Themed collection 2019 Materials Chemistry Frontiers Review-type Articles

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Recent development of biomass-derived carbons and composites as electrode materials for supercapacitors

Due to various compositions and morphologies, exquisite intrinsic architectures, and renewability, biomass has been used to generate carbon electrodes for supercapacitors.

Graphical abstract: Recent development of biomass-derived carbons and composites as electrode materials for supercapacitors
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Advances in the application of high pressure in carbon dots

The great accomplishments were achieved under high pressure, including piezochromic luminescence, capturing high pressure phase, and pressure-triggered aggregation-induced emission enhancement.

Graphical abstract: Advances in the application of high pressure in carbon dots
From the themed collection: Carbon Dots
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Hydrogen-bonding regulated assembly of molecular and macromolecular amphiphiles

Hydrogen bonding driven assembly of amphiphiles (small molecules and polymers) produce diverse nanostructures in aqueous medium.

Graphical abstract: Hydrogen-bonding regulated assembly of molecular and macromolecular amphiphiles
From the themed collection: Supra-amphiphiles
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Frontiers in carbon dots: design, properties and applications

This review provides a state-of-the-art account on the design and properties of advanced functional carbon dots and their emerging applications ranging from optical and energy to biomedical fields.

Graphical abstract: Frontiers in carbon dots: design, properties and applications
From the themed collection: Materials Chemistry in Tianjin University
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Ligand functionalized copper nanoclusters for versatile applications in catalysis, sensing, bioimaging, and optoelectronics

Chemically synthesized copper nanoclusters show colour-tunable emission and can be applied in catalysis, sensing, bioimaging, theranostics, and optoelectronics.

Graphical abstract: Ligand functionalized copper nanoclusters for versatile applications in catalysis, sensing, bioimaging, and optoelectronics
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The supramolecular assemblies based on heteroatom-containing triangulenes

The assemblies derived from the various types of heteroatom-containing triangulenes are reviewed with respect to their supramolecular structures, characterization, properties and potential application.

Graphical abstract: The supramolecular assemblies based on heteroatom-containing triangulenes
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Dynamic covalent bonds: approaches from stable radical species

Dynamic covalent bonds by stable radical species are ideal platforms for simple, facile, and clean rearrangements of chemical bonds without the need for catalysts and the formation of byproducts.

Graphical abstract: Dynamic covalent bonds: approaches from stable radical species
From the themed collection: Mechanical Bond and Dynamic Covalent Bond
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Utilization and prospects of electrochemiluminescence for characterization, sensing, imaging and devices

This review summarizes the recent developments of a large number of chemiluminescent lumiphores and broad ECL applications.

Graphical abstract: Utilization and prospects of electrochemiluminescence for characterization, sensing, imaging and devices
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Stimuli-responsive dynamic pseudorotaxane crystals

This review summarizes recent advances in dynamic pseudorotaxane crystals with response to external stimuli, such as light and/or heat.

Graphical abstract: Stimuli-responsive dynamic pseudorotaxane crystals
From the themed collection: Mechanical Bond and Dynamic Covalent Bond
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Three-dimensional porous carbon materials and their composites as electrodes for electrochemical energy storage systems

This review describes the recent progress of 3D porous carbon materials and their composites as electrodes for electrochemical energy storage systems.

Graphical abstract: Three-dimensional porous carbon materials and their composites as electrodes for electrochemical energy storage systems
From the themed collection: Materials Chemistry in Tianjin University
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“Rod–coil” copolymers get self-assembled in solution

This review paper describes the recent advances in solution self-assembly of amphiphilic rod-coil copolymers of various structures, which contain conjugated polymers, liquid crystalline polymers, polypeptides, or helical polymers as the rod blocks.

Graphical abstract: “Rod–coil” copolymers get self-assembled in solution
From the themed collection: Supra-amphiphiles
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Sparks fly when AIE meets with polymers

The special structure of AIEgens facilitates the understanding and application of polymers.

Graphical abstract: Sparks fly when AIE meets with polymers
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Selenium-containing supra-amphiphiles

Supra-amphiphiles formed by noncovalent interactions are a versatile bottom-up fabrication strategy for functional soft materials.

Graphical abstract: Selenium-containing supra-amphiphiles
From the themed collection: Supra-amphiphiles
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Multimicelle aggregate mechanism for spherical multimolecular micelles: from theories, characteristics and properties to applications

Multimicelle aggregate (MMA) mechanism has been applied to explain the formation of large multimolecular micelles from various topological precursors and for applications in areas such as sensing, drug delivery, diagnostic and functional materials.

Graphical abstract: Multimicelle aggregate mechanism for spherical multimolecular micelles: from theories, characteristics and properties to applications
From the themed collection: Supra-amphiphiles
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Stimuli-responsive nanocarriers constructed from pillar[n]arene-based supra-amphiphiles

Recent progress of functional nanocarriers fabricated by pillar[n]arene-based supra-amphiphiles is reviewed.

Graphical abstract: Stimuli-responsive nanocarriers constructed from pillar[n]arene-based supra-amphiphiles
From the themed collection: Supra-amphiphiles
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The synthesis of composite powder precursors via chemical processes for the sintering of oxide dispersion-strengthened alloys

Chemical methods have significant advantages in preparing high-performance oxide dispersion-strengthened alloys.

