Themed collection 2019 Materials Chemistry Frontiers HOT articles
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Zeolite-confined carbon dots: tuning thermally activated delayed fluorescence emission via energy transfer
CD@zeolite composites with tunable TADF emission via an energy transfer process between confined CDs.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2020,4, 1404-1410
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00549H
A multifunctional Zr-MOF for the rapid removal of Cr2O72−, efficient gas adsorption/separation, and catalytic performance
A three-dimensional framework with two-dimensional channels (UPC-50) is obtained. The stable UPC-50 is a multi-functional material for the rapid removal of Cr2O72−, efficient gas adsorption/separation, and catalytic performance.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2020,4, 1150-1157
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00612E
Tuning aggregation-induced emission nanoparticle properties under thin film formation
The preparation of AIE nanoparticles under thin film formation controls their size and the associated fluorescent intensity, with the smaller nanoparticles significantly increasing brightness.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2020,4, 537-545
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00585D
Anion replacement in silver chlorobromide nanocubes: two distinct hollowing mechanisms
Mechanistic studies on the controlled conversion of silver chlorobromide nanocubes into silver-based hollow nanostructures through chemical transformations.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2020,4, 524-531
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00544G
Bioinspired tough, conductive hydrogels with thermally reversible adhesiveness based on nanoclay confined NIPAM polymerization and a dopamine modified polypeptide
A multifunctional conductive hydrogel with controllable adhesiveness, high strechability and excellent biocompatibility based on PDAEA, clay, and PNIPAM.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2020,4, 189-196
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00582J
A polymorphic fluorescent material with strong solid state emission and multi-stimuli-responsive properties
We report a highly fluorescent difluoroboron β-diketonate derivative 1 which shows four emission colors (green, yellow, orange and red) with high quantum yields (41–74%) in four polymorphs and one amorphous state.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2020,4, 176-181
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00518H
Self-assembled binary multichromophore dendrimers with enhanced electro-optic coefficients and alignment stability
Self-assembled binary multichromophore dendrimers HDSD–FDSD have been developed to increase the poling efficiency, refractive Index and stability of the EO materials.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2020,4, 168-175
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00508K
Mechanofluorescent polymer/silsesquioxane composites based on tetraarylsuccinonitrile
Mechanofluorescent polymer/silsesquioxane composites were prepared by introducing tetraarylsuccinonitrile derivatives, which are mechanically cleaved to generate the corresponding pink carbon-centred radicals that exhibit yellow fluorescence.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2681-2685
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00535H
A wide-bandgap copolymer donor based on a phenanthridin-6(5H)-one unit
An ultra-wide bandgap copolymer donor based on a phenanthridin-6(5H)-one unit offered an 8.54% PCE in nonfullerene organic solar cells.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2686-2689
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00622B
1T-MoS2 nanopatch/Ti3C2 MXene/TiO2 nanosheet hybrids for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
A unique 2D structure of Ti3C2/TiO2/1T-MoS2 composite with double metallic co-catalysts Ti3C2 and 1T phase MoS2 nanopatches is achieved and it exhibits high photocatalytic H2 evolution activity with a rate as high as 9738 μmol g−1 h−1.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2673-2680
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00608G
Push–pull type quinoidal perylene showing solvent polarity dependent diradical character and negative solvatochromism
A push–pull perylene dye shows solvent dependent diradical character and negative solvatochromism.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2668-2672
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00566H
Design and performance study of high efficiency/low efficiency roll-off/high CRI hybrid WOLEDs based on aggregation-induced emission materials as fluorescent emitters
AIEgens TPB-AC and CP-BP-PXZ are used as non-doped blue and green layers, and Ir(dmppr-mp)2(divm) doped TCTA is used as red layer to construct high-performance hybrid WOLEDs.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2652-2658
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00539K
Carbonized polymer dots/TiO2 photonic crystal heterostructures with enhanced light harvesting and charge separation for efficient and stable photocatalysis
Carbonized polymer dots (CPDs) are introduced into TiO2 photonic crystals (PCs) to form CPD/PC heterostructures, which show enhanced light harvesting and charge separation and thus promoted photocatalytic performance.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2659-2667
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00556K
On-site visual discrimination of transgenic food by water-soluble DNA-binding AIEgens
Development of affordable, simple and effective methods for rapid on-site identification of genetically modified organisms (GMO) is urgent due to public concern for transgenic food.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2647-2651
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00279K
Copper surface doping to improve the structure and surface properties of manganese-rich cathode materials for sodium ion batteries
A facile copper surface doping process is proposed to enhance the surface structural stability of manganese-rich layered oxide cathodes.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2374-2379
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00522F
Flexible control of excited state transition under pressure/temperature: distinct stimuli-responsive behaviours of two ESIPT polymorphs
The conversion between normal emission and ESIPT can be successfully achieved under pressure and temperature.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2128-2136
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00395A
Design of a novel scandium silicate based blue-emitting phosphor with high efficiency and robust thermal stability for warm WLEDs and field emission displays
A novel blue-emitting phosphor is synthesized, and its luminescence properties and potential application for WLEDs and FEDs are explored.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2120-2127
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00370C
Optimization of oxygen evolution dynamics on RuO2via controlling of spontaneous dissociation equilibrium
With precise control of reaction conditions, it is possible to accelerate the oxygen evolution kinetics through optimization of adsorption/dissociation equilibrium.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1779-1785
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00346K
Tunable circularly polarized luminescence from molecular assemblies of chiral AIEgens
A tunable CPL response is achieved through regulating the aggregated structures of AIEgens in solution and solid states. Interestingly, DPCE-ECh exhibits a smectic C* phase with a high dissymmetry factor (gCD = −0.20 and glum = +0.38).
