteries

The review systematically surveys organic electrode materials for non‑metal ion storage in aqueous zinc batteries, categorizing small molecules, conjugated polymers, and covalent organic frameworks. It details how H⁺, NH₄⁺, and anionic carriers such as Cl⁻, CF₃SO₃⁻, and ClO₄⁻ interact with...

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Programmable Photothermal Upcycling of Mixed Polyesters via Light‐Intensity Gating on a Bifunctional Zn/Co‐ZIF‐C Catalyst
News•Feb 6, 2026

Programmable Photothermal Upcycling of Mixed Polyesters via Light‐Intensity Gating on a Bifunctional Zn/Co‐ZIF‐C Catalyst

Researchers have engineered a bifunctional Zn/Co‑ZIF‑C catalyst that uses light‑intensity gating to depolymerize mixed polyester waste in a single reactor. By adjusting irradiation power, polycarbonate, PLA, and PET are selectively glycolysed at 420, 520 and 650 mW cm⁻², respectively, yielding high‑purity monomers....

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Atomic Structure Control of Graphene Oxide by Cascading Oxidation and Its Efficient Binding to Aromatic Compounds
News•Feb 6, 2026

Atomic Structure Control of Graphene Oxide by Cascading Oxidation and Its Efficient Binding to Aromatic Compounds

Researchers introduced a cascading oxidation technique that produces low‑oxidation graphene oxide (LoxGO) using an oxidant‑to‑graphite ratio of just 0.5. The resulting material contains 41.8% graphitic regions and enlarged graphitic domains (~8.3 nm²) with virtually no holes. These structural advantages translate into...

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Printable Potentiometric Ion‐Selective Electrodes Based on Carbon Fiber and Ti3C2Tx MXene Nanoflakes: Eliminating Complex Modifications (Small 8/2026)
News•Feb 6, 2026

Printable Potentiometric Ion‐Selective Electrodes Based on Carbon Fiber and Ti3C2Tx MXene Nanoflakes: Eliminating Complex Modifications (Small 8/2026)

Researchers led by Evgeny Smirnov have demonstrated printable potentiometric ion‑selective electrodes (ISEs) that combine carbon fiber substrates with Ti3C2Tx MXene nanoflakes. The MXene coating eliminates the need for multi‑step surface chemistries traditionally required for ISE fabrication. Comparative tests show MXene‑modified...

By Small (Wiley)
Defect Engineering in Large‐Scale CVD‐Grown Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Formation, Spectroscopy, and Spin Relaxation Dynamics (Small 8/2026)
News•Feb 6, 2026

Defect Engineering in Large‐Scale CVD‐Grown Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Formation, Spectroscopy, and Spin Relaxation Dynamics (Small 8/2026)

Researchers led by Ivan V. Vlassiouk have demonstrated controlled creation of optically active defects in large‑scale chemical vapor deposition (CVD) grown hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). By using suspended hBN films and tuning the energy and type of bombarding particles, they...

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Role of Defects on the Electrochemical Activity of ZnV2O4 Spinel Cathode for Secondary Zn‐Ion Batteries
News•Feb 6, 2026

Role of Defects on the Electrochemical Activity of ZnV2O4 Spinel Cathode for Secondary Zn‐Ion Batteries

Researchers investigated ZnV2O4 spinel cathodes for aqueous zinc‑ion batteries, revealing that the first charge induces a conversion to a Zn‑deficient, disordered vanadium oxide phase. This newly formed phase supports reversible Zn²⁺/H⁺ co‑insertion, improving ion diffusion and providing additional redox sites....

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From Electronic Structure to Catalytic Function: Rare Earth–Driven Strategies for CO2 Electroreduction
News•Feb 6, 2026

From Electronic Structure to Catalytic Function: Rare Earth–Driven Strategies for CO2 Electroreduction

The review highlights rapid progress in rare‑earth‑based electrocatalysts—single‑atom catalysts, alloys, and oxides—for electrochemical CO₂ reduction. By exploiting the 4f orbital flexibility and strong oxophilicity of rare‑earth elements, researchers have achieved higher activity, improved product selectivity, and longer catalyst lifetimes compared...

