Themed collection 2013 Journal of Materials Chemistry B Hot Papers
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Injectable biodegradable hydrogels: progress and challenges
Over the past decades, injectable hydrogels have emerged as promising biomaterials because of their biocompatibility, excellent permeability, minimal invasion, and easy integration into surgical procedures.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 5371-5388
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20940G
Filomicelles in nanomedicine – from flexible, fragmentable, and ligand -targetable drug carrier designs to combination therapy for brain tumors
Nanoparticles that are made by self-assembly into nonspherical shapes are promising as drug delivery vehicles that interact differently with cells and in flow.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 5177-5185
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20431F
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Hydrogen-bonds in molecular solids – from biological systems to organic electronics
Hydrogen-bonding (H-bonding) is a relatively strong, highly directional, and specific noncovalent interaction present in many organic molecules, and notably is responsible for supramolecular ordering in biological systems. This article aims to highlight recent work on the application of nature-inspired H-bonded organic molecules in organic electronic devices.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 3742-3753
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20193G
Bioinspired prospects of graphene : from biosensing to energy
Bioinspired prospects of graphene and its related properties are reviewed with a focus from biosensing to energy.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 3521-3534
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20524J
Buckycolumn electrodes: a practical and improved alternative to conventional materials utilised for biological electrochemical monitoring
Buckycolumn electrodes are less prone to dopamine fouling compared to glassy carbon and boron-doped diamond electrodes.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 4359-4363
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20802H
Building triangular nanoprisms from the bottom-up: a polyelectrolyte micellar approach
Charge-regulated synthesis of triangular prisms in aqueous solution using self-assembled polyelectrolyte micelles as templates is described in detail.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 4212-4216
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20765J
Nanoscale organization of proteins via block copolymer lithography and non-covalent bioconjugation
Block copolymer lithography is employed to precisely organize proteins at the nanoscale. A low amount of biotinylated poly(ethylene glycol)-block-polystyrene (PEG-b-PS) blended with its non-functionalized counterpart yields a regular pattern of biotin that enables the immobilization of single streptavidin molecules.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 3026-3030
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20411A
DNA-functionalized silver nanoclusters as a chemopalette: tunable fluorescence for turn-on detection of cysteine
A strategy for rapid synthesis of a chemopalette of fluorescent Ag nanoclusters based on efficient directors by only incorporating mutated bases of a C-rich ssDNA as template was proposed and used as a new fluorescence turn-on highly selective and sensitive detection method for cysteine without the interference of GSH and Hcy.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 2128-2131
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20208A
The role of poly(aspartic acid) in the precipitation of calcium phosphate in confinement
Calcium phosphate is precipitated in the presence of poly(aspartic acid) within the pores of track-etch membranes, as a model of the mineralization of collagen fibrils in vivo.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 6586-6595
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB21296C
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A water soluble fluorescent polymer as a dual colour sensor for temperature and a specific protein
Aqueous solutions of an acrylamide-based dye-labelled copolymer exhibit characteristic changes in photophysical properties in response to a change in solution temperature, as well as to the presence of an antibody.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 6373-6381
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB21245A
Rhodamine based sensor for naked-eye detection and live cell imaging of fluoride ions
A rhodamine based highly selective colorimetric and fluorescent probe for fluoride has been synthesized.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 5768-5772
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB21041C
Shape-controlled fabrication of micron-scale surface chemical gradients via electrochemically activated copper(I) “click” chemistry
An effective electrochemical method for the preparation of shape-tunable micron-scale surface chemical gradients via click chemistry.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 5417-5428
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20902D
Enhanced electrostatic discrimination of proteins on nanoparticle -coated surfaces
Two β-lactoglobulin (BLG) isoforms, BLGA and BLGB, were used a test bed for the differentiation of proteins using electrostatics.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 5230-5234
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20377H
Protein triggered fluorescence switching of near-infrared emitting nanoparticles for contrast-enhanced imaging
Near-infrared emission of squaraine dye modified poly(propargyl acrylate) nanoparticles is turned on/off through the interaction of proteins with the dye for contrast-enhanced imaging.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 4542-4554
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20681E
Morphology dependent photosensitization and formation of singlet oxygen (1Δg) by gold and silver nanoparticles and its application in cancer treatment
Singlet O2 can be formed via photosensitization of silver decahedral nanoparticles upon NIR light irradiation, but not by silver nanocubes.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 4379-4387
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20806K
Impact of phosphorylation on the encapsulation of nucleoside analogues within porous iron(III) metal–organic framework MIL-100(Fe) nanoparticles
Encapsulation of azidothymidine (AZT) or its phosphorylated derivatives (AZT-MP and AZT-TP) has been performed using nanoparticles of the porous crystalline iron(III) trimesate metal–organic framework MIL-100(Fe).
