Plasmonic nanostructures possessing unique and versatile optoelectronic properties have
been vastly investigated over the past decade. However, the full potential of plasmonic …

Since the first report in early 1990s, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) have
progressively attracted the attention of scientists due to their potential applications in physic …

Air particulate pollution from increasing industrialization poses an enormous threat to public
health. It is therefore of particular importance to develop air filters with excellent filtration …

While the antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been demonstrated
across a spectrum of bacterial pathogens, the effects of AgNPs on the beneficial bacteria are …

Bacterial infections are the main cause of chronic infections and even mortality. In fact, due
to extensive use of antibiotics and, then, emergence of antibiotic resistance, treatment of …

The colonization of bacterial pathogens is a major concern in wound infection and becoming
a public health issue. Herein, a core–shell structured Ag@ MSN (silver core embedded with …

Highlights The synthetic strategies and fundamental mechanisms of various asymmetric
carbon-and silica-based nanomaterials were systematically summarized. The advantages of …

Despite exceptional morphological and physicochemical attributes, mesoporous silica
nanoparticles (MSNs) are often employed as carriers or vectors. Moreover, these …

Particulate matter (PM) and infectious bacteria spreading by the air are extremely harmful to
human health. The performance of masks significantly deteriorates in humid air because the …

Janus particles, which are named after the two-faced Roman god Janus, have two distinct
sides with different surface features, structures, and compositions. This asymmetric structure …