Field Of Nano Research Articles

Nanogels and Microgels: From Model Colloids to Applications, Recent Developments, and Future Trends.

Nanogels and microgels are soft, deformable, and penetrable objects with an internal gel-like structure that is swollen by the dispersing solvent. Their softness and the potential to respond to external stimuli like temperature, pressure, pH, ionic strength, and different analytes make them interesting as soft model systems in fundamental research as well as for a broad range of applications, in particular in the field of biological applications. Recent tremendous developments in their synthesis open access to systems with complex architectures and compositions allowing for tailoring microgels with specific properties. At the same time state-of-the-art theoretical and simulation approaches offer deeper understanding of the behavior and structure of nano- and microgels under external influences and confinement at interfaces or at high volume fractions. Developments in the experimental analysis of nano- and microgels have become particularly important for structural investigations covering a broad range of length scales relevant to the internal structure, the overall size and shape, and interparticle interactions in concentrated samples. Here we provide an overview of the state-of-the-art, recent developments as well as emerging trends in the field of nano- and microgels. The following aspects build the focus of our discussion: tailoring (multi)functionality through synthesis; the role in biological and biomedical applications; the structure and properties as a model system, e.g., for densely packed arrangements in bulk and at interfaces; as well as the theory and computer simulation.

Synthesis of Cu-doped polyaniline nanocomposites (nano Cu@PANI) via the H2O2-promoted oxidative polymerization of aniline with copper salt

Cheap metals, such as Cu, can not catalyze aerobic oxidative polymerization of anilines because of insufficient electric potential differences between their high and low valent ions. Therefore, conventionally, preparation of cheap metal nanoparticles supported on polyanilines (nano M@PANIs) inevitablly requires chemical oxidants such as (NH4)2S2O8 that generate solid wastes. In this work, we found that, by using H2O2 as the green oxidant, nano Cu@PANI could be easily prepared without solid waste generation. In the material, copper nanoparticles highly dispersed on the waxberry-like nano PANI support and possessed overwhelmingly better catalytic activities in C-N coupling reactions than Cu@PANIs prepared via (NH4)2S2O8 oxidation method. This should be the first example for the synthesis of cheap metal nanoparticles on PANI via an environment-friendly method and might be a breakthrough in the field of nano M@PANIs investigation to expand the application scopes of these materials for low cost and green features.

Geometry Design, Principles and Assembly of Micromotors.

Discovery of bio-inspired, self-propelled and externally-powered nano-/micro-motors, rotors and engines (micromachines) is considered a potentially revolutionary paradigm in nanoscience. Nature knows how to combine different elements together in a fluidic state for intelligent design of nano-/micro-machines, which operate by pumping, stirring, and diffusion of their internal components. Taking inspirations from nature, scientists endeavor to develop the best materials, geometries, and conditions for self-propelled motion, and to better understand their mechanisms of motion and interactions. Today, microfluidic technology offers considerable advantages for the next generation of biomimetic particles, droplets and capsules. This review summarizes recent achievements in the field of nano-/micromotors, and methods of their external control and collective behaviors, which may stimulate new ideas for a broad range of applications.

Non-classic multiscale modeling of manipulation based on AFM, in aqueous and humid ambient

To achieve a precise manipulation, it is important that an accurate model consisting the size effect and environmental conditions be employed. In this paper, the non-classical multiscale modeling is developed to investigate the manipulation in a vacuum, aqueous and humid ambient. The manipulation structure is considered into two parts as a macro-field (MF) and a nano-field (NF). The governing equations of the AFM components (consist of the cantilever and tip) in the MF are derived based on the modified couple stress theory. The material length scale parameter is used to study the size effect. The fluid flow in the MF is assumed as the Couette and Creeping flows. Moreover, the NF is modeled using the molecular dynamics. The Electro-Based (ELBA) model is considered to model the ambient condition in the NF. The nanoparticle in the different conditions is taken into account to study the manipulation. The results of the manipulation indicate that the predicted deflection of the non-classical model is less than the classical one. Comparison of the nanoparticle travelled distance on substrate shows that the manipulation in the submerged condition is close to the ideal manipulation. The results of humid condition illustrate that by increasing the relative humidity (RH) the manipulation force decreases. Furthermore, Root Mean Square (RMS) as a criterion of damage demonstrates that the submerged nanoparticle has the minimum damage, however, the minimum manipulation force occurs in superlative humid ambient.

