Themed collection 2022 Focus and Perspective articles
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Research progress in cyan and blue phosphors
Cyan and blue phosphors have great application potential in lighting, displays and other fields.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 22963-22988
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04629F
Silane promoted glycosylation and its applications for synthesis of sugar compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
Silane promoted glycosylation and its applications for preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 21519-21535
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04192H
Solvent free synthesis of organoselenides under green conditions
Solvent free synthesis of organoselenium compounds using conventional heating, microwave irradiation, ball milling, and photo-induction is discussed.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 21489-21518
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04068A
Recent advances in free radical cyclizations of 2-alkenyl benzaldehydes to synthesize benzocycloketones
Radical reactions involving 2-alkenyl benzaldehydes have intensively progressed and give unique access to structurally valuable benzocycloketone compounds.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 21013-21026
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04021B
Recent progress of carbon dot fluorescent probes for tetracycline detection
We made a detailed discussion about TCs and CDs, including the synthetic methods, doping strategies and promising prospects.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 20554-20560
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04064F
Recent advances in the synthesis and properties of energetic plasticizers
This review summarizes the recent advances in new energetic plasticizers with different substituent groups and molecular frameworks.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 20540-20553
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04347E
Research progress in the synthesis and biological application of quantum dots
Quantum dots have great potential in biomedical applications due to their excellent optical properties and biocompatibility.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 20515-20539
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ02603A
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A simple overview of toxicity of ionic liquids and designs of biocompatible ionic liquids
This review simply and systematically summarizes the general trend between the chemical structure and toxicity of ionic liquids across biological species. It also provides strategies for the development of low-toxicity ionic liquids.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 20047-20052
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ02634A
Carbon bridged biphenolate ligands in rare earth chemistry
This review highlights rare earth biphenolates as they offer a diversity over simpler aryloxides, as well as their efficacy as catalysts and initiators in organic transformations and polymerisations.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 19612-19628
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04358K
Recent advances in Al(III)/In(III)-based MOFs for the detection of pollutants
This paper focuses on summarizing the Al(III)/In(III)-MOFs for the detection of representative pollutants. The potential scope of development of the MOFs is briefly discussed to provide directions for in-depth exploration of the field.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 19577-19592
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ03419K
Cathepsin B as a target in cancer therapy and imaging
Cysteine cathepsins are important proteases that play important roles in physiological and pathological processes and have the potential to be target candidates for disease diagnosis and treatment.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 19593-19611
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ03037C
Recent progress on polyvinylidene difluoride-based nanocomposites: applications in energy harvesting and sensing
Nanogenerators are a kind of self-powered device attracted much attention for conversion of mechanical energy into electricity. Various types of organic and inorganic filler materials in PVDF polymer have been suggested to improve the performance.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 18613-18646
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ00002D
Thermal, chemical, electrochemical, radiolytic and biological stability of ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents
The thermal, chemical, electrochemical, radiolytic and biological stability of ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents are reviewed.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 17640-17668
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ03148E
Application of coal-based carbon dots for photocatalysis and energy storage: a minireview
This review summarizes recent advances in coal-based carbon dots (CDs) from two perspectives, namely, the synthetic method and properties of CDs produced from different rank coals and the roles of coal-based CDs in applications of photocatalysis and energy storage.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 17102-17113
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ03041A
Recent progress, synthesis, and application of chitosan-decorated magnetic nanocomposites in remediation of dye-laden wastewaters
Application of chitosan-decorated magnetic nanocomposites in remediation of dye-laden wastewaters.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 17114-17139
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ03558H
A review of the preparation and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution of core–shell Cu2O composites
The influence of the morphology of Cu2O on its properties and Cu2O-based photocatalysts with a core–shell structure for hydrogen production.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 16243-16255
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ02633C
