Themed collection Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2024
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Electro-catalytic water-to-oxygenates conversion: redox-mediated versus direct oxygen transfer
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01960A
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Mechanism-based and data-driven modeling in cell-free synthetic biology
This highlight discusses state-of-the-art mechanism-based modeling and machine-learning approaches in cell-free synthetic biology and their potential for designing and optimizing novel genetic circuits.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6466-6475
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01289E
Recent advances in C(sp3)–N bond formation via metallaphoto-redox catalysis
In this review, the state-of-the-art advances in radical-involved C(sp3)–N bond formation via metallaphotoredox catalysis have been highlighted, which are organized according to different catalytic modes, reaction types, and substrate classes.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6340-6361
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01969E
Electrifying oxidation of ethylene and propylene
This highlight discusses the advantages of various oxidation methods for improved performance of the electrochemical oxidation of ethylene and propylene, and provides an overview of current challenges and problems requiring further efforts.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02025A
Recent developments in photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide
This highlight article summarizes the recent developments and challenges in photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide and looks forward to the development direction of this field.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 5354-5368
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01577K
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Recent advances in electrosynthesis of H2O2via two-electron oxygen reduction reaction
This review provides an electrosynthesis strategy of H2O2via the 2e− ORR, covering aspects of reaction mechanisms, performance assessment, catalyst engineering, and setups for scaling up H2O2 production.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 5232-5244
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01476F
Enantioselective merged gold/organocatalysis
This highlight demonstrates the state of the art in the field of the enantioselective merged gold/organocatalysis by leveraging the unique reactivity of each catalyst.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 3607-3623
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00114A
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Visual monitoring of biocatalytic processes using small molecular fluorescent probes: strategies-mechanisms-applications
Real-time monitoring of biocatalytic-based processes is significantly improved and simplified when they can be visualized.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 2716-2731
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05626K
Catalysts and electrolyzers for the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction: from laboratory to industrial applications
To cope with the environmental pollution and energy shortage, reducing carbon dioxide molecules and producing fuels and chemicals via electrocatalytic methods, is one of the effective pathways to achieve carbon neutrality.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 1207-1221
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05453E
Cationic ligands – from monodentate to pincer systems
Incorporation of cationic ligands within pincer frameworks allowed to develop them from obscure peculiarities into a diverse class of ancillary ligands.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01489H
Metal–organic framework (MOF)-based materials for pyroptosis-mediated cancer therapy
This manuscript summarized the recent progress of MOF-based pyroptosis inducers in immunotherapy.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6476-6487
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02084G
Recent advances in circularly polarized luminescence of planar chiral organic compounds
This review overviews recent research on circularly polarized luminescence from planar chiral organic compounds, focusing on their synthetic strategies, properties and applications.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01698J
Hydrogen bond types which do not fit accepted definitions
There are various interactions that either partially fit or do not fit the currently accepted definitions of the hydrogen bond.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6239-6255
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01769B
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All-atom molecular dynamics simulations of polymer and polyelectrolyte brushes
New discoveries on polymer and polyelectrolyte brush systems and the corresponding brush-supported ions and water, arising from employing all-atom molecular dynamics simulations, have been thoroughly reviewed.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6093-6129
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01557F
Molecule engineering strategy of toll-like receptor 7/8 agonists designed for potentiating immune stimuli activation
We highlighted the recent research progress concerning the molecule engineering strategy of toll-like receptor 7/8 agonists for enhancing immunotherapy, including our research work and some related emerging works.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 5474-5485
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00792A
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Cascade ring expansion reactions for the synthesis of medium-sized rings and macrocycles
Recent advances in the development of cascade ring expansion reactions for the synthesis of medium-sized rings and macrocycles are described.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4999-5009
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01303D
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Cooperative small molecule activation by apolar and weakly polar bonds through the lens of a suitable computational protocol
Through the magnifying glass of a suitable computational protocol, both support and guidance of experimental advances in small molecules activation mediated by apolar and weakly polar bonds are made possible.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 1222-1238
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05614G
Artificial transmembrane potassium transporters: designs, functions, mechanisms and applications
In this review, we provide the very first comprehensive exposition of artificial potassium transporters developed mostly over the past ten years.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 482-500
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04488B
Emerging sensing platforms based on Cucurbit[n]uril functionalized gold nanoparticles and electrodes
Cucurbit[n]uril functionalized gold nanoparticles and electrodes facilitate the development of sensing platforms based on recognition tunneling, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, single molecule force spectroscopy, and electrochemical methods.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 150-167
