Themed collection 2017 and 2018 RSC Advances Reviews from Around the World
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Menaquinone biosynthesis inhibition: a review of advancements toward a new antibiotic mechanism
Menaquinone is essential in electron transport and ATP generation in all Gram-positive, and anaerobically respiring Gram-negative bacteria. Inhibition of menaquinone production at different steps of the biosynthesis pathway has shown promising novel antibacterial action.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 5099-5105
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA12950E
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Products of sugar beet processing as raw materials for chemicals and biodegradable polymers
This paper presents an overview of alternative uses for products of sugar beet processing, especially sucrose, as chemical raw materials for the production of biodegradable polymers.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 3161-3177
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA12782K
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Magnetite-based adsorbents for sequestration of radionuclides: a review
As a result of extensive research efforts by several research groups, magnetite-based materials have gained enormous attention in diverse fields.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 2521-2540
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA12299C
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Post-polymerization modification reactions of poly(glycidyl methacrylate)s
Single and multiple post-polymerization modifications of poly(glycidyl methacrylate) scaffold through the nucleophilic ring-opening reactions of the pendent epoxide groups are described.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 55874-55884
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA11093F
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Functionalized carbon nanotube (CNT) membrane: progress and challenges
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.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 51175-51198
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA08570B
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In-liquid plasma: a novel tool in the fabrication of nanomaterials and in the treatment of wastewaters
Attempts to generate plasma in liquids have been successful and various devices have been proposed.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 47196-47218
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA09600C
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Piecing together the puzzle: nanopore technology in detection and quantification of cancer biomarkers
This mini-review paper is a comprehensive outline of nanopore technology applications in the detection and study of various cancer causal factors.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 42653-42666
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA08063H
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Nanomaterials in plant tissue culture: the disclosed and undisclosed
Nanomaterial integration into tissue culture for prospective uninterrupted progressive plant tissue culture.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 36492-36505
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA07025J
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Nanomaterials for photocatalytic hydrogen production: from theoretical perspectives
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.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 34875-34885
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA03435K
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Essential oil eugenol: sources, extraction techniques and nutraceutical perspectives
Graphical representation regarding sources, extraction techniques and nutraceutical perspectives of eugenol.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 32669-32681
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA04803C
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Emulsion-based systems for fabrication of electrospun nanofibers: food, pharmaceutical and biomedical applications
Encapsulation of bioactive materials and drugs using the emulsion electrospinning method.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 28951-28964
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA00179G
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Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide-based counter electrodes for dye-sensitized solar cells
Dye-sensitized solar cell using counter electrode based on transition metal dichalcogenides.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 28234-28290
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA03599C
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Synthesis and properties of magnetic-optical core–shell nanoparticles
This review introduces and discusses synthetic approaches, magnetic and optical properties of iron oxide–gold core–shell nanoparticles in different shapes.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 17137-17153
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA01224A
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Current status of electron transport layers in perovskite solar cells: materials and properties
Methyl ammonium lead halide-based hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have been intensively studied in recent years because of their high efficiency and low processing costs.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 17044-17062
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA00002B
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Chemical approaches to inhibitors of isoprenoid biosynthesis: targeting farnesyl and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthases
The chemical synthesis of farnesyl and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase inhibitors are surveyed.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 10947-10967
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA28316K
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Arylidene indanone scaffold: medicinal chemistry and structure–activity relationship view
Arylidene indanone (AI) scaffolds are considered as the rigid cousins of chalcones, incorporating the α,β-unsaturated ketone system of chalcones forming a cyclic 5 membered ring.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 9357-9372
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA28613E
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Recent advances in the synthesis, functionalization and biomedical applications of hydroxyapatite: a review
Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a member of the Ca apatite family.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 7442-7458
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA26124H
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Carbon steel corrosion: a review of key surface properties and characterization methods
The effects of surface morphology, defects, texture and energy on carbon steel corrosion are elucidated along with relevant characterization methods.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 4580-4610
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA25094G
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Auxetic mechanical metamaterials
We review the topology–property relationship and the spread of Young's modulus–Poisson's ratio duos in three main classes of auxetic metamaterials.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 5111-5129
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA27333E
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Synthesis of amphiphilic copolymers based on acrylic acid, fluoroalkyl acrylates and n-butyl acrylate in organic, aqueous–organic, and aqueous media via RAFT polymerization
Hydrophilic and amphiphilic polymeric trithiocarbonates based on polyacrylic acid are able to provide polymerization-induced self-assembly in copolymerization of butyl and fluoroalkyl acrylates.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 24522-24536
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA03203J
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This web collection contains a selection of the top cited and downloaded review papers from around the world published in RSC Advances in 2017 and 2018. We hope this collection will encourage the publication of more high quality and exciting articles in RSC Advances.