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B(C₆F₅)₃ is a versatile Lewis acid with utility in a range of applications including olefin polymerization, metal-free catalysis, batteries, and organic electronics. This perspective highlights applications of B(C₆F₅)₃ and presents alternatives.

This perspective explores strategies to modify the morphology, size, and surface chemistry of mesoporous silica nanoparticles to modulate intestinal barrier function, thereby improving the oral delivery of peptide drugs and biologics.

Solid-state fluorescent carbon dot (CD) aggregates were synthesized by the reaction of 2,2′-dithiosalicylic acid with adenine/4-amino benzene thiol using solvothermal and precipitation methods.

This study presents a DNA-based nanoarchitecture that enhances tuberculosis treatment by combining isoniazid and CpG through Fe²⁺-assisted coordination-driven self-assembly to boost host immune response.

Green synthesis of a nicotinamide-functionalized cobalt ferrite nano-adsorbent for aqueous phase removal of some virulent dyes: evaluation of adsorption isotherms, kinetics, and mechanisms.

Reducing the size of the mesopores by adding a supramolecular biosourced hydrogelator gel after enzyme immobilization is an effective way to limit enzyme leaching during the catalytic reaction without damaging the mesostructure.

The thermal stability of blue-laser dye BSBCz was thoroughly investigated, revealing the complex composition of its thermally evaporated films and thereby explaining their quality instability.

Porphyrins substituted in a trans-AB pattern bearing a single bioconjugatable group (A) and a single water-solubilizing motif (B) with limited molecular weight were synthesized for potential use in aqueous solution.

Cu(I) complexes containing μ-bridging 1,2,4-triazole and chelating aminophosphanes exhibited blue to yellow emissions. Experimental and computational data support that the luminescent properties are due to thermally activated delayed fluorescence.

This work demonstrates the effect of Ni substitution on CoFe₂O₄ samples, which were explored via structural and magnetic investigation. The catalytic activity of the synthesized material was explored in the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles.

We report a laser-mediated, one-step process for the fast exfoliation and Ag NP decoration over MoS₂ and WS₂, yielding few-layered TMD nanosheets with dual sensing capability (ascorbic acid, dopamine) and strong optical limiting behavior.

Insight into the application of sugar-conjugated Cu-BTC MOFs for the electrochemical detection of bacteria.

The Ir(III)dipyrrinato complex is employed as a photocatalyst for aerobic oxidation of sulfides, aryl boronic acids and amines to give oxidized products in high yields with low catalyst loading.

A conformational analysis via¹H–¹H coupling constant calculations showed that davidiin exists as an equilibrium mixture of the B_O,3 and ¹C₄ conformational states, while punicafolin is an equilibrium mixture of the ³S₁ and ¹C₄ conformational states.

Ferrocene functionalized cinchona alkaloid-acrylamide copolymers are dual-sensing fluorescent INHIBIT and colorimetric AND logic gates in water.

Both tautomer structures of the phenol pyrazole group, which involve different bonding arrangements on a single inorganic ring, have been determined using the single crystal X-ray diffraction technique.

A novel cancer cell membrane-camouflaged nanobot cluster was developed, which can serve as a new generation of biomimetic motors for targeted anticancer drug delivery.

The bonding strength and size of Janus-like rosettes are modulated by adding a key spacer between the faces of the monomer.

Selectivity patterns between PI3Kα and VPS34 were figured out via multiple in silico strategies. Residues for PI3Kα selectivity were VAL851, SER854, and GLN859, and that for VPS34 was ILE685.

In this study, we have investigated the reaction mechanism of the intramolecular [3+2] cycloaddition (32CA) process involving a nitrile oxide-heterocycle system through molecular electron density theory (MEDT).

In situ formation of stable Ag nanoparticles embedded in ZrO₂ modified hybrid coatings cured at room temperature enhances the weather resistance properties for more than 500 days without significant degradation of its absorption intensity.

Quantum calculations show that replacement of the H-bonds within DNA base pairs by halogen bonds can enhance their binding to one another.

This study introduces a novel metal-free sensor using melamine-modified carbon nanotubes, which offers enhanced epinephrine detection with DFT-supported insights.

Effective H₂ production based on formic acid decomposition catalysed by polyvinylpyrrolidone dispersed colloidal Pt nanoparticles with an isobaric process system is accomplished.

In a one-pot synthesis of N-phenylbenzylamine from benzaldehyde and aniline, C₃N₄ modified with an Au cocatalyst was utilized in the presence of an organic acid. The organic acid fulfilled two functions: as an acid catalyst and a hole scavenger.

Development of hybrid magnetic nanoparticles as decorporating agents for uranyl ions and similar rare earth ions and alkaline earth ions.

The N-doped lignin-based carbon material has a promising activity and stability for its application as supercapacitor as well as non-noble metal-based catalysts for fuel cells, metal–air batteries.

For the first time, an ionic liquid-mediated nickel-catalysed mild yet efficient protocol has been developed for biaryl synthesis via Suzuki–Miyaura cross coupling (SMC) reactions.

Photoredox catalysis has evolved as a sustainable method of constructing C–N bonds.

Para-functionalized Ni(II)-POCOP pincer complexes with poly-aromatic fragments were obtained and used as efficient catalysts in C–S cross-couplings of thiols.

Comparison of the photochemical behaviors including kinetics, pathways and toxicities of three fungicides—kresoxim-methyl, pyraclostrobin, and cyprodinil—between carnauba wax films and aqueous solutions.

Our research journey began with the successful synthesis and reporting of benzylideneamino-arylpyridinone derivatives (4a–e) from corresponding pyranones and their photophysical studies on dual metal sensor.

In(III) and ^114mIn(III) complexes with polydentate Schiff base-derived ligands showed cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast tumor cells. The In(III) complexes presented radiosensitizer effects, improving the efficacy of radiotherapy.

Zinc(II) complexes of novel 3-hydroxythiazole-2(3H)-thiones were synthesized, and evaluated their insulin-mimetic activities to exhibit marked antidiabetic activities.

We have reported the synthesis of polyurea (PU), which was used as a catalyst for the cycloaddition of epichlorohydrin with CO₂.

A type of multifunctional absorbent for the concurrent and efficient removal of dyes and heavy metal ions from water was prepared by coupling carbamate-based porous organic polymer and chelating agent N-(2-hydroxyethyl) ethylenediaminetriacetic acid.

Representative procedure for the synthesis of the composite PPV/PDTPA and its potential application in organic solar cells.

New NDI-BODIPY-based molecules and their graphene oxide-based nanocomposites were prepared to be used as effective triplet photosensitizers for photocatalytic applications.