Extraordinary Research Recognized: Remarkable Paper Wins Prestigious Nanoscale Horizons Award
Annually, we honor outstanding work published in our journal by bestowing the Nanoscale Horizons Outstanding Paper Award. This prize recognizes the extraordinary efforts and exceptional publications from the authors involved.
During the previous calendar year, we examine the exceptional nanoscience published and compile a shortlist based on factors such as article downloads, Altmetric score, and citations. Our Editorial and Advisory Board review this list, considering the scientific merit and future impact of the work.
In 2024, we had some exceptional publications that deserved a shout-out. Here are a few:
Outstanding Article Winner:
This year's winner, An ionically cross-linked composite hydrogel electrolyte based on natural biomacromolecules for sustainable zinc-ion batteries, crafted by Haoyang Ge, Liping Qin, Bingyao Zhang, Long Jiang, Yan Tang, Bingan Lu, Siyu Tian, and Jiang Zhou, developed a composite hydrogel electrolyte that significantly boosted the performance of zinc-ion batteries.
Outstanding Article Runner-up:
In the running for the top spot was Insights into synaptic functionality and resistive switching in lead iodide flexible memristor devices, where researchers Muskan Jain, Mayur Jagdishbhai Patel, Lingli Liu Jeny Gosai, Manish Khemnanni, Himangshu Jyoti Gogoi, Mun Yin Chee, Antonio Guerrero, Wen Siang Lew, and Ankur Solanki fabricated an innovative, low-voltage, solution-based memristor device that could revolutionize data storage and neuromorphic computing.
Outstanding Review Winner:
Taking a different approach, our Outstanding Review winner, The evolution of immune profiling: Will there be a role for nanoparticles?, by Olga E. Eremina, Celine Vazquez, Kimberly N. Larson, Anthony Mouchawar, Augusta Fernando, and Cristina Zavaleta, traced the development of immune profiling—from early analyses to advanced imaging technologies.
Want to grasp the full picture of our esteemed publications? Check out the Horizons Outstanding Papers collection for yourself.
Selection Process
For authors to be eligible for this award, they must have published a paper in Nanoscale Horizons in the previous calendar year. Submissions are initially assessed and subject to peer review according to the journal's guidelines.
By gauging article downloads, Altmetric scores, and citations, the editorial team curates a shortlist, and winners are ultimately chosen by the Nanoscale Horizons Editorial and Advisory Boards.
Previous Winners
Nanoscale Horizons Outstanding Articles
2023 winner: Ultrafast sensitivity-controlled and specific detection of extracellular vesicles using optical force with antibody-modified microparticles in a microflow system
2023 runner-up: Template-directed 2D nanopatterning of S = 1/2 molecular spins
... and so on, covering the grand history of outstanding research in this cutting-edge field.
- The outstanding review winner, "The evolution of immune profiling: Will there be a role for nanoparticles?", reveals an in-depth analysis of the development of immune profiling, encompassing both early analyses and advanced imaging technologies, all revolving around the potential role of nanoparticles, which is a significant contribution to medical-conditions and health-and-wellness research.
- The runner-up for the Outstanding Article in 2024, "Insights into synaptic functionality and resistive switching in lead iodide flexible memristor devices", presents a pioneering, low-voltage, solution-based memristor device that could revolutionize data storage and neuromorphic computing, thereby paving the way for technology advancements.
- The 2023 winner of the Outstanding Article was "Ultrafast sensitivity-controlled and specific detection of extracellular vesicles using optical force with antibody-modified microparticles in a microflow system", a publication that focuses on detecting extracellular vesicles through the use of microparticles, which showcases significant advancements in techniques aimed at addressing various medical-conditions.
