Protein cages: from fundamentals to advanced applications

TGW Edwardson, MD Levasseur, S Tetter… - Chemical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Proteins that self-assemble into polyhedral shell-like structures are useful molecular
containers both in nature and in the laboratory. Here we review efforts to repurpose diverse …

Versatile types of organic/inorganic nanohybrids: from strategic design to biomedical applications

N Zhao, L Yan, X Zhao, X Chen, A Li, D Zheng… - Chemical …, 2018 - ACS Publications
Organic/inorganic nanohybrids have attracted widespread interests due to their favorable
properties and promising applications in biomedical areas. Great efforts have been made to …

[HTML][HTML] Space micropropulsion systems for Cubesats and small satellites: From proximate targets to furthermost frontiers

I Levchenko, K Bazaka, Y Ding, Y Raitses… - Applied Physics …, 2018 - pubs.aip.org
Rapid evolution of miniaturized, automatic, robotized, function-centered devices has
redefined space technology, bringing closer the realization of most ambitious interplanetary …

[HTML][HTML] Perspectives, frontiers, and new horizons for plasma-based space electric propulsion

I Levchenko, S Xu, S Mazouffre, D Lev, D Pedrini… - Physics of …, 2020 - pubs.aip.org
There are a number of pressing problems mankind is facing today that could, at least in part,
be resolved by space systems. These include capabilities for fast and far-reaching …

Recent progress and perspectives of space electric propulsion systems based on smart nanomaterials

I Levchenko, S Xu, G Teel, D Mariotti… - Nature …, 2018 - nature.com
Drastic miniaturization of electronics and ingression of next-generation nanomaterials into
space technology have provoked a renaissance in interplanetary flights and near-Earth …

Comparative study of photocatalysis and gas sensing of ZnO/Ag nanocomposites synthesized by one-and two-step polymer-network gel processes

Y Liu, Q Zhang, H Yuan, K Luo, J Li, W Hu… - Journal of Alloys and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Catalytic and sensing performance of ZnO/Ag nanocomposites greatly depends on the
synthesis method used for its production, presenting both challenges and opportunities for …

Bridging functional nanocomposites to robust macroscale devices

MR Begley, DS Gianola, TR Ray - Science, 2019 - science.org
BACKGROUND Composites comprising nanoscale particles embedded in a second phase
(or matrix) create exciting opportunities to design functional materials with strong coupling …

Functional nanomaterials, synergisms, and biomimicry for environmentally benign marine antifouling technology

A Kumar, ALJ Ahmed, O Bazaka, EP Ivanova… - Materials …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Marine biofouling remains one of the key challenges for maritime industries, both for
seafaring and stationary structures. Currently used biocide-based approaches suffer from …

Recent innovations in the technology and applications of low-dimensional CuO nanostructures for sensing, energy and catalysis

O Baranov, K Bazaka, T Belmonte, C Riccardi… - Nanoscale …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Low-dimensional copper oxide nanostructures are very promising building blocks for
various functional materials targeting high-demanded applications, including energy …

Plasma and polymers: Recent progress and trends

I Levchenko, S Xu, O Baranov, O Bazaka, EP Ivanova… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Plasma-enhanced synthesis and modification of polymers is a field that continues to expand
and become increasingly more sophisticated. The highly reactive processing environments …