In order to recognise some of the outstanding work published in the journal, as well as the authors behind those articles, we annually award a Nanoscale Horizons Outstanding Paper Award. The prizes recognise the contributions of all authors and celebrate these exceptional publications.
Each year, we look back at the exceptionally high quality and innovative nanoscience published during the previous calendar year and put together a shortlist of articles based on a variety of metrics, including article downloads, Altmetric score, and citations. The shortlist is reviewed by the journal's Editorial and Advisory Board members based on the science presented and its potential future impact.
Our 2024 winners
Outstanding Article winner
An ionically cross-linked composite hydrogel electrolyte based on natural biomacromolecules for sustainable zinc-ion batteries
Haoyang Ge, Liping Qin, Bingyao Zhang, Long Jiang, Yan Tang, Bingan Lu, Siyu Tian and Jiang Zhou
In , the authors developed a composite hydrogel electrolyte to enable high-performance zinc-ion batteries.
Outstanding Article runner-up
Insights into synaptic functionality and resistive switching in lead iodide flexible memristor devices
Muskan Jain, Mayur Jagdishbhai Patel, Lingli Liu Jeny Gosai, Manish Khemnani, Himangshu Jyoti Gogoi, Mun Yin Chee, Antonio Guerrero, Wen Siang Lew and Ankur Solanki
In , the authors investigated a flexible, low-voltage memristor device lead iodide, fabricated entirely via a solution-based process, targeting next-generation data storage and neuromorphic computing.
Outstanding Review winner
The evolution of immune profiling: Will there be a role for nanoparticles?
Olga E. Eremina, Celine Vazquez, Kimberly N. Larson, Anthony Mouchawar, Augusta Fernando and Cristina Zavaleta
In , the authors chart the evolution of immune profiling – from early bulk analyses to high-resolution spatial mapping enabled by advanced multiplexed imaging.
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Selection process
Find out who is eligible for this award and see who is on the selection panel.
To be eligible to receive a Nanoscale Horizons Outstanding Paper Award you must have published an article in the journal in the previous calendar year. All submissions will be subject to initial assessment and peer review as appropriate according to the journal’s guidelines.
The editorial team draw up a shortlist of papers based on a variety of metrics including article downloads, Altmetric score, and citations.
Winner(s) are selected by the Nanoscale Horizons Editorial and Advisory Boards.
Selection panel
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