Themed collection MSDE Recent HOT Articles

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MOF catalysis meets biochemistry: molecular insights from the hydrolytic activity of MOFs towards biomolecules

The versatility of metal–organic frameworks (MOF) towards hydrolysis of a range of biological molecules is explored in detail to underline specific challenges and exciting possibilities of developing MOFs as nanozymes.

Graphical abstract: MOF catalysis meets biochemistry: molecular insights from the hydrolytic activity of MOFs towards biomolecules
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Advances in morphology control of organic semiconductor enabled organic transistor-based chemical sensors

This review summarized the fundamentals and recent developments of organic semiconductor morphology dependent organic-transistor-based chemical sensors, which also gives corresponding strategies toward high-performance device construction.

Graphical abstract: Advances in morphology control of organic semiconductor enabled organic transistor-based chemical sensors
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Organic molecular and polymeric electrets toward soft electronics

Flexible/stretchable electrets based on organic molecules and polymers, in particular, highly deformable liquid electrets are a promising candidate for future implantable/wearable soft electronics.

Graphical abstract: Organic molecular and polymeric electrets toward soft electronics
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Ion beam nanoengineering of surfaces for molecular detection using surface enhanced Raman scattering

Ion beam engineering of surfaces is a promising way to tailor the surface properties. It provides control over depth and concentration of nanoparticles for SERS applications.

Graphical abstract: Ion beam nanoengineering of surfaces for molecular detection using surface enhanced Raman scattering
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Review Article

Computational aspects to design iridium complexes as emitters for OLEDs

Depiction of red, green and blue emitters along with energy level diagram.

Graphical abstract: Computational aspects to design iridium complexes as emitters for OLEDs
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Review Article

Design and engineering of graphene nanostructures as independent solar-driven photocatalysts for emerging applications in the field of energy and environment

Graphene and its derivatives are used as metal-free photocatalysts because of their fascinating optoelectronic properties which can further be improved by chemical doping for advanced functional applications in the field of energy and environment.

Graphical abstract: Design and engineering of graphene nanostructures as independent solar-driven photocatalysts for emerging applications in the field of energy and environment
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Design of carbon–ceramic composite membranes with tunable molecular cut-offs from a carboxylic benzoxazine ligand chelated to silica–zirconia

This study presents a concept that focuses on the structure design of preceramic resin precursors by the sol–gel method for fabricating carbon–ceramic molecular sieving membranes.

Graphical abstract: Design of carbon–ceramic composite membranes with tunable molecular cut-offs from a carboxylic benzoxazine ligand chelated to silica–zirconia
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Application of automated network generation for retrosynthetic planning of potential corrosion inhibitors

This work uses automated network generation, specifically the Python-based tool Pickaxe, for retrosynthetic planning towards making potential corrosion inhibitors from a pool of candidate bioprivileged molecules.

Graphical abstract: Application of automated network generation for retrosynthetic planning of potential corrosion inhibitors
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Designing polyurethane-based microcapsules with tailored swelling behaviours for enhanced oil recovery

Polyurethane-based polymers are designed with tailored thermo-responsive swelling-release behaviours, and the roles of different segments in the swelling process are clarified.

Graphical abstract: Designing polyurethane-based microcapsules with tailored swelling behaviours for enhanced oil recovery
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Open Access Paper

Inhibitory behaviour and adsorption stability of benzothiazole derivatives as corrosion inhibitors towards galvanised steel

An in-depth understanding of corrosion inhibitor behaviour(s) at the metal–solution interface governed by unique molecular features is the key premise to realising molecular tailoring for pronounced metal protection.

Graphical abstract: Inhibitory behaviour and adsorption stability of benzothiazole derivatives as corrosion inhibitors towards galvanised steel
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Open Access Paper

Machine learning prediction of self-assembly and analysis of molecular structure dependence on the critical packing parameter

We used machine learning to predict the self-assembly structures of amphiphilic molecules and analyzed the physical factors affecting their morphologies.

Graphical abstract: Machine learning prediction of self-assembly and analysis of molecular structure dependence on the critical packing parameter
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Dynamic monitoring of epoxy reactions and modulus evaluation by a multispectral approach

The regulation of the polymerization process of moleculars from liquid to solid is crucial for the ultimate mechanical properties of composite materials.

Graphical abstract: Dynamic monitoring of epoxy reactions and modulus evaluation by a multispectral approach
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Two-photon microprinting of 3D emissive structures using tetraazaperylene-derived fluorophores

A new class of fluorophores based on a twisted tetraazaperylene core has been employed in the fabrication of emissive organic 3D microstructures using two-photon laser printing.

Graphical abstract: Two-photon microprinting of 3D emissive structures using tetraazaperylene-derived fluorophores
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Open Access Paper

Factors influencing the catalytic activity of metal-dependent histidine-rich peptides: sequence, conformation, stereochemistry, self-assembly or their interplay?

