Nano Letters is a forum for reporting original results on fundamental, applied, and emerging research in all areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology that require rapid dissemination. A chief criterion to fit within the scope of Nano Letters is the convergence of at least two different areas or disciplines. In the 20 years since the journal […]

Nano Letters is a forum for reporting original results on fundamental, applied, and emerging research in all areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology that require rapid dissemination. A chief criterion to fit within the scope of Nano Letters is the convergence of at least two different areas or disciplines.

In the 20 years since the journal began publishing, many of the articles have been deemed instantly worthy of press coverage due to the impact of the reported results. Here, we have curated a list of articles published this year that have been featured and covered by various media outlets.

An Anode-Free Zn–MnO2 Battery
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 3, 1446–1453
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c04519

In the News: Science Bulletin

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Ultra-absorptive Nanofiber Swabs for Improved Collection and Test Sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 and other Biological Specimens
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 3, 1508–1516
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c04956

In the News: The Korea Herald

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In Situ Transforming RNA Nanovaccines from Polyethylenimine Functionalized Graphene Oxide Hydrogel for Durable Cancer Immunotherapy
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 5, 2224–2231
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c05039

In the News: Healthline

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Magnesium-Based Micromotors as Hydrogen Generators for Precise Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 5, 1982–1991
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c04438
In the News: Healthline Innovations

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Printing Porous Carbon Aerogels for Low Temperature Supercapacitors
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 9, 3731–3737
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c04780

In the News: Physics World

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Swimmers Heal on the Move Following Catastrophic Damage
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 5, 2240–2247
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c05061

In the News: Engadget

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Efficient and Robust Metallic Nanowire Foams for Deep Submicrometer Particulate Filtration
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 7, 2968–2974
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c00050

In the News: Science Magazine

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Outdoor Personal Thermal Management with Simultaneous Electricity Generation
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 9, 3879–3886
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c00400

In the News: Gizmodo

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Oxygen-Generating Cyanobacteria Powered by Upconversion-Nanoparticles-Converted Near-Infrared Light for Ischemic Stroke Treatment
Nano Lett. 2021, XXXX, XXX, XXX-XXX
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c00719

In the News: Novus Light

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Washable, Sewable, All-Carbon Electrodes and Signal Wires for Electronic Clothing
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 17, 7093–7099
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c01039

In the News: Daily Mail

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Crumpled MXene Electrodes for Ultrastretchable and High-Area-Capacitance Supercapacitors
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 18, 7561–7568
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c02071

In the News: New Atlas

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Flexible Lead-Free X-ray Detector from Metal–Organic Frameworks
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 16, 6983–6989
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c02336

In the News: Physics World

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Magnetic Testis Targeting and Magnetic Hyperthermia for Noninvasive, Controllable Male Contraception via Intravenous Administration
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 14, 6289–6297
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c02181

In the News: Forbes

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Electrochromic Inorganic Nanostructures with High Chromaticity and Superior Brightness
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 10, 4343–4350
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c00904

In the News: Optica

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Surveilling and Tracking COVID-19 Patients Using a Portable Quantum Dot Smartphone Device
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 12, 5209–5216
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c01280

In the News: World Economic Forum

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Graphene Electric Field Sensor Enables Single Shot Label-Free Imaging of Bioelectric Potentials
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 12, 4944–4949
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c00543

In the News: Wired

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High Osmotic Power Generation via Nanopore Arrays in Hybrid Hexagonal Boron Nitride/Silicon Nitride Membranes
Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 10, 4152–4159
DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c04704

In the News: Futurity

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