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Engineering Hierarchically Nano‐Structured Cu Foams: Dynamic Hydrogen Bubble Templated Binder‐Free Freestanding Electrodes for Energy Applications
News•Feb 6, 2026

Engineering Hierarchically Nano‐Structured Cu Foams: Dynamic Hydrogen Bubble Templated Binder‐Free Freestanding Electrodes for Energy Applications

Researchers employed dynamic hydrogen bubble templating (DHBT) to fabricate binder‑free, freestanding copper foams with hierarchical porosity and surface nano‑structures. By adjusting deposition current density, waveform, stirring, temperature, and electrolyte composition, they systematically tuned pore size, density, thickness, and electrochemically active...

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Carbon Nanotube Artificial Muscles Multistimuli Actuation Mechanisms and Emerging Applications
News•Feb 6, 2026

Carbon Nanotube Artificial Muscles Multistimuli Actuation Mechanisms and Emerging Applications

The review surveys carbon‑nanotube (CNT) artificial muscles, detailing their structural designs—from flat sheets to coiled yarns and core‑sheath hybrids—and the range of multistimuli actuation mechanisms they support. It contrasts voltage‑driven electrochemical actuation with thermal, photothermal, and solvent‑induced pathways, highlighting performance...

By Small (Wiley)
Design of Experiments (DoE)‐Optimized Polymeric Oxytocin Nanoparticles for Enhanced Nose‐to‐Brain Delivery
News•Feb 6, 2026

Design of Experiments (DoE)‐Optimized Polymeric Oxytocin Nanoparticles for Enhanced Nose‐to‐Brain Delivery

Researchers have engineered PEGylated PLGA nanoparticles encapsulating oxytocin for intranasal administration, aiming to improve nose‑to‑brain delivery for autism and related neuropsychiatric conditions. Using a design‑of‑experiments approach, the optimized formulation achieved ~93–116 nm particle size, low polydispersity, and drug loading of 2.8–3.5 %...

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Delivery of Antisense Oligonucleotides Using the Nano‐Cell Vesicle Technology System (nCVTs) for Targeted Cancer Therapy
News•Feb 6, 2026

Delivery of Antisense Oligonucleotides Using the Nano‐Cell Vesicle Technology System (nCVTs) for Targeted Cancer Therapy

Researchers introduced Nano‑Cell Vesicle Technology (nCVTs), a hybrid system that merges cationic lipids with tumor‑derived cell membranes to ferry antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) into cancer cells. The platform achieved superior cytoplasmic and nuclear delivery compared with conventional liposomes and free ASOs,...

By Small (Wiley)
Printable Potentiometric Ion‐Selective Electrodes Based on Carbon Fiber and Ti3C2Tx MXene Nanoflakes: Eliminating Complex Modifications
News•Feb 6, 2026

Printable Potentiometric Ion‐Selective Electrodes Based on Carbon Fiber and Ti3C2Tx MXene Nanoflakes: Eliminating Complex Modifications

Researchers have developed printable ion‑selective electrodes (ISEs) that replace traditional polyelectrolyte layers with Ti₃C₂Tx MXene nanoflakes on carbon fiber substrates. Two formats were demonstrated: MXene‑only electrodes on glass and screen‑printed MXene ISEs on flexible PVC, both targeting calcium‑ion detection. Tests...

By Small (Wiley)
Research Progress on Nickel‐Based Materials in Supercapacitors: A Review of Electrode Materials and Device Properties
News•Feb 6, 2026

Research Progress on Nickel‐Based Materials in Supercapacitors: A Review of Electrode Materials and Device Properties

Recent research highlights nickel-based materials as promising electrodes for supercapacitors, combining high conductivity, reactivity, and specific capacity. The review details synthesis routes, multimorphological nanostructures, and synergistic material‑modification strategies supported by theoretical calculations. It also identifies persistent challenges such as complex...