Hydrophilic/hydrophobic surface modification impact on colloid lithography: Schottky-like defects, dislocation, and ideal distribution

Abstract Nano-spheres lithography is actually considered as a powerful tool to manufacture various periodic structures with a wide potential in the field of nano- and micro-fabrication. However, during self-assembling of colloid microspheres, various defects and mismatches can appear. In this work the size and quality of single-domains of closed-packed polystyrene (PS), grown up on thin Au layers modified by hydrophilic or hydrophobic functional groups via diazonium chemistry was studied. The effects of the surface modification on the quality and single-domain size of polystyrene (PS) microspheres array were investigated and discussed. Modified surfaces were characterized using the AFM and wettability tests. PS colloidal suspension was deposited using the drop evaporation method. Resulted PS microspheres array was characterized using the SEM, AFM and confocal microscopy technique.

Non-classic modeling of three-dimensional manipulation with different geometry of atomic force microscopy components: Multi-scale approach

The size effect must be considered for dynamic modeling of an AFM since the dimensions of the AFM, are in micro-scale. In this study, a three-dimensional multi-scale method based on a non-classical continuum mechanic theory is developed in order to include material length scale parameter (MLSP) in the dynamic behavior of manipulation carried out by AFM. First, the governing equations of Macro Field (MF) are derived using the modified coupled stress theory and the Kirchhoff plate model. Moreover, Nano Field (NF) is modeled using the molecular dynamics equations. The MF and the NF are then combined employing the multi-scale algorithm. Rectangular and dagger cantilevers are taken into account to obtain manipulation results. The influence of two types of tip on the manipulation results is also investigated. The obtained results show that the deformations of the AFM components in non-classic models are less than the one in the classical model. Furthermore, Root Mean Square (RMS) results for a nano-particle demonstrates that damage and deformation of the nano-particle are underestimated by the classical model. The investigations carried out in the present study show the significance of employing the non-classical theory for analyzing AFM performance, particularly for estimation of separation time span.

Noncalssical multiscale modeling of ssDNA manipulation using a CNT-nanocarrier based on AFM

Nanocarriers are useful tools in biological and medical research fields. In nanomanipulation, a nondestructive and successful process can be achieved by using nanocarriers. In this paper, a nonclassical multiscale approach has been presented for modeling a single strand DNA (ssDNA) manipulation based on AFM. To achieve a nondestructive nanomanipulation process, carbon nanotube (CNT) has been used as a nanocarrier. AFM setup has been separated into a Micro field (MF) and a Nano field (NF). The governing equations of the MF have been derived based on Kirchhoff plate model and a modified couple stress theory. The NF has been modeled by molecular dynamics (MD) method. A set of nanomanipulations has been performed for the free ssDNA and the ssDNA inside the nanocarrier (shielded ssDNA) on three types of substrates. The exerted forces on the free ssDNA and the shielded ssDNA have been compared for manipulation on various substrates. The results show that using the nanocarrier reduces the manipulation force considerably. The results of RMSD as a general geometrical criterion have illustrated that the maximum damage occurs on the golden substrate for free ssDNA. Elongation and curvature criteria have been presented to investigate the ssDNA deformation in detail. The elongation and curvature criteria have been shown that using a nanocarrier is a good approach for a successful and nondestructive nanomanipulation. Finally it can be concluded that the manipulation process of free ssDNA on silicon substrate is successful as well as the manipulation process of the shielded ssDNA on all three types of substrates.

