Themed collection Recent Review Articles

This perspective article illustrates that the possible applications of chitin as a material have been widely extended through the use of ionic liquids, which are now identified as an important research field regarding chitin.

Over recent years metal nanoparticles have received increased attention for the treatment of viral diseases. In the presence of metal nanoparticles COVID-19 viral processes such as attachment and replication are reduced leading to insignificant viral production.

A holistic review detailing the recent advances and challenges of nanosheet-derived photocatalysts for the removal of pollutants using sunlight.

In this review, we discuss methods of polydiacetylene sensor fabrication, and their use as food quality and food contaminant sensors. Our perspective on the challenges and opportunities for polydiacetylene-based food sensors is included.

In this review, recent progress on the preparation and application of CsPbX₃ perovskites is outlined.

This review outlines and discusses the structure of the liver, the function of liver cells, several methods of liver tissue culture in vitro, and applications of liver tissue culture in vitro.

The paradigm of advanced materials has grown exponentially over the last decade, with their new dimensions including digital design, dynamics, and functions.

2D layered transition metal selenides grown in ambient pressure CVD for promising energy storage applications.

In the present review, the current trends of the research endeavours (2017–2022) based on emerging optical biosensing applications by various 0D nanomaterials have been comprehensively described towards the detection of targeted bio-analytes.

The development of self-powered systems applied in wearable electronics based on triboelectric nanogenerators introduces advances in the Internet of Things, wireless communication, and biomedical fields.

Nanotechnology has been proven to be effective several times in the treatment of various diseases.

Composite polymer electrolytes have excellent comprehensive properties among all electrolytes; the detailed ion-transport mechanisms in composite polymer electrolytes are reviewed.

Cellulose is one of the greatest bio-resourced materials. In this review, the excellent advancement of cellulose-based sensors for wearable real-time health monitoring are described. In addition, the emerging prospects and challenges of cellulose based flexible devices within this fields are also presented.

Ultrasound (US) imaging, due to its capabilities of real-time imaging, portability, low cost and favorable safety, is frequently used as a diagnostic modality for the visualization of different diseases.

Schematic representation of metal halide double perovskite and the different features described in the review.

Nano-sensitizers play key roles in tumor radiotherapy in several ways to overcome radioresistance and enhance radioresponse. This review summarizes the recent advances of nano-sensitizers in improving cancer radiotherapy.

Schematic representation of MXene based wearable sensors for various applications.

Hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) are crystalline porous polymers which are formed by the interaction of hydrogen bonding among building blocks. Unique advantages of HOFs, enabling new platforms for exploring multifunctional applications.

This review summarizes the latest data about electrospun curcumin-loaded polymer nanofibers: solution formulations, technological parameters, biological and antibacterial activity.

Greener methods for the extraction and isolation of tannin, and it's state of art in adhesive technology.

Recent advances in 2D material based heterostructures for solar light driven photocatalytic H₂ production are summarized.

A strategy of using nano-carbons to mimic the catalytic behaviour of enzymes is put forward.

We summarize the strategies for improving the waterproofness of Mn⁴⁺-doped fluoride phosphors, including organic coating, inorganic heterogeneous/homogeneous coating, surface deactivation, preparation of single crystal phosphor, and other methods.

A holistic summary of the design strategies, applications, and further perspectives of bioinspired CNT-based materials.

A review article regarding ultrasound-triggered drug delivery, highlighting exciting clinical trials and new applications for this modality.

This review article focuses on the methods to solve the critical issue of reduction in NASICON-type solid electrolytes such as Li_1+xAl_xTi_2−x(PO₄)₃ and Li_1+xAl_xGe_2−x(PO₄)₃ by Li metal.

Graphene-decorated magnetic nanocarriers applied as contrast agents to enhance MR images.

Ice-templating has become an increasingly popular synthetic tool in the materials science community. In this review, we focus on the role of solute–freezing front interactions, and particularly on solute–solute interactions, in determining the self-assembled structure that results from ice templating.