Understanding how sequence modification, self-assembly, stereochemistry and affinity for zinc ions contribute to catalytic function of histidine-rich metal-dependent peptides.

Graphical abstract: Factors influencing the catalytic activity of metal-dependent histidine-rich peptides: sequence, conformation, stereochemistry, self-assembly or their interplay?
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Machine learning predictions of diffusion in bulk and confined ionic liquids using simple descriptors

Ionic liquids have many intriguing properties and widespread applications such as separations and energy storage.

Graphical abstract: Machine learning predictions of diffusion in bulk and confined ionic liquids using simple descriptors
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Precursor design for efficient synthesis of large-pore, sulfur-doped ordered mesoporous carbon through direct pyrolysis

This work demonstrates a rational precursor design concept for simple and scalable synthesis of ordered mesoporous carbon materials.

Graphical abstract: Precursor design for efficient synthesis of large-pore, sulfur-doped ordered mesoporous carbon through direct pyrolysis
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Time-resolved operando analysis of the pyrolysis of a PECVD-deposited siloxane polymer using a combined DRIFTS–MS system

Experimental and computational study of the mechanism of conversion, via pyrolysis, of pV4D4 films into silica ceramics and of the impact of preparation conditions on their final structure.

Graphical abstract: Time-resolved operando analysis of the pyrolysis of a PECVD-deposited siloxane polymer using a combined DRIFTS–MS system
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Data-driven models for predicting intrinsically disordered protein polymer physics directly from composition or sequence

A new representation for intrinsically disordered protein sequences is developed for usage in both classical and deep learning machine learning models.

Graphical abstract: Data-driven models for predicting intrinsically disordered protein polymer physics directly from composition or sequence
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Open Access Paper

Alignment and photooxidation dynamics of a perylene diimide chromophore in lipid bilayers

Enabling the photochemical redox process of organic chromophores in water.

Graphical abstract: Alignment and photooxidation dynamics of a perylene diimide chromophore in lipid bilayers
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Open Access Paper

Functionalisation of conjugated macrocycles with type I and II concealed antiaromaticity via cross-coupling reactions

Halogenated paracyclophanetetraenes (PCTs) for the integration of the PCT motif into larger conjugated molecules by cross-coupling reactions are introduced.

Graphical abstract: Functionalisation of conjugated macrocycles with type I and II concealed antiaromaticity via cross-coupling reactions
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Mixing ligands to enhance gas uptake in polyMOFs

PolyMOFs prepared from mixtures of multivalent polymer linkers and free linkers display tunable surface areas and improved CO2 uptake compared to native MOF-5 and polyMOF-5.

Graphical abstract: Mixing ligands to enhance gas uptake in polyMOFs
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Effects of MOF linker rotation and functionalization on methane uptake and diffusion

Neglecting linker rotation in molecular simulations of methane in UiO-66 can have a significant impact on methane diffusion and moderate impact on methane uptake.

Graphical abstract: Effects of MOF linker rotation and functionalization on methane uptake and diffusion
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Charge transport and antiferromagnetic ordering in nitroxide radical crystals

Radical-based molecules are employed as functional materials in organic electronic devices.

Graphical abstract: Charge transport and antiferromagnetic ordering in nitroxide radical crystals
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Open Access Paper

Leveraging genetic algorithms to maximise the predictive capabilities of the SOAP descriptor

The smooth overlap of atomic positions (SOAP) descriptor represents an increasingly common approach to encode local atomic environments in a form readily digestible to machine learning algorithms.

Graphical abstract: Leveraging genetic algorithms to maximise the predictive capabilities of the SOAP descriptor
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Open Access Paper

Current rectification by nanoparticles in bipolar nanopores

Charged nanoparticles can significantly increase rectification in bipolar nanopores but this effect is largely dependent on the pore's geometry, its charge distribution, and the sign of the nanoparticles' charge.

Graphical abstract: Current rectification by nanoparticles in bipolar nanopores
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Molecular engineering of fluoroether electrolytes for lithium metal batteries

A critical balance between high solvent self-diffusivity in short-chain solvents and low solvation free energy in long-chain solvents leads to an optimal solvent size for achieving high ionic conductivity for fluoroether solvents.

Graphical abstract: Molecular engineering of fluoroether electrolytes for lithium metal batteries
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Side chain effect on the electrochemical and optical properties of thieno[3,4-c]pyrrole-4,6-dione based donor–acceptor donor type monomers and polymers

In organic π-conjugated materials, side chains play important roles that impact far beyond solubility.

Graphical abstract: Side chain effect on the electrochemical and optical properties of thieno[3,4-c]pyrrole-4,6-dione based donor–acceptor donor type monomers and polymers
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Computational design of self-assembling peptide chassis materials for synthetic cells

High-throughput screening based on molecular simulation, machine learning and black-box optimization identifies promising candidates for forming self-assembled peptide vesicles.