Graphical abstract: The synthesis of composite powder precursors via chemical processes for the sintering of oxide dispersion-strengthened alloys
From the themed collection: Materials Chemistry in Tianjin University
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Design strategies of n-type conjugated polymers for organic thin-film transistors

Four molecule design strategies of n-type conjugated polymers for organic thin-film transistors are summarized and discussed.

Graphical abstract: Design strategies of n-type conjugated polymers for organic thin-film transistors
From the themed collection: Materials Chemistry in Tianjin University
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High-strength hydrogel-based bioinks

This review summarizes high-strength hydrogel-based bioinks, including general requirements for designing suitable high-strength hydrogel bioinks, and recent progress of 3D printed high-strength hydrogel scaffolds.

Graphical abstract: High-strength hydrogel-based bioinks
From the themed collection: Materials Chemistry in Tianjin University
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Phosphorescent and TADF polymers and dendrimers in solution-processed self-host organic light-emitting diodes: structure analysis and design perspectives

The relation between chemical structure and physical and electroluminescence properties for dendrimeric and polymeric emitters is examined; balanced charge transport is necessary for achieving the most efficient self-host devices with low efficiency roll-off.

Graphical abstract: Phosphorescent and TADF polymers and dendrimers in solution-processed self-host organic light-emitting diodes: structure analysis and design perspectives
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Biomolecule-assisted synthesis and functionality of metal nanoclusters for biological sensing: a review

Schematic representation of the synthesis of biomolecule-assisted metal nanoclusters for biological sensing applications.

Graphical abstract: Biomolecule-assisted synthesis and functionality of metal nanoclusters for biological sensing: a review
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Fluorescent gels: a review of synthesis, properties, applications and challenges

Soft material gels are important biomaterials for tissue engineering and biomedicine. Fluorescent gels possess the additional property of being light emitting, with advanced applications in sensing, bioimaging, and electrofluorochromic devices.

Graphical abstract: Fluorescent gels: a review of synthesis, properties, applications and challenges
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Perfluorocyclobutyl-based polymers for functional materials

Perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB)-based polymers exhibit attractive properties, including good thermal and chemical stability, high hydrophobicity and transparency, as well as good insulating properties.

Graphical abstract: Perfluorocyclobutyl-based polymers for functional materials
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Carbon-based materials for lithium-ion capacitors

Lithium-ion capacitors (LICs) can deliver high energy density, large power density and excellent stability since they possess a high-capacity battery-type electrode and a high rate capacitor-type electrode.

Graphical abstract: Carbon-based materials for lithium-ion capacitors
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Intrinsically stretchable conductors and interconnects for electronic applications

Intrinsically stretchable conductors and interconnects with excellent performance made from different types of materials find various applications in stretchable electronics.

Graphical abstract: Intrinsically stretchable conductors and interconnects for electronic applications
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Evolution of white organic light-emitting devices: from academic research to lighting and display applications

Recently, Apple Inc. launched the highly anticipated cellphone, the iPhone X, which adopts an active-matrix organic light-emitting display (AMOLED) for the first time.

Graphical abstract: Evolution of white organic light-emitting devices: from academic research to lighting and display applications
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Pyrene-based aggregation-induced emission luminogens and their applications

Pyrene shows very weak or quenched fluorescence in the solid state, but it is possible to turn it to a bright solid emitter by using aggregation-induced emission (AIE) strategies.

Graphical abstract: Pyrene-based aggregation-induced emission luminogens and their applications
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Structural colors in metasurfaces: principle, design and applications

The comparison between chemical pigments and structural colors of male Morpho rhetenor wings.

Graphical abstract: Structural colors in metasurfaces: principle, design and applications
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Biodegradable metallic bone implants

This review summarizes the current research status on biodegradable metals as bone implants, including their biodegradability, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility.

Graphical abstract: Biodegradable metallic bone implants
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All-inorganic lead-free perovskites for optoelectronic applications

All inorganic lead free halide perovskites have successfully emerged as revolutionary optoelectronic semiconductors for use in various applications.

Graphical abstract: All-inorganic lead-free perovskites for optoelectronic applications
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Self-assembled polymeric micelles as amphiphilic particulate emulsifiers for controllable Pickering emulsions

This review summarizes the important achievements of self-assembled micelles based on amphiphilic block and random copolymers for controllable Pickering emulsions.

Graphical abstract: Self-assembled polymeric micelles as amphiphilic particulate emulsifiers for controllable Pickering emulsions
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Cyclodextrin-based sustained gene release systems: a supramolecular solution towards clinical applications

Recent advances of using cyclodextrin (CD) based supramolecular structures as sustained gene release systems are summarized.

Graphical abstract: Cyclodextrin-based sustained gene release systems: a supramolecular solution towards clinical applications
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AIEgen bioconjugates for specific detection of disease-related protein biomarkers

Mis-regulation of certain proteins and enzymes is often identified as an indicator of many pathologies, and these disease-related proteins can be used as biomarkers to diagnose disease onset and progression.

Graphical abstract: AIEgen bioconjugates for specific detection of disease-related protein biomarkers
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Critical reviews and chemistry frontiers articles published in Materials Chemistry Frontiers during 2019 are collated as below for the benefit of readers.

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