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Switching to the brighter lane: pathways to boost the absorption of lanthanide-doped nanoparticles

The use of organic dyes, semiconductors, and plasmonic nanostructures are three of the most promising strategies to make lanthanide-doped nanoparticles brighter by means of increasing their absorption capabilities.

Graphical abstract: Switching to the brighter lane: pathways to boost the absorption of lanthanide-doped nanoparticles
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Navigating nMOF-mediated enzymatic reactions for catalytic tumor-specific therapy

nMOF-mediated enzymatic reactions have spurred intensive research, securing their place as “magic bullets” for catalytic tumor-specific therapy.

Graphical abstract: Navigating nMOF-mediated enzymatic reactions for catalytic tumor-specific therapy
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Evolution of self-healing elastomers, from extrinsic to combined intrinsic mechanisms: a review

We propose a timeline classifying self-healing polymers in generations based on the healing mechanism, and correlated with historical development.

Graphical abstract: Evolution of self-healing elastomers, from extrinsic to combined intrinsic mechanisms: a review
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2D van der Waals heterostructures: processing, optical properties and applications in ultrafast photonics

The investigation of van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures has been becoming an attractive research topic. This review aims to present a thorough summarization of the research progress of vdW heterostructures in ultrafast photonics.

Graphical abstract: 2D van der Waals heterostructures: processing, optical properties and applications in ultrafast photonics
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Interfaces in rechargeable magnesium batteries

The interfacial reactions and processes in rechargeable magnesium batteries are discussed in this minireview.

Graphical abstract: Interfaces in rechargeable magnesium batteries
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Air-stable means more: designing air-defendable lithium metals for safe and stable batteries

This review summarizes the strategies to simultaneously enhance air/water-resistance and electrochemical performance of lithium metal anodes.

Graphical abstract: Air-stable means more: designing air-defendable lithium metals for safe and stable batteries
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Biomimetic hybrid membrane-based nanoplatforms: synthesis, properties and biomedical applications

This review focuses on the classification, synthesis, biomedical applications, prospects and challenges of biomimetic hybrid membrane-based nanoparticles.

Graphical abstract: Biomimetic hybrid membrane-based nanoplatforms: synthesis, properties and biomedical applications
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Newly developed strategies for improving sonodynamic therapy

Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is a new therapeutic method, which can kill malignant tumors by using sonosensitizers and low intensity ultrasound (US) simultaneously.

Graphical abstract: Newly developed strategies for improving sonodynamic therapy
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Twenty-five years of polymersomes: lost in translation?

In this minireview, we discuss the progress of polymersome formulations towards clinical translation and highlight key opportunities and challenges.

Graphical abstract: Twenty-five years of polymersomes: lost in translation?
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Catalytic reduction of nitrogen to produce ammonia by bismuth-based catalysts: state of the art and future prospects

This review provides an up-to-date review on Bi-based nitrogen-fixation materials and future directions for the development of new Bi-based nitrogen-fixation materials under ambient conditions.

Graphical abstract: Catalytic reduction of nitrogen to produce ammonia by bismuth-based catalysts: state of the art and future prospects
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MXene and MXene-based composites: synthesis, properties and environment-related applications

This review highlights recent advances of MXenes and their composites in the environment-related applications including catalysis, water purification and sensors.

Graphical abstract: MXene and MXene-based composites: synthesis, properties and environment-related applications
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Recent advances in integration of 2D materials with soft matter for multifunctional robotic materials

This Minireview highlights the pioneering advances in integration of 2D materials with soft matter for multifunctional robotic materials.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in integration of 2D materials with soft matter for multifunctional robotic materials
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Recent advances in functional nanomaterials for photoacoustic imaging of glioma

Recent advances in functional nanomaterials for photoacoustic imaging of glioma are summarized, and the current challenges and perspectives are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in functional nanomaterials for photoacoustic imaging of glioma
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Recent trends in transition metal dichalcogenide based supercapacitor electrodes

The synthesis routes and the electrochemical performance evaluation of transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) based supercapacitor electrodes are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Recent trends in transition metal dichalcogenide based supercapacitor electrodes
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Are lanthanide-doped upconversion materials good candidates for photocatalysis?

