| | 5. | Enhancement of light absorption of cadmium sulfide nanoparticle at specific wave band by plasmon resonance shifts Original Research Article
Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 21 April 2011
Huiling Duan, Yimin Xuan
Highlights► Cadmium sulfide (CdS) is a common photocatalyst used for photocatalytic processes.► The multilayer photocatalyst is consisted of Ag, SiO2 and CdS.► The absorption performance of this nanoshell is remarkably improved.► Optimal structure of outstanding absorption performance is presented.
| | | | 9. | Nanocomposite metal/plasma polymer films prepared by means of gas aggregation cluster source Original Research Article
Thin Solid Films, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 21 April 2011
O. Polonskyi, P. Solař, O. Kylián, M. Drábik, A. Artemenko, J. Kousal, J. Hanuš, J. Pešička, I. Matolínová, E. Kolíbalová, D. Slavínská, H. Biederman
| | | | 11. | Design and Synthesis of Sprayable Nanocomposite Coatings for Carbon Capture and Direct Conversion into Environmentally Safe Stable Carbonates Original Research Article
Chemical Physics Letters, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 20 April 2011
Abhijit Biswas, Thomas Tokoly, Tao Wang, Punnamchandar Ramidi, Anindya Ghosh, Enkeleda Dervishi, Fumiya Watanabe, Alexandru S. Biris, Ilker S. Bayer, M. Grant Norton
Graphical abstract
Highlights► Sprayable nanocomposite coatings for large-area carbon capture and storage ► Combination of different functional properties of oxide nanoparticles in a polymer ► Catalytically active localized reaction spots generated by dispersed nanoparticles ► Increasing nanoparticle concentration results in conversion into stable carbonates
| | | | 12. | Deposition of nanometric double layers Ru/Au, Ru/Pd, and Pd/Au onto CdZnTe by the electroless method Original Research Article
Journal of Crystal Growth, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 20 April 2011
Q. Zheng, F. Dierre, V. Corregidor, R. Fernández-Ruiz, J. Crocco, H. Bensalah, E. Alves, E. Diéguez
| | | | 13. | Morphology and crystal structure control of GaAs nanowires grown by Au-assisted MBE with solid As4 source Original Research Article
Journal of Crystal Growth, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 19 April 2011
X. Li, H. Guo, Z. Yin, T. Shi, L. Wen, Z. Zhao, M. Liu, W. Ma, Y. Wang
Highlights► The stability of sidefacets was related with As4 flux. ► At As-rich conditions, the radial growth rate exhibited linear relationship with Ga flux. ► The crystal structure of NWs could be adjusted by tuning the growth parameters of MBE.
| | | | 14. | Spatial polarization sensitivity of single Au Bowtie nanostructures Original Research Article
Journal of Luminescence, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 19 April 2011
E Wu, Yingzhi Chi, Botao Wu, Kangwei Xia, Yukie Yokota, Kosei Ueno, Hiroaki Misawa, Heping Zeng
Highlights► The photoluminescence image on single Au bowtie nanostructure was studied.► The image profile was strongly dependent on the incident light polarization.► The FDTD simulation of the optical field enhancement was performed.► The study is helpful for the design of polarization sensitive plasmonic sensors.
| | | | 15. | An analytical study on electronic density of states and conductance of typical nanowires
Solid State Communications, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 19 April 2011
Mohammad Mardaani, Hassan Rabani, Azar Esmaeili
Highlights► 1. Analytical study on coherent transport of nanowires in tight-binding model.► 2. Theoretical description of typical nanowires by using of Green’s functions.► 3. Tunneling effects in typical linear and cyclic systems.► 4. Analytic formulas for density of states and transmission coefficient.
| | | | 16. | A systematic study on evolution mechanism of titanate nanostructures in the hydrothermal process Original Research Article
Chemical Physics Letters, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 18 April 2011
Haiqiang Lu, Jianghong Zhao, Li Li, Jianfeng Zheng, Lexi Zhang, Liming Gong, Zhijian Wang, Zhenping Zhu
Graphical abstract
Highlights► Oriented attachment (OA) runs through the whole hydrothermal process. ► Smaller nanoparticles aggregate into larger particles mainly by the OA mechanism. ► Lamellar nanosheets form through peeling off from the large powders. ► Short titanate nanotubes form transform to longer nanotubes through OA process.
| | | | 17. | Preparation and Characterization of Gold Nanoparticles Capped by Peptide-Biphenyl Hybrids Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 18 April 2011
Yolanda Pérez, Enrique Mann, Bernardo Herradón
Graphical abstract
Highlights► Gold nanoparticles were prepared using peptide-biphenyl hybrids (PBHs) as capping agents. ► TEM analysis showed that AuNPs present diameters in the range of 1.8-3.7 nm, depending on the structure and the amount of the capping PBH used. ► One of the first examples on the use of peptidomimetics-gold hybrid materials.