Graphical abstract: Computational design of self-assembling peptide chassis materials for synthetic cells
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Single junction binary and ternary polymer solar cells-based D–A structured copolymer with low lying HOMO energy level and two nonfullerene acceptors

The power conversion efficiency of the ternary PSCs (16.32%) is higher than that for binary counterparts, i.e., 13.16% and 12.62% for P(DTB-BDD):DBTBT-IC and P(DTB-BDD):Y6, respectively.

Graphical abstract: Single junction binary and ternary polymer solar cells-based D–A structured copolymer with low lying HOMO energy level and two nonfullerene acceptors
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The ridge integration method and its application to molecular sieving, demonstrated for gas purification via graphdiyne membranes

A method for the effective calculation of transmission probabilities for processes of molecular sieving is presented and tested against Eyring theory by comparison to Molecular Dynamics simulations.

Graphical abstract: The ridge integration method and its application to molecular sieving, demonstrated for gas purification via graphdiyne membranes
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In silico active learning for small molecule properties

Machine learning (ML) has emerged as a promising technology to accelerate materials discovery.

Graphical abstract: In silico active learning for small molecule properties
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Understanding and design of non-conservative optical matter systems using Markov state models

Non-conservative and permutationally-invariant Markov state models inform understanding and control of self-assembling optical matter systems.

Graphical abstract: Understanding and design of non-conservative optical matter systems using Markov state models
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Open Access Paper

Through-space hopping transport in an iodine-doped perylene-based metal–organic framework

We report the electrical conductivity enhancement of a perylene-based MOF upon partial ligand oxidation. The conductivity enhancement is rationalised by quantum-chemical calculations, supporting a through-space hopping transport.

Graphical abstract: Through-space hopping transport in an iodine-doped perylene-based metal–organic framework
From the themed collection: Celebrating Latin American Chemistry
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Application of transfer learning to predict diffusion properties in metal–organic frameworks

The knowledge leveraged from adsorption property can be used to induce enhancements in the prediction of diffusion property within metal–organic frameworks.

Graphical abstract: Application of transfer learning to predict diffusion properties in metal–organic frameworks
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Open Access Paper

Substituent effects on the mechanochemical response of zinc dialkyldithiophosphate

We show how the tribofilm growth rate of zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP) changes for different alkyl substitutents under carefully controlled temperature and stress conditions.

Graphical abstract: Substituent effects on the mechanochemical response of zinc dialkyldithiophosphate
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Surface segregation in the AgAuCuPdPt high entropy alloy: insights from molecular simulations

Segregation reduces the chemical diversity but increases the number of catalytically active sites of the dominant element at the surface.

Graphical abstract: Surface segregation in the AgAuCuPdPt high entropy alloy: insights from molecular simulations
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Open Access Paper

Fabrication and mechanical properties of knitted dissimilar polymeric materials with movable cross-links

Movable cross-network elastomer with knitting polymers (KP elastomer) were obtained by bulk polymerization of main chain monomers in presence of host polymer. The two design strategies successfully improve the toughness and stiffness of the KP elastomers.

Graphical abstract: Fabrication and mechanical properties of knitted dissimilar polymeric materials with movable cross-links
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Twisted tetrathiafulvalene crystals

Crystal twisting introduces optical activity to organic semiconducting films of centrosymmetric tetrathiafulvalene.

Graphical abstract: Twisted tetrathiafulvalene crystals
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Computational discovery of high charge mobility self-assembling π-conjugated peptides

Molecular dynamics simulation, electronic structure calculations, and charge mobility theory identify high charge mobility self-assembling π-conjugated peptides.

Graphical abstract: Computational discovery of high charge mobility self-assembling π-conjugated peptides
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Identification of novel candidates for inhibition of LasR, a quorum-sensing receptor of multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, through a specialized multi-level in silico approach

The emergence of multi-drug resistant bacteria in the past decades has become one of the major public health issues of our time.

Graphical abstract: Identification of novel candidates for inhibition of LasR, a quorum-sensing receptor of multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, through a specialized multi-level in silico approach
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Open Access Paper

Microtubule-inspired functionalization of carbon nanotubes: a biomimetic carrier design

A strategy is proposed for the non-covalent functionalization of carbon nanotubes based on biomimicry of the cytoskeletal protein, microtubule.

Graphical abstract: Microtubule-inspired functionalization of carbon nanotubes: a biomimetic carrier design
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Active learning of polarizable nanoparticle phase diagrams for the guided design of triggerable self-assembling superlattices

Coarse-grained molecular modeling and active learning enable the design of polarizable nanoparticles capable of triggered assembly and disassembly.

Graphical abstract: Active learning of polarizable nanoparticle phase diagrams for the guided design of triggerable self-assembling superlattices
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