Themed collection 2023 Focus and Perspective articles

We review the principles of oxygen vacancy formation induced by dopant ions, their mechanism of action and their application in advanced oxidation processes.

Recent past, inorganic chemistry has made inroads in nanoscience & technology. This essay offers an overview of molecular precursors for NP synthesis. Applications of these NPs in catalysis and multinary metal chalcogenide NPs synthesis have been reviewed.

Hopcalite catalysts are reviewed showing highly active catalysts for low-temperature, low-cost and complete oxidation of CO.

Review of classification, application, the advantages and disadvantages of bio-based adsorbents, possible mechanisms of CECs adsorption, regeneration & stability of bio-based adsorbents. Key recommendations on CEC removal using bio-based adsorbents.

Aristolactams are a small group of aporphinoid alkaloids containing a phenanthrene chromophore that were first isolated from Aristolochia argentina (Aristolochiaceae), which is the richest source of this family of alkaloids.

Ring transformation of pyran-2-ones with ketones provides fluorescent aromatic compounds bearing push–pull electronic system. Fluorescent aromatic species exhibited various optical applications such as OLED materials, chemosensors and cell imaging.

Metal–organic frameworks are regarded as good candidates for the dynamic therapy, chemotherapy, and photothermal therapy of cancer.

Mo-based materials (MoS₂, Mo₂C, MoP, MoO₂et.al) have been considered as promising, cost effective and ideal electrocatalysts for hydrogen production due to the merits of high HER/HOR activities.

Nano zero-valent iron activated persulfate (nZVI/PS) advanced oxidation technology is a novel approach with advantages in treating high-concentration and refractory organic pollutants.

We have emphasized recent studies (2010 to 2022) on the solvent-free conditions of various heterocycles (N, O, S), which have been synthesized via oxidation, reduction, condensation, and conjugated reactions.

Nucleophilic substitution reaction has been used as a tool to incorporate Se in ligands having imine functionality. Metal complexes of such ligands, i.e., Schiff bases, are used as homogeneous catalytic systems for a variety of organic reactions.

The pharmacological studies of organoselenium compounds need to be profoundly improved to find an actual application of this interesting class of molecules.

We have tried to demonstrate [3+2] cycloaddition of azomethine ylides for the synthesis of several bioactive compounds. Different methodologies, including metal-catalyzed as well as metal-free asymmetric and racemic synthesis, have been explained.

With the help of mathematics, we rationalize general concepts of self-assembly of molecules, nanoobjects, micron-sized colloids, and even millimetric shapes.

Pyrroles and their fused compounds are widely known as biologically active scaffolds, which are mainly fused at the 1–2 (a), 2–3 (b), 3–4 (c) and 4–5 (d) positions.

Mechanism studies in aqueous/nonaqueous solution are summarized. Electrode engineering on NO_xRR-to-NH₃ in aqueous solution is generalized. Electrolyte modifications strategies are analyzed towards operation conditions and electrolyte choosen.

This review summarizes recent works about fundamental mechanochemistry research and various applications of mechano-responsive polymers with dynamic chalcogen-containing bonds.

We summarize the recent progress in the application of high-performance STOFETs achieved by developing stretchable channel materials and processing techniques.

For the first time, a review has been conducted on the methods for the synthesis, as well as on the chemical, physical and biological properties, of 5-arylpent-4-ene-1,3-diones (hemicurcuminoids).

The present review describes the effects of complex environmental factors on the fate and behaviour of TiO₂ nanoparticles in the soil compartment.

This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the synthesis, properties and applications of boron carbon nitride in consort with recent developmental trends and future perspectives.

New carbon nanomaterials include carbon dots, graphene, and carbon nanotubes.

Gel chromatography is used to separate single-chirality and selective-diameter SWCNTs. We also explore the use of photothermal therapy and biosensor applications based on single-chirality, selected-diameter, and unique geometric shape.

N-Heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) and their metal complexes have been employed as catalysts in organic transformations owing to their high efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and extraordinary performance.

We summarize the use of diverse materials like metals/metal oxides in the preparation of filtration systems for water treatment.

This review focuses on the application of g-C₃N₄ combined with ZIF series, MIL series, UIO series and other MOF materials in photocatalytic hydrogen production and carbon dioxide reduction, and summarizes the resulting photocatalytic performance of the various composites.