Themed collection 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances

Application of solid-phase microextraction technique in environmental research.

Coal-based carbon materials (CCMs) can function as either standalone catalysts or as components of composite catalysts, making them promising materials for CO₂ reduction.

The MAX phase represents a diverse class of nanolaminate materials with intriguing properties that have received incredible global research attention because they bridge the divide separating metals and ceramics.

The progress of MXene in inhibiting the growth of lithium and zinc anode dendrites is summarized and an overview on the current challenges of MXene is provided.

Water contamination by highly toxic substances has generated serious ecological disturbances and health problems for humans. Catalytic reductive removal of water contaminants using PANI based heterogeneous catalysts is an effective technique.

Green hydrogen, a versatile and sustainable energy carrier, has garnered increasing attention as a critical element in the global transition to a low-carbon economy.

The present review focuses on the properties, preparation, and biological applications of core@shell nanocrystals based on quantum dots and noble metal.

The article summarizes the modification effects of different loads on nZVI, as well as the preparation methods for nZVI particles and their effects and mechanisms in commonly used antibiotic contaminated environments.

This review highlights recent advances in tendon–bone interface (TBI) tissue regeneration, focusing on the application of electrospinning technology.

This study reports a novel magnetic and porous nanocomposite, Fe₃O₄@CS@UIO-66-NH₂(Zr), developed by growing a zirconium-based metal–organic framework on magnetite–chitosan.

Carbon–carbon (C–C) bond formation can be accomplished by various highly chemo-, regio- and/or stereoselective enzymatic reactions, sometimes through the catalytic promiscuity of enzymes.

The deformation and poration of cell-mimetic giant unilamellar vesicles induced by anionic magnetite (Fe₃O₄) nanoparticles under various conditions have been discussed. This could lead to potential applications in the field of biomedical research.

Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄)-based materials have emerged as promising photocatalysts due to their unique band structure, excellent stability, and environmental friendliness.

Review of literature on conducting polymer functionalization for ion-selective electrode and optode materials, emphasizing tailored properties for improved sensor performances.

Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) is the preferable choice for industrial scenarios to meet their goals of sustainability. The unique structural properties of CNSL is the key to developing eco-friendly surfactants.

Polyethylene microplastics (PE MPs) have sparked widespread concern about their possible health implications because of their abundance, pervasiveness in the environment and in our daily life.

The water-soluble metal complexes with Schiff base (SB) ligands are of great interest to green chemistry researchers due to their stability, cost-effectiveness, eco-friendly, electron-donating ability, and various applications.

Effective cancer treatment is becoming a global concern, and recent developments in nanomedicine are essential for its treatment.

P2-type layered materials (Na_xTMO₂) have become attractive cathode electrodes owing to their high theoretical energy density and simple preparation.

In the last ten years, there has been significant interest in the integration of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) in smart microgels (SMGs).

Metal based catalysts and electrodes are versatile tools known for their redox properties, catalytic efficiency, and stability under various conditions.

A review of recent advances of NIR-light induced photothermal-responsive shape memory polyurethane for industrial and medical applications. It covers the classes of photothermal agents, responsive mechanism, synthesis, advantages, and challenges.

Acne is a long-standing skin condition characterized by plugged hair follicles due to the accumulation of dead skin cells, sebum, and Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) bacteria, causing inflammation, and the formation of pimples or lesions.

Many of the utilized drugs which already exist in the pharmaceutical sector are hydrophobic in nature.

Transformative solutions for key bio-based resources: environmental functions, implications & mechanisms of action.

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are discrete, quasi-spherical carbon nanoparticles with sizes below 10 nm.

Baeyer–Villiger oxidation is a renowned reaction that provides an efficient route for the synthesis of biologically active natural products such as alkaloids, terpenoids, polyketides and fatty acid-based naturally occurring organic compounds.

This review deals with basic synthetic strategies leading to bridging the upper rim of calixarenes, giving rise to unusual rigidified structures with possible applications in supramolecular chemistry.

Disjoining pressure, especially arising from organized arrangement of nanoparticles is a component for understanding enhanced oil recovery using nanofluids.

The workflow for carbohydrate extraction, separation and detection steps.

The dimerization process of Glyph appears to be exergonic in the gas phase and in solution. The mechanism of dimerization, in water, could be described by a set of equilibria including proton transfer paths between zwitterionic dimer tautomers.

Host-design optimization strategies for zinc anode are systematically summarized. Reasonable structural regulation can control interfacial mass transfer, uniform zinc nucleation, and regulate crystal growth, thereby stabilizing the zinc anode.

Atisine-type C₂₀-diterpenoid alkaloids are a very important class of diterpenoid alkaloids, which possess high chemical and biological diversity.

Phthalimides are prevalent in pharmaceuticals, and natural products, etc. The synthesis of phthalimides catalyzed by transition metals and under metal-free conditions as well as functionalization of NH-phthalimides are described in this review.