By Small (Wiley)
CO2 Hydrogenation‐Induced Size‐Dependent Strong Metal‐Support Interactions in Platinum/Titanium Dioxide Catalysts
News•Feb 6, 2026

CO2 Hydrogenation‐Induced Size‐Dependent Strong Metal‐Support Interactions in Platinum/Titanium Dioxide Catalysts

Researchers demonstrated that platinum nanoparticle size on rutile TiO₂ dictates the strength of strong metal‑support interactions (SMSI) during CO₂ hydrogenation. Larger ~7 nm Pt particles develop a mild electronic metal‑support interaction with discontinuous TiO₂₋ₓ encapsulation, preserving Pt–O–Ti interfacial sites, while smaller...

By Small (Wiley)
Biomass‐Derived Carbon for Boosting Photocatalysis
News•Feb 6, 2026

Biomass‐Derived Carbon for Boosting Photocatalysis

Biomass‑derived carbon (BDC) is emerging as a sustainable electron‑acceptor material for high‑performance photocatalysts. The review categorizes BDC synthesis into bottom‑up hydrothermal carbonization of soluble carbohydrates and top‑down conversion of natural biomass into biochar, detailing how feedstock diversity shapes morphology and...

By Small (Wiley)
Photocatalysis‐Assisted Silver Reduction via ZnO Nanoparticles for High‐Resolution, Flexible, and Etch‐Free Printed Electronics
News•Feb 6, 2026

Photocatalysis‐Assisted Silver Reduction via ZnO Nanoparticles for High‐Resolution, Flexible, and Etch‐Free Printed Electronics

A new photonic‑assisted technique combines ultraviolet (UV) exposure and intense pulsed light (IPL) to produce highly conductive silver films on flexible substrates in seconds. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) act as photocatalysts under UV, accelerating Ag⁺ reduction and improving thermal...

By Small (Wiley)
Establishing Hybrid Electrode Frameworks via Hierarchical Integration of MOFs and Conducting Polymers for Multidimensional Redox Synergy
News•Feb 6, 2026

Establishing Hybrid Electrode Frameworks via Hierarchical Integration of MOFs and Conducting Polymers for Multidimensional Redox Synergy

Researchers have created a multidimensional hybrid electrode (mPFC) by integrating 2D Fe‑BTC metal‑organic framework nanosheets with a polyaniline‑poly(styrenesulfonate) (PANI:PSS) conducting polymer on flexible carbon cloth. The hierarchical architecture provides strong interfacial coupling and continuous ion/electron pathways, yielding a reversible capacity...

By Small (Wiley)
Synergistic Integration of Quantum Materials with Smart Electrolytes for Next‐Generation Multifunctional Supercapacitors: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects
News•Feb 6, 2026

Synergistic Integration of Quantum Materials with Smart Electrolytes for Next‐Generation Multifunctional Supercapacitors: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects

The integration of quantum materials with smart electrolytes is reshaping supercapacitor technology, delivering flexible, wearable devices with markedly higher energy density. Quantum dots, MXenes, MOFs, COFs, and TMDs provide quantum‑level charge storage, while stimulus‑responsive electrolytes add self‑healing and shape‑memory functions....

By Small (Wiley)
Negatively Charged Carbon Dot‐Linked Glycyrrhizic Acid Hydrogel Promoted Hemostasis, Immunoregulation and Re‐Epithelialization of Wound Closure
News•Feb 5, 2026

Negatively Charged Carbon Dot‐Linked Glycyrrhizic Acid Hydrogel Promoted Hemostasis, Immunoregulation and Re‐Epithelialization of Wound Closure

The study introduces a charred Trachyparcus‑derived carbon dot (CT‑CD) linked glycyrrhizic acid (GA) hydrogel, termed CT@GA‑gel, that forms at GA concentrations below 0.5 %. The negative surface charge of CT‑CDs enables low‑dose crosslinking, yielding an injectable, self‑healing, and adhesive dressing. Enhanced...

