Themed collection Celebrating 100 Years of Chemistry at Nankai University
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DNA nanostructure-based nucleic acid probes: construction and biological applications
In recent years, DNA has been widely noted as a kind of material that can be used to construct building blocks for biosensing, in vivo imaging, drug development, and disease therapy because of its advantages of good biocompatibility and programmable properties.
Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 7602-7622
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SC00587A
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Grafted semiconducting polymer amphiphiles for multimodal optical imaging and combination phototherapy
This review summarizes the applications of grafted semiconducting polymer amphiphiles (SPAs) as multimodal optical nanoagents for cancer imaging and combination phototherapy.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 10553-10570
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC01721C
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Electrodeposition of (hydro)oxides for an oxygen evolution electrode
This minireview looks at recent electrodeposition strategies for metal (hydro)oxide design and water oxidation applications, unveiling the unique properties and underlying principles of electrodeposited metal (hydro)oxides in the OER.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 10614-10625
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC01532F
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Developing better ester- and ether-based electrolytes for potassium-ion batteries
A comprehensive summary on how to optimize ester- and ether-based electrolytes for high-performance potassium-ion batteries.
Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 2345-2356
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC06537D
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Asymmetric synthesis of N–N axially chiral compounds via organocatalytic atroposelective N-acylation
A highly efficient atroposelective N-acylation reaction of quinazolinone type benzamides with cinnamic anhydrides for the direct catalytic synthesis of optically active atropisomeric quinazolinone derivatives was developed.
Chem. Sci., 2022,13, 141-148
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SC05360D
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Solvent-controlled photocatalytic divergent cyclization of alkynyl aldehydes: access to cyclopentenones and dihydropyranols
A solvent-controlled photocatalytic divergent cyclization of alkynyl aldehydes is developed, providing a facile access to sulfonylated cyclopentenones and dihydropyranols under mild conditions.
Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 11420-11426
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SC03416B
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Diverse protein manipulations with genetically encoded glutamic acid benzyl ester
Herein, we genetically encode an esterified glutamic acid analogue (BnE) into proteins, and demonstrate that BnE can be applied in different types of site-specific protein modifications.
Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 9778-9785
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SC01882E
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Triarylamine-based porous coordination polymers performing both hydrogen atom transfer and photoredox catalysis for regioselective α-amino C(sp3)–H arylation
The efficiency of photosensitization and hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) catalysis is balanced in a recyclable heterogeneous manner by the modification of the N-central conformation in Cd-MIX.
Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 8512-8520
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SC00828E
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Asymmetric hydrogenation of exocyclic γ,δ-unsaturated β-ketoesters to functionalized chiral allylic alcohols via dynamic kinetic resolution
An iridium catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of exocyclic γ,δ-unsaturated β-ketoesters via dynamic kinetic resolution was developed, providing efficient protocol for enantioselective synthesis of functionalized chiral allylic alcohols.
Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 7793-7799
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SC02044G
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Non-concentrated aqueous electrolytes with organic solvent additives for stable zinc batteries
Involvement of dimethyl carbonate and trifluoromethanesulfonate anions in a hybrid aqueous electrolyte enables the formation of a new Zn2+-solvation structure and a ZnF2–ZnCO3-rich interphase that stabilizes the Zn battery chemistry.
Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 5843-5852
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC06734B
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Streamlined construction of peptide macrocycles via palladium-catalyzed intramolecular S-arylation in solution and on DNA
A highly efficient and versatile method for construction of peptide macrocycles via palladium-catalyzed intramolecular S-arylation of alkyl and aryl thiols with aryl iodides under mild conditions is developed.
Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 5804-5810
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SC00789K
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Access to P-stereogenic compounds via desymmetrizing enantioselective bromination
A highly efficient desymmetrizing asymmetric bromination of bisphenol phosphine oxides was developed, providing a wide range of chiral bisphenol phosphine oxides and bisphenol phosphinates with high yields and enantioselectivities.
Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 4582-4587
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC07008D
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Chiral Lewis acid-bonded picolinaldehyde enables enantiodivergent carbonyl catalysis in the Mannich/condensation reaction of glycine ester
The catalytic asymmetric Mannich/condensation of glycine ester with aldimines was achieved by merging chiral N,N′-dioxide/YbIII complex Lewis acid catalysis/carbonyl catalysis under mild condition.
Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 4353-4360
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC07052A
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A rapid and sensitive method for chiroptical sensing of α-amino acids via click-like labeling with o-phthalaldehyde and p-toluenethiol
A highly practical method for comprehensive chiroptical sensing of free α amino acids with streamlined operation and high sensitivity via dual CD/UV measurements is developed.
Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 2504-2508
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC05749E
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Purely organic light-harvesting phosphorescence energy transfer by β-cyclodextrin pseudorotaxane for mitochondria targeted imaging
A new type of purely organic light-harvesting PET supramolecular assembly is constructed with efficient energy transfer and ultrahigh antenna effect. Moreover, the assembly could be used for mitochondria targeted imaging in A549 cancer cells.
Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 1851-1857
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC05343K
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Mitigation of Jahn–Teller distortion and Na+/vacancy ordering in a distorted manganese oxide cathode material by Li substitution
Li-Substitution in P′2-Na0.67MnO2 mitigates the anisotropic change of Mn–O bonds and Na/vacancy ordering, and hence significantly promotes its cycling stability and rate capability as a cathode material for sodium-ion batteries.
Chem. Sci., 2021,12, 1062-1067
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC05427E
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Aluminum-catalyzed tunable halodefluorination of trifluoromethyl- and difluoroalkyl-substituted olefins
Aluminum-catalyzed halodefluorination reactions of fluoroalkyl-substituted olefins are developed. The reactions can selectively deliver mono-, di-, or trisubstituted products.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 11548-11553
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC03883K
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Controlling cyclization pathways in palladium(II)-catalyzed intramolecular alkene hydro-functionalization via substrate directivity
We report a series of palladium(II)-catalyzed, intramolecular alkene hydrofunctionalization reactions with carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen nucleophiles to form five- and six-membered carbo- and heterocycles.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 11307-11314
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC03409F
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Simultaneous manifestation of metallic conductivity and single-molecule magnetism in a layered molecule-based compound
A metallic single-molecule magnet was synthesised demonstrating simultaneous metallic conduction and excellent SMM properties at the same temperature range for the first time, with potential applications in molecule-based quantum spintronics.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 11154-11161
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC04040A
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Catalytic asymmetric synthesis of quaternary trifluoromethyl α- to ε-amino acid derivatives via umpolung allylation/2-aza-Cope rearrangement
In this study, we developed an efficient Ir-catalyzed cascade umpolung allylation/2-aza-Cope rearrangement for the preparation of a variety of quaternary trifluoromethyl α-ε-amino acids in high yields with excellent enantioselectivities.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 10984-10990
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC04685J
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Heparin reversal by an oligoethylene glycol functionalized guanidinocalixarene
An oligoethylene glycol functionalized guanidinocalix[4]arene was developed as a safe antidote against heparin, via specific recognition and neutralization of heparin in vitro and in vivo.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 9623-9629
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC03922E
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Diazaphosphinyl radical-catalyzed deoxygenation of α-carboxy ketones: a new protocol for chemo-selective C–O bond scission via mechanism regulation
Diazaphosphinyl radical-catalyzed chemo-selective deoxygenation of α-carboxy ketones with pinacolborane was achieved through the mechanism switch from direct to stepwise hydride transfer of diazaphosphinane.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 8476-8481
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC03220D
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Simultaneously boosting the conjugation, brightness and solubility of organic fluorophores by using AIEgens
AIEgens are exploited to simultaneously extend the conjugation, boost the brightness, and increase the solubility of organic near-infrared fluorophores, representing a new strategy for developing high-performance emitters for biomedical imaging.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 8438-8447
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC03423A
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Highly efficient H2S scavengers via thiolysis of positively-charged NBD amines
We demonstrate that positively-charged NBD amines can effectively scavenge biological H2S in live cells and in mice.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 7823-7828
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC01518K
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BNN-1,3-dipoles: isolation and intramolecular cycloaddition with unactivated arenes
The mono-base-coordinated 1,2-diboranylidenehydrazine derivatives exhibiting the BNN-1,3-dipolar reactivity toward unactivated arenes and CO2 are reported.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 7053-7059
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC02162H
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Crystal engineering of a rectangular sql coordination network to enable xylenes selectivity over ethylbenzene
[Co(bipy)(bptz)(NCS)2]n, a new mixed-linker sql coordination network, exhibits high xylene adsorption capacity and high xylene selectivity over ethylbenzene (>5).