This review focuses on the synthesis and improvement of two types of N-containing conducting polymers – polypyrrole and polyindole – as well as an in-depth analysis of their binary and ternary nanocomposites in the treatment of contaminants, sensing, and green chemistry.

This review discusses the advances in fluorescent Schiff base sensors for metal ion detection with a focus on the strategies, mechanistic insights, and applications.

Thermoplastics elastomers, its processing and properties, electrical conductivity and application as EMI shielding materials.

ES can modulate the cell response and influence its metabolic activity. This review highlights the studied polymers used in the design of conducting platforms, clarifying their conducting mechanisms and electrical cues on the cell behavior.

In chiral materials, mirror image symmetry is broken and as a result forbidden processes can become allowed. Here we review optoelectronic properties of materials affected by chirality.

Photocatalysis with nanostructured semiconductors is emerging for environmental remediation.

Photoanode passivation, electrolyte additives and electrocatalytic and high surface area counter electrodes control the liquid junction quantum dot solar cell (QDSC) performance.

Silk protein is an important natural resource for the preparation of silk-based hydrogels. Its remarkable mechanical properties and biological characteristics give it an important position in the field of biomedicine.

Cancer cases have reached an all-time high in the current era.

This review examines state-of-the-art techniques to control the porosity of both activated carbons and zeolite templated carbons in order to fine-tune their ability towards the capture and storage of various gases under different pressure and temperature applications.

Preparation, characterization and applications, particularly for signal-stimulated molecule release, of Fe³⁺-cross-linked alginate hydrogels are critically overviewed.

We conduct a review of the recent progress of utilizing amorphous and semicrystalline polymer additives with varying molecular weight to manipulate the crystallization, morphology, and charge transport of solution-processable organic semiconductors.

Different 2D materials for microfluidic sensors and their possible use in various health care and environmental applications including wearable sensors are critically addressed.

In this article, we have reviewed how polyethylene terephthalate can be recycled into value-added products so that it can be used as a raw material for coating applications.

All-inorganic CsPbI₃ perovskite QDs have quickly emerged as a rising star for QD PV materials and have achieved a remarkable efficiency of over 16% via advanced surface chemistry and device engineering.

Liquid biopsy-based diagnosis in precision oncology exhibits significant advantages over the traditional tissue biopsies by offering dynamic assessment of tumour heterogeneity, minimally invasive procedures for frequent sampling, and cost-effective tests.

This review aims to explore the design, development and applications of magnetically supported covalent organic frameworks (MCOFs) in extraction of metal ions, nitro explosives and chemical pollutants.

Supercapacitors (SCs) have been extensively used in advanced energy applications due to their superior energy storage capacity and rapid charge–discharge rate.

Hydrogel-based solar water purification technology has been recognized as a promising alternative to existing energy-intensive technologies. This is a timely review of the recent 3 years, focusing on design principles and remaining challenges.

Carotenoids are natural pigments responsible for coloring in flowers and seeds. The semiconducting nature of carotenoids makes them a suitable candidate for solar harvesting and biodegradable nanoelectronic devices.

Selenium is a trace and essential micronutrient for the health of humans, animals, and microorganisms.

Recent progress in atomic-scale TEM characterization of structural heterogeny in 2D TMD layers is overviewed. The prospects of visualization techniques are assessed toward atomic-scale identification and manipulation of defects and heterointerfaces.

This review presents the main techniques employed to construct chiral plasmonic materials and metasurfaces, in particular using soft-chemistry approaches, and discusses some applications of these nanostructures.

The “core–shell” nanostructures can break the strongly coupled electronic and thermal parameters and help achieve high thermoelectric (TE) performance.

The unique properties of gallium based liquid metals (GaLMs) can be harnessed for realising various effects, enabling the formation of numerous soft electromechanical actuators and eventually lead to applications in more complex systems.

Challenges and future prospects of graphene based hybrids as next generation photocatalysts for solar fuel generation.

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have emerged as highly crystalline porous organic materials. Their potential has been demonstrated for use in various applications, particularly sensing with the nitrogen-rich analogs.