CMOS ‐Integrated Ternary Content Addressable Memory using Nanocavity CBRAMs for High Sensing Margin
This study demonstrates that incorporating nanocavity arrays into CBRAM technology using AAO nanotemplate and integrating with 180 nm CMOS FETs in 2T2R configuration can significantly enhance the sensing margin characteristics favorable for TCAM applications. AbstractThe development of data-intensive computing methods imposes a significant load on the hardware, requiring progress toward a memory-centric paradigm. Within this context, ternary content-addressable memory (TCAM) can become an essential platform for high-speed in-memory matching applications of large data vectors. Compared to traditional static random-access me...
Source: Small - April 12, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Gihwan Hyun,
Batyrbek Alimkhanuly,
Donguk Seo,
Minwoo Lee,
Junseong Bae,
Seunghyun Lee,
Shubham Patil,
Youngcheol Hwang,
Arman Kadyrov,
Hyungyu Yoo,
Anupom Devnath,
Yoonmyung Lee,
Seunghyun Lee Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Surfactant ‐Mediated Crystalline Structure Evolution Enabling the Ultrafast Green Synthesis of Bismuth‐MOF in Aqueous Condition (Small 15/2024)
Metal-Organic FrameworksIn article number2307484, Yulong Ying, Zdenek Sofer, Sheng Wang, and co-workers developed a rapid and environmentally friendly synthesis strategy, i.e., surfactant-mediated crystalline structure evolution, to synthesize complex topological bismuth-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in water at room temperature using a sonochemical approach. The resulting MOF, designated as CAU-17, demonstrates exceptional adsorption capabilities for the removal of radioactive pollutants and shows promising potential as a drug carrier for treating enteropathies. (Source: Small)
Source: Small - April 12, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Haowei Yang,
Yu Zhao,
Yi Guo,
Bing Wu,
Yulong Ying,
Zdenek Sofer,
Sheng Wang Tags: Back Cover Source Type: research
Soap Film Transfer Printing for Ultrathin Electronics (Small 15/2024)
Ultrathin ElectronicsIn article number2308312, Ming Li, Junshan Liu, and co-workers reported the facile soap film transfer printing technique that enables the wrinkle-free transfer of high-tech ultrathin electronic films, precise alignment in a transparent way, and conformal printing onto various topographically and adhesively challenging substrates, including dandelion, leaf, dragonfly wing, and underwater fish, in a damage-free, adhesion-independent, and contamination-free manner. (Source: Small)
Source: Small - April 12, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Lixuan Che,
Xiaoguang Hu,
Hechen Xu,
Yuanbo Liu,
Cunjing Lv,
Zhan Kang,
Mengxi Wu,
Rongfu Wen,
Huaping Wu,
Jiayi Cui,
Kun Li,
Guangliang Qi,
Yangjun Luo,
Xuehu Ma,
Feiyi Sun,
Ming Li,
Junshan Liu Tags: Inside Back Cover Source Type: research
Zn Anode Surviving Extremely Corrosive Polybromide Environment with Alginate ‐Graphene Oxide Hydrogel Coating (Small 15/2024)
Zink AnodesIn article number2311510, Xiang Liu, Jinhye Bae, Yutong Wu, and co-workers proposed a dual-functional alginate-graphene oxide hydrogel coating on the zinc electrode with enhanced ion selectivity and mechanical properties. Surviving an extremely corrosive polybromide environment while providing a sustainable future was possible through the upgraded zinc-bromine battery. Image design: Kaiyue Yang (Source: Small)
Source: Small - April 12, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Shiyu Lin,
Minghao Li,
Guotao Wang,
Chao Wang,
Han Yang,
Zhoulu Wang,
Yi Zhang,
Xiang Liu,
Jinhye Bae,
Yutong Wu Tags: Frontispiece Source Type: research
Interfacial Assembly of Bacterial Microcompartment Shell Proteins in Aqueous Multiphase Systems (Small 15/2024)
Aqueous Multiphase SystemsIn article number2308390, Cheryl A. Kerfeld, Christine D. Keating, and co-workers devise an approach for templating protein membranes around liquid-liquid phase separated droplets. Encapsulating active enzymatic or nucleic acid cargo was achieved and subcellular organelle organization was mimicked with a multiphase design. (Source: Small)
