| Al matrix composites | AlMCs |
| BE | Binding energy |
| BNCT | Boron neutron capture therapy |
| BNNPS | BN nanoparticles |
| BNNSs | BN nanosheets |
| BNNTs | BN nanotubes |
| CH | Chitosan |
| CNTs | Carbon nanotubes |
| CTA bromide | Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide |
| CVD | Chemical vapor deposition |
| DFT | Density functional theory |
| DMR | Dry methane reforming |
| DMF | Dimethylformamide |
| DMSO | Dimethyl sulfoxide |
| DOX | Doxorubicin |
| FA | Folic acid |
| Gr | Graphene |
| HER | Hydrogen evolution reaction |
| HDF cells | Human dermal fibroblast cells |
| HUVE cells | Human umbilical vein endothelial cells |
| IPA | Isopropyl alcohol |
| MB | Methylene Blue |
| MDS | Molecular dynamic simulation |
| MMCs | Metal matrix composites |
| NHPI | N-hydroxyphthalimide |
| NPs | Nanoparticles |
| NRR | Nitrogen reduction reaction |
| ORR | Oxygen reduction reaction |
| PBS | Phosphate-buffered saline |
| Pc | Phthalocyanine |
| PET | Polyethylene terephthalate |
| PLA | PLA |
| PVA | PVA |
| QD | QD |
| QEs | QEs |
| rGO | rGO |
| RhB | RhB |
| ROS | ROS |
| SACs | SACs |
| SMSI | SMSI |
| SPEs | SPEs |
| SPR | SPR |
| SPS | SPS |
| TA | TA |
| TOF | TOF |
| WSR | WSR |