Green and sustainable visible light-mediated formation of amide bonds: an emerging niche in organic chemistry
This review summarizes the visible light-mediated synthesis of amides.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 16220-16242
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ02406C
Upcycling hazardous metals and PET waste-derived metal–organic frameworks: a review on recent progresses and prospects
An intense increase in non-biodegradable plastics and waste metals is an immediate threat to the world and needs to be addressed urgently.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 15776-15794
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ02481K
Synthesis of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and their application in the selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH3
This review summarizes the synthesis, applications for the NH3-SCR and methods for strengthening the water resistance and thermal stability of MOF catalysts.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 15758-15775
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ02358J
What are inorganic nanozymes? Artificial or inorganic enzymes
Inorganic enzymes, a new class of inorganic nanomaterials with intrinsic enzyme-like properties, are comparable to proteins and RNAs as biocatalysts.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 15273-15291
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ02088B
Click chemistry in the synthesis of catalytically relevant organoselenium compounds: development and applications of catalysts for organic synthesis
Use of click chemistry in synthesizing organoselenium compounds and the applications of metal complexes of such compounds as catalysts for various chemical transformations have been critically analyzed.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 14757-14781
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ02364D
Recent developments in carbon dot-based green analytical methods: new opportunities in fluorescence assays of pesticides, drugs and biomolecules
Fluorescent carbon dots (CDs) attract huge attention in analytical and bioanalytical applications due to their high selectivity towards target analytes, specificity, photostability, and quantum yield.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 14287-14308
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ01401G
A review of recent advances in metal ion hydrogels: mechanism, properties and their biological applications
The mechanisms, common properties and biological applications of different types of metal ion hydrogels are summarized.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 13838-13855
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ02843C
Recent advances in bimetallic metal–organic frameworks (BMOFs): synthesis, applications and challenges
An overview on the recent progress in bimetallic MOFs regarding their design strategies, syntheses and multifarious applications.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 13818-13837
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ01994A
Chemistry of 2-vinylindoles: synthesis and applications
In this review we shed the light of the chemistry of 2-vinylindoles, synthesis and application via metal coupling catalysis as a green approach.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 13383-13400
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ00460G
Multi-bandgap colloidal quantum dot mixing for optoelectronic devices
This article discusses the current status and future prospects of multi-bandgap colloidal quantum dot-based optoelectronic devices.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 12892-12900
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ01987F
Introducing C2 asymmetry in chromans—a brief story
The Trost group made notable attempts in the 1990s to synthesize several natural products such as vitamin E and its analogs, clusifoliol, rhododaurichromanic acid A, siccanin, and calanolide A and B through the palladium-catalyzed asymmetric allylic alkylation (AAA) reaction.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 12446-12455
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ00944G
Recent research progress of red-emitting/near-infrared fluorescent probes for biothiols
Red-emitting/near-infrared fluorescent probes for biothiols based on dicyanoisophorone, tricyanofuran, rhodamine, BODIPY, cyanine dyes and other fluorophores were reviewed and summarized.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 10995-11020
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ06244A
Benzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and benzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidines: recent advancements in synthesis of two diversely important heterocyclic motifs and their derivatives
Nitrogen heterocycles are some of the most important compounds that are found in nature or synthesized otherwise.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 10504-10534
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ00546H
Temperature-induced self-assembly transformation: an effective external stimulus on 2D supramolecular structures
The latest progress in temperature-induced self-assembly transformation on solid surfaces was discussed.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 9965-9974
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ01139E
Quinoxaline derivatives as a promising scaffold for breast cancer treatment
Different mechanisms of action for the quinoxaline moiety to fight breast cancer.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 9975-9984
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ00050D
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From truxenes to heterotruxenes: playing with heteroatoms and the symmetry of molecules
As a result of the modification of truxene, we can change the electronic structure or create multidimensional materials. Thus, the use of truxenes is very wide.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 8939-8966
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ00816E
Optical sensors based on electrospun membranes – principles, applications, and prospects for chemistry and biology