Neuron–Material Nanointerfaces: Surface Nanotopography Governs Neuronal Differentiation and Development

AbstractThis review summarizes recent experimental results regarding the influences of surface nanotopography on stem cell differentiation into neurons and neuronal development. Collections of observations and their interpretations are provided. We specifically focus on the in vivo implications of the results, by suggesting that: (i) neural cells use their intracellular machineries to actively recognize surface nanotopography; (ii) the preferential differentiation of stem cells into neurons and the developmental acceleration of neurons occur on a range of similar nanotopographical features, implying that they have similar biological backgrounds; and (iii) surface nanotopography, therefore, is deeply involved in brain development. We believe that this review will provide biological insights to the field of nano–neuron interfaces and encourage interdisciplinary efforts capable of addressing unsolved biological problems and increasing engineering needs.

Understanding the plant and nanoparticle interface at transcriptomic and proteomic level: A concentric overview

Progressive research in the field of nano sciences brought prodigious advancement in all aspects of human life. Recently, the application of manufactured nanomaterials is being conceptualized in the field of agronomy and food industry. In the present scenario, nanotechnology has wide variety of applications in agricultural practices. However, nanomaterials are shown to cause toxic and deleterious effects on plants and microbes due to its persistent behavior. There are complicated mechanisms evolved in plants in regulating the uptake, accumulation and mobilization of nanoparticles, yet its impact at genetic level needs to be explored. Since, the part of genome that is functionally translated displays an important role in responding towards plant stress, the clear representation of protein and metabolic networks involved in plant cell detoxification and tolerance is provided by the proteomic studies. The transcriptomic technologies have significantly contributed in deciphering the molecular mechanisms accompanied by plants against nanoparticle stress by establishing a connection between the expression of genes and cellular metabolism. With this background, an effort has been made in the current article to provide gazed summarizations of various transcriptomic and proteomic contribution that has recently been made to establish the genetic basis of nanoparticle uptake and stress response mechanism. Furthermore, recent proteomic and transcriptomic research have also been explored in the present article in order to understand the complex regulatory network involved between plant and nanoparticle stress responses.

Научные открытия в области микро-, нано-, пико-, фемто- и аттотрибологии. Планк и квант последействия

Научные открытия в области микро-, нано-, пико-, фемто- и аттотрибологии. Планк и квант последействия

Investigation of geometrical effects in the carbon allotropes manipulation based on AFM: multiscale approach

Carbon allotropes are used as nanocarriers for drug and cell delivery. To obtain an accurate result in the nanoscale, it is important to use a precise model. In this paper, a multiscale approach is presented to investigate the manipulation process of carbon allotropes based on atomic force microscopy (AFM). For this purpose, the AFM setup is separated into two parts with different sizes as macro field (MF) and nano field (NF). Using Kirchhoff’s plate model, the cantilever (the main part of MF) is modeled. The molecular dynamics method is applied to model the NF part, and then the MF and NF are coupled with the multiscale algorithm. With this model, by considering the effect of size and shape, the manipulation of carbon allotropes is carried out. The manipulations of armchair CNTs and fullerenes are performed to study the diameter changing effects. The result shows that the manipulation and friction force increases by increasing the diameter. The result of the indentation depth for the armchair CNTs indicates that decreasing the diameter causes the indentation depth to reduce. Moreover, the manipulations of four kinds of carbon allotropes with the same number of atoms have been studied to investigate the geometrical effects. The shapes of these nanoparticles change from sphere to cylinder. The results illustrate that the manipulation and the friction force decrease as the nanoparticle shape varies from sphere to cylinder. The Von-Mises results demonstrate that by changing the nanoparticle shape from the spherical to the cylindrical form, the stress increases, although the manipulation force reduces.

Sacrificial Template Synthesis and Properties of 3D Hollow-Silicon Nano- and Microstructures.

