Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), constructed from metallic precursors and organic linkers, have emerged as a class of highly porous materials with tunable properties. Nickel, owing to its {redoxadaptability, has proven to be a popular element for MOF synthesis. This review comprehensively analyzes the recent advances in nickel-based MOF synthesis,

Targeted drug delivery utilizing nanoshells has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance therapeutic efficacy while minimizing off-target effects. These nanoscale structures can be precisely engineered with surface functionalities that enable targeted binding to specific cells or tissues, thereby delivering the payload directly to the site of act

Quantum dots (QDs) are quantum nanostructures with unique optical and electronic properties that make them highly desirable for a variety of applications. However, their full potential can be further leveraged by engineering their surfaces to achieve specific functionalities. Surface modification allows for the binding of functional groups or ligan