Sensing and removal of Hg²⁺ using silver nanoparticles and silver nanoclusters.

Exploring amalgamation of photodynamic therapy with advanced drug delivery systems as a treatment strategy for skin cancer.

Global concerns about food security, driven by rising demand, have prompted the exploration of nanotechnology as a solution to enhance food supply.

This review explores the ever-evolving landscape of thermoelectric materials, focusing on the latest trends and innovations in ceramics, thermally conductive gel-like materials, metals, nanoparticles, polymers, and silicon.

This review focuses on exploring the intricate relationship between the catalyst particle size and shape on a nanoscale level and how it affects the performance of reactions.

Various available techniques and separation methods are vital for measurement of arsenic species in marine samples.

Terpyridine-based metal complexes have emerged as versatile and indispensable building blocks in the realm of modern chemistry, offering a plethora of applications spanning from materials science to catalysis and beyond.

In conjunction with the global trend towards sustainable industry, this review provides a summary of the research endeavors and efforts made in the field of exploiting eggshells in the production of hydroxyapatite (HA).

This review summarized recent reports in the reductive environmental remediation by nZVI and gave prospects for future research, which may benefit the exploration of effective and sustainable nZVI materials and innovative remediation approaches.

Synthesis of quinoid heteroaryls via gold-catalyzed cascade protocols: recent advances and methodologies.

This paper presents a comprehensive review of recent advancements in utilizing zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) to enhance antimicrobial and UV protective properties in healthcare solutions.

Quantum dots (QDs), with their unique optical and physical properties, have revolutionized the field of biological imaging, providing researchers with tools to explore cellular processes and molecular interactions in unprecedented detail.

Porphyrin-based POPs obtained via the Alder–Longo method are reviewed in this work from the aspects of their design, preparation, and applications as well as the challenges and opportunities for their future development.

This overview highlights iron's potential in low-carbon energy, including metal fuel combustion, iron-based batteries, and energy-carrier cycles. It also covers sustainable production and recycling methods aimed at minimizing environmental impact.

Presently, excessive carbon dioxide emissions represent a critical environmental challenge.

The photocatalytic field revolves around the utilization of photon energy to initiate various chemical reactions using non-adsorbing substrates, through processes such as single electron transfer, energy transfer, or atom transfer.

Antibiotic contamination has become a severe issue and a dangerous concern to the environment because of large release of antibiotic effluent into terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Recent advancements in utilizing organocatalysts emphasize their simplicity, effectiveness, reproducibility, and high selectivity, resulting in excellent yields of heterocyclic organic compounds.

Because of the serious risks they pose to the environment and public health, chlorophenols (CPs), a typical class of the most persistent organic pollutants, have drawn increasing attention.

The high theoretical energy density of Li–S batteries makes them a viable option for energy storage systems in the near future.

A mini-review on the latest research on the synthesis and applications of carbon-based nanomaterials obtained from petroleum coke and their implications as a by-product for the manufacture of materials in the global market.

Stilbenes are polyphenolic secondary metabolites produced in a variety of plant species and show divers biological activities.

The fluorinated heterocycles are main components of 20% of the anticancer and antibiotic drugs, this review describes the reported anticancer and antimicrobial activities of the fluorinated five-membered heterocycles and their benzo-fused systems.

The introduction of favipiravir as a broad-spectrum antiviral agent, particularly in treating influenza and exploring its potential against COVID-19, emphasizes the necessity for efficient analytical methods.

This review thoroughly investigates the wide-ranging applications of cellulose-based materials, with a particular focus on their utility in gas separation processes.

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the composites of multi-responsive microgels and silver nanoparticles.

Chitosan, a biopolymer acquired from chitin, has emerged as a versatile and favorable material in the domain of tissue engineering and wound healing.

The synthesis methods, crystal structures, and general properties of anhydrous monazite and xenotime (REPO₄) crystalline materials are summarized within this review.

Because of its great efficiency and widespread application, reverse osmosis (RO) is a popular tool for water desalination and purification.

This review comprehensively provides insight into the extensive spectrum of nano-sensor development for mercury detection.

This review article provides a very general extensive review of magnetoresistance (MR), including AMR, CMR, TMR, GMR, and compares the latest findings and developments in this field.

Types of nanocellulose and their application areas with polyurethane composites.

Heterocyclic chemistry is a large field with diverse applications in the areas of biological research and pharmaceutical advancement.

This literature update is a continuation of our efforts to compile comprehensive data on research endeavors concerning acyl thioureas over the past two years.

Enzymes are widely used in biofuels, food, and pharmaceuticals.

For over a century, the Tishchenko reaction has been a valuable technique for synthesizing esters from aldehydes, serving a variety of applications in different domains.