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Royal Society of Chemistry Interest Group bringing together scientists, engineers, and industrialists with an appreciation for all things nano Website: tinyurl.com/yy332as6 www.linkedin.com/groups/13114975 Posts do not represent the views of the RSC

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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
⏳ Last weekend! Last day of submission on Monday 28th of September!
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
⏳ Only one week to go! Time is almost up!!!
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🎉 A great success for the RSC CNN ECR Symposium in Glasgow! 👏 Congrats to prize winners Donagh McGinley, Maeva Lopez, Alesia Sushkova Fin Hallam Stewart Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to making the symposium such a success! #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Less than two weeks to go! 🎓 3-Minute Thesis Competition! Are you a PhD student? Can you explain your research clearly, creatively and compellingly in just three minutes? Your challenge is to communicate your research, its importance and its potential impact to a non-specialist audience.
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
📢 Save the date! The RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Annual Symposium is coming to London on 11–12 Jan 2027 🌟 Join us for two days of nanoscience, new research, discussion and networking 🙌 Abstract deadlines: 🔹 Oral 30/10/2026 🔹 Posters 15/11/2026 #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Month💥 Thickness-dependent optical response and HER performance of a metal–insulator–metal nanoantenna Lyutakov* (University of Chemistry and Technology Prague) Rosenkranzova, J. Mater. Chem. A, 10.1039/d6ta04327e @jmaterchem.rsc.org #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
⏳ Less than a month to go - the clock is ticking
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
⏰ Only a few days left to submit your abstract for the RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology ECR Symposium! Oral and poster submissions are open until 15 August 🔬 www.rsc.org/events/find-... #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Month💥 Identification of surface defects and in situ lattice reconstruction of upconversion nanoparticles Zhou* (University of Technology Sydney) Wang et al., Chem. Sci., 10.1039/D6SC03950B @chemicalscience.rsc.org #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
⏳ Two months to go - the clock is ticking
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🎓 3-Minute Thesis Competition! Are you a PhD student? Can you explain your research clearly, creatively and compellingly in just three minutes? Your challenge is to communicate your research, its importance and its potential impact to a non-specialist audience.
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Key requirements: • Maximum presentation length: 3 minutes • One static slide may be used • Clear and engaging language suitable for a broad audience • No animations, videos, props or additional media
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The winner will receive: 🏆 An oral presentation slot at the RSC CNN Group Annual Meeting 🎟️ Free registration for the Annual Meeting ✈️ A £200 contribution towards travel costs 📅 Submission deadline: 28 September 2026
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
How to submit: 1. Create your presentation video. 2. Upload it to a platform that provides a publicly accessible or shareable link. 3. Complete the official submission form and include the shareable link to your video: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🎓 3-Minute Thesis Competition Are you a PhD student? Can you explain your research clearly, creatively and compellingly in just three minutes? Your challenge is to communicate your research, its importance and its potential impact to a non-specialist audience.
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Key requirements: • Maximum presentation length: 3 minutes • One static slide may be used • Clear and engaging language suitable for a broad audience • No animations, videos, props or additional media
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The winner will receive: 🏆 An oral presentation slot at the RSC CNN Group Annual Meeting 🎟️ Free registration for the Annual Meeting ✈️ A £200 contribution towards travel costs 📅 Submission deadline: 28 September 2026
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
How to submit: 1. Create your presentation video. 2. Upload it to a platform that provides a publicly accessible or shareable link. 3. Complete the official submission form and include the shareable link to your video: 🔗 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/DhGrDCNabS...
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Month💥 Exploiting singlet fission in para-azaquinodimethane nanoaggregates with high energy triplets to trigger phototoxic reactive oxygen species Carlotti* (University of Perugia) Sorbelli, Chem. Sci., 10.1039/d6sc02556k @chemicalscience.rsc.org #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📢 Registration & abstract submission are open for the RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology ECR Symposium 2026! 📍 Glasgow 🗓 7 September 2026 A one-day symposium for PhD students and postdocs in nanoscience/nanotechnology, with talks, posters and career discussion. #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Month💥 Who needs an electrical back-contact after all? Celano* (Arizona State University) Laskar, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR05523G @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
📢 Registration & abstract submission are open for the RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology ECR Symposium 2026! 📍 Glasgow 🗓 7 September 2026 A one-day symposium for PhD students and postdocs in nanoscience/nanotechnology, with talks, posters and career discussion. #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
📢 Pleased to highlight the themed collection Advanced Nanomaterials for Sustainable Green Hydrogen Production, co-edited by Dr Veronica Sofianos, Chair of the Interest Group. pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/... #nanoscience #nanotechnology #greenhydrogen #sustainability #cleanenergy #RSC #RSCCNN
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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 21/05/2026
📢 Today is your last chance to vote in our 2026 elections. This year's ballot includes choosing the future President of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Polls close at 5pm UK time so don’t delay, cast your vote now ➡️ rsc.li/42jdBIb #ChemSky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
The RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Interest Group is pleased to highlight the themed collection Advanced Nanomaterials for Sustainable Green Hydrogen Production, co-edited by Dr Veronica Sofianos. A great collection on nanomaterials for clean energy 🌎 #chemsky #nanosky
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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 14/05/2026
There’s only one week left to vote. If you’re an RSC member, you can decide on everything from our future President to who will serve on our Subject Community Councils. Shape the future of the chemical sciences – get your ballot in by 5pm UK time on 21 May: rsc.li/42jdBIb #ChemSky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Month💥 Dynamic covalent polymer films formed by structural metamorphosis at nanoparticle surfaces Fulton* (Newcastle University) Priestley, Polym. Chem., 10.1039/D6PY00112B @polymerchem.rsc.org #chemsky #nanosky
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Dynamic covalent polymer films formed by structural metamorphosis at nanoparticle surfaces
Wrapping nanoscale objects within robust polymer films offers a powerful strategy to control surface properties, stability and functionality, yet achieving uniform, individually wrapped nanoparticles ...
