Themed collection 2017 Review articles

Single and multiple post-polymerization modifications of poly(glycidyl methacrylate) scaffold through the nucleophilic ring-opening reactions of the pendent epoxide groups are described.

This perspective begins with the discussion of various basic synthetic approaches applied for the synthesis of several organotellurium ligands, their chemistry derived from platinum group metals, and the reactivity difference among them.

Functionalized ethers have been explored to improve the electrochemical properties of lithium ion batteries (LIBs).

Open chemoinformatic servers facilitate analysis of chemical space and structure–activity relationships.

During the last few years, many metabolomics technologies have been established in biomedical research for analyzing the changes of metabolite levels.

In this review, we are trying to underscore the application of FIS in one of the crucial step of indole construction in the total synthesis of biologically active natural products.

Herein, the basic principles, such as the definitions, classifications, and properties, of hollow polymer particles (HPPs) are critically investigated.

A perspective on diverse adsorbent materials for the recovery of palladium.

The current review summarized and analyzed the development of detection techniques for Pseudomonas aeruginosa over the past 50 years.

Graphene, an sp² hybridized single sheet of carbon atoms organized in a honeycomb lattice, is a zero band gap semiconductor or semimetal.

Isolated microfluidic stagnation points – formed within microfluidic interfaces – have come a long way as a tool for characterizing materials, manipulating micro particles, and generating confined flows and localized chemistries.

Various approaches have been investigated to functionalize CNT for achieving a high dispersion of CNT as well as high compatibility between CNT and polymer matrix which lead to improvement of membrane properties and performances.

Graphene-based hydrogels, which utilize graphene as a filler to blend with various molecules, have been widely applied in many fields such as drug delivery, water purification, and energy storage.

New terbium silicate Na₂Tb_1.08Ca_2.92Si₆O₁₈H_0.8 was synthesized at high pressure condition. The structure was and the photoluminescence properties were also investigated suggesting a strong green emission with the lifetime 2.498(7) ms.

This report aims to provide the audience with a guideline for construction and characterisation of nanobiosensors that are based on widely used affinity probes including antibodies and aptamers.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has limitless possibilities for applications in the entire spectrum of our daily lives, from healthcare to automobiles to public safety.

The application of biochars as versatile catalysts and/or catalyst supports for biomass upgrading is systematically overviewed.

Quantum dots/graphene (QDs/GR) composite materials show a distinct synergistic effect between the QDs and graphene, which has aroused vast attention toward their unique characteristics in the last few decades.

Significant achievements have been made on the development of next generation filtration and separation membranes using graphene materials, graphene-based membranes are promising in many areas such as membrane separation, water desalination.

Herein we review DNA-based nanoscale walking devices including unipedal, bipedal, multipedal, and other novel walking devices and their applications.

This review summaries the recent progress of the combination of optical and non-optical surface sensitive techniques with the atomic force microscopy.

The in silico design of targeted Zika virus inhibitors.

Tissue adhesives have been introduced as a promising alternative for the traditional wound closure method of suturing.

Attempts to generate plasma in liquids have been successful and various devices have been proposed.

Scheme for the adsorption of dye molecules by CNTs and CNT functionality.

The design and synthesis of novel fluorescent heterocyclic dyes is a “hotspot” research area, due to their favourable photophysical and electronic properties, which could allow huge advances in the fields of physics, chemistry and biology.

Recent developments in synthetic strategies towards functionalized azetidines along with their versatility as heterocyclic synthons.

Metal nanoparticles (MNPs) hold great technological promise because of the possibility of engineering their electronic and optical properties through material design.

Cadmium (Cd) is one of the most toxic heavy metals having a destructive impact on various organ systems.

This review article provides an exhaustive overview of efficient synthesis, growth mechanism and research activities of multiphase TiO₂ nanostructures to provide their structural, morphological, optical and biological properties co-relations.

Transition metal-catalyzed [2 + 2 + 2] cycloadditions of nitrogen-linked 1,6-diynes with unsaturated motifs have recently attracted more attention from synthetic organic chemists because of their high efficiency in the construction of numerous pyrrolidine based systems.

A systematic study on the magnetic, magnetocaloric and critical behavior properties of polycrystalline La_0.7Ca_0.1Pb_0.2Mn_1−x−yAl_xSn_yO₃ prepared via a sol–gel method are studied.