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 6889-6895
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC02123G
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Supramolecular combination chemotherapy: a pH-responsive co-encapsulation drug delivery system
Most cancer chemotherapy regimens rely on the use of two or more chemotherapeutic agents. A supramolecular approach that may allow co-delivery of two drugs is described here.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 6275-6282
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC01756F
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Stimulus-responsive surface-enhanced Raman scattering: a “Trojan horse” strategy for precision molecular diagnosis of cancer
A stimulus-responsive surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SR-SERS) technique was developed to selectively profile the comprehensive molecular phenotype of tumor tissues.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 6111-6120
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC01649G
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Photo-induced carbocation-enhanced charge transport in single-molecule junctions
We report the first example of photo-induced carbocation-enhanced charge transport in triphenylmethane junctions using the scanning tunneling microscopy break junction (STM-BJ) technique.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 6026-6030
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC00505C
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High-efficiency dynamic sensing of biothiols in cancer cells with a fluorescent β-cyclodextrin supramolecular assembly
A unique fluorescent supramolecular assembly was constructed from coumarin-modified β-cyclodextrin and an adamantane-modified cyclic arginine–glycine–aspartate peptide for high-efficiency real-time monitoring of biothiols in cancer cells.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 4791-4800
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC00414F
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Diazaphosphinanes as hydride, hydrogen atom, proton or electron donors under transition-metal-free conditions: thermodynamics, kinetics, and synthetic applications
A new 1,3,2-diazaphosphinane, serving as a formal hydride, hydrogen-atom or proton donor without transition-metal mediation was exploited thermodynamically and kinetically. And, its promising potentials in versatile syntheses have been demonstrated.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 3672-3679
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC05883D
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Counterintuitive solvation effect of ionic-liquid/DMSO solvents on acidic C–H dissociation and insight into respective solvation
The dependence of PhCH(CN)2 pKa on the molar fraction of ionic liquids in ionic–molecular binary mixtures showed a nonlinear three-fragment plot, which was rationalized for the first time by the respective roles of each solvent component for solvation.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 3365-3370
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC06341B
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Directional molecular sliding movement in peptide hydrogels accelerates cell proliferation
Dynamic peptide hydrogels undergoing directional domain sliding movement upon release of covalent constraint accelerate cell proliferation through a mechanotransduction pathway.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 1383-1393
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC05808G
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Formyl-selective deuteration of aldehydes with D2O via synergistic organic and photoredox catalysis
Formyl-selective deuteration of aldehydes with D2O mediated by the synergistic combination of light-driven, polyoxometalate-facilitated HAT and thiol catalysis is reported.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 1026-1031
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC05132E
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Strong dual emission in covalent organic frameworks induced by ESIPT
The introduction of hydroxyl groups and n-butyl groups into COF-4-OH for the construction of COFs with strong dual emission was demonstrated.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 11103-11109
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC03040A
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Nickel-catalyzed hydroalkylation and hydroalkenylation of 1,3-dienes with hydrazones
Nickel-catalyzed highly regioselective hydroalkylation and hydroalkenylation of dienes were achieved with different hydrazones.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 10417-10421
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC04177J
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Three-dimensional DNA nanostructures to improve the hyperbranched hybridization chain reaction
Nonenzymatic nucleic acid amplification techniques (e.g. the hybridization chain reaction, HCR) have shown promising potential for amplified detection of biomarkers.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 9758-9767
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC02281C
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Plasmon-promoted electrocatalytic water splitting on metal–semiconductor nanocomposites: the interfacial charge transfer and the real catalytic sites
The interfacial charge transfer and real catalytic sites on metal–semiconductor hybrid catalysts for photoelectrocatalytic water splitting are studied.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 9605-9612
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC03360B
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A light-responsive, self-immolative linker for controlled drug delivery via peptide- and protein-drug conjugates
Photoirradiation of the PC4AP linker generates an active intermediate that reacts intramolecularly with a primary amine on the carrier peptide/protein, leading to rapid release of the drug without generating any toxic side products.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 8973-8980
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC03016F
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Benchmark selectivity p-xylene separation by a non-porous molecular solid through liquid or vapor extraction
Solid–liquid separation of similarly sized organic molecules utilizing sorbents offers the potential for new energy-efficient approaches to a number of important industrial separations such as xylenes (C8) separations.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 8850-8854
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC02621E
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Locus-patterned sequence oriented enrichment for multi-dimensional gene analysis
A locus-patterned sequence oriented enrichment was proposed to analyze the gene sequence, locus variation and molecular abundance of heterogeneous genes.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 8421-8427
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC02496D
