Inverse design of high-NA metalens for maskless lithography by Chung Haejun, Zhang Feng, Li Hao, Miller Owen D., Smith Henry I.

“…We demonstrate an axisymmetric inverse-designed metalens to improve the performance of zone-plate-array lithography (ZPAL), one of the maskless lithography approaches, that offer a new paradigm for nanoscale research and industry. First, we derive a computational upper bound for a unit-cell-based axisymmetric metalens. …”
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Nanocomposites for extrinsic self-healing polymer Materials: A comprehensive review of their repair behaviour by Arunima Verma, Kumud Bhushan, Harwinder Singh

“…Advanced techniques are discussed to elucidate micro- and nanoscale interactions at polymer interfaces, emphasizing their role in improving self-healing mechanisms. …”
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Structures, Morphological Control, and Antibacterial Performance of Ag/TiO2 Micro-Nanocomposite Materials by Muhammad Akhsin Muflikhun, Alvin Y. Chua, Gil N. C. Santos

“…The result indicated that the HVPG technique is able to synthesize Ag/TiO2 with many shapes in micro- and nanoscale such as nanoparticles, nanorods, triangular nanomaterials, and nanotubes. …”
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Features of microstructure of carbide blanks by O. Yu. Khodosovskaya, L. V. Ovsyanikova, T. V. Gapeenko

“…This is explained by the fact that grades of alloy with nanoscale tungsten carbide grain are used for the production of blanks to achieve the necessary durability during operation. …”
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Bispecific antibodies and CLEM: an analytical approach to advanced cell imaging for therapeutic strategies by Han-ul Kim, Young Kwan Kim

“…CLEM combines the strengths of optical and electron microscopy, allowing researchers to observe real-time antibody-antigen interactions at nanoscale resolution. This synergy not only deepens our understanding of BsAbs’ mechanisms of action but also provides critical insights into their spatial distribution, binding kinetics, and functional dynamics in live cells. …”
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Molecular Origami: Designing Functional Molecules of the Future by Hitoshi Ishida, Takeshi Ito, Akinori Kuzuya

“…However, recent advances in techniques such as protein origami, peptide origami, and de novo design peptides have made it possible to construct various nanoscale structures and create functional molecules. …”
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Monte Carlo Simulations in Nanomedicine: Advancing Cancer Imaging and Therapy by James C. L. Chow

“…Despite their contributions, MC simulations face challenges such as modeling biological complexity, computational demands, and the scarcity of reliable nanoscale data. However, emerging technologies, including hybrid modeling approaches, high-performance computing, and quantum simulation, are poised to overcome these limitations. …”
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Transmission Electron Microscopy Studies of Cellular Responses to Entry of Virions: One Kind of Natural Nanobiomaterial by Zheng Liu, Shuyu Liu, Jinming Cui, Yurong Tan, Jian He, Jingqiang Zhang

“…Virions are one kind of nanoscale pathogen and are able to infect living cells of animals, plants, and bacteria. …”
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Analytical Methods to Characterize and Purify Polymeric Nanoparticles by Cristina Fornaguera, Conxita Solans

“…Characterization techniques at the nanoscale could be divided in three categories: characterization of physicochemical properties (e.g., size and surface charge), characterization of nanomaterials interactions with biological components (e.g., proteins from the blood), and analytical characterization and purification methods. …”
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Improving Ballistic Performance of Polyurethane Foam by Nanoparticle Reinforcement by M. F. Uddin, H. Mahfuz, S. Zainuddin, S. Jeelani

“…We report improving ballistic performance of polyurethane foam by reinforcing it with nanoscale TiO2 particles. Particles were dispersed through a sonic cavitation process and the loading of particles was 3 wt% of the total polymer. …”
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An Investigation of the Electrical Properties of Pressboard Impregnated with Mineral Oil-Based Nanofluids at Different Concentrations of Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles by Pichai Muangpratoom, Issaraporn Khonchaiyaphum, Wanwilai Vittayakorn

