Themed collection 2022 Materials Chemistry Frontiers Review-type Articles

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Recent advances and future prospects of functional organ-on-a-chip systems

The pressing demand for a creative method to effectively model human drug responses in preclinical research has prompted the advancement of organ-on-a-chip (OoC) systems.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances and future prospects of functional organ-on-a-chip systems
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Plant- and fungi-inspired hierarchical structures as electrode materials: a review

Advances in plant- and fungi-inspired nanoarchitectures of electrode materials are comprehensively assessed and compiled with respect to their application in supercapacitors.

Graphical abstract: Plant- and fungi-inspired hierarchical structures as electrode materials: a review
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Triangularly shaped cyclic defects for the selective boron doping of π-extended systems

Entrapment of boron(III) in π-conjugated systems causes a strong modification of the observed properties, e.g. optical properties can be realized via post-synthetic reaction with 6.6.6 and 7.6.6 defects precisely incorporated into π-extended motifs.

Graphical abstract: Triangularly shaped cyclic defects for the selective boron doping of π-extended systems
From the themed collection: FOCUS: Frontiers in Boron Chemistry
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Electrode dependence in halide perovskite memories: resistive switching behaviours

In halide perovskite resistive switching memories, the top electrode material influences resistive switching features such as bipolar and unipolar switching, multilayer, and write-once-read-many behaviour.

Graphical abstract: Electrode dependence in halide perovskite memories: resistive switching behaviours
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Vacancy-modified g-C3N4 and its photocatalytic applications

As an emerging semiconductor-based catalyst, g-C3N4 has attracted significant attention for visible light-driven photocatalytic energy conversion, synthesis of chemicals, and environmental remediation.

Graphical abstract: Vacancy-modified g-C3N4 and its photocatalytic applications
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Organic conjugated small molecules with donor–acceptor structures: design and application in the phototherapy of tumors

This review summarizes organic conjugated small-molecule photosensitizers with D–A, D–A–D and A–D–A structures in phototherapy applications, highlighting some effective molecular design strategies and proposing future perspectives and opportunities.

Graphical abstract: Organic conjugated small molecules with donor–acceptor structures: design and application in the phototherapy of tumors
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Constructing strategies for hierarchically porous MOFs with different pore sizes and applications in adsorption and catalysis

Constructing strategies of hierarchically porous MOFs with different pore size ranges and their applications in adsorption and catalysis.

Graphical abstract: Constructing strategies for hierarchically porous MOFs with different pore sizes and applications in adsorption and catalysis
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Challenges of lead leakage in perovskite solar cells

This review summarizes the latest research progress on strategies for lead leakage control in perovskite solar cells to facilitate the future development of efficient, stable, and environmentally friendly perovskite photovoltaic devices.

Graphical abstract: Challenges of lead leakage in perovskite solar cells
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A review on recent advances in selective and sensitive detection of heavy toxic metal ions in water using g-C3N4-based heterostructured composites

The fabrication of g-C3N4 nanosheet-based sensing platforms for the detection or removal of heavy toxic metal ions from wastewater has a great interest due to their unique properties and these are carcinogenic and lead to serious health concerns.

Graphical abstract: A review on recent advances in selective and sensitive detection of heavy toxic metal ions in water using g-C3N4-based heterostructured composites
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Recent advances in nanozymes for combating bacterial infection

In this review, we summarize the recent advance of nanozymes in the treatment of bacterial infection.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in nanozymes for combating bacterial infection
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Recent endeavours in the development of organo chromo-fluorogenic probes towards the targeted detection of the toxic industrial pollutants Cu2+ and CN: recognition to implementation in sensory device

Cu2+ and CN detection by chromo-fluorogenic probes with insight of photophysical signaling mechanisms has been systematically discussed. Exquisite integration of chemical response with RGB mediated electronic sensing prototype have been summarized.

Graphical abstract: Recent endeavours in the development of organo chromo-fluorogenic probes towards the targeted detection of the toxic industrial pollutants Cu2+ and CN−: recognition to implementation in sensory device
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Emergent pseudocapacitive behavior of single-walled carbon nanotube hybrids: a materials perspective

Supercapacitor technology encompasses a wide field of research that has already marked its foot in commercialization, just after some initial years of concept development.

Graphical abstract: Emergent pseudocapacitive behavior of single-walled carbon nanotube hybrids: a materials perspective
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Recent advances in various stimuli-responsive hydrogels: from synthetic designs to emerging healthcare applications

Different synthetic approaches of various stimuli sensitive hydrogels/nanogels along with the physicochemical tuning of their properties have been discussed. The properties and the efficiency of the gels in biomedical applications have been summarized.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in various stimuli-responsive hydrogels: from synthetic designs to emerging healthcare applications
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A review – exploring the performance degradation mechanisms of LiCoO2 cathodes at high voltage conditions and some optimizing strategies

The factors affecting the capacity degradation of lithium-ion batteries with LiCoO2 as the cathode material at high voltage are discussed, and then doping and surface coating strategies are proposed as corresponding solutions.

