| | 1. | Synthesis of ZnTe nanostructures by vapor–liquid–solid technique Original Research Article
Chemical Physics Letters, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 4 February 2011
Keivan Devami, Daegun Kang, Jeong-Soo Lee, M. Meyyappan
Graphical abstract
Research highlights► ZnTe nanowire growth using VLS technique. ► Morphology largely depends on temperature. ► Reactor modeling to gain understanding and for growth optimization.
| | | | 7. | Mesoporous Rare Earth Fluoride Nanocrystals and Their Photoluminescence Properties Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 3 February 2011
Chunye Wen, Lingling Sun, Jinghui Yan, Yang Liu, Jinzhuang Song, Yao Zhang, Hongzhou Lian, Zhenhui Kang
Graphical abstractNanoparticles assembly construction for YF3 and YF3:Eu3+ mesoporous (pore size, 2-4 nm) hexagonal nanoplates and the significant enhancement in PL intensiy. Research highlights► YF3 and YF3:Eu3+ mesoporous (pore size, 2-4 nm) hexagonal nanocrystals were successful synthesized through a nanoparticles assembly route. ► The obtained YF3:Eu3+ mesoporous hexagonal nanoplates show a significant PL intensity enhancement when compared with other type YF3:Eu3+ nanoparticles assembly objects. ► This nanoparticles assembly strategy will give birth to a promising method for the synthesis of novel mesoporous materials and their multifunction design in electrical, optical, and catalytic fields.
| | | | 8. | Fabrication of densely packed arrays of GaN nanostructures on nano-imprinted substrates Original Research Article
Journal of Crystal Growth, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 3 February 2011
F.Y. Shih, A. Kobayashi, S. Inoue, J. Ohta, H. Fujioka
Research HighlightsWe have grown GaN on patterned Si (110) substrates prepared using a nano-imprinting technique and investigated the influence of growth temperature and the nano-pattern on the morphology of the nanostructure. Although {1-1-102} facets were preferentially formed as sidewalls at a growth temperature of 650 ºC, {1-1-100} facets became dominant at substrate temperatures above 700 ºC. We found that closely packed hexagonal GaN nanostructures, which are quite promising for future high efficiency light emitting devices, can be formed by the correct choice of not only the alignment between the pattern and the in-plane crystalline orientation of the substrate but also the period of the triangular-lattice array of Si nano-pillars. The formation of this unique structure can most probably be attributed to the self-inhibited growth of GaN on the sidewall facets.
| | | | 9. | Magnetic properties of nanoparticles of cobalt chromite Original Research Article
Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 3 February 2011
Chandana Rath, P. Mohanty, A. Banerjee
Research highlights► Cobalt chromite nanoparticles of size 8-12 nm shows a transition from paramagnetic to superparamagnetic (SPM) phase in contrast with the transition from paramagnetic to long-range ferri-magnetic phase at Curie temperature, Tc reported in bulk. ► The blocking temperature, Tb of SPM phase is found to be 50-60K. ► Exchange bias phenomenon has been observed in these nanoparticles of CoCr2O4 below Tb.
| | | | 13. | Vapor-Solid-Solid Si Nano-Whiskers Growth Using Pure Hydrogen as the Source Gas Original Research Article
Thin Solid Films, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 3 February 2011
H. Nagayoshi, H. Nordmark, S. Nishimura, K. Terashima, C.D. Marioara, J.C. Walmsley, R. Holmestad, A. Ulyashin
| | | | 15. | Bioinspired photonic nanoarchitectures from graphitic thin films Original Research Article
Thin Solid Films, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 3 February 2011
I. Tamáska, G. Dobrik, P. Nemes-Incze, K. Kertész, E. Horváth, G.I. Márk, T. Jászi, P. Neumann, Z.E. Horváth, L.P. Biró
| | | | 20. | Targeted nanocarriers for imaging and therapy of vascular inflammation Review Article
Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 2 February 2011
Ann-Marie, Chacko | Elizabeth D., Hood | Blaine J., Zern | Vladimir R., Muzykantov
Graphical Abstract
Research Highlights►Major recent advances in the development of diagnostic and therapeutics nanocarriers targeting endothelial cell adhesion molecules are highlighted. ►Cell adhesion molecules as markers of pathological endothelial activation and as targets for vascular delivery of nanoparticles in inflammation. ►Role of nanoparticle size, shape, and surface in targeting of nanoparticles to disease. ►Application of diagnostic and therapeutic nanoparticles for vascular inflammation in vivo.
| | | | 21. | Wetting of Nanotubes Review Article
Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 2 February 2011
Sofia Bekou, Davide Mattia
Research highlights►Highlights ►The article offers a critical review of the publications on wetting of nanotubes in years 2008 to 2010. The review covers three main areas: ►Wetting of water and aqueous fluids inside nanotubes ►Wetting of polymers inside and outside nanotubes ►Wetting of nanotube arrays and forests
| | | | 25. | Critical buckling temperature of single-walled carbon nanotubes embedded in a one-parameter elastic medium based on nonlocal continuum mechanics Original Research Article
Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 2 February 2011
S. Narendar, S. Gopalakrishnan
Graphical abstractThe critical buckling temperature of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), which are embedded in one-parameter elastic medium (Winkler foundation) is estimated under the umbrella of nonlocal continuum mechanics theory. Research Highlights► Critical buckling temperatures of embedded carbon nanotubes are captured. ► Nonlocal continuum theory is incorporated into Timoshenko beam model. ► Nonlocal scale and Winkler parameter are significant on thermal analysis of SWCNTs. ► Critical buckling temperature of SWCNT becomes negative at lower mode numbers. ► Scale effects on thermal buckling are not obvious for slender SWCNTs.
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