🔬 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞? 🧪

New research shows carbon nanotubes (CNT-rhSP-D) can suppress allergy cytokines by up to 97%. A breakthrough for nano-bio immunotherapy. 🧬

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🔬 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫? 🧪

Nanoparticles are emerging as precise gene carriers, offering low toxicity and controlled release for tumour targeting. 🧬

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🔬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐩: 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 🧪

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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!

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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!

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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...

🎉 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.

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👏 👏 👏 to the authors

Nanozymes modulate probiotic tryptophan metabolism to prevent Salmonella infection in mammalian models - Nature Microbiology Iron‒sulfur nanozymes catalyse the production of an indole derivative, 2-indolecarboxylic acid, in Lactobacillus vaginalis, leading to a synergistic antibacterial activity that protects mice and weane...

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Iron‒sulfur nanozymes catalyse the production of an indole derivative in Lactobacillus, leading to a synergistic antibacterial activity that protects mice and weaned pigs against Salmonella infection.

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www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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! 🎉

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React if you’re excited to hear the winner and want the Paper of the Week to continue!

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Tuneable Group 15 Nanoribbons for Perovskite Solar Cells

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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...

💥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

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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...

💥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

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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...

💥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
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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 ...

💥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

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RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNN) Interest Group Annual Symposium The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

🗣️ 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

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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...

💥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

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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...

💥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

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🗣️ 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

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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...

💥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

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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 ...

💥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

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Predicting the protein corona on nanoparticles using random forest models with nanoparticle, protein, and experimental features Nanoparticles (NPs) present in any biological environment form a “corona” of proteins on the NP surface. This protein corona, rather than the bare NP, determines the biological response to the protein...

💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Predicting the protein corona on nanoparticles using random forest models with nanoparticle, protein, and experimental features

Payne* (Duke University)

Vijgen, Nanoscale Adv, 10.1039/D5NA00425J
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
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Surface ligand networking promotes intersystem crossing in the Au18(SR)14 nanocluster Understanding the relationships between the structure and optical properties of ligand-protected, atomically precise metal nanoclusters (NCs) is of paramount importance for exploring their application...

💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Surface ligand networking promotes intersystem crossing in the Au18(SR)14 nanocluster

Rongchao Jin* (Carnegie Mellon University)

Guiying He, Nanoscale Horiz, 10.1039/D5NH00358J
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org

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Surface functional group dependent enthalpic and entropic contributions to molecular adsorption on colloidal microplastics Molecular interaction with micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs) is an important chemical process that dictates the fate and transport of organic contaminants, and that of MNPs, within the aquatic environme...

💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Surface functional group dependent enthalpic and entropic contributions to molecular adsorption on colloidal microplastics

Subir* (Ball State University)

Kanu, Soft Matter, 10.1039/D5SM00488H
@softmatter.rsc.org

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Conductometric evidence for accurate dissociation behaviour of surface groups on nanorods The surface charge of nanoparticles is usually quantified under the assumption that strong electrolytes fully dissociate in aqueous systems. Here, we demonstrate the effect of counterion condensation ...

💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Conductometric evidence for accurate dissociation behaviour of surface groups on nanorods

Kröger*, Kontturi* (Aalto University)

Kröger, PCCP, 10.1039/D5CP01616A
@pccp.rsc.org

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Microtomy-fabricated two-dimensional nano-slits enable single molecule biosensing Nanofluidic devices have emerged as a powerful sensor for single-molecule studies. Among these, biological nanopores have demonstrated remarkable capabilities, ranging from detecting epigenetic modifi...

💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Microtomy-fabricated two-dimensional nano-slits enable single molecule biosensing

Radha, Varma, Keerthi* (Indian Institute of Science, University of Manchester)

Sajeer P, Nanoscale, 10.1039/D5NR01832C
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org

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A new MIL-101-type chromium-based metal–organic framework with densely packed sulfonic groups: an ultra-high uptake of toxic Pb2+ and Cu2+ ions from an aqueous medium Metal–organic frameworks have been demonstrated to be effective adsorbents of heavy metal ions in recent decades. Nevertheless, their practical applications remain limited because of their slow uptake...

💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

A new MIL-101-type chromium-based metal–organic framework with densely packed sulfonic groups: an ultra-high uptake of toxic Pb2+ and Cu2+ ions from an aqueous medium

Nguyen*

Nguyen, Nanoscale Adv, 10.1039/D5NA00442J
@nanoscale-journals.rsc.org
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RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNN) Interest Group Annual Symposium The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

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📣 Join us for two days of inspiring talks, and networking with leaders in the field of nanoscience at the RSC Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Annual Symposium 🧪✨

📍 London, UK
📅 12–13 January 2026
📝 Abstract deadlines:
— Oral: 30 Sept 2025
— Poster: 31 Oct 2025

@rsc.org
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Addressing the polycation dilemma in drug delivery: charge-converting liposomes The aim of this study was to tackle the polycation dilemma in drug delivery by developing charge-converting liposomes capable of permeating the mucus gel layer and enhancing cellular uptake. Positivel...

💥RSC CNN Paper of the Week💥

Addressing the polycation dilemma in drug delivery: charge-converting liposomes

Bernkop-Schnürch* (Leopold-Franzens-University of Innsbruck)

Truszkowska, J Mater Chem B, 10.1039/D5TB00945F
@jmaterchem.rsc.org

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UK-China International PTF10Yiyum 第十届中英国际颗粒技术论坛

📢 The UK–China International Particle Technology Forum 10 is coming to Xi’an, China 🇨🇳 on 21–25 August 2025.

Proudly supported by the RSC CNN, PTF-10 will focus on:

🌀 Particle Technology Innovation for a Sustainable Future

🗓 Abstract submission by 15 July 2025
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