Themed collection Mesostructured Materials

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Themed collection: 12th International Mesostructured Materials Symposium (IMMS12)

Peter Hesemann and Bao-Lian Su introduce the New Journal of Chemistry themed collection on the 12th International Mesostructured Materials Symposium (IMMS12).

Graphical abstract: Themed collection: 12th International Mesostructured Materials Symposium (IMMS12)
From the themed collection: Mesostructured Materials
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Tailored mesoporous silica nanoparticles for overcoming gastrointestinal barriers: a perspective on advanced strategies for oral delivery

This perspective explores strategies to modify the morphology, size, and surface chemistry of mesoporous silica nanoparticles to modulate intestinal barrier function, thereby improving the oral delivery of peptide drugs and biologics.

Graphical abstract: Tailored mesoporous silica nanoparticles for overcoming gastrointestinal barriers: a perspective on advanced strategies for oral delivery
From the themed collection: Articles behind the 2025 journal covers
Open Access Paper

Supramolecular biosourced hydrogelator: a green tool for tailoring the pore size of mesostructured silica for enzyme immobilization

Reducing the size of the mesopores by adding a supramolecular biosourced hydrogelator gel after enzyme immobilization is an effective way to limit enzyme leaching during the catalytic reaction without damaging the mesostructure.

Graphical abstract: Supramolecular biosourced hydrogelator: a green tool for tailoring the pore size of mesostructured silica for enzyme immobilization
From the themed collection: Articles behind the 2025 journal covers
Open Access Accepted Manuscript - Paper

Water confinement in hierarchical porous silica and titania

From the themed collection: Mesostructured Materials
Open Access Paper

VTMS-based aerogel structure preservation: the influence of the sol–gel synthesis composition, aging process, and double-crosslinking

A surfactant-free synthesis route for VTMS-based aerogels, combined with strategies to minimize structural degradation during their production.

Graphical abstract: VTMS-based aerogel structure preservation: the influence of the sol–gel synthesis composition, aging process, and double-crosslinking
From the themed collection: Mesostructured Materials
Open Access Paper

Surfactant effects on the synthesis of oxide nanoparticles using deep eutectic solvents

The morphology and porosity of iron oxide nanoparticles grown in deep eutectic solvents using mild conditions can be altered by addition of surfactant or water during syntheses.

Graphical abstract: Surfactant effects on the synthesis of oxide nanoparticles using deep eutectic solvents
From the themed collection: Mesostructured Materials
Open Access Paper

Elaboration of hollow mesoporous organosilica nanospheres of various sizes

Hollow mesoporous organosilica (HMO) nanoparticles with a controlled core cavity and a mesoporous organosilica shell are elaborated , the synthesis steps are checked by IR spectroscopy, the HMO are then tested for endocytosis and biocompatibility.

Graphical abstract: Elaboration of hollow mesoporous organosilica nanospheres of various sizes
From the themed collection: Mesostructured Materials
Open Access Paper

Construction of Fe3O4/ZnO heterostructure photocatalysts derived from Fe-doped ZIF-8 for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline and hydrogen peroxide production

Fe3O4/ZnO heterostructures derived from Fe-doped ZIF-8 show enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalysis, enabling efficient tetracycline degradation and H2O2 production, offering dual-function solutions for water purification and green chemistry.

Graphical abstract: Construction of Fe3O4/ZnO heterostructure photocatalysts derived from Fe-doped ZIF-8 for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline and hydrogen peroxide production
From the themed collection: Mesostructured Materials
Open Access Paper

Phosphorylated chitin and cellulose nanocrystals as colloidal bio-templates towards mesoporous aluminophosphates

The interactions between new phosphorylated polysaccharide nanocrystals (cellulose, chitin) and aluminium oxo–hydroxo clusters e-Al13O4(OH)24(H2O)127+ are investigated and exploited to form mesoporous aluminophosphate materials.

Graphical abstract: Phosphorylated chitin and cellulose nanocrystals as colloidal bio-templates towards mesoporous aluminophosphates
From the themed collection: Mesostructured Materials
Open Access Paper

Nanostructure retention to 1100 °C in soft-templated niobium tungstates using dual-carbon strategy

The temperature stability window of mesoporous niobium tungstates is improved by 500 °C using pore backfilling strategies with carbon precursors.

Graphical abstract: Nanostructure retention to 1100 °C in soft-templated niobium tungstates using dual-carbon strategy
From the themed collection: Mesostructured Materials
Open Access Paper

Azadirachtin-based formulation in combination with mesoporous silica materials as a plague control agent

Formulations based on encapsulation of neem oil or azadirachtin in mesoporous silica, which are easy to prepare, scalable and applicable at the foliar level by dispersion, have shown efficacy in the field against pests such as Eutetranychus banksi.

Graphical abstract: Azadirachtin-based formulation in combination with mesoporous silica materials as a plague control agent
From the themed collection: Mesostructured Materials
Paper

Unlocking MOF A520 synthesis: investigating critical parameters

Optimisation of the synthesis procedure of MOF A520, an efficient water scavenger, and scaling up to prepare a 2.3 kg batch.

Graphical abstract: Unlocking MOF A520 synthesis: investigating critical parameters
From the themed collection: Mesostructured Materials
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Understanding the catalytic properties for synthesizing NOx derivative NH3 by an alternate gas-switching process

A BaO/Pt@mCeO2-type nanocomposite catalyst was prepared for the selective synthesis of NH3, which gave us an opportunity to understand the overall catalytic properties during an alternate gas-switching NOx storage and reduction process.

Graphical abstract: Understanding the catalytic properties for synthesizing NOx derivative NH3 by an alternate gas-switching process
From the themed collection: Mesostructured Materials
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About this collection

This themed collection has been produced in conjunction with the 12th International Mesostructured Materials Symposium, held in Montpellier in July 2024. The contributions showcase the diverse range of topics discussed at IMMS12, including oxides, mixed oxides, MOFs, carbons, and biomaterials, with applications in catalysis, drug delivery, and more. We hope that the NJC readership finds this themed collection as engaging and enjoyable to read as it was for us to compile.

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