Themed collection Most popular 2018-2019 materials chemistry articles
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Mechanical properties of metal–organic frameworks
As the field of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) continues to grow, the physical stability and mechanical properties of these porous materials has become a topic of great interest.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 10666-10679
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC04249K
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Doping engineering of conductive polymer hydrogels and their application in advanced sensor technologies
This perspective article reviews recent progress in rational synthesis of conductive polymer hydrogels utilizing doping principles and their applications in advanced sensor technologies.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 6232-6244
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC02033K
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Doping strategies for small molecule organic hole-transport materials: impacts on perovskite solar cell performance and stability
Dopants for small molecule-based organic hole-transport layers impact both perovskite solar cells initial performance and long-term stability.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 1904-1935
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC05284K
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Recent progress on exploring exceptionally high and anisotropic H+/OH− ion conduction in two-dimensional materials
An overview of recent advances in measuring and understanding the exceptionally high and anisotropic H+/OH− ion conductivities of representative 2D materials.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 33-43
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC04019A
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Improving MOF stability: approaches and applications
This review summarizes recent advances in the design and synthesis of stable MOFs and highlights the relationships between the stability and functional applications.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 10209-10230
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC03916C
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Progress and prospects for accelerating materials science with automated and autonomous workflows
Integrating automation with artificial intelligence will enable scientists to spend more time identifying important problems and communicating critical insights, accelerating discovery and development of materials for emerging and future technologies.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 9640-9649
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC03766G
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The butterfly effect in bisfluorenylidene-based dihydroacenes: aggregation induced emission and spin switching
Difluorenylidene dihydroanthracene with a butterfly-like structure exhibits both aggregation induced emission (AIE) and thermally activated ground-state spin switching properties.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 10733-10739
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC04096J
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Turn on of sky-blue thermally activated delayed fluorescence and circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) via increased torsion by a bulky carbazolophane donor
The carbazolophane (Czp) donor unit is introduced to the design pool of donors in TADF emitters.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 6689-6696
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC01821B
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Facile synthesis of 1D organic–inorganic perovskite micro-belts with high water stability for sensing and photonic applications
The development of low-dimensional perovskite micro/nanostructures with high water stability for novel photonic/electronic applications is highly desirable.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 4567-4572
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC00162J
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Controlled growth of imine-linked two-dimensional covalent organic framework nanoparticles
Highly crystalline, monodisperse, imine-linked covalent organic framework nanoparticles were obtained under Sc(OTf)3-catalyzed conditions and enlarged by a slow monomer addition technique that prevents secondary nucleation.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 3796-3801
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC00289H
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Facile synthesis of AIEgens with wide color tunability for cellular imaging and therapy
Facile synthesis and bio-applications of a series of AIEgens with widely tunable emissions ranging from violet to near-infrared are reported.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 3494-3501
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC05805A
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Novel near-infrared II aggregation-induced emission dots for in vivo bioimaging
Novel biocompatible NIR-II aggregation-induced emission dots are facilely assembled and used for NIR-II biomedical fluorescence imaging.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 1219-1226
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04363A
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Cs3VO(O2)2CO3: an exceptionally thermostable carbonatoperoxovanadate with an extremely large second-harmonic generation response
A highly thermostable carbonatoperoxovanadate, Cs3VO(O2)2CO3, exhibits a remarkably strong SHG response of approximately 23.0 times that of KDP, which is the largest among those of the reported NLO carbonate materials.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 8957-8961
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC03672A
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Boosting the thermoelectric performance of p-type heavily Cu-doped polycrystalline SnSe via inducing intensive crystal imperfections and defect phonon scattering
In this study, we, for the first time, report a high Cu solubility of 11.8% in single crystal SnSe microbelts synthesized via a facile solvothermal route.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 7376-7389
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC02397B
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Dual fluorescence of tetraphenylethylene-substituted pyrenes with aggregation-induced emission characteristics for white-light emission
This article presents a new strategy to achieve white-light emission from single tetraphenylethylene-substituted pyrenes (TPE-Pys) with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristics.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 5679-5687
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC01709C
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A porous, electrically conductive hexa-zirconium(IV) metal–organic framework
Electrical conductivity is engendered in a pyrene containing hexa-zirconium(IV) metal–organic framework by physically encapsulating fullerenes within MOF cavity.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 4477-4482