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04851A
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Sample transformation in online separations: how chemical conversion advances analytical technology
Sample transformation can be used to provide insights into the properties of complex samples.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 36-50
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC03599A
Electrode switch—an efficient induced approach for self-activation of an electrode toward water splitting
This work breaks through the traditional concept and provides a novel electrode switch (ES) method to improve the stability of the alkaline electrolyzer.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01830C
Synthesis of dihydrotropone derivatives using an anionic 8π-electrocyclic reaction
A new method to synthesise functionalised cycloheptatrienes was established using the anionic 8π-electrocyclic reaction of β-ketoester-derived dienyne substrates.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6619-6622
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02273D
Observing atomically precise nanocluster aggregates in solution by mass photometry
We report the first mass photometric characterization of nanoaggregates of atomically precise nanoclusters (NCs) in solution.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6655-6658
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00363B
Synthesis and photoluminescence properties of polymer chains based on pre-designed heterometallic Al4Ln4 molecular rings
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01611D
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Length dependent reversible off–on activation of photo-switchable relay anion transporters
A homologous series of photo-switchable relay anion transporters is reported. Length and shape of the relay influences the rate of transport, enabling visible light regulation of activity and tunability of the irradiation wavelength.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02603A
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9-Step synthesis of (−)-larikaempferic acid methyl ester enabled by skeletal rearrangement
A 9-step synthesis of (−)-larikaempferic acid methyl ester is achieved via a skeletal rearrangement strategy and controlled transannular aldol reaction.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01462F
Amplification of Negative Gas Adsorption in a multivariate framework
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02540G
2D Metal-Organic Frameworks Bearing Butterfly-shaped Metal-bis(dithiolene) Linkers from Dithiol-functionalized Benzenedicarboxylic Acid
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02282C
Insights into dynamic structural evolution and its sodium storage mechanisms of P2/P3 composite cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries
Through a heterostructure modulation strategy, P2/P3-Na0.44Mn0.7Co0.3O2 was successfully synthesized as a high-rate and long-cycle cathode material for sodium-ion batteries.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6496-6499
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02166E
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Formation of iminium ions during the processing of metal halide perovskites
In acetone, powders of the hexagonal perovskite (Me2NH2)PbI3 are rapidly transformed to the iminium-based perovskite (Me2CNMe2)PbI3.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6488-6491
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01735H
Light-induced β-hydroxy sulfone synthesis in DNA-encoded libraries
Visible-light photooxidation of sulfinate salts with common alkenes to yield β-hydroxy sulfones on DNA for DNA-encoded library synthesis.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02193B
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Tuneable thiol exchange linkers for traceless drug release applications in prodrugs and ADCs
We describe a versatile and tuneable thiol responsive linker system using thiovinylketones, that relies on the conjugate addition–elimination mechanism of Michael acceptors for the traceless release of therapeutics.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01558D
Direct photocatalytic C–H functionalization mediated by a molybdenum dioxo complex
Direct photocatalytic C–H activation is achieved with the transition metal oxo complex MoO2Cl2(bpy-tBu). The reoxidation conditions and mechanism, catalytic benchmarking, and stability limiting factors are presented.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01789G
A π-extended molecular belt with selective binding capability for fullerene C70
A molecular belt [8]NCP incorporating naphthalene moieties was precisely engineered through bottom–up synthesis. It exhibits remarkable selective binding ability for C70 compared to C60, forming a 1 : 1 complex.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6387-6390
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01966K
Construction of a tetrabenzotetrathia[8]circulene by a “fold-in” oxidative fusion reaction: synthesis and optical properties
A saddle-shaped tetrabenzotetrathia[8]circulene was synthesized by a “fold-in” type oxidative fusion reaction of an ortho-phenylene-bridged cyclic tetrathiophene, which exhibits fluorescence at room temperature and phosphorescence at low temperature.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6264-6267
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01598C
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P(V)-bis(amidophenolate) ligand cooperation: stoichiometric C
O-bond cleavage in aldehydes and ketones
The cleavage of the CO bond of aldehydes and ketones is achieved by the cooperation of a highly electrophilic P(V)-centre and its supporting tetradentate bis(amidophenolate) ligand.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02202E
Rapid production of 38 mM H2O2 in an alcoholic suspension of a WO3 photocatalyst under visible light
At 60 °C, a high concentration of H2O2 was rapidly produced in a 90 vol% IPA suspension of a cocatalyst-free WO3 photocatalyst.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01402B
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Evaluating the native oxide of titanium as an electrocatalyst for oxalic acid reduction
Titanium electrodes bearing the naturally-forming native oxide coating are competent for the electroreduction of oxalic acid to glyoxylate and glycolate.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6003-6006
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01176G
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Enantioselective de novo synthesis of 14-hydroxy-6-oxomorphinans
The enantioselective de novo synthesis of pharmacologically important 14-hydroxy-6-oxomorphinans is described. 4,5-Desoxynaltrexone and 4,5-desoxynaloxone were prepared using this route and their biological activities against the opioid receptors were measured.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6007-6010
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01788A
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Characterization of the first Peacock–Weakley polyoxometalate containing a transplutonium element: curium bis-pentatungstate [Cm(W5O18)2]9−
Leveraging microgram-level techniques, we here present the first transplutonium bis-pentatungstate complex: NaCs8Cm(W5O18)2·14H2O (CmW5).