By Small (Wiley)
Laser‐Induced 3D Arch‐Bridged Solar Evaporator Based on Diradical‐Featured Photothermal Polymers for Highly Efficient Seawater Desalination
News•Feb 5, 2026

Laser‐Induced 3D Arch‐Bridged Solar Evaporator Based on Diradical‐Featured Photothermal Polymers for Highly Efficient Seawater Desalination

Researchers unveiled PSSe‑Se, a diradical‑featured conjugated polymer that absorbs across the solar spectrum and converts 32.04% of sunlight into heat. Leveraging this material, they fabricated a laser‑induced 3D arch‑bridged evaporator (LIBA‑Se) that reaches evaporation rates of up to 2.67 kg m⁻² h⁻¹ under...

By Small (Wiley)
Highly Transparent Lead Halides Bmpip2PbBr4 Single Crystals for X‐Ray Imaging and Versatile Ionizing Radiation Detection
News•Feb 5, 2026

Highly Transparent Lead Halides Bmpip2PbBr4 Single Crystals for X‐Ray Imaging and Versatile Ionizing Radiation Detection

Researchers have synthesized large, nearly self‑absorption‑free Bmpip2PbBr4 single crystals using solution‑cooling crystallization. The crystals exhibit 98.9% optical transparency, a photoluminescence quantum yield of 48.14% and a rapid 63.5 ns decay lifetime. Scintillation testing shows a light yield of 21,000 ± 800 photons MeV⁻¹ for...

By Small (Wiley)
High Thermoelectric Performance in High‐Entropy AgMnGePbSbTe5 With Pb Vacancies
News•Feb 5, 2026

High Thermoelectric Performance in High‐Entropy AgMnGePbSbTe5 With Pb Vacancies

Researchers introduced lead vacancies into the p‑type high‑entropy semiconductor AgMnGePbSbTe5, creating a nanostructured material that delivers a peak figure‑of‑merit (ZT) of 2.23 at 723 K and an average ZT of 1.31 from 303 K to 813 K. The vacancy‑induced rise in hole concentration...

By Small (Wiley)
Isotropic ZnSe Shell Growth for Uniform‐Shaped Green InP Quantum Dots With Tunable Size and Absorption
News•Feb 5, 2026

Isotropic ZnSe Shell Growth for Uniform‐Shaped Green InP Quantum Dots With Tunable Size and Absorption

Researchers introduced a halide‑mediated, stepwise growth technique that produces isotropic ZnSe shells on indium phosphide quantum dots, yielding uniform, near‑spherical InP/ZnSe/ZnS nanocrystals. The method enables precise control of shell thickness from 1.75 nm to 5.5 nm, delivering particles up to 14 nm with...

By Small (Wiley)
Green Fabrication of Synergistic Adsorption‐Photocatalysis Nanofiber Composite Membranes for Enhanced Dye Removal
News•Feb 5, 2026

Green Fabrication of Synergistic Adsorption‐Photocatalysis Nanofiber Composite Membranes for Enhanced Dye Removal

Researchers have introduced a solvent‑free, three‑step method to produce ethanol‑soluble polyamide nanofiber membranes embedded with activated carbon, polydopamine and layered double hydroxides. The resulting hierarchical membrane merges adsorption with visible‑light‑driven photocatalysis, delivering rapid removal of both cationic and anionic dyes....

By Small (Wiley)
Exploration of Copper Halide Linear‐Array Detector Prototype for Security Checks
News•Feb 5, 2026

Exploration of Copper Halide Linear‐Array Detector Prototype for Security Checks

Researchers have demonstrated that Mn‑doped Cs3Cu2I5 functions as a high‑performance scintillator for X‑ray imaging, delivering a light output 1.35 × that of CsI:Tl and a detection limit of 33.1 nGy s⁻¹. The material shows negligible afterglow and a fast decay time of 46.4 µs,...

By Small (Wiley)
High Temperature Ni‐Diffusion Plaguing Ionic Conductivity of Solid Oxide Cell
News•Feb 5, 2026

High Temperature Ni‐Diffusion Plaguing Ionic Conductivity of Solid Oxide Cell

Researchers discovered that the conventional 1400°C sintering step in solid oxide cell (SOC) manufacturing drives nickel atoms to migrate and accumulate at yttria‑stabilized zirconia (YSZ) grain boundaries. This Ni segregation, reaching up to 7 at.%, creates thick space‑charge layers that block...

