A light-driven molecular motor-polypeptide conjugate links a molecular motor to a mitochondria-targeted polyglutamate. Upon 405 nm light irradiation, it shifts from micelles to worm-like structures, boosting cellular uptake and specificity.
Structurally related Zn(II) and Cu(II) metallomesogens based on phenanthroline and gallate chelating units by chemical blending self-organize into a single Colhex mesophase, forming hetero-bimetallic liquid crystalline materials.
A self-assembled MOF–clay nanocomposite hydrogel exhibits superior dye adsorption and separation efficacy.
Lysosomes and the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) are critical for cellular homeostasis and signaling. New red-emitting probes enable stable, low-toxicity imaging of these organelles, advancing studies of their dynamics and interactions.
This feature article reviews the structural design, synthetic methods and multi-field applications of covalently bridged pillararene-based polymers (CBPPs).