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Three-component vicinal-diarylation of alkenes via direct transmetalation of arylboronic acids
Transmetalation-initiated three-component vicinal-diarylation of alkenes.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 7952-7957
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC02182E
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In situ real-time tracing of hierarchical targeting nanostructures in drug resistant tumors using diffuse fluorescence tomography
Nanoparticles that respond to specific endogenous or exogenous stimuli in tumor tissues are actively being developed to address multidrug resistance owing to multiple advantages, including a prolonged circulation time, enhanced permeability and retention effect, and superior cellular uptake.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 7878-7886
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC01841G
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Ultralong room-temperature phosphorescence of a solid-state supramolecule between phenylmethylpyridinium and cucurbit[6]uril
We report an ultralong room-temperature phosphorescence (2.62 s) based on cucurbit[6]uril host and phenyl-methyl-pyridinium guest for data encryption. Encapsulation of CB[6] boosts intersystem crossing and suppresses nonradiative relaxation of guest.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 7773-7778
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC02633A
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Solvent-assisted coordination driven assembly of a supramolecular architecture featuring two types of connectivity from discrete nanocages
A 3D nanocage architecture with two types of connectivity was successfully assembled from discrete supramolecular nanocages.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 6661-6665
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC01892A
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Laser illumination-induced dramatic catalytic activity change on Au nanospheres
In this work, the distinct catalytic properties of a single gold nanoparticle (GNP) after symmetry breaking were disclosed at the single-particle level for the first time.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 5793-5800
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC01666J
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Synthesis and structure of a family of rhodium polystannide clusters [Rh@Sn10]3–, [Rh@Sn12]3–, [Rh2@Sn17]6– and the first triply-fused stannide, [Rh3@Sn24]5–
Triply fused cluster: edge shared of three [Rh@Sn10] subunits lead to the largest endohedral polystannide with an entirely new triply fused topology.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 4394-4401
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC03948H
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Access to P-chiral phosphine oxides by enantioselective allylic alkylation of bisphenols
A biscinchona alkaloid-catalyzed AAA reaction for the construction of P-stereogenic center compounds was developed.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 4322-4327
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC05439H
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A compatible anode/succinonitrile-based electrolyte interface in all-solid-state Na–CO2 batteries
A compatible anode/succinonitrile-based electrolyte interface is achieved owing to the in situ formed NaF-rich interphase through an extremely simple approach.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 4306-4312
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC05178J
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Dinuclear HgII tetracarbene complex-triggered aggregation-induced emission for rapid and selective sensing of Hg2+ and organomercury species
Mercury-mediated chelate ring formation and subsequent aggregation gives strong fluorescence for rapid and selective sensing of Hg2+ and organomercury.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 4220-4226
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC05714A
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Photo-responsive cyclodextrin/anthracene/Eu3+ supramolecular assembly for a tunable photochromic multicolor cell label and fluorescent ink
A photoresponsive supramolecular assembly was constructed and presented multi-color fluorescence emissions in several environments including solution, PVA and living cells.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 3346-3352
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC00026G
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Metal-free alkene carbooxygenation following tandem intramolecular alkoxylation/Claisen rearrangement: stereocontrolled access to bridged [4.2.1] lactones
A metal-free intramolecular tandem sequence involving alkoxylation, Claisen rearrangement and lactone expansion has been achieved.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 3123-3129
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC00079H
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An integrated-molecular-beacon based multiple exponential strand displacement amplification strategy for ultrasensitive detection of DNA methyltransferase activity
An ultra-sensitive biosensor using only two DNA oligos to initiate multiple signal amplification cycles.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 2290-2297
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC05102J
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Dual-biomarker-triggered fluorescence probes for differentiating cancer cells and revealing synergistic antioxidant effects under oxidative stress
Dual-biomarker-triggered fluorescent probes were developed for simultaneous detection of the two biomarkers H2S and hNQO1 in cancer cells.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 1945-1952
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC03781G
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A nonaqueous potassium-ion hybrid capacitor enabled by two-dimensional diffusion pathways of dipotassium terephthalate
Potassium-ion hybrid capacitor is enabled by fast diffusion, facile reaction kinetics and small volume change of dipotassium terephthalate and its comparability to the non-faradaic capacitive kinetics of activated carbon, and hence shows high power and energy density.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 2048-2052
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04489A
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Color-tunable lanthanide metal–organic framework gels
MOF gels with intrinsic emission color are prepared with 5-boronoisophthalic acid and Eu3+, Tb3+, and/or Dy3+. Single-metal gels exhibit trichromatic fluorescence, so full color emissions are readily obtained by tuning the type and/or ratio of Ln3+ ions to prepare mixed-metal gels. Nano-ribbons form from the precursors and then entangle together to generate the gels.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 1644-1650
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04732D
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Negative area compressibility of a hydrogen-bonded two-dimensional material