Graphical abstract: A review – exploring the performance degradation mechanisms of LiCoO2 cathodes at high voltage conditions and some optimizing strategies
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Trends and perspectives in bio- and eco-friendly sustainable nanomaterial delivery systems through biological barriers

This review summarizes and provides perspectives on the recent efforts towards the greener synthesis and biomedical delivery applications of various nanoparticles with respect to sustainability.

Graphical abstract: Trends and perspectives in bio- and eco-friendly sustainable nanomaterial delivery systems through biological barriers
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Inorganic–organic hybrid materials to detect urinary biomarkers: recent progress and future prospects

The present state of organic–inorganic hybrids for the sensing of urine biomarkers is summarized. Strategies for future researchers to optimize design, synthesis, and experimental methods of hybrids to achieve suitable performance in urine biomarker detection are provided.

Graphical abstract: Inorganic–organic hybrid materials to detect urinary biomarkers: recent progress and future prospects
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Recent advances in 3D printed structures for electromagnetic wave absorbing and shielding

In this review, the 3D printing techniques on fabricating complex structures for electromagnetic wave absorbing and/or shielding, as well as the current challenges and future prospects, are emphatically summarized.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in 3D printed structures for electromagnetic wave absorbing and shielding
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Recent advances in the design, synthesis and catalytic applications of triazine-based covalent organic polymers

In this review, we have summarised the significant advances made in triazine-based COP synthetic strategies and their catalytic advancements. Synthetic methodologies are discussed in a simplistic way to create a better understanding for future modification of these methods.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in the design, synthesis and catalytic applications of triazine-based covalent organic polymers
Open Access Review Article

Photo induced force microscopy: chemical spectroscopy beyond the diffraction limit

Over the last decade remarkable advances have been made in creating spectroscopic tools to interrogate surface properties using electromagnetic radiation in the near field, achieving lateral resolutions in the nanometre range.

Graphical abstract: Photo induced force microscopy: chemical spectroscopy beyond the diffraction limit
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Biomedical applications of multifunctional magnetoelectric nanoparticles

Advances in nanotechnology are impacting biomedicine with the potential to improve disease diagnosis, enhance targeted drug delivery, refine imaging of therapeutic responses, control cell and tissue responses, and guide surgical resection.

Graphical abstract: Biomedical applications of multifunctional magnetoelectric nanoparticles
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From 0D to 3D MXenes: their diverse syntheses, morphologies and applications

MXenes are a new category of layered nanomaterials that have brought about a new multidisciplinary research area recently.

Graphical abstract: From 0D to 3D MXenes: their diverse syntheses, morphologies and applications
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Recent advances in material design and reactor engineering for electrocatalytic ambient nitrogen fixation

This review summarizes and discusses the recent efforts devoted to the material design and reactor engineering for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction to ammonia under ambient conditions.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in material design and reactor engineering for electrocatalytic ambient nitrogen fixation
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Structure-performance interplay of rhodium-based catalysts for syngas conversion to ethanol

This work discusses the structure-performance interplay on different catalysts for converting syngas to ethanol and summarizes the recent progress in Rh catalysts, which might help the development of more efficient catalysts in the future.

Graphical abstract: Structure-performance interplay of rhodium-based catalysts for syngas conversion to ethanol
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Characteristics, properties, synthesis and advanced applications of 2D graphdiyne versus graphene

Graphdiyne is a newly discovered two-dimensional planar carbon allotrope with highly π-conjugated interactions. This review aims to introduce graphdiyne and describe its similarities and differences with graphene to better understand the graphdiyne.

Graphical abstract: Characteristics, properties, synthesis and advanced applications of 2D graphdiyne versus graphene
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Synthesis and structure design of I–III–VI quantum dots for white light-emitting diodes

The synthesis and structural design of I–III–VI quantum dots are summarized and WLED applications are highlighted. The routes to improve the performance of WLED devices and the challenges of design optimization and practical application are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and structure design of I–III–VI quantum dots for white light-emitting diodes
From the themed collection: FOCUS: Light-emitting diodes technology
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Defects and stability of perovskite solar cells: a critical analysis

Metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) continue to improve their power conversion efficiency to over 25.5%, which is at the same level as silicon solar cells.

Graphical abstract: Defects and stability of perovskite solar cells: a critical analysis
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Cation-intercalation and conversion-type cathode materials for rechargeable aluminum batteries

This review provides an overview of the research on cation-intercalation and conversion-type cathodes for rechargeable Al batteries. The mechanisms behind the experimental observations are discussed to highlight the complexity of Al electrochemistry.

Graphical abstract: Cation-intercalation and conversion-type cathode materials for rechargeable aluminum batteries
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Critical reviews and chemistry frontiers articles published in Materials Chemistry Frontiers during 2022 are collated as below for the benefit of readers.

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