The most recent progress in high-quality upconversion particle synthesis, rational composite material design, and the combination with plasmonic metals renders upconversion-enhanced NIR photocatalysis increasingly more attractive than ever before.

Graphical abstract: Are lanthanide-doped upconversion materials good candidates for photocatalysis?
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DePEGylation strategies to increase cancer nanomedicine efficacy

PEGylation of nanoparticles prolongs circulation lifetimes and maximizes nanoparticle accumulation in target tumors. However, PEGylation comes at the cost of reduced cellular uptake of nanoparticles and concomitant drug delivery. This review discusses the various stimuli-responsive dePEGylation strategies that have been employed to overcome this “PEG dilemma”.

Graphical abstract: DePEGylation strategies to increase cancer nanomedicine efficacy
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Artificial intelligence in nanomedicine

Artificial intelligence is poised to substantially enhance the efficacy and safety of nanomedicine.

Graphical abstract: Artificial intelligence in nanomedicine
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Graphene oxide and carbon dots as broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents – a minireview

Complex antibacterial mechanisms of graphene oxide and carbon dots.

Graphical abstract: Graphene oxide and carbon dots as broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents – a minireview
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Toward non-volatile photonic memory: concept, material and design

This review presents the development of photonic memory, with a view towards inspiring more intriguing ideas on the elegant selection of materials and design of novel device structures that may finally induce major progress in the fabrication and application of photonic memory.

Graphical abstract: Toward non-volatile photonic memory: concept, material and design
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Multifunctional nanozymes: enzyme-like catalytic activity combined with magnetism and surface plasmon resonance

Combining the intrinsic enzyme-mimicking properties of nanomaterials with their unique characteristics enables the design of multifunctional nanozymes for new biomedical applications and beyond.

Graphical abstract: Multifunctional nanozymes: enzyme-like catalytic activity combined with magnetism and surface plasmon resonance
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Metal–organic framework-derived one-dimensional porous or hollow carbon-based nanofibers for energy storage and conversion

This review summarizes the advances in the derivation of one-dimensional porous and hollow carbon nanofibers from metal–organic frameworks for energy storage and conversion.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic framework-derived one-dimensional porous or hollow carbon-based nanofibers for energy storage and conversion
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Advances in transferring chemical vapour deposition graphene: a review

This review highlights recent developments in CVD graphene transfer methods from the perspective of mechanism, cleanness, quality, reliability, and cost.

Graphical abstract: Advances in transferring chemical vapour deposition graphene: a review
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Metallic nanoislands on graphene: a metamaterial for chemical, mechanical, optical, and biological applications

Two current applications of metal nanoisland–graphene composites are shown.

Graphical abstract: Metallic nanoislands on graphene: a metamaterial for chemical, mechanical, optical, and biological applications
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Beyond “decorative” 2D supramolecular self-assembly: strategies towards functional surfaces for nanotechnology

Designing new molecular building blocks for functional supramolecular self-assembly at surfaces.

Graphical abstract: Beyond “decorative” 2D supramolecular self-assembly: strategies towards functional surfaces for nanotechnology
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Towards a classification strategy for complex nanostructures

The range of possible nanostructures is so large and continuously growing, that collating and unifying the knowledge connected to them, including their biological activity, is a major challenge.

Graphical abstract: Towards a classification strategy for complex nanostructures
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The same and not the same: molecular perovskites and their solid-state analogues

We review the crystal chemistry and physics of molecular perovskites, drawing on topical examples of the recent literature.

Graphical abstract: The same and not the same: molecular perovskites and their solid-state analogues
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Iron carbide nanoparticles: an innovative nanoplatform for biomedical applications

This review summarize the biomedical applications of iron carbide nanoparticles.

Graphical abstract: Iron carbide nanoparticles: an innovative nanoplatform for biomedical applications
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Metal–organic frameworks: a novel host platform for enzymatic catalysis and detection

This minireview deals with the recent advances on the synthetic strategies for the immobilization of enzymes in metal–organic frameworks.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic frameworks: a novel host platform for enzymatic catalysis and detection
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Good or evil: what is the role of water in crystallization of organometal halide perovskites?

Water modulates the nucleation, growth and stability of halide perovskites, which can be rationally controlled.