Very few materials expand two-dimensionally under pressure, and this extremely rare phenomenon, namely negative area compressibility (NAC), is highly desirable for technological applications in pressure sensors and actuators.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 1309-1315
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC03291B
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Single-particle tracking discloses binding-mediated rocking diffusion of rod-shaped biological particles on lipid membranes
Interestingly, on the lipid membrane, E.coli displays anomalous rocking diffusion, which might facilitate the subsequent survey of stronger association sites on the two-dimensional (2D) surface.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 1351-1359
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04033H
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Stabilizing nickel-rich layered oxide cathodes by magnesium doping for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
Magnesium doping in a high-capacity Ni-rich cathode suppresses cation mixing and transition-metal migration, leading to remarkable structural stability and cycling performance.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 1374-1379
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC03385D
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Visible-light-mediated Minisci C–H alkylation of heteroarenes with unactivated alkyl halides using O2 as an oxidant
Herein, we report a protocol for direct visible-light-mediated Minisci C–H alkylation of heteroarenes with unactivated alkyl halides using molecular oxygen as an oxidant at room temperature.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 976-982
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04892D
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Photoredox-mediated remote C(sp3)–H heteroarylation of free alcohols
We report an efficient and economical method for remote δ C(sp3)–H heteroarylation of free aliphatic alcohols using a hypervalent iodine PFBI-OH oxidant under photoredox catalysis.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 688-693
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04134B
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Dalmanol biosyntheses require coupling of two separate polyketide gene clusters
Polyketide–polyketide hybrids are unique natural products with promising bioactivity, but the hybridization processes remain poorly understood.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 73-82
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC03697G
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Manganese(II) phosphate nanosheet assembly with native out-of-plane Mn centres for electrocatalytic water oxidation
Nature selects Mn-clusters as catalysts for water oxidation, which is a significant reaction in photosynthesis.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 191-197
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC03764G
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EDTA etching: a simple way for regulating the traps, size and aqueous-dispersibility of Cr3+-doped zinc gallate
EDTA etching, the first strategy that simply generates deep traps while reducing the size and improving the aqueous-dispersibility, is presented.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 8923-8929
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04173C
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Silver-mediated oxidative functionalization of alkylsilanes
A general approach to the functionalization of aliphatic C–Si bonds in the presence of silver salts and oxidants has been reported.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 8836-8841
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC03730B
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An “all-in-one” antitumor and anti-recurrence/metastasis nanomedicine with multi-drug co-loading and burst drug release for multi-modality therapy
A simple multi-modality therapy with multi-drug co-loading and burst drug release for a high curative effect and anti-recurrence/metastasis was reported.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 7210-7217
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC02305K
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Nickel(0)-catalyzed linear-selective hydroarylation of unactivated alkenes and styrenes with aryl boronic acids
The first nickel(0)-catalyzed linear-selective hydroarylation of unactivated alkenes and styrenes with organoboronic acids are achieved under redox-neutral conditions.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 6839-6843
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC02101E
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The morphology and surface charge-dependent cellular uptake efficiency of upconversion nanostructures revealed by single-particle optical microscopy
The cellular uptake efficiency of nanostructures has been demonstrated to be highly dependent on the surface charge, size and shape although the cellular internalization process is still far from being well-understood.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 5260-5269
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC01828F
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Rhodium-catalyzed asymmetric hydroamination and hydroindolation of keto-vinylidenecyclopropanes
A novel rhodium-catalyzed asymmetric hydroamination and hydroindolation of keto-vinylidenecyclopropanes has been developed, affording the hydroamination and hydroindolation products in good to excellent yields with outstanding ee values through a new TMM–Rh model complex.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 5074-5081
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC01595C
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Ruthenium-catalyzed umpolung carboxylation of hydrazones with CO2
The first ruthenium-catalyzed umpolung carboxylation of hydrazones with CO2 to generate important aryl acetic acids is reported.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 4873-4878
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC01299G
About this collection
This year marks the 100th anniversary of chemical sciences at Nankai University. To help celebrate this important milestone and the exceptional research that is synonymous with Nankai University, Chemical Science is co-organising a joint symposium, titled “Celebrating 100 years at Nankai with New Frontiers in Chemistry: A Chemical Science Symposium”, which will feature research that crosses new frontiers and boundaries within the chemical sciences and introduces new concepts. The symposium will be hosted and organised by Professor Shou-Fei Zhu (Nankai University) and Chemical Science Associate Editors Professor Ning Jiao (Peking University) and Professor Jinlong Gong (Tianjin University). This collection accompanies the Symposium, and features Chemical Science articles from authors at Nankai University and speakers of the symposium. We hope you enjoy this selection of articles.
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