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 5999-6002
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01381F
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Structure of the Caffeine-Pyrogallol Complex: Revisiting a Pioneering Structural Analysis of a Model Pharmaceutical Cocrystal
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02289K
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Deville rebooted – practical N2O5 synthesis
UV irradiation is used for the efficient production of dinitrogen pentoxide.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 5920-5923
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01403K
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3D printing of reactive macroporous polymers via thiol–ene chemistry and polymerization-induced phase separation
Using thiol–ene chemistry, polymerization-induced phase separation, and DLP 3D printing, we present a method for manufacturing reactive macroporous 3D structures.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 5872-5875
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00466C
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Redox-reversible siderophore-based catalyst anchoring within cross-linked artificial metalloenzyme aggregates enables enantioselectivity switching
The cross-linking of redox-reversible artificial metalloenzyme aggregates produces recyclable protein microparticles that enable catalyst replacement and hence catalyst-controlled enantioselectivity switching.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 5490-5493
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01158A
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Metal–organic framework/Nb4C3Tx MXene composites for ultrasensitive detection of dopamine
Composites with excellent performances for dopamine electrochemical sensing were prepared by in situ synthesis of metal–organic frameworks in presence of exfoliated Nb4C3Tx MXenes.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00694A
Construction of supramolecular antibacterial material based on water-soluble pillar[5]arene and zwitterionic guest molecule
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01737D
Unlocking Lewis acidity via the redox non-innocence of a phenothiazine-substituted borane
A bench-top stable borane with an appended redox-active phenothiazine motif can be oxidized by a single-electron oxidant to “unlock” a potent radical cationic Lewis acid catalyst for dimerization and hydrosilylation reactions.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 5391-5394
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01059K
Construction of thioglycoside bonds via an asymmetric organocatalyzed sulfa-Michael/aldol reaction: access to 4′-thionucleosides
The construction of S–C–N glycosidic bonds via the organocatalytic sulfa-Michael/aldol reaction of (E)-β-nucleobase acrylketone and 1,4-dithiane-2,5-diol was achieved, and diverse 4′-thionucleosides were obtained with excellent results.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 5018-5021
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00984C
Z-selective radical difunctionalization of aromatic alkynes: synthesis of multi-substituted triarylethenes
Described herein is a Cu-catalyzed diarylation of aromatic alkynes via radical docking-migration pathways, leading to a broad range of valuable triarylethenes.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4894-4897
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01315H
Evaluation of aconitine cardiotoxicity with a heart-on-a-particle prepared by a microfluidic device
A heart-on-a-particle model based on a multicompartmental microgel is proposed to simulate the heart microenvironment and study the cardiotoxicity of drugs.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4898-4901
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00396A
A small-molecule Fenton reagent for self-augmented chemodynamic therapy by intelligently regulating intracellular acidosis
A small-molecule Fenton reagent was developed to self-augment chemodynamic therapy by intelligently regulating intracellular acidosis.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4773-4776
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00760C
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Dissipative sequential catalysis via six-component machinery
Triphenyl phosphane (TPP) and an epoxide as a fuel system transiently transformed a non-catalytic six-component turnstile into a four-component catalytic rotor releasing N-methyl pyrrolidine and a copper(I) complex.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4659-4662
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00786G
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Photoredox-catalyzed carbonylative acylation of styrenes with Hantzsch esters
A three-component carbonylation that provides a new method for the synthesis of ketones from Hantzsch esters has been developed.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4656-4658
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01293C
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Highly substituted benzo[b]furan synthesis through substituent migration
An unusual benzofuran synthesis from 2,6-disubstituted phenols and alkynyl sulfoxides is disclosed. Various highly-substituted benzofurans were synthesized via a charge-accelerated [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement and subsequent substituent migration.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4545-4548
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC01192A
Covalent organic framework isomers with divergent photocatalytic properties
Minute structural variations in Py-BT-COF isomers can generate significant differences in redox and photophysical properties, resulting in divergent photocatalytic performances in H2 reduction and rhodamine B degradation.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4423-4426
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00130C