Graphical abstract: Good or evil: what is the role of water in crystallization of organometal halide perovskites?
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Single atom catalysts: a surface heterocompound perspective

Evolution of heterogeneous catalysts with steady down-sizing: from small particles, clusters, dots to single atoms, and now the “surface heterocompound”.

Graphical abstract: Single atom catalysts: a surface heterocompound perspective
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Construction and optoelectronic applications of organic core/shell micro/nanostructures

This review summarizes recent advances in organic core–shell structures from the aspects of fabrication methods and optoelectronic applications, providing inspiration for the rational design of organic core–shell structures with desired performance.

Graphical abstract: Construction and optoelectronic applications of organic core/shell micro/nanostructures
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Magnetically supported ionic liquids: a sustainable catalytic route for organic transformations

This review aims to explore the design, development and applications of magnetically supported metal-free and metal-containing ILs that play the role of catalytic moieties in various organic transformations.

Graphical abstract: Magnetically supported ionic liquids: a sustainable catalytic route for organic transformations
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Promising functional two-dimensional lamellar metal thiophosphates: synthesis strategies, properties and applications

MPS3 exhibits great potential in many fields.

Graphical abstract: Promising functional two-dimensional lamellar metal thiophosphates: synthesis strategies, properties and applications
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Rational structural design and manipulation advance SnSe thermoelectrics

This review aims to comprehensively summarize the significant developments in nanostructural manipulations that benefit SnSe thermoelectrics.

Graphical abstract: Rational structural design and manipulation advance SnSe thermoelectrics
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Vertically configured nanostructure-mediated electroporation: a promising route for intracellular regulations and interrogations

Nanostructure-mediated EP platforms based on vertically aligned nanowires (NWs), nanostraws (NSs), and nanotubes (NTs). Left: Intracellular delivery. Middle: Intracellular extraction of biomolecules. Right: Intracellular probing of action potential.

Graphical abstract: Vertically configured nanostructure-mediated electroporation: a promising route for intracellular regulations and interrogations
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Recombination junctions for efficient monolithic perovskite-based tandem solar cells: physical principles, properties, processing and prospects

Here, we review the physics and the technology of the recombination junction in perovskite-based tandem solar cells, with a summary of the most successful works.

Graphical abstract: Recombination junctions for efficient monolithic perovskite-based tandem solar cells: physical principles, properties, processing and prospects
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Perfectly imperfect: a review of chemical tools for exciton engineering in single-walled carbon nanotubes

This review investigates the concept of introducing disorder to single-walled carbon nanotubes for enhancement of their optical properties.

Graphical abstract: Perfectly imperfect: a review of chemical tools for exciton engineering in single-walled carbon nanotubes
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Defects in complex oxide thin films for electronics and energy applications: challenges and opportunities

This review focuses on recent progress in defect-engineered novel functionalities of complex oxide thin films for electronics and energy applications, and current challenges and perspectives.

Graphical abstract: Defects in complex oxide thin films for electronics and energy applications: challenges and opportunities
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The oxygen vacancy in Li-ion battery cathode materials

Oxygen vacancies can promote Li-ion diffusion, reduce the charge transfer resistance, and improve the capacity and rate performance of Li-ion batteries. However, oxygen vacancies can also lead to accelerated degradation of the cathode material structure, and lead to phase transition etc.

Graphical abstract: The oxygen vacancy in Li-ion battery cathode materials
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Interfacial engineering of gold nanoclusters for biomedical applications

Ultrasmall Au NCs have recently emerged as functional bionanomaterials due to their unique physicochemical and theranostic properties. To explore the therapeutic potential of Au NCs and to overcome biological barriers, interfacial engineering approaches are discussed in details.

Graphical abstract: Interfacial engineering of gold nanoclusters for biomedical applications
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Status and prospects of porous graphene networks for lithium–sulfur batteries

A systematical summary of the recent progress of porous graphene networks applied in different components of lithium–sulfur batteries.

Graphical abstract: Status and prospects of porous graphene networks for lithium–sulfur batteries
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Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites in electrocatalysis

We summarize recent developments of Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites as intriguing and high-performing electrocatalysts for key reactions relevant to energy conversion and storage at both low and high temperatures.

