BACKGROUND Numerous lines of evidence challenge the traditional interpretations of how
crystals nucleate and grow in synthetic and natural systems. In contrast to the monomer-by …

The present review article covers the history, featured properties and modern state of
inorganic, physical and materials chemistry of transparent oxyfluoride glass ceramics. The …

Transparent conducting oxides are a critical component in modern (opto) electronic devices
and solar energy conversion systems, and forming textured functional films on them is highly …

Understanding nanoparticle growth mechanisms is crucial for the synthesis of nanocrystals
with desired biological and chemical properties. Growth of nanocrystals by oriented …

The recent advent of liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and advances in
cryogenic TEM are transforming our understanding of the physical and chemical …

The enzyme-like activity of metal oxide nanoparticles is governed by a number of factors,
including their size, shape, surface chemistry and substrate affinity. For CeO2 nanoparticles …

The preparation of two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (2D COFs) with large
crystalline domains and controlled morphology is necessary for realizing the full potential of …

The morphologies of ceria nanocrystals play an essential role in determining their redox and
catalytic performances in many applications, yet the effects of synthesis variables on the …

ZnO nanoparticles are widely used in biological, chemical, and medical fields, but their
toxicity impedes their wide application. In this study, pristine ZnO NPs (~ 7 nm;~ 18 nm;~ 49 …

The synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles in organic solvents, so‐called nonaqueous (or
nonhydrolytic) processes represent powerful alternatives to aqueous approaches and have …