Themed collection MSDE Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor-in-Chief Editorial Highlights Collection

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Open Access Editorial

New Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor-in-Chief for MSDE: reflections and vision

The new Editor-in-Chief, Claire S. Adjiman, and Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Andrew L. Ferguson, of Molecular Systems Design & Engineering reflect on the past, present, and future of the journal.

Graphical abstract: New Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor-in-Chief for MSDE: reflections and vision
Review Article

Interfacial solar evaporation for water production: from structure design to reliable performance

Interfacial solar evaporation has emerged as a convenient and efficient strategy for harvesting solar energy, and shows promising application in the fields of water purification, desalination, and atmospheric water harvesting.

Graphical abstract: Interfacial solar evaporation for water production: from structure design to reliable performance
Communication

Water harvesting properties of a zwitterionic metal–organic framework

A nanoporous zwitterionic metal–organic framework is accessed for its atmospheric water harvesting properties due to its strong Lewis acidity and water stability. Findings show high cycling output and unique hydrochromic behavior.

Graphical abstract: Water harvesting properties of a zwitterionic metal–organic framework
From the themed collection: Emerging Investigator Series
Paper

Multifaceted mutational immunotherapeutic approach to design therapeutic mAbs to combat monkeypox disease via integrated screening algorithms and antibody engineering

Development of therapeutic mAbs against the monkeypox virus targeting critical enzymes. The mutational immunotherapy improves the efficacy. This study provides potential therapy, emphasizing the advantages of mAbs over small molecule inhibitors.

Graphical abstract: Multifaceted mutational immunotherapeutic approach to design therapeutic mAbs to combat monkeypox disease via integrated screening algorithms and antibody engineering
Paper

4D printing of light activated shape memory polymers with organic dyes

An ink based on azodyes is presented, allowing fabrication of light activatable 4D shape memory geometries with spatiotemporal response control.

Graphical abstract: 4D printing of light activated shape memory polymers with organic dyes
Open Access Paper

Computational investigation of multifunctional MOFs for adsorption and membrane-based separation of CF4/CH4, CH4/H2, CH4/N2, and N2/H2 mixtures

The highest adsorption selectivity improvements for CF4/CH4, CH4/H2, CH4/N2, and N2/H2 separations were generally observed in multi-functionalized-MOFs (MTV-MOFs) with –OCH3–OCH3 groups.

Graphical abstract: Computational investigation of multifunctional MOFs for adsorption and membrane-based separation of CF4/CH4, CH4/H2, CH4/N2, and N2/H2 mixtures
Paper

Use of ionic liquids to remove harmful M2+ contaminants from hydrocarbon streams

The first successful extraction of up to 99.3% of zinc and 99.7% copper (at a concentration of just 2 mg kg−1 and 1 mg kg−1 respectively) from a model diesel fuel using a range of ionic liquids.

Graphical abstract: Use of ionic liquids to remove harmful M2+ contaminants from hydrocarbon streams
Paper

Hierarchical design of synthetic gel composites optimized to mimic the impact energy dissipation response of brain tissue

Bilayered polymer design significantly enhances mechanical tunability, allowing the composite to replicate the impact energy dissipation response of brain tissue.

Graphical abstract: Hierarchical design of synthetic gel composites optimized to mimic the impact energy dissipation response of brain tissue
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About this collection

Molecular Systems Design & Engineering (MSDE)  provides a forum for authors to disseminate scientific advances that will translate into solutions to societal challenges, and to enable such advances by supporting a burgeoning multi-disciplinary community of researchers. This special collection of MSDE articles showcases representative molecular engineering work highlighted by new MSDE Editor-in-Chief Claire Adjiman (Imperial College London, UK) and Deputy Editor-in-Chief Andrew Ferguson (University of Chicago, USA) in their introductory Editorial. Find out more about their vision for the journal, as well as future directions in the field of molecular engineering, here.


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