Source: Small - April 12, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: A. A. Dharani T. Abeysinghe,
Eric J. Young,
Andrew T. Rowland,
Lucas C. Dunshee,
Sandeep Urandur,
Millicent O. Sullivan,
Cheryl A. Kerfeld,
Christine D. Keating Tags: Frontispiece Source Type: research
Self ‐Assembled and Polymerized Hierarchical Nanostructure Films of Cyanostilbene‐Based Reactive AIEgens for Smart Chemosensors (Small 15/2024)
Smart ChemosensorsIn article number2307885, Kwang-Un Jeong and co-workers present 2D nanostructure sensing films using a cyanostilbene-based monomer. Hierarchical 2D nanostructures of the films are constructed by a subsequent process of self-assembly, polymerization, and etching. The newly developed 2D nanostructure sensing films with nanopores can provide new insights for smart sensors. (Source: Small)
Source: Small - April 12, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Junhwa Jang,
Jahyeon Koo,
Mintaek Oh,
Youngjae Wi,
Dongmin Yu,
Jaeseok Hyeong,
Eunji Jang,
Hyeyoon Ko,
Minwoo Rim,
Kwang ‐Un Jeong Tags: Inside Front Cover Source Type: research
Biomolecular Corona of Gold Nanoparticles: The Urgent Need for Strong Roots to Grow Strong Branches (Small 15/2024)
Gold NanoparticlesIn article number2306474, Luca Boselli, Pier Paolo Pompa, and co-workers critically analyze current knowledge on biomolecular corona (BMC), using gold nanoparticles as a case study and disclosing new insights on BMC-dependent bio-nano interactions as a function of particle chemical/physical properties. A roadmap for new systematic investigations using robust shared protocols and accessible data sharing is also envisaged to promote the clinical translation of biomedical nanotools. (Source: Small)
Source: Small - April 12, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Luca Boselli,
Valentina Castagnola,
Andrea Armirotti,
Fabio Benfenati,
Pier Paolo Pompa Tags: Cover Picture Source Type: research
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Source: Small - April 12, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Tags: Masthead Source Type: research
Stable Zinc Anode Facilitated by Regenerated Silk Fibroin ‐modified Hydrogel Protective Layer
A bioinspired gel-like protective layer for the Zn anode is constructed with PVA and stabilized silk fibroin (SF). The buffer layer and abundant functional groups of SF suppress H2O activity, facilitate Zn2+ desolvation, optimize the anode interface, and control Zn nucleation/growth orientation. Their synergistic effect inhibits side reactions and prevents dendritic deposition, offering a promising strategy for stable Zn anodes. AbstractInherent dendrite growth and side reactions of zinc anode caused by its unstable interface in aqueous electrolytes severely limit the practical applications of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). To...
Source: Small - April 11, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Peixian Huo,
Xing Ming,
Yueyang Wang,
Qinglu Yu,
Rui Liang,
Guoxing Sun Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Ru ‐Induced Defect Engineering in Co3O4 Lattice for High Performance Electrochemical Reduction of Nitrate to Ammonium
This work investigates defect engineering for nitrate reduction to ammonia. Here, flame spray pyrolysis for the integration of Ru into the Co3O4 lattice, coupled with electroreduction conditioning treatment is utilized. This controlled defecting approach results in increased NH4+ production at 10 at.% Ru loading. AbstractAmidst these growing sustainability concerns, producing NH4+ via electrochemical NO3− reduction reaction (NO3RR) emerges as a promising alternative to the conventional Haber-Bosch process. In a pioneering approach, this study introduces Ru incorporation into Co3O4 lattices at the nanoscale and further co...
