Nanomaterials (NMs) with unique structures and compositions can give rise to exotic
physicochemical properties and applications. Despite the advancement in solution-based …

Nanostructures have attracted huge interest as a rapidly growing class of materials for many
applications. Several techniques have been used to characterize the size, crystal structure …

Photocatalysis for solar‐driven reactions promises a bright future in addressing energy and
environmental challenges. The performance of photocatalysis is highly dependent on the …

The ability of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to image a structure ranging from
millimetres to Ångströms has made it an indispensable component of the toolkit of modern …

Precisely engineering the architectures of nanoparticles (NPs) to optimize their
physicochemical properties and thus electrocatalytic performances are challenging for …

Achieving mastery over the synthesis of metal nanocrystals has emerged as one of the
foremost scientific endeavors in recent years. This intense interest stems from the fact that …

In this Review, we aim to provide an updated summary of the research related to hollow
micro-and nanostructures, covering both their synthesis and their applications. After a brief …

BACKGROUND Transmission electron microscopy offers structural and compositional
information with atomic resolution, but its use is restricted to thin, solid samples. Liquid …

Laser ablation in liquid (LAL) has received considerable attention over the last decade, and
is gradually becoming an irreplaceable technique to synthesize nanocrystals and fabricate …

Enhancing the exposure of active sites and optimizing the electronic structure of the
catalysts are indispensable for efficient catalyst design, yet remains challenging in the …