Electrospun membranes are promising substrates for receptor layer immobilization in optical sensors. Either colorimetric, luminescence, or Raman scattering signal can be used to detect the analyte.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 8356-8380
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ01821G
Transition metal-free advanced synthetic approaches for isoindolinones and their fused analogues
The transition metal-free synthetic protocols of isoindolinone and its fused analogues are highlighted in this review since 2007 to 2021.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 7780-7830
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ00475E
Recent advances in tin ion detection using fluorometric and colorimetric chemosensors
The innovation of chemosensors for tin ions (Sn4+/Sn2+) has evolved as a key research topic in recent decades, garnering a lot of attention due to their environmental, industrial and biological importance.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 7309-7328
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ00383J
A microkinetic description of electrocatalytic reactions: the role of self-organized phenomena
A microkinetic model can be constructed through a phenomenological approach by following the schematically represented workflow. The model parameters are fitted by comparison between the empirical and simulated kinetic responses.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 6837-6846
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ00758D
Recent advances in biomass-derived platform chemicals to valeric acid synthesis
A perspective overview for levulinic acid and/or γ-valerolactone to valeric acid synthesis via thermocatalytic and electrocatalytic systems has been summarized.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 5907-5921
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ05777D
Synthesis and potential applications of trimetallic nanostructures
The present review highlights the synthetic strategies and potential applications of TMNs for organic reactions, environmental remediation, and health-related activities.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 5438-5459
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ06074K
Theoretical studies of conducting polymers: a mini review
The present short review discusses the computational studies carried out on polyacetylene (PAc), polyaniline (PANI), polypyrrole (PPy), and other conducting polymers for predicting their electronic, optoelectronic and structural properties.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 4954-4973
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ05352C
On the singularity of scandium
Hydrogen-bonding interactions of the [Sc2(OH)2(OH2)10]4+ dimer containing 7-coordinate Sc(III).
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 4003-4013
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ00117A
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Acylselenoureas, selenosemicarbazones and selenocarbamate esters: Versatile ligands in coordination chemistry
Acylselenoureas, selenosemicarbazones and selenocarbamate esters from complexes with various transition- and main-group-metals, adopting several coordination modes.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 4534-4549
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ00026A
Borophene as a rising star in materials chemistry: synthesis, properties and applications in analytical science and energy devices
Borophene is a two-dimensional material that has shown outstanding applications in energy storage devices and analytical chemistry.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 4514-4533
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ05271C
Recent insights into SnO2-based engineered nanoparticles for sustainable H2 generation and remediation of pesticides
Due to the ongoing industrial revolution and global health pandemics, solar-driven water splitting and pesticide degradation are highly sought to cope with catastrophes such as depleting fossil reservoirs, global warming, and environmental degradation.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 4014-4048
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ05808H
Current research progress on laccase-like nanomaterials
The first systematic review of the progress of research on the types and applications of laccase-like activity of nanomaterials is reported.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 3541-3550
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ05658A
Dye contaminated wastewater treatment through metal–organic framework (MOF) based materials
A complete discussion of MOFs and MOF composites such as MOF-based membranes, magnetic MOFs, and metal–organic gels (MOGs) used for dye removal along with their adsorption efficiency has been done.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 3054-3072
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ05015J
Recent progress on polyvinyl alcohol-based materials for energy conversion
The recent progress in PVA-based materials for electrocatalytic energy conversion has been summarized.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 2586-2599
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ04344G
Methyltrioxorhenium (MTO) catalysis in the epoxidation of alkenes: a synthetic overview
Epoxides are biologically important moiety that is also used as synthetic intermediates. This review aims to present the up-to-date advancements in methyltrioxorhenium (MTO)-catalyzed epoxidation of alkenes using diverse oxidizing agents.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 2005-2027
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ04950J
Supported metals on porous solids as heterogeneous catalysts for the synthesis of propargylamines
This perspective summarizes recent developments in the synthesis of propargylamines using porous solids (zeolites, MOFs and carbon) as supports/catalysts.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 1469-1482
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ05091E
About this collection
The web collection is comprised of the Focus and Perspective articles published in New Journal of Chemistry in 2022.