Themed collection Celebrating ten years of Journal of Materials Chemistry B

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Editorial

Introducing the tenth anniversary issues of Journal of Materials Chemistry A, B and C

Past and present Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Board Chairs introduce the 10th anniversary issues of Journal of Materials Chemistry A, B and C, reflecting on the rich history of the journals and looking ahead to the exciting future of materials chemistry.

Graphical abstract: Introducing the tenth anniversary issues of Journal of Materials Chemistry A, B and C
Perspective

Targeting endosomal receptors, a new direction for polymers in nanomedicine

In this perspective, we outline a new opportunity for exploiting nanoparticle delivery of antagonists to target G-protein coupled receptors localized in intracellular compartments.

Graphical abstract: Targeting endosomal receptors, a new direction for polymers in nanomedicine
Review Article

Supramolecular assemblies of multifunctional microgels for biomedical applications

This review accounts recent advances in fabrication, supramolecular assembling, 3D printing of microgels, and their applications in cell culture, drug delivery, antibacterial and tissue engineering.

Graphical abstract: Supramolecular assemblies of multifunctional microgels for biomedical applications
Review Article

Chemical tunability of advanced materials used in the fabrication of micro/nanobots

Designing chemical composites using advanced nanomaterials results in micro/nanorobots with exceptional autonomous navigation ability and bio-chemical functionality.

Graphical abstract: Chemical tunability of advanced materials used in the fabrication of micro/nanobots
From the themed collection: Micro- and nano-motors
Review Article

Ultrasound nanomedicine and materdicine

The conventional microbubble-based ultrasound biomedicine clinically plays a vital role in providing the dynamic detection of macro and microvasculature and disease theranostics.

Graphical abstract: Ultrasound nanomedicine and materdicine
Open Access Review Article

Organized mineralized cellulose nanostructures for biomedical applications

Cellulose is the most abundant biopolymer with outstanding mechanical robustness, biocompatibility, renewability and surface chemistry, which is an ideal biotemplate for biomineralizing hierarchical nanostructures for biomedical applications.

Graphical abstract: Organized mineralized cellulose nanostructures for biomedical applications
Review Article

Recent advances in nanocomposite-based delivery systems for targeted CRISPR/Cas delivery and therapeutic genetic manipulation

Nanocomposites for delivering the CRISPR/Cas toolkits into cell and animal models for genome engineering.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in nanocomposite-based delivery systems for targeted CRISPR/Cas delivery and therapeutic genetic manipulation
Review Article

Nanotubes and water-channels from self-assembling dipeptides

Nanotubes and water-filled channels arising from self-assembling dipeptides display interesting physico-chemical and electronic properties that find potential applications spanning from drug delivery and medicine, to bioelectronics and bioimaging.

Graphical abstract: Nanotubes and water-channels from self-assembling dipeptides
Review Article

Progress in the preparation of Prussian blue-based nanomaterials for biomedical applications

The traditional preparation methods and emerging synthetic methods of Prussian Blue-based nanomaterials are summarized in this review, providing a reference for the design and biomedical application of PB-based nanomaterials.

Graphical abstract: Progress in the preparation of Prussian blue-based nanomaterials for biomedical applications
Review Article

Surface plasmon resonance of Au/Ag metals for the photoluminescence enhancement of lanthanide ion Ln3+ doped upconversion nanoparticles in bioimaging

The synthesized strategies of Au/Ag@UNCPs nanocomposites and relevant properties which endow the designed nanoparticles edges in the biological diagnosis.

Graphical abstract: Surface plasmon resonance of Au/Ag metals for the photoluminescence enhancement of lanthanide ion Ln3+ doped upconversion nanoparticles in bioimaging
Open Access Communication

Protein cohabitation: long-term immunoglobulin G storage at room temperature

We report a simple bioinspired strategy of protein cohabitation for long-term functional storage of therapeutic proteins at room temperature.

Graphical abstract: Protein cohabitation: long-term immunoglobulin G storage at room temperature
Paper

Development of a bioactive tunable hyaluronic-protein bioconjugate hydrogel for tissue regenerative applications

Hyaluronic acid-based hydrogels conjugated with a fibrinogen linker were found to contribute to faster scaffold degradation via active enzymatic breakdown, paving the pathway for use in a variety of multi-purpose tissue engineering applications.

Graphical abstract: Development of a bioactive tunable hyaluronic-protein bioconjugate hydrogel for tissue regenerative applications
Paper

Leveraging peptide–cellulose interactions to tailor the hierarchy and mechanics of peptide–polymer hybrids

Inspired by spider silk's hierarchical diversity, we leveraged peptide motifs and functional nanofillers to modulate the mechanical properties of a conventional polymer framework via specific matrix–filler interactions.