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Diffraction (X-RD) were used to study the micro surface and show that Fe3O4 nanoparticles of nanoscale size were adhered to the pressboard surface and exist in an amorphous state. …”
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Investigation on Friction Stir Weldability Characteristics of AA7075-T651 and AA6061-T6 Based Nanocomposites by M. Madhusudan, S. P. Shanmuganatan, Kurse Shridhar, Jacob John, R. Krishnamurthy, Bashyam Sasikumar

“…AA6061-T6 and AA7075-T651 aluminum alloy plates were joined via double-pass FSW with the inclusion of 5 vol. % of nanoscale h-BN particles. Welding was performed with four rotational speeds (600, 800, 900, and 1000 rpm), three traversing speeds (30, 40, and 60 mm/min), and three distinct tool pin geometry (cylindrical, threaded cylindrical, and square), respectively. …”
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Deposition Methods for Microstructured and Nanostructured Coatings on Metallic Bone Implants: A Review by Bailey Moore, Ebrahim Asadi, Gladius Lewis

“…Electrodeposition and aerosol deposition techniques facilitate the development of a controlled-microstructure coating at a similar cost. Nanoscale physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition offer an alternative approach by allowing the coating of a highly structured surface without significantly affecting the microstructure. …”
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Investigation of the Effects of Titanate as Coupling Agent and Some Inorganic Nanoparticles as Fillers on Mechanical Properties and Morphology of Soft PVC by Morteza Hajian, Gholam Ali Koohmareh, Afsaneh Mostaghasi

“…The effects of titanate as a coupling agent and some particulate nanoscale particles such as TiO2, CaCO3, and ZnO on thermal and mechanical properties of emulsion polyvinylchloride (E-PVC) were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and mechanical tests. …”
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Polyethylene oxide matrix tablet swelling evolution: The impact of molecular mass and tablet composition by Draksler Petra, Mikac Urša, Laggner Peter, Paudel Amrit, Janković Biljana

“…Furthermore, small-angle X-ray scattering of the selected PEOs detected differences in polymer molecular complexity at the nanoscale. Finally, the ratio of the heat of coalescence to the heat of fusion has confirmed the PEO molecular mass-dependent percolation threshold.…”
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Super-resolution microscopy: Shedding new light on blood cell imaging by Huan Deng, Yan Ma, Yu-Hui Zhang

“…The examination of subcellular structures and proteins within blood cells at the nanoscale can provide valuable insights into the health status of an individual, accurate diagnosis, and efficient treatment strategies for diseases. …”
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Enhanced Optical and Infrared Activity of Nanosphere Dimers Attributed to Dimer Geometry by D. Keith Roper, Jin-Woo Kim, Ricardo R. Romo, Joseph Batta-Mpouma

“…The present work compared spectra of nanosphere dimers merged by centrifuging gold nanospheres with corresponding simulated nanoscale dimers. Geometric features of the nanosphere dimers were related to corresponding optical and near-infrared activity through simulation. …”
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Antibacterial Efficacy of Iron-Oxide Nanoparticles against Biofilms on Different Biomaterial Surfaces by Monica Thukkaram, Soundarya Sitaram, Sathish kumar Kannaiyan, Guruprakash Subbiahdoss

“…Application of metals in nanoscale is considered to resolve biofilm formation. …”
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The influence of surface properties on colour centres in diamond by Anja Sadzak, Anke Krueger

“…Boasting great photostability, long coherence times at room temperature and unique electronic properties that allow for optical initialization and readout of their quantum state, colour centres have found use in a variety of techniques for thermometry, magnetometry and nanoscale spectroscopy. Coupled with the possibility of preparing nanoparticles, their excellent biocompatibility and versatile surface chemistry that allows for functionalization and fine-tuning of surface properties, diamonds hosting colour centres have proven to be a versatile and flexible platform for measurements of local properties in a wide range of biological and biochemical systems. …”
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Studying the Change in the Dislocation Density and the Burger Vector when the Temperature Changes Using the Method of Analysis X-Ray Diffraction Patterns by Maysaa A. Hameed, Khalid H. Harbbi

“…The patterns of x-ray diffraction revealed the excellent purity, crystalline, and nanoscale nature of the ZnO nanoparticles. size was found and computed using the Halder-Wagner method, in that order. …”
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