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1768-1778
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00332K
Li4Ti5O12 quantum dot decorated carbon frameworks from carbon dots for fast lithium ion storage
Li4Ti5O12 quantum dots anchored on 3D carbon frameworks from carbon dots were designed and exhibited superior electrochemical lithium storage performance.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1761-1767
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00259F
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A versatile ethanolic approach to metal aerogels (Pt, Pd, Au, Ag, Cu and Co)
We present a universal ethanolic one-step approach to noble/less noble metal aerogels at room temperature and −70 °C.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1586-1592
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00193J
Ultrathin 2D Cu-porphyrin MOF nanosheets as a heterogeneous catalyst for styrene oxidation
Cu-TCPP nanosheets exhibit a high density of active sites and low diffusion barriers for styrene epoxidation.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1580-1585
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00201D
Drastic photoluminescence modulation of an organic molecular crystal with high pressure
The pressure-induced phase transition of diphenylfluorenone leads to a drastic redshift of the photoluminescence spectra from greenish-yellow to the near-infrared region.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1510-1517
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00082H
Fluorescent thermometer based on a quinolinemalononitrile copolymer with aggregation-induced emission characteristics
An AIEgen-grafted copolymer P(NIPAM-co-EM) is successfully constructed with thermo-responsive LCST-featuring matrix PNIPAM for temperature detection.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1503-1509
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00147F
An insight into the pyrolysis process of metal–organic framework templates/precursors to construct metal oxide anode materials for lithium-ion batteries
Two types of MOFs from the same linkers were selected as precursors to obtain Co3O4 nanomaterials. The structure and component evolution in the pyrolysis process were analyzed to illustrate the structure–activity relationship for the design of Co3O4-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1398-1405
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00098D
A fluorescence and photoactivity dual-activatable prodrug with self-synergistic magnification of the anticancer effect
A hydroxycamptothecin prodrug is developed, which can self-report the drug distribution and achieve self-synergistic anticancer efficacy through oxidation therapy.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1349-1356
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00081J
Exploring the microscopic mechanism of pseudocapacitance with electronic structures in monolayer 1T-MoS2 electrodes for supercapacitors
The microscopic mechanism of pseudocapacitance with electronic structures in monolayer 1T-MoS2 and the pseudocapacitance manipulation by defects have been elucidated.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1310-1316
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00060G
AliBu3: unprecedented main-group metal catalyst for helical sense-selective polymerization of chiral aryl isocyanides and copolymerization with achiral aryl isocyanides
The cationic aluminum species generated from AliBu3 and the activator [Ph3C][B(C6F5)4] serves as the first example of a main group organometallic catalyst for the coordination-insertion (co)polymerization of aryl isocyanides.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1192-1198
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00218A
Heavy atom-free semiconducting polymer with high singlet oxygen quantum yield for prostate cancer synergistic phototherapy
Heavy atom free NDNT have a great potential for prostate cancer therapy both in vitro and in vivo.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1123-1127
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00158A
A series of red iridium(III) complexes using flexible dithiocarbamate derivatives as ancillary ligands for highly efficient phosphorescent OLEDs
Five red iridium(III) complexes with dithiocarbamate ligands were investigated, and their OLEDs exhibit an EQEmax of 20.69% with low efficiency roll-off.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 860-866
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00088G
Antibacterial supramolecular polymers constructed via self-sorting: promoting antibacterial performance and controllable degradation
An antibacterial supramolecular polymer is developed that exhibits enhanced antibacterial efficacy and controlled degradability.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 806-811
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00028C
Electrodepositing Pd on NiFe layered double hydroxide for improved water electrolysis
Ultrafine Pd nanoparticles with less than 0.12 at% are electrodeposited on nickel foam supported NiFe LDH to obtain improved intrinsic activity, more active sites, and enhanced charge transfer for improved bifunctionality towards overall water splitting.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 842-850
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00052F
Boosting the performance of sky-blue fluorescent OLEDs based on DPA-containing electron-transporting materials with a “V-shaped layout of triplet energy levels”
High-performance blue OLEDs were obtained based on ETMs with a “V-shaped layout of ETs” strategy.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 812-820
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00673C
In situ construction of graphdiyne/CuS heterostructures for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction
GDY/CuS heterostructure electrocatalyst for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 821-828
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00064J
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Hypersonic poration of supported lipid bilayers
Hypersound (ultrasound of gigahertz (GHz) frequency) has been recently introduced as a new type of membrane-disruption method for cells, vesicles and supported lipid bilayers (SLBs), with the potential to improve the efficiency of drug and gene delivery for biomedical applications.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 782-790
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00589C
Biocompatible small organic molecule phototheranostics for NIR-II fluorescence/photoacoustic imaging and simultaneous photodynamic/photothermal combination therapy
Multifunctional