Graphical abstract: Leveraging peptide–cellulose interactions to tailor the hierarchy and mechanics of peptide–polymer hybrids
Paper

Evaluating glioblastoma tumour sphere growth and migration in interaction with astrocytes using 3D collagen-hyaluronic acid hydrogels

Glioblastoma cells co-cultured with astrocytes in col-HA hydrogels exhibit changes in migration patterns. 3D in vitro models using ECM mimetic materials can be used to analyze glioma-astrocyte crosstalk.

Graphical abstract: Evaluating glioblastoma tumour sphere growth and migration in interaction with astrocytes using 3D collagen-hyaluronic acid hydrogels
Open Access Paper

Amikacin@SiO2 core@shell nanocarriers to treat pulmonal bacterial infections

AMC@SiO2 core@shell nanocarriers (AMC: amikacin) with 200 nm AMC core, 20 nm silica shell, and unprecedented AMC load (80%) show high activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium abscessus as pulmonal, often multiresistant bacteria.

Graphical abstract: Amikacin@SiO2 core@shell nanocarriers to treat pulmonal bacterial infections
Open Access Paper

Choline phosphate lipid-hitchhiked near-infrared BODIPY nanoparticles for enhanced phototheranostics

A theranostic nanoplatform (DBNPs) was developed via co-assembly of near infrared boron dipyrromethene and choline phosphate lipid. The elaborate molecular design and supramolecular assembly endowed DBNPs with desirable phototherapeutic effect.

Graphical abstract: Choline phosphate lipid-hitchhiked near-infrared BODIPY nanoparticles for enhanced phototheranostics
Paper

X-ray sensitive selenium-containing Ru complexes sensitize nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells for radio/chemotherapy

Se substitution could enhance electrophilicity of the complexes due to strong polarization and improve radiotherapy therapeutic efficiency by triggering ROS-mediated DNA damage, which provides a strategy as radiosensitizer for nasopharyngeal carcinoma and cancer treatment.

Graphical abstract: X-ray sensitive selenium-containing Ru complexes sensitize nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells for radio/chemotherapy
Paper

Hybrid core–shell nanoparticles for cell-specific magnetic separation and photothermal heating

Hybrid nanoparticles comprising a plasmonic gold nanorod core, silica spacer and outer iron oxide shell were prepared and used for antibody-driven cell separation and selective photo-induced hyperthermia.

Graphical abstract: Hybrid core–shell nanoparticles for cell-specific magnetic separation and photothermal heating
Paper

Electrodeposited NaYF4:Yb3+, Er3+ up-conversion films for flexible neural device construction and near-infrared optogenetics

A multifunctional neural device has been developed by integrating microfabricated flexible microelectrodes and electrodeposited NaYF4:Yb3+: Er3+ up-conversion films, allowing simultaneous electrophysiological recording and near-infrared optogenetics.

Graphical abstract: Electrodeposited NaYF4:Yb3+, Er3+ up-conversion films for flexible neural device construction and near-infrared optogenetics
Paper

A photocatalytic carbon monoxide-generating effervescent microneedle patch for improved transdermal chemotherapy

A core–shell MN platform with controllable CO photoproduction was fabricated. Effervescent design enabled efficient CO generation and enhanced drug permeation. The CO-sensitized chemotherapeutic MNs had great curative efficiency for melanoma.

Graphical abstract: A photocatalytic carbon monoxide-generating effervescent microneedle patch for improved transdermal chemotherapy
From the themed collection: Journal of Materials Chemistry B HOT Papers
Paper

A co-formulated vaccine of irradiated cancer cells and cowpea mosaic virus improves ovarian cancer rejection

Cowpea mosaic virus adjuvants bind to irradiated cancer cells (ICCs) – the co-delivery of ICCs (the antigen) and CPMV (the adjuvant) demonstrates potent efficacy as a vaccine that protects mice from ovarian tumor challenge.

Graphical abstract: A co-formulated vaccine of irradiated cancer cells and cowpea mosaic virus improves ovarian cancer rejection
Paper

Cross-linkable star-hyperbranched unimolecular micelles for the enhancement of the anticancer activity of clotrimazole

We have shown that clotrimazole formulations encapsulated in polyether-based unimolecular micelles have significantly higher antitumour activity than the drug itself.