Graphical abstract: Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites in electrocatalysis
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Micro-/nanostructures meet anisotropic wetting: from preparation methods to applications

Recent advances in the development and application of novel anisotropic wetting interfacial phenomena through the use of unique micro-/nanostructures have been summarized.

Graphical abstract: Micro-/nanostructures meet anisotropic wetting: from preparation methods to applications
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Single-chain nanoparticles: opportunities provided by internal and external confinement

This review summarizes the opportunities offered by internal and external confinement of single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) in catalysts, drug delivery, sensing, and other emerging potential applications.

Graphical abstract: Single-chain nanoparticles: opportunities provided by internal and external confinement
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Advances in design engineering and merits of electron transporting layers in perovskite solar cells

The electron transport layer plays an essential part for high-performing perovskite solar cells, on which successful extraction of charges from light harvester and the transfer to the electrode are critically dependent.

Graphical abstract: Advances in design engineering and merits of electron transporting layers in perovskite solar cells
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Lignin-based smart materials: a roadmap to processing and synthesis for current and future applications

Lignin-based smart materials are emerging into advanced material applications as stimuli-responsive actuators, sensors, controlled release systems, and more.

Graphical abstract: Lignin-based smart materials: a roadmap to processing and synthesis for current and future applications
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Non-layered 2D materials toward advanced photoelectric devices: progress and prospects

Growth of non-layered 2D materials and their application in photoelectric devices are summarized, accompanied by prospects for future development.

Graphical abstract: Non-layered 2D materials toward advanced photoelectric devices: progress and prospects
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Interaction engineering in organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells

Various intermolecular interactions in perovskite solar cells can help in improving efficiency and stability.

Graphical abstract: Interaction engineering in organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells
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Surface biofunctionalization to improve the efficacy of biomaterial substrates to be used in regenerative medicine

The surface biofunctionalization of a biomaterial aim to enhance their biofunctionality at the cellular/tissue level. This review summarized different biofunctionalization strategies applied in the Tissue Engineering and Medicine Regenerative field.

Graphical abstract: Surface biofunctionalization to improve the efficacy of biomaterial substrates to be used in regenerative medicine
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Harnessing the self-assembly of peptides for the targeted delivery of anti-cancer agents

Self-assembling peptide hydrogels can effectively transport, hold and release therapeutic molecules in a spatially and temporally controlled manner and, in doing so, improve anti-cancer drug efficacy while reducing non-specific toxicity.

Graphical abstract: Harnessing the self-assembly of peptides for the targeted delivery of anti-cancer agents
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Additive manufacturing of natural biopolymers and composites for bone tissue engineering

Through additive manufacturing (AM) of natural biopolymers, significant progress has been made in the field of biomedical devices and bone tissue engineering of low load bearing applications like maxillofacial, bone defects, and dental.

Graphical abstract: Additive manufacturing of natural biopolymers and composites for bone tissue engineering
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Crystal regulation towards rechargeable magnesium battery cathode materials

Crystal regulation as the “key” powerfully unlocks the “crystal house” for fast and stable Mg ion migration and storage.

Graphical abstract: Crystal regulation towards rechargeable magnesium battery cathode materials
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Organostannane-free polycondensation and eco-friendly processing strategy for the design of semiconducting polymers in transistors

We introduce green synthetic methods and environmentally benign processing strategies that provide some ideas for total green fabrication of electronic devices.

Graphical abstract: Organostannane-free polycondensation and eco-friendly processing strategy for the design of semiconducting polymers in transistors
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Basic knowledge in battery research bridging the gap between academia and industry

The basic knowledge in battery research bridging the gap between academia and industry was reviewed by the authors from both fields.

Graphical abstract: Basic knowledge in battery research bridging the gap between academia and industry
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Recent progress on hollow array architectures and their applications in electrochemical energy storage

The rational design of various hollow array architectures, including their advantages, synthetic strategies and applications in energy storage, is reviewed in this study.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress on hollow array architectures and their applications in electrochemical energy storage
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Implementation of ferroelectric materials in photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical water splitting

This review unravels the interaction of PC and PEC water splitting with interfacial ferroelectric polarization.