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC00961A
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Protein surface functionalisation as a general strategy for facilitating biomimetic mineralisation of ZIF-8
The surface charge and chemistry of a protein determines its ability to facilitate biomimetic mineralisation.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 4217-4223
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC00825F
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Aldehyde group driven aggregation-induced enhanced emission in naphthalimides and its application for ultradetection of hydrazine on multiple platforms
A new concept of formyl group induced ACQ to AIEE transformation is established in naphthalimide congeners. Also, ultradetection of hydrazine via Schiff base complexation over multiple platforms is presented.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 3978-3985
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC00643A
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Enantiopure distorted ribbon-shaped nanographene combining two-photon absorption-based upconversion and circularly polarized luminescence
Including defects in a ribbon-shaped nanographene leads to a new combination of optical properties: TPA-based upconversion and CPL.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 3917-3924
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC00427G
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Rational design of a water-soluble NIR AIEgen, and its application in ultrafast wash-free cellular imaging and photodynamic cancer cell ablation
The first water-soluble NIR AIEgen was synthesized and used for ultrafast wash-free cellular imaging and photodynamic cancer cell ablation.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 3685-3693
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC04963C
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Diketopyrrolopyrrole-based semiconducting polymer nanoparticles for in vivo second near-infrared window imaging and image-guided tumor surgery
PDFT1032, a new semiconducting polymer possessing a favorable absorption peak (1032 nm) and outstanding biocompatibility, may be widely applicable in clinical imaging and the surgical treatment of malignancy.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 3105-3110
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC00206A
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Injectable hyperbranched poly(β-amino ester) hydrogels with on-demand degradation profiles to match wound healing processes
1A series of hyperbranched poly(β-amino ester) polymers have been synthesized via a Michael addition approach for the fabrication of hydrogels for wound healing.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 2179-2187
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC03913A
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Extraction of nickel from NiFe-LDH into Ni2P@NiFe hydroxide as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for efficient overall water splitting
Ni2P@FePOx has been synthesized via extraction and selective phosphorization of nickel in NiFe-LDH, and then conversed to a new heterostructure of Ni2P@NiFe hydroxide (P-NiFe) during water splitting. P-NiFe can act as an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 1375-1384
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC04569G
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Molecular design to regulate the photophysical properties of multifunctional TADF emitters towards high-performance TADF-based OLEDs with EQEs up to 22.4% and small efficiency roll-offs
The photophysical properties of four new quinoxaline derivatives featuring both AIE and TADF characteristics were controlled to give high EQEs.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 1385-1391
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC04669C
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Luminescent zero-dimensional organic metal halide hybrids with near-unity quantum efficiency
Single crystalline zero-dimensional organic metal halide hybrids have been developed.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 586-593
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC04539E
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Exciton coupling in diketopyrrolopyrrole–helicene derivatives leads to red and near-infrared circularly polarized luminescence
Helicene-bis-diketopyrrolopyrrole derivatives display strong circular dichroism and red circularly polarized emission originating from exciton coupling chirality.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 735-742
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC04312K
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Unravelling the enigma of ligninOX: can the oxidation of lignin be controlled?
As societal challenges go, the development of efficient biorefineries as a means of reducing our dependence on petroleum refineries is high on the list.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 702-711
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC03520A
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A highly efficient double-hierarchical sulfur host for advanced lithium–sulfur batteries
A double-hierarchical sulfur host has been synthesized in which hierarchical carbon spheres, constructed from building blocks of hollow carbon nanobubbles used for loading sulfur, are sealed by a polar MoS2 coating that is composed of ultrathin nanosheets (MoS2@HCS composite).
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 666-675
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC03960C
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Achieving efficient photodynamic therapy under both normoxia and hypoxia using cyclometalated Ru(II) photosensitizer through type I photochemical process
A type I Ru(II) photosensitizer retained an excellent PDT effect under hypoxia through the formation of highly-oxidative hydroxyl radicals under light irradiation.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 502-512
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC03765A
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Understanding the origins of metal–organic framework/polymer compatibility
The microscopic interfacial structures for a series of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)/polymer composites consisting of the Zr-based UiO-66 coupled with different polymers are systematically explored by applying a computational methodology that integrates density functional theory calculations and force field-based molecular dynamics simulations.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 315-324
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC04152G
About this collection
This specially curated collection pulls together some of the most popular articles from 2018 and 2019 in the field of materials chemistry. The collection presents some outstanding contributions to the field, ranging from the rational design of a water-soluble NIR AIEgen to a review of the mechanical properties of metal-organic frameworks, and as with all Chemical Science articles – they are all completely free to access and read. We hope you enjoy browsing through this collection.
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