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
New from the RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Group: Paper of the Month → Paper of the Year → Emerging Author recognition Celebrating nanoscience/nanotechnology papers in RSC journals and recognising early-career contributors 🙌 First announcement coming soon! #chemsky #nanosky
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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 23/04/2026
Early career researchers & PhD students - could £500 support your next step? ⏰ Deadline: Monday. Don’t miss out. Our Researcher Development & Travel Grant can help you to: ▪️present at a conference ▪️develop new skills ▪️organise a scientific meeting Apply by 27 April: rsc.li/48L2Xh4 #ChemSky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
A special thank you to the organisers of the RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Annual Symposium, Dr Daniela Carta and Prof Susete Fernandes, for all the work behind the scenes in making this event happen. See you all next year — and sooner at other RSC CNN events! #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Congratulations to the Poster Awardees at the Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Symposium: 🏅 Dalton Transactions 1st: Courtney Harris Runners-up: Charlea Berry, Fiona Macallister 🏅 Nanoscale 1st: Tiago Linares Runners-up: Dario Olric, Alexandra Biliama @daltontrans.rsc.org @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the RSC CNN Annual symposium: Agilent, Anton Paar, Blue Scientific, CELLINK, Fluorochem, Hiden Isochema, Henry Royce Institute, Verder Group, Grant Instruments, and RSC journals @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org & @daltontrans.rsc.org #RSCNano #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Annual Symposium has come to an end — a great way to start 2026 ✨ Two inspiring days of talks, posters, and discussions at Burlington House, London 🏛️🧪 Thanks to all speakers, presenters, and participants! #RSC #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
🎉 Paper of the Year 2025 from the RSC CNN 🏆 Nano-onions based on an amphiphilic Au₃(pyrazolate)₃ complex 👏 Congratulations to Atena B. Solea, Davide Dermutas, Farzaneh Fadaei-Tirani, Luigi Leanza, Massimo Delle Piane, Giovanni M. Pavan, and Kay Severin. #chemsky #nanosky 👏 👏 👏 to the authors
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Nano onions based on an amphiphilic Au3(pyrazolate)3 complex
Multilayer vesicles with an onion-like architecture can form by self-assembly of organic amphiphiles such as dendrimers, small-molecule surfactants, and block copolymers. Thus far, there are limited r...
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
🎄End-of-year extension: Abstract (poster) deadline for RSC CNN Annual Symposium → 30 Dec London | 12–13 Jan 2026 www.rsc.org/events/detai...
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Poster abstracts deadline for the RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Annual Symposium is extended to 25 November 2025! 12 - 13 January 2026, London, United Kingdom Register here: www.rsc.org/events/detai...
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
No Paper of the Week announcement this week? 😱 Well, that’s because we at the RSC CNN are getting ready for the big announcement — Paper of the Year! 🎉 So stay tuned — big news are coming! React if you’re excited to hear the winner and want the Paper of the Week to continue! #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
2 days left! Poster abstracts deadline is 31 October 2025 www.rsc.org/events/detai...
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥 Dual field magnetic separation for improved size fractionation of magnetic nanoparticles Baumgarten* (Private University for Health Sciences and Health Technology) Wolfschwenger, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02659H @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org #chemsky #nanosky
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Dual field magnetic separation for improved size fractionation of magnetic nanoparticles
Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are emerging as key tools in biomedical and technical applications due to their tunable magnetic properties and responsiveness to external magnetic fields. However, the e...
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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 20/10/2025
A paper in Nature Catalysis reports a system to capture carbon dioxide from seawater and convert it into biodegradable plastic precursors. The findings suggest a potentially sustainable way to produce industrial chemicals. go.nature.com/4o5lcTA #chemsky 🧪
This is figure 1, which shows the proposed artificial oceanic carbon capture and upcycling system.