Novel three-dimensional (3D) hollow aero-silicon nano- and microstructures, namely, Si-tetrapods (Si-T) and Si-spheres (Si-S) were synthesized by a sacrificial template approach for the first time. The new Si-T and Si-S architectures were found as most temperature-stable hollow nanomaterials, up to 1000 °C, ever reported. The synthesized aero-silicon or aerogel was integrated into sensor structures based on 3D networks. A single microstructure Si-T was employed to investigate electrical and gas sensing properties. The elaborated hollow microstructures open new possibilities and a wide area of perspectives in the field of nano- and microstructure synthesis by sacrificial template approaches. The enormous flexibility and variety of the hollow Si structures are provided by the special geometry of the sacrificial template material, ZnO-tetrapods (ZnO-T). A Si layer was deposited onto the surface of ZnO-T networks by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. All samples demonstrated p-type conductivity; hence, the resistance of the sensor structure increased after introducing the reducing gases in the test chamber. These hollow structures and their unique and superior properties can be advantageous in different fields, such as NEMS/MEMS, batteries, dye-sensitized solar cells, gas sensing in harsh environment, and biomedical applications. This method can be extended for synthesis of other types of hollow nanostructures.

Exploring the intellectual structure of nanoscience and nanotechnology: journal citation network analysis

Understanding the research trends and intellectual structure of nanoscience and nanotechnology (nano) is important for governments as well as researchers. This paper investigates the intellectual structure of nano field and explores its interdisciplinary characteristics through journal citation networks. The nano journal network, where 41 journals are nodes and citation among the journals are links, is constructed and analyzed using centrality measures and brokerage analysis. The journals that have high centrality scores are identified as important journals in terms of knowledge flow. Moreover, an intermediary role of each journal in exchanging knowledge between nano subareas is identified by brokerage analysis. Further, the nano subarea network is constructed and investigated from the macro view of nano field. This paper can provide the micro and macro views of intellectual structure of nano field and therefore help researchers who seek appropriate journals to acquire knowledge and governments who develop R&D strategies for nano.

Dual polarized receiving steering antenna array for measurement of ultrawideband pulse polarization structure.

To measure simultaneously two orthogonal components of the electromagnetic field of nano- and subnano-second duration, an antenna array has been developed. The antenna elements of the array are the crossed dipoles of dimension 5 × 5 cm. The arms of the dipoles are connected to the active four-pole devices to compensate the frequency response variations of a short dipole in the frequency band ranging from 0.4 to 4 GHz. The dipoles have superimposed phase centers allowing measuring the polarization structure of the field in different directions. The developed antenna array is the linear one containing four elements. The pattern maximum position is controlled by means of the switched ultrawideband true time delay lines. Discrete steering in seven directions in the range from -40° to +40° has been realized. The error at setting the pattern maximum position is less than 4°. The isolation of the polarization exceeds 29 dB in the direction orthogonal to the array axis and in the whole steering range it exceeds 23 dB. Measurement results of the polarization structure of radiated and scattered pulses with different polarization are presented as well.

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Conjugated polyelectrolyte nano field emission adlayers.

Here we report on a straightforward and rapid means of enhancing the field electron emission performance of nascent vertically aligned multi-walled carbon nanotubes by introducing a polar zwitterionic conjugated polyelectrolyte adlayer at the vacuum-emitter interface. We attribute the observed 66% decrease in turn-on electric field to the augmented emitter micro-morphology and shifted surface band structure. The composite emitters can be optically modulated by exploiting the absorption cross-section of the solution cast adlayer, which increases the local carrier concentration which broadens the effective electrostatic shape of the emitter during optical excitation. Assessment via scanning anode field emission microscopy reveals a 25% improvement in DC time stability, a significant reduction in long-term hysteresis shift, and a threefold increase in bandwidth during pulsed mode operation.