Source: Small - April 11, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Maggie Lim,
Zhipeng Ma,
George O'Connell,
Jodie A. Yuwono,
Priyank Kumar,
Rouhollah Jalili,
Rose Amal,
Rahman Daiyan,
Emma C. Lovell Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Emerging Vanadium ‐Doped Cobalt Chloride Carbonate Hydroxide for Flexible Electrochromic Micro‐Supercapacitor: Charged‐State Prediction from RGB Input by ANN Model
Here, a new synthesis route is developed for a novel vanadium-doped cobalt chloride carbonate hydroxide hydrate nanostructures (V-C3H NSs) with unique electrochromic supercapacitor properties and used in the fabrication of flexible/wearable electrochromic micro-supercapacitor devices (FEMSDs). A coupled multilayer artificial neural network (ANN) model is framed to predict potential and current from red (R), green (G), and blue (B) color values. AbstractMultifunctional devices integrated with electrochromic and supercapacitance properties are fascinating because of their extensive usage in modern electronic applications. In...
Source: Small - April 11, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Lingaraj Pradhan,
Swagatika Kamila,
Ganeswara Padhy,
Debi Prasad Das,
Bikash Kumar Jena Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Biosensing with Oleosin ‐Stabilized Liquid Crystal Droplets
Oleosins can stabilize nematic liquid crystal droplets for use in biological sensing, while chiral nematic liquid crystals can instead directly be used to sense the presence of oleosins. AbstractLiquid crystals (LCs) are emerging as novel platforms for chemical, physical, and biological sensing. They can be used to detect biological amphiphiles such as lipids, fatty acids, digestive surfactants, and bacterial endotoxins. However, designing LC-based sensors in a manner that preserves their sensitivity and responsiveness to these stimuli, and possibly improves biocompatibility, remains challenging. In this work, the stabiliz...
Source: Small - April 11, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Lawrence W. Honaker,
Axel Eijffius,
Lorenz Plankensteiner,
Constantinos V. Nikiforidis,
Siddharth Deshpande Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Ultrastrong and Reusable Solar ‒Thermal‒Electric Generators by Economical Starch Vitrimers
This study introduces a groundbreaking STE generator, paving the way for self-sufficient heat and electricity supply in cold regions. (Source: Small)
Source: Small - April 11, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Bingbing Gao,
Hang Ku,
Yukun Chen,
Shuidong Zhang Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Monodispersed Renewable Particles by Cascade and Density Gradient Size Fractionation to Advance Lignin Nanotechnologies
Renewable wood-derived lignin particles (LPs) are prepared by the anti-solvent method and size-fractionated into monodisperse populations (PDI< 0.06, dynamic light scattering), covering the submicron range from 60 to 860 nm. Three different colloidal behaviors are identified and associated with the physicochemical features of the monodisperse LPs as a function of their characteristic size. AbstractControl over particle size and shape heterogeneity is highly relevant to the design of photonic coatings and supracolloidal assemblies. Most developments in the area have relied on mineral and petroleum-derived polymers that a...
Source: Small - April 11, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Jingqian Chen,
Jing Tian,
Nianjie Feng,
Like Ning,
Dong Wang,
Bin Zhao,
Tianyu Guo,
Junlong Song,
Orlando J. Rojas Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Deciphering Indirect Nitrite Reduction to Ammonia in High ‐Entropy Electrocatalysts Using In Situ Raman and X‐ray Absorption Spectroscopies
This study unveils a pioneering FeCoNiCuMn high-entropy alloy (HEA) obtained from high-entropy Prussian blue-analogs via combining calcination and pulsed laser irradiation in liquids. The HEA demonstrates outstanding performance, efficiently converting low-level NO2− with 79.77% Faradaic efficiency and 61.49% N-selectivity. Notably, it exhibits remarkable durability in NO2−-reduction, showcasing versatility and efficacy, as elucidated by advanced X-ray absorption and in-situ Raman techniques. AbstractThis research adopts a new method combining calcination and pulsed laser irradiation in liquids to induce a controlled p...
Source: Small - April 11, 2024 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Talshyn Begildayeva,
Jayaraman Theerthagiri,
Wanwisa Limphirat,
Ahreum Min,
Soorathep Kheawhom,
Myong Yong Choi Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