Cellulose nanofibers obtained from various plants and microbial sources, their extraction methods and various environmental applications are discussed.

This mini-review paper is a comprehensive outline of nanopore technology applications in the detection and study of various cancer causal factors.

The advances and problems associated with the preparation, properties and structure of coordination polymers with chelated units are presented and assessed.

Superabsorbent hydrogels (SHs) have been used in many fields in recent years.

This review summarizes current advances on the design and the employment of fluorescent carbon dots in sensing applications, especially from the point of analytical view.

Presently, there is an emerging research trend in the fabrication of the noble Phytogenic Magnetic Nanoparticles (PMNPs) and their application in the water/wastewater treatment (WWT).

Porous particles have been developed as a novel carrier to improve drug delivery, dissolution, tableting, and so on, which can be prepared by many methods.

Stricter legislation on formaldehyde emissions as well as growing consumer interest in sustainable raw materials and products are the main driving factors behind research on bio-based adhesives, as alternatives to amino-based ones, for wood panels.

In this review article, Mn applications have been divided into three parts.

Three rational designs and the mechanism for copper chalcogenide to enhance the heat conversion efficiency were discussed.

This review elucidates the recent advances in graphene platforms in electrochemical non-enzymatic glucose sensors and provides solutions for existing bottlenecks.

Fate, transformation of NPs in WWTP & effects on wastewater treatment.

The prospective of nitrogen doped graphene (NDG) as useful nonlinear optical (NLO) and charge transport materials is explored using first principles methods.

Foodborne pathogens are the main factors behind foodborne diseases and food poisoning and thus pose a great threat to food safety.

Pyran-based heterocycles are promising for anticancer drug discovery.

Nanomaterial integration into tissue culture for prospective uninterrupted progressive plant tissue culture.

Formaldehyde (FA), as a vital industrial chemical, is widely used in building materials and numerous living products.

Solubility prediction model based on a hybrid artificial neural network.

Significant limonoids: new isolated limonoids, and recent developments in the total chemical synthesis, and structural modifications of limonoids regarding the bioactivities have been summarised.

To overcome the increasing demand of energy worldwide and global warming due to CO₂ emissions from the use of traditional fuel sources, renewable and clean energy sources are in high demand.

This review discusses the extrusion process parameters and their impact on the mechanical properties of composites reinforced with lignocellulosic fibers.

Using polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) to modify waterborne polyurethane (WPU) has proved to be an effective and feasible way to improve some key properties of WPU.

We summarize strategies to enhance the performance of electrode materials for Li-based batteries through nanoengineering and surface coating, and introduce new trends in developing alternative materials, battery concepts and cell configurations.

This paper gives a detailed report of the evolution and potential applications of piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs).

Graphical representation regarding sources, extraction techniques and nutraceutical perspectives of eugenol.

Utilizing nanomaterials in flooding techniques has the potential to enhance oil recovery.

The review discusses the progress in the design and synthesis of bioactive agents incorporated into vascular grafts obtained by the electrospinning process.

This review summarized the botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Cudrania tricuspidata, and the limitations of the studies on this species were also discussed so as to serve as the basis for further research and development of this medicinal plant.

In recent years, photoredox catalysis using eosin Y has come to the fore front in organic chemistry as a powerful strategy for the activation of small molecules.

Surface plasmons, the free electrons' collective oscillations, have been used in the signal detection and analysis of target molecules, where the local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) can produce a huge EM field, thus enhancing the SERS signal.

The cavities of SBA mesoporous silica materials can be used as nanoreactors for embedding catalytic species such as nanoparticles, complexes and heteropolyacids etc.

Various concentration gradient generation methods based on microfluidic systems are summarized in this paper.

The layered Mn-based metal–organic framework (Mn-LMOF) displayed good performance as an electrode material for supercapacitors.

Linde Type A (LTA) zeolite-based membranes have demonstrated excellent selectivity in pervaporation due to their unique structural framework and interaction with water.

A review of the selective inhibitory activities of sulfonium compounds of Salacia against intestinal α-glucosidases, structural features important for effective inhibition and the toggling approach for controlling starch digestion and glucose release.

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are the major interest in food industry primarily by virtue of their biopreservative properties.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), an indispensable part of herbal medicine, has been used for treating many diseases and/or symptoms for thousands of years.

Encapsulation of bioactive materials and drugs using the emulsion electrospinning method.