New work explores efforts using carbonaceous materials to develop highly efficient DSSCs.
The role of conjugated polymer nanoparticles in DNA sensing
In the newest issue of Advanced Science, researchers from Nanjing expose the advantages of using conjugated polymer nanoparticles for DNA sensing.

A mesoporous persistent luminescence phosphor
A near-infraread-excitable persistent luminescence phosphor is synthesized using mesoporous silica nanoparticles as a template.

A toolbox for tuning the electronic structure in organic self-assembled monolayers
A modular concept is developed to tune the electronic structure in organic self-assembled monolayers and their interfaces.

Cleaning up: MOF photocatalysts for chromium reduction
Researchers have developed an effective, iron based, amine-functionalized photocatalyst for reduction of hexavalent chromium using visible light.

Na1.1V3O7.9 nanobelts as cathode material for Na-ion batteries
Pure single crystalline nanostructures investigated by Chinese research team.

Paper-Based electrocatalysts for enhanced oxygen evolution reactions
A novel electrocatalyst system with long-term stability, based on cellulose paper and graphene, has been developed by for the oxygen reduction reaction.

CMP aerogels for oil cleanup
Fluorosurfactant-directed preparation of conjugated microporous polymer (CMP) aerogels for oil cleanup and gas sorption.

Nanoparticle-hydrogel composites reviewed
Nanoparticle-hydrogel composites have many potential uses. The new issue of Advanced Science reviews the concept, design, and application of such materials.

Advanced anode material for lithium-ion batteries
A facile two-step synthesis for the fabriaction of advanced anode materials based on graphene oxide-supported ZnCo2O4 for lithium-ion batteries is reported.