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 4231-4242
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20653J
Theranostic magnetic nanoparticles for efficient capture and in situ chemotherapy of circulating tumor cells
Theranostic magnetic nanoparticles conjugated with targeting peptide SP94 and the anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX) are designed for typical magnetic isolation of target cancer cells.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 3344-3352
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20509F
Synthesis, stability, cellular uptake, and blood circulation time of carboxymethyl-inulin coated magnetic nanoparticles
Carboxymethyl-inulin is reported as a potential biocompatible nanoparticle coating.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 2807-2817
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20256A
Fabrication of 3D aligned nanofibrous tubes by direct electrospinning
A novel approach demonstrates the production of 3D aligned nanofibrous tubular constructs by direct electrospinning with several polymeric materials.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 2575-2581
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20197J
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Preventing viral infections with polymeric virus catchers: a novel nanotechnological approach to anti-viral therapy
A novel method to prevent infectious viral diseases using molecularly imprinted polymers as virus catchers unlike traditional antiviral strategies.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 2031-2037
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB00009E
Biocatalyzed mineralization in an aqueous two-phase system: effect of background polymers and enzyme partitioning
Enzyme partitioning controlled the site and rate of mineralization in a crowded, phase separated aqueous polymer solution.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 1794-1803
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB00550J
Molecular interactions in coupled PMMA–bioglass hybrid networks
The simplified schematic structure of the organic–inorganic hybrid and the 2D NMR spectra.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 1835-1845
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2TB00251E
Asymmetric PSt-EA/Ni-Silicate hollow microsphere with a hierarchical porous shell
Asymmetric hollow microspheres with PSt-EA semi-spherical cores and Ni-Silicate hierarchical porous shells have been prepared by a facile method and proven to be a potential candidate for storing and delivering bio-molecules.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 1414-1420
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2TB00508E
Rationalization of the entrapping of bioactive molecules into a series of functionalized porous zirconium terephthalate MOFs
Rationalization of the most relevant chemical and structural features of a series of microporous functionalized zirconium(IV) terephthalates UiO-66 significantly affecting the biomolecules encapsulation.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 1101-1108
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2TB00366J
Electrochemically assisted bacteria encapsulation in thin hybrid sol–gel films
The electrochemically assisted bacteria encapsulation in thin hybrid sol–gel films is proposed for the preservation of bacterial viability on the electrode surface.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 1052-1059
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2TB00421F
Layer-by-layer coating of alginate matrices with chitosan –alginate for the improved survival and targeted delivery of probiotic bacteria after oral administration
The layer-by-layer coating of alginate matrices with chitosan and alginate is shown to be a potentially effective oral delivery device for Bifidobacterium breve.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 52-60
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2TB00126H
Combining magnetic field/temperature dual stimuli to significantly enhance gene transfection of nonviral vectors
Co-application of magnetic field and temperature dual stimuli leads to considerable improvement in the transfection performance of a nonviral vector.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 43-51
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2TB00203E
Theoretical understanding of single-stranded DNA assisted dispersion of graphene
Using atomistic molecular dynamics (MD) simulation, we investigate the structure and energetic of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) assisted solubilisation of single-layer graphene in aqueous medium at room temperature.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 91-100
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2TB00184E
Biocompatible reduction-responsive polypeptide micelles as nanocarriers for enhanced chemotherapy efficacy in vitro
Biocompatible reduction-responsive micelles of disulfide-linked methoxyl poly(ethylene glycol) and poly(ε-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine) block copolymers were developed for efficient intracellular drug delivery.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2013,1, 69-81
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2TB00063F
About this collection
This web collection features all the articles published in Journal of Materials Chemistry B in 2013 that were marked as HOT, as recommended by referees. Selections of these were posted weekly on the Journal of Materials Chemistry Blog. Congratulations to all the authors whose articles have been featured!