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥 Nanoscale mechanisms of crack-tip evolution in glassy polymers: hybrid particle-continuum simulations Müller-Plathe* (Technical University of Darmstadt) Norouzi, Soft Matter, 10.1039/D5SM00853K @softmatter.rsc.org #chemsky #nanosky
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Nanoscale mechanisms of crack-tip evolution in glassy polymers: hybrid particle-continuum simulations
Understanding nanoscale crack mechanisms in polymers is important for predicting their macroscopic properties. However, high localized stress near the crack tip introduces nonlinear and time-dependent...
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥 Quantitative and spatially defined functionalization of nanostructures by overcoming the strong steric hindrance through bioinspired nucleobase interactions Hua* (Anhui Normal University) Chen, Chem Sci, 10.1039/D5SC05777A @chemicalscience.rsc.org #chemsky #nanosky
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Quantitative and spatially defined functionalization of nanostructures by overcoming the strong steric hindrance through bioinspired nucleobase interactions
Polymer nanostructures with controlled and uniform sizes, tunable surface properties, and spatially defined functionalities are highly pursued by scientists. However, precise control of tailored nanos...
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥 SERS-based lateral flow immunoassay utilising plasmonic nanoparticle clusters for ultra-sensitive detection of salivary cortisol Maher* (University of Liverpool) Hyun-Kyung Oh, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02062J @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org #chemsky #nanosky
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SERS-based lateral flow immunoassay utilising plasmonic nanoparticle clusters for ultra-sensitive detection of salivary cortisol
Cortisol plays a central role in maintaining physiological homeostasis, and both cortisol excess and deficiency are associated with life-threatening conditions. Accurate diagnosis, adequate treatment ...
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
🗣️ Last chance to submit your oral abstract for the RSC CNN Annual Symposium 2026! 📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 📍 12–13 Jan, Burlington House, London 🔗 rsc.org/events/detail/81692 #chemsky #nanosky
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Rémy Pawlak @pawlakremy.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Happy to share the cover for Nanoscale Horizons @rsc-cnn.bsky.social about the discharge of anionic TBTAP (doi.org/10.1039/D5NH...)! Stay tuned for more at molq.physik.unibas.ch/en/ @unibas.ch, @unibe.ch, @siemens-ring.bsky.social, @snsf.ch, @nanoscience.ch, @erc.europa.eu, @blender.org
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥 Co2+-mediated adsorption facilitates atomic force microscopy of DNA molecules at double-helix resolution Hoogenboom* (University College London) Pailing, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR02314A @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org #chemsky #nanosky
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Co2+-mediated adsorption facilitates atomic force microscopy of DNA molecules at double-helix resolution
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has demonstrated the ability to resolve single DNA molecules in liquid at a spatial resolution that is sufficient to visualize the double helix structure and variations t...
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥 Nano-gapped Al/Al2O3 nanorods: a novel paradigm for efficient SERS-based sensing in the deep UV region Simón Roa*, Gonzalo Abarzúa (University of Concepción) J Mater Chem C, 10.1039/D5TC01925G @jmaterchem.rsc.org #chemsky #nanosky
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Nano-gapped Al/Al2O3 nanorods: a novel paradigm for efficient SERS-based sensing in the deep UV region
Deep-UV surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (DUV-SERS) has emerged as a promising method for sensing molecular structure and dynamics in biological systems, projecting potential applications in diseas...
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
🗣️ Only a few weeks left to submit your oral abstract for the RSC CNN Annual Symposium 2026! Don't miss this event to share cutting-edge research and network with nanoscience community 🔬 📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 📍 12–13 Jan, Burlington House, London 🔗 rsc.org/events/detail/81692 #chemsky #nanosky
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥 Nanoscale quantification and structure–dynamics correlation of photoredox reactions on 2D nanoplates via single-molecule localization microscopy Zhang* (Nanyang Technological University) Wu, J Mater Chem A, 10.1039/D5TA05486A @jmaterchem.rsc.org #chemsky #nanosky
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Nanoscale quantification and structure–dynamics correlation of photoredox reactions on 2D nanoplates via single-molecule localization microscopy
Understanding the site-specific photoredox behavior of anisotropic 2D photocatalysts remains a significant challenge using conventional techniques. Here, we employ single-molecule localization microsc...
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience & Nanotechnology @rsc-cnn.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥 Colloidal Fe nanocrystals for CH4 decomposition: role of the support Damsgaard* (Technical University of Denmark) Gioria, J Mater Chem A, 10.1039/D5TA03667D @jmaterchem.rsc.org #chemsky #nanosky
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Colloidal Fe nanocrystals for CH4 decomposition: role of the support
Metal-supported nanoparticles play a crucial role in heterogeneous catalysis, with their activity governed by size, composition, and metal–support interactions. Conventional preparation methods often ...
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