Targeted alpha therapy is an oncological treatment, where cytotoxic doses of alpha radiation
are locally delivered to tumor cells, while the surrounding healthy tissue is minimally …

Gold nanostars (AuNSs) are nanoparticles with intricate three-dimensional structures and
shape-dependent optoelectronic properties. For example, AuNSs uniquely display three …

The selective separation of thorium from rare earth elements and uranium is a critical part of
the development and application of thorium nuclear energy in the future. To better …

Radiotherapy, where ionizing radiation is locally delivered either through an external beam
or by surgically implanting radionuclide-based seeds in the tumor, is one of the gold …

Efficient dispersion corrections are an indispensable component of modern density
functional theory, semi-empirical quantum mechanical, and even force field methods. In this …

The M4, 5-edge high energy resolution X-ray absorption near-edge structure (HR-XANES)
spectra of actinyls offer valuable insights into the electronic structure and bonding properties …

F-block elements, consisting of lanthanides and actinides, play indispensable roles in
various important fields, which have been receiving significant attention over a long period …

Theranostic nanoparticles (NPs) which provide both therapeutic and diagnostic capabilities
have potential to fundamentally change biomedical sciences and improve disease …

Due to the increased attention given to actinide nanomaterials, the question of their structure–
property relationship is on the spotlight of recent publications. Plutonium oxide (PuO2) …

Lanthanides and actinides are a series of critical elements commonly used in multiple
industries, such as energy production, optoelectronics, and healthcare. Despite their …