A new armchair carbon nanobelt synthesized by tuning the regioselectivity of the Scholl reaction of quinquephenyl
A new armchair carbon nanobelt is successfully synthesized by tuning the regioselectivity of the Scholl reaction of the quinquephenyl units in the arylated [12]cycloparaphenylene substrate.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4314-4317
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00979G
Easy conversion perovskite fluorides KCo1−xFexF3 for efficient oxygen evolution reaction
Co–Fe perovskite fluoride, which is easily oxidized to highly active (Co3+Fe3+)OOH, was prepared as an efficient catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4182-4185
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00839A
Hydroxylation of the indium tin oxide electrode promoted by surface bubbles
A simple and effective strategy for hydroxylating the ITO surface with hydroxyl radicals produced by electrochemical oxidation of hydroxide anions at the gas bubble adherent electrode.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4186-4189
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00307A
Ionized water-soluble organic nanosheets with light/ultrasound dual excitation channels for efficient killing of multidrug-resistant bacteria
A novel ionized heavy-atom-free two-dimensional organic nanosheet was prepared and exhibited highly selective generation of singlet oxygen under both light and ultrasound excitation.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4178-4181
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00500G
Two-dimensional Cs3Sb2Br9 inducing transformation of three-dimensional CsPbBr3 to nanoplates
Two-dimensional (2D) Cs3Sb2Br9 inducing a transformation of three-dimensional (3D) CsPbBr3 to 2D nanoplates (NPLs) to achieve a deep-blue emission at a wavelength of 464 nm with good stability.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4044-4047
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00117F
Electronic structure modification of SnO2 to accelerate CO2 reduction towards formate
Electronic modification of SnO2 using doping to enhance electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to formate.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 3922-3925
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC06337B
Synthesis and structural properties of para-diselenopyrazines
Selenophen-annulated pyrazines were synthesized in a simple two-step approach under mild conditions.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 3786-3789
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00460D
Space-confined twin-polymerization enabling homogeneous integration of ultrafine TiO2 nanoparticles into a sulfur-doped carbon matrix for boosting lithium storage
Space-confined twin-polymerization enables homogeneous integration of ultrafine TiO2 nanoparticles into an S-doped carbon skeleton to craft a robust hetero-architecture for boosting lithium storage.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 3661-3664
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00765D
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Synthesis of sydnonimines from sydnones and their use for bioorthogonal release of isocyanates in cells
A new synthetic route to sydnonimines allows the preparation of probes to release isocyanates inside living cells.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 3657-3660
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00490F
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Silver(I)-catalyzed highly para-selective phosphonation of 2-aryloxazolines
A silver-catalyzed highly para-selective phosphonation of 2-aryloxazolines has been achieved.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 3150-3153
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC06241D
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Efficient and chemoselective imine synthesis catalyzed by a well-defined PN3-manganese(II) pincer system
The highly efficient reductive amination of aldehydes with ammonia (NH3) and hydrogen (H2) to form secondary imines is described, as well as the dehydrogenative homocoupling of benzyl amines.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 2617-2620
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05892A
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Electrochemical desulfurative formation of C–N bonds through selective activation of inert C(sp3)–S bonds
An efficient, metal-free electrocatalytic desulfurative strategy for the construction of C–N bonds by selectively activating inert C(sp3)–S bonds of alkyl thioethers.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 2501-2504
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00142G
Artificial spinal dura mater made of gelatin microfibers and bioadhesive for preventing cerebrospinal fluid leakage
Artificial spinal dura mater was designed by combining solution blow-spun gelatin microfibers and dopamine-capped polyurethane bioadhesive.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 2353-2356
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC06278C
Dual-mode optical biosensor based on multi-functional DNA structures for detecting bioactive small molecules
Semiconducting polymer dots and hemin functionalized DNA nanoflowers are prepared for the construction of a fluorescent/colorimetric dual-mode biosensor, achieving the detection of dopamine and glutathione in complex biological samples.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 2357-2360
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC06231G
Lipid cubic phase with an organic–inorganic hybrid structure formed by organoalkoxysilane lipid
A lipid cubic phase encompassing a cross-linked siloxane structure was formed by the self-assembly of a synthetic organoalkoxysilane lipid.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 2168-2171
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05167F
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