| | | | 18. | Fabrication of superhydrophobic polymethylsilsesquioxane nanostructures on cotton textiles by a solution–immersion process Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 18 April 2011
Mohammad A. Shirgholami, Mohammad Shateri Khalil-Abad, Ramin Khajavi, Mohammad E. Yazdanshenas
Graphical abstractSEM image (left) and 5 μL water droplet image (right) for polymethylsilsesquioxane nanofilaments-covered cotton fibers. Highlights► superhydrophobic cotton fabrics by formation of polymethylsilsesquioxane nanostructures. ► Formation of polysiloxane nanostructures with different shapes and sizes. ► Tunable water-repellent properties of the fabric, from “sticky” to “slippery”.
| | | | 19. | Adsorption of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution by polyrhodanine-encapsulated magnetic nanoparticles Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 18 April 2011
Jooyoung Song, Hyeyoung Kong, Jyongsik Jang
Graphical abstractThe polyrhodanine/maghemite nanoparticles exhibited recyclable heavy metal adsorption performances. Highlights► The γ-Fe2O3/polyrhodanine nanoparticles were fabricated via one-step chemical oxidation polymerization. ► The magnetic polyrhodanine nanoparticles exhibit heavy metal adsorption property. ► Initial concentration, pH value and contact time affect the adsorption capacity. ► The fabricated nanoparticles show recyclable metal adsorption performance.
| | | | 20. | Interaction via In Situ Binding of CdS Nanorods onto Gelatin Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 18 April 2011
Shihua Tang, Youqun Li
Graphical abstractWater–soluble CdSNRs were facilely synthesized in gelatin solution at pH 12.0. Negatively charged CdSNRs quenched the synchronous fluorescence of gelatin by forming a CdS/gelatin complex. Highlights► CdSNRs bond to amide and carboxylic groups of gelatin long chains through electrostatic interactions, and the binding process was entropy-driven. ► Three-dimensional fluorescence spectra indicated that the molecular structure of gelatin has been destroyed, and relevant physiological functions are lost or changed after binding with CdS. ► The results provide useful information for exploring the chemical mechanism of interaction between nanoparticle and fibrous protein.
| | | | 21. | Supercrystal Structures of Polyhedral PbS Nanocrystals Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 18 April 2011
Zhihui Zhao, Junhu Zhang, Fengxia Dong, Bai Yang
Graphical abstractThree different types of supercrystals are generated on specific regions of the substrate through a solvent-evaporation approach, using polyhedral PbS nanocrystals as building blocks. Highlights► Large-scale preparation of supercrystals of polyhedral PbS nanocrystals has been achieved through a solvent-evaporation approach. ► Three different types of supercrystals form on specific regions of the substrate. ► Superlattice structures are greatly affected by the shape of building blocks.
| | | | 22. | Design and fabrication of a superhydrophobic glass surface with micro-network of nanopillars Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 18 April 2011
Joonsik Park, Hyuneui Lim, Wandoo Kim, Jong Soo Ko
Graphical abstractA transparent superhydrophobic glass surface with a micro-network of nanopillars was developed via colloidal lithography and the mechanical robustness of nanopillars on surface was confirmed through a finger rubbing test. Highlights► We make the transparent superhydrophobic glass surface with a micro-network of nanopillars via colloidal lithography and plasma etching process. ► The mechanical robustness of network of nanopillars on the glass surface was confirmed through a finger rubbing test. ► We propose a size-dependent contact angle equation to be used at a high contact angle(>135˚) and Bo(Bond number) ≪ 1. ► We suggest the modified Furmidge’s sliding angle equation to be derived considering a contact angle to simplify the prediction of the sliding angle.
| | | | 23. | Multiferroic magnetoelectric coupling and relaxor ferroelectric behavior in  – nanocrystals
Solid State Communications, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 18 April 2011
Kuldeep Chand Verma, R.K. Kotnala
HighlightsHigh polarization in nanomultiferroic Bi–Fe–O by substitution of Ba–Ti–O.► Use polyvinyl alcohol as surfactant to reduce the grains size.► Magnetoelectric coupling by polarization hysteresis under the influence of applied magnetic field.► Magnetic phase transition near electric transition.► Diffuse phase transition and dielectric relaxor.
| | | | 24. | Anti-scratch and transparency properties of transparent conductive carbon nanotube films improved by incorporating polyethoxysiloxane Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 17 April 2011
Bo-Tau Liu, Chao-Hsiang Hsu
Graphical abstractExtreme increase of transmittance of transparent conductive films by combining polyethoxysiloxane with SWCNTs Highlights► Thin films were fabricated by combining polyethoxysiloxane (PES) with SWCNTs. ► Anti-scratch, transparency, and bending properties are significantly improved. ► Transmittance for the thin film increases extremely with a PES layer of ca 100 nm.
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