Non-classic multi scale analysis of 2D-manipulation with AFM based on modified couple stress theory

This paper develops a multi scale method based on the equations of non-classic continuum mechanics. For this purpose, a new synthesis is developed based on modified couple stress theory for the size effect improvement in dynamic behavior of nano-manipulation with an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). Considering the Euler–Bernoulli beam model for the cantilever and the tip of AFM, the governing dynamic equations of Macro Field (MF) are obtained. Subsequently, the multi-scale algorithm is utilized to combine the equations of MF with the equations of Nano Field (NF)-governed by molecular dynamics. The Generalized Differential Quadrature (GDQ) method as a semi-analytical procedure is used to solve governing equations of the MF. The numerical results revealed that there is a remarkable difference between classic and non-classic models to predict the travelled distance of nano-particle in the manipulation process. The RMS diagrams illustrate that the classic model predict greater deformation for the AFM tip. In contrast, the deformation of the particle is greater in non-classic model. In addition, due to the increase in the stiffness of the structure in non-classic model, the separation time span anticipated by non-classic model is shorter than one in the classic model.

Valley blockade and multielectron spin-valley Kondo effect in silicon

We report on the valley blockade and the multielectron Kondo effect generated by an impurity atom in a silicon nano field effect device. According to the spin-valley nature of tunnelling processes, and consistently with those allowed by the valley blockade regime, the manifestation of Kondo effect obeys to the periodicity 4 of the electron filling sequence typical of silicon emerging at occupation N=1, 2, 3. The spin-valley Kondo effect emerges under different kinds of screening depending on the electron filling. By exploiting the valley blockade regime, valley index conservation in the Kondo SU(4) is deduced without the employment of an external magnetic field. Microwave irradiation suppresses the Kondo effect at occupancies up to three electrons.

From Self-Assembled Monolayers to Coatings: Advances in the Synthesis and Nanobio Applications of Polymer Brushes

In this review, we describe the latest advances in synthesis, characterization, and applications of polymer brushes. Synthetic advances towards well-defined polymer brushes, which meet criteria such as: (i) Efficient and fast grafting, (ii) Applicability on a wide range of substrates; and (iii) Precise control of surface initiator concentration and hence, chain density are discussed. On the characterization end advances in methods for the determination of relevant physical parameters such as surface initiator concentration and grafting density are discussed. The impact of these advances specifically in emerging fields of nano- and bio-technology where interfacial properties such as surface energies are controlled to create nanopatterned polymer brushes and their implications in mediating with biological systems is discussed.

Acid/base bifunctional carbonaceous nanomaterial with large surface area: Preparation, characterization, and adsorption properties for cationic and anionic compounds

Nanostructured carbonaceous materials are extremely important in the nano field, yet developing simple, mild, and “green” methods that can make such materials possess large surface area and rich functional groups on their surfaces still remains a considerable challenge. Herein, a one-pot and environment-friendly method, i.e., thermal treatment (180 °C; 18 h) of water mixed with glucose and chitosan (CTS), has been proposed. The resultant carbonaceous nanomaterials were characterized by field emitting scanning electron microscope, N2 adsorption/desorption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscope, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and zeta-potential analysis. It was found that, in contrast to the conventional hydrothermally carbonized product from pure glucose, with low surface area (9.3 m2 g−1) and pore volume (0.016 cm3 g−1), the CTS-added carbonaceous products showed satisfactory textural parameters (surface area and pore volume up to 254 m2 g−1 and 0.701 cm3 g−1, respectively). Moreover, it was also interestingly found that these CTS-added carbonaceous products possessed both acidic (–COOH) and basic (–NH2) groups on their surfaces. Taking the advantages of large surface area and –COOH/–NH2 bifunctional surface, the carbonaceous nanomaterials exhibited excellent performance for adsorptions of cationic compound (i.e., methylene blue) at pH 10 and anionic compound (i.e., acid red 18) at pH 2, respectively. This work not only provides a simple and green route to prepare acid/base bifunctional carbonaceous nanomaterials with large surface area but also well demonstrates their potential for application in adsorption.