By Small (Wiley)
Temperature‐Driven Reversible P‐to‐n Switching in Ionic Liquid‐Modified Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotube Thermoelectric Films for Flexible Waste Heat Recovery
News•Feb 5, 2026

Temperature‐Driven Reversible P‐to‐n Switching in Ionic Liquid‐Modified Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotube Thermoelectric Films for Flexible Waste Heat Recovery

Researchers have created binary single‑walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) films modified with imidazolium‑based ionic liquids that autonomously switch their thermoelectric polarity from p‑type to n‑type as temperature rises. The switching temperature aligns with the anion’s molecular mass, occurring around 130 °C for...

By Small (Wiley)
Safe and Efficient CRISPR Genome Editing of Primary Human T Cells Using a Droplet‐Based Cell Mechanoporation Platform
News•Feb 5, 2026

Safe and Efficient CRISPR Genome Editing of Primary Human T Cells Using a Droplet‐Based Cell Mechanoporation Platform

The paper presents a microfluidic droplet mechanoporation platform that delivers macromolecules into primary human T cells with unprecedented efficiency and viability. It achieves ~98% delivery of 2000 kDa FITC‑dextran and ~99% mRNA transfection, enabling robust CAR‑T cell generation. CRISPR‑Cas9 ribonucleoproteins are...

By Small (Wiley)
Topography‐Free Dual‐Lubricant Patterned Slippery Surfaces for Programmable Droplet Control and High‐Performance Water Harvesting
News•Feb 5, 2026

Topography‐Free Dual‐Lubricant Patterned Slippery Surfaces for Programmable Droplet Control and High‐Performance Water Harvesting

Researchers have developed a topography‑free slippery liquid‑infused porous surface (HOIPS) that uses spatially patterned dual lubricants to create interfacial energy contrasts, directing droplet migration without external forces. By chemically fluorinating selected regions of a PTMSDPA polymer film and infusing fluorinated...

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Bioinspired Dual‐Pathogen Defense Through Electrostatic‐Capturing and Light‐Burst Sterilization for Smart Screen Windows
News•Feb 5, 2026

Bioinspired Dual‐Pathogen Defense Through Electrostatic‐Capturing and Light‐Burst Sterilization for Smart Screen Windows

Researchers have created an ambient‑light‑activated antimicrobial coating by integrating quaternary ammonium salts (QAS) with aggregation‑induced emission (AIE) photosensitizers onto nonwoven fabrics. The dual‑functional system first electrostatically captures pathogens and then uses light‑burst ROS generation to inactivate them, delivering >99.9% reduction...

By Small (Wiley)
Supramolecular Assemblies of Self‐Immolative Janus Dendrimers With Rapid Photodegradation Response
News•Feb 5, 2026

Supramolecular Assemblies of Self‐Immolative Janus Dendrimers With Rapid Photodegradation Response

Researchers have engineered self‑immolative Janus dendrimers (SIJDs) that spontaneously assemble into uniform spherical nanoparticles. The dendrimers feature a hydrophilic phenolic‑acid side and a hydrophobic oligo(ethyl glyoxylate) tail bearing UV‑responsive end groups. Upon brief UV exposure, the hydrophobic segment undergoes rapid...

By Small (Wiley)
Nanostructure and Interface Engineering of Graphite Anodes for High‐Performance Potassium‐Ion Batteries: Mechanisms, Strategies, and Perspectives
News•Feb 5, 2026

Nanostructure and Interface Engineering of Graphite Anodes for High‐Performance Potassium‐Ion Batteries: Mechanisms, Strategies, and Perspectives

The review examines graphite anodes for potassium‑ion batteries (PIBs), highlighting their promise due to low redox potential and cheap, stable structure. It details intrinsic challenges such as slow K⁺ diffusion, pronounced volume change, and unstable solid‑electrolyte interphase (SEI). The authors...

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