Graphical abstract: Cross-linkable star-hyperbranched unimolecular micelles for the enhancement of the anticancer activity of clotrimazole
Open Access Paper

Interpenetrating network design of bioactive hydrogel coatings with enhanced damage resistance

An interpenetrating network design was used to enhance the toughness of PEG-based hydrogel coatings to resist damage during surgical handling.

Graphical abstract: Interpenetrating network design of bioactive hydrogel coatings with enhanced damage resistance
From the themed collection: Journal of Materials Chemistry B HOT Papers
Paper

Poisson–Nernst–Planck framework for modelling ionic strain and temperature sensors

A theoretical framework is presented to describe the electrochemical response of ionic conductors for use as strain and temperature sensors. This framework can be used to design sensors for in bioelectronics and soft robotics applications.

Graphical abstract: Poisson–Nernst–Planck framework for modelling ionic strain and temperature sensors
Paper

3D-Printing of succulent plant-like scaffolds with beneficial cell microenvironments for bone regeneration

The succulent plant-like bioceramic scaffolds inspired by the macroscopic structure of succulent plants could improve cellular crosstalk and enhance bone regeneration.

Graphical abstract: 3D-Printing of succulent plant-like scaffolds with beneficial cell microenvironments for bone regeneration
Paper

Promoting photothermal antibacterial activity through an excited-state intramolecular proton transfer process

Through the introduction of excited-state intramolecular proton transfer as a non-radiative transition to promote a photothermal effect, the DPVA platform showed excellent antibacterial behaviour against drug-resistant bacteria.

Graphical abstract: Promoting photothermal antibacterial activity through an excited-state intramolecular proton transfer process
Open Access Paper

3D printed strontium–zinc-phosphate bioceramic scaffolds with multiple biological functions for bone tissue regeneration

A 3D printed strontium zinc-phosphate scaffold is a versatile candidate for bone tissue engineering due to multiple bioactivities including osteogenesis, angiogenesis, immunomodulation and anti-bacterial activity.

Graphical abstract: 3D printed strontium–zinc-phosphate bioceramic scaffolds with multiple biological functions for bone tissue regeneration
Paper

Photo-reactive polymers for the immobilisation of epidermal growth factors

Photo-reactive polymers affect the interaction of immobilized EGF with the cells as the immobilizing matrices.

Graphical abstract: Photo-reactive polymers for the immobilisation of epidermal growth factors
Paper

In vitro biological evaluation of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) release from three-dimensional printed (3DP) calcium phosphate bone scaffolds

Preparation process of the EGCG-loaded 3D printed scaffold and its in vitro biological evaluation for low-load bearing patient-specific bone implants.

Graphical abstract: In vitro biological evaluation of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) release from three-dimensional printed (3DP) calcium phosphate bone scaffolds
Paper

Amphiphilic phosphorous dendron micelles co-deliver microRNA inhibitor and doxorubicin for augmented triple negative breast cancer therapy

Amphiphilic phosphorous dendron micelles can be developed to co-deliver microRNA inhibitor and doxorubicin to augment triple negative breast cancer therapy.

Graphical abstract: Amphiphilic phosphorous dendron micelles co-deliver microRNA inhibitor and doxorubicin for augmented triple negative breast cancer therapy
Paper

A thermo-responsive hydrogel loaded with an ionic liquid microemulsion for transdermal delivery of methotrexate

A thermally responsive hydrogel loading ionic liquid microemulsion (IL-ME) facilitates transdermal delivery of methotrexate (MTX). The loading of the MTX-containing IL-ME on the Gel led to a significant increase in MTX permeation.

Graphical abstract: A thermo-responsive hydrogel loaded with an ionic liquid microemulsion for transdermal delivery of methotrexate
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About this collection

We are delighted to celebrate Journal of Materials Chemistry B’s tenth anniversary in 2023!

This special issue celebrates and thanks members of our community who have supported the journal over the last ten years, and we are honoured that these authors have shared their latest discoveries with us.

Ten years ago, with the launch of the three separate titles, the vision of Journal of Materials Chemistry A, B and C was to provide venues for highly topical research in a broad range of materials chemistry and this is exemplified in the three anniversary issues, which highlight diversity in its broadest sense, across the global materials chemistry community and covering the full breadth of our discipline.

We believe that Journal of Materials Chemistry A, B and C will continue to be the home of innovative, and impactful materials chemistry research for many years to come and hope you enjoy reading the diverse range of papers featured in the anniversary issues.

Journal of Materials Chemistry A anniversary issue

Journal of Materials Chemistry C anniversary issue


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