Graphical abstract: Implementation of ferroelectric materials in photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical water splitting
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Nano/microstructures of shape memory polymers: from materials to applications

This review summarizes the advances and challenges of shape memory polymers with nano/microstructures from materials to applications.

Graphical abstract: Nano/microstructures of shape memory polymers: from materials to applications
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The damaging effects of the acidity in PEDOT:PSS on semiconductor device performance and solutions based on non-acidic alternatives

Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate), PEDOT:PSS, has been widely used as an effective hole transporting material in many different organic semiconductor devices for well over a decade.

Graphical abstract: The damaging effects of the acidity in PEDOT:PSS on semiconductor device performance and solutions based on non-acidic alternatives
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Recent advances in anodic interface engineering for solid-state lithium-metal batteries

In this review, we summarize the anodic interface problems, advanced strategies, in situ characterization technologies and future perspectives of SSLMBs.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in anodic interface engineering for solid-state lithium-metal batteries
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What are the design principles, from the choice of lubricants and structures to the preparation method, for a stable slippery lubricant-infused porous surface?

In this review, we provide a comprehensive discussion of how to design a stable slippery lubricant-infused porous surface. The design principles and preparation methods for enhancing the stability of the lubricant layer are illustrated.

Graphical abstract: What are the design principles, from the choice of lubricants and structures to the preparation method, for a stable slippery lubricant-infused porous surface?
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Surface modified cellulose nanomaterials: a source of non-spherical nanoparticles for drug delivery

Cellulose nanomaterials, often called nanocellulose, have created a lot of buzz as a renewable building block for new materials. In this review, the steps necessary to generate soluble nanocellulose-based drug carriers are discussed, which includes surface modifications and toxicity.

Graphical abstract: Surface modified cellulose nanomaterials: a source of non-spherical nanoparticles for drug delivery
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Recent progress in controlled nano/micro cracking as an alternative nano-patterning method for functional applications

Various cracking methods and its applications for transparent conductors, sensors, and microfluidics.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in controlled nano/micro cracking as an alternative nano-patterning method for functional applications
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Mechanochemical synthesis of highly porous materials

Mechanochemistry became a powerful and popular method for the preparation of various porous materials.

Graphical abstract: Mechanochemical synthesis of highly porous materials
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Rational design of semiconducting polymer brushes as cancer theranostics

In this review, recent progress in the development of semiconducting polymer brushes for advanced cancer theranostics has been presented.

Graphical abstract: Rational design of semiconducting polymer brushes as cancer theranostics
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Current status and prospects of memristors based on novel 2D materials

A summary of the characteristics and switching mechanisms of memristors based on novel 2D materials.

Graphical abstract: Current status and prospects of memristors based on novel 2D materials
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Lipid-based mesophases as matrices for nanoscale reactions

Review of nonlamellar lipidic mesophases as matrices for organic and enzymatic reactions, and synthesis of polymeric, metallic and mesoporous materials.

Graphical abstract: Lipid-based mesophases as matrices for nanoscale reactions
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Applications of nano-porous graphene materials – critical review on performance and challenges

A critical review on the potential of nano-porous graphene materials, their key structural and physicochemical properties for applications in the areas of separation and sensing and energy storage.

Graphical abstract: Applications of nano-porous graphene materials – critical review on performance and challenges
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Recent advances in the interface design of solid-state electrolytes for solid-state energy storage devices

High-ionic-conductivity solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) have been extensively explored for electrochemical energy storage technologies because these materials can enhance the safety of solid-state energy storage devices (SSESDs).

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in the interface design of solid-state electrolytes for solid-state energy storage devices
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Erbium complexes as pioneers for implementing linear light-upconversion in molecules

Trivalent erbium, Er3+, with its 4f11 electronic configuration, was the first lanthanide cation for which linear upconversion could be induced in a molecular complex. The reasons for this success and its perspectives are discussed in this review.

Graphical abstract: Erbium complexes as pioneers for implementing linear light-upconversion in molecules
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About the amplification factors in organic bioelectronic sensors

A systematic comparison between electrochemical and organic bioelectronic sensors reveals a unified rational description for a transistor amplified detection.

Graphical abstract: About the amplification factors in organic bioelectronic sensors
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