Themed collection 2023 Focus and Perspective articles
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The roles of the oxygen vacancies caused by the ion doping method in catalytic materials and their applications in advanced oxidation processes
We review the principles of oxygen vacancy formation induced by dopant ions, their mechanism of action and their application in advanced oxidation processes.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 21137-21149
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ04403C
Molecular precursor approach to develop catalytically relevant nanosized metals, palladium chalcogenides and ternary/quaternary metal chalcogenides
Recent past, inorganic chemistry has made inroads in nanoscience & technology. This essay offers an overview of molecular precursors for NP synthesis. Applications of these NPs in catalysis and multinary metal chalcogenide NPs synthesis have been reviewed.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 20688-20702
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ03165A
A review of catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide over different catalysts with an emphasis on hopcalite catalysts
Hopcalite catalysts are reviewed showing highly active catalysts for low-temperature, low-cost and complete oxidation of CO.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 20222-20247
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ03074A
Recent advances on sustainable removal of emerging contaminants from water by bio-based adsorbents
Review of classification, application, the advantages and disadvantages of bio-based adsorbents, possible mechanisms of CECs adsorption, regeneration & stability of bio-based adsorbents. Key recommendations on CEC removal using bio-based adsorbents.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 17626-17644
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ03731B
The isolation-biological activities (2014–2022), bio, semi, total synthesis (1978–2022) and SAR studies of a potential naturally engineered scaffold aristolactam
Aristolactams are a small group of aporphinoid alkaloids containing a phenanthrene chromophore that were first isolated from Aristolochia argentina (Aristolochiaceae), which is the richest source of this family of alkaloids.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 16266-16307
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ02565A
Synthesis of fluorescent aromatic species via ring transformation of α-pyranones and their application in OLEDs, chemosensors, and cell imaging
Ring transformation of pyran-2-ones with ketones provides fluorescent aromatic compounds bearing push–pull electronic system. Fluorescent aromatic species exhibited various optical applications such as OLED materials, chemosensors and cell imaging.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 15827-15846
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ02498A
Understanding the role of metal–organic frameworks in cancer treatment
Metal–organic frameworks are regarded as good candidates for the dynamic therapy, chemotherapy, and photothermal therapy of cancer.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 15407-15421
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ03073C
Recent advances in Mo-based electrocatalysts toward the hydrogen evolution reaction and the hydrogen oxidation reaction
Mo-based materials (MoS2, Mo2C, MoP, MoO2et.al) have been considered as promising, cost effective and ideal electrocatalysts for hydrogen production due to the merits of high HER/HOR activities.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 15422-15439
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ01571H
A review of recent studies on nano zero-valent iron activated persulfate advanced oxidation technology for the degradation of organic pollutants
Nano zero-valent iron activated persulfate (nZVI/PS) advanced oxidation technology is a novel approach with advantages in treating high-concentration and refractory organic pollutants.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 14585-14599
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ03000H
Recent developments in the solvent-free synthesis of heterocycles
We have emphasized recent studies (2010 to 2022) on the solvent-free conditions of various heterocycles (N, O, S), which have been synthesized via oxidation, reduction, condensation, and conjugated reactions.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 13035-13079
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ01991H
Nucleophilic substitution reaction as an important tool in the synthetic protocol for selenium donor containing Schiff bases: applications of metal complexes in homogeneous catalysis
Nucleophilic substitution reaction has been used as a tool to incorporate Se in ligands having imine functionality. Metal complexes of such ligands, i.e., Schiff bases, are used as homogeneous catalytic systems for a variety of organic reactions.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 12511-12535
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ01341C
Organic selenocompounds: are they the panacea for human illnesses?
The pharmacological studies of organoselenium compounds need to be profoundly improved to find an actual application of this interesting class of molecules.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 9959-9988
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ05694A
Recent advances in the (3+2) cycloaddition of azomethine ylide
We have tried to demonstrate [3+2] cycloaddition of azomethine ylides for the synthesis of several bioactive compounds. Different methodologies, including metal-catalyzed as well as metal-free asymmetric and racemic synthesis, have been explained.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 8997-9034
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ01018J
Do chemists control plane packing, i.e. two-dimensional self-assembly, at all scales?
With the help of mathematics, we rationalize general concepts of self-assembly of molecules, nanoobjects, micron-sized colloids, and even millimetric shapes.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 7014-7025
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ00208J
Recent synthetic journey on pyrrole-fused compounds
Pyrroles and their fused compounds are widely known as biologically active scaffolds, which are mainly fused at the 1–2 (a), 2–3 (b), 3–4 (c) and 4–5 (d) positions.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 6476-6527
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ05797B
The state-of-the-art in the electroreduction of NOx for the production of ammonia in aqueous and nonaqueous media at ambient conditions: a review
Mechanism studies in aqueous/nonaqueous solution are summarized. Electrode engineering on NOxRR-to-NH3 in aqueous solution is generalized. Electrolyte modifications strategies are analyzed towards operation conditions and electrolyte choosen.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 6018-6040
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ06362J
Mechanochemistry of dynamic chalcogen-containing polymers: a minireview
This review summarizes recent works about fundamental mechanochemistry research and various applications of mechano-responsive polymers with dynamic chalcogen-containing bonds.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 5582-5592
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ06196A
Recent progress in stretchable organic field-effect transistors: key materials, fabrication and applications
We summarize the recent progress in the application of high-performance STOFETs achieved by developing stretchable channel materials and processing techniques.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 5086-5109
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ06190B
Hemicurcuminoids (1-styryl-1,3-diketones) – valuable multi-faceted building blocks for organic synthesis
For the first time, a review has been conducted on the methods for the synthesis, as well as on the chemical, physical and biological properties, of 5-arylpent-4-ene-1,3-diones (hemicurcuminoids).
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 5110-5149
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04338F
Fate of TiO2 nanoparticles in the environment: a review on the transport and retention behavior in the soil compartment
The present review describes the effects of complex environmental factors on the fate and behaviour of TiO2 nanoparticles in the soil compartment.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 4145-4165
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ05578C
Recent insights into BCN nanomaterials – synthesis, properties and applications
This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the synthesis, properties and applications of boron carbon nitride in consort with recent developmental trends and future perspectives.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 2137-2160
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04763B
Advances in the application of novel carbon nanomaterials in illicit drug detection
New carbon nanomaterials include carbon dots, graphene, and carbon nanotubes.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 2161-2172
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04816G
Single-chirality of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) through chromatography and its potential biological applications
Gel chromatography is used to separate single-chirality and selective-diameter SWCNTs. We also explore the use of photothermal therapy and biosensor applications based on single-chirality, selected-diameter, and unique geometric shape.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 992-1022
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04056E
Carbohydrate-based N-heterocyclic carbene-metal complexes: a new avenue for sustainable catalysts in organic transformations
N-Heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) and their metal complexes have been employed as catalysts in organic transformations owing to their high efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and extraordinary performance.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 974-991
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04612A
Emerging membrane technologies and disinfection methods for efficient removal of waterborne pathogens during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic
We summarize the use of diverse materials like metals/metal oxides in the preparation of filtration systems for water treatment.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 17-40
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04017D
Review of different series of MOF/g-C3N4 composites for photocatalytic hydrogen production and CO2 reduction
This review focuses on the application of g-C3N4 combined with ZIF series, MIL series, UIO series and other MOF materials in photocatalytic hydrogen production and carbon dioxide reduction, and summarizes the resulting photocatalytic performance of the various composites.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 1599-1609
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ05260A
About this collection
The web collection is comprised of the Focus and Perspective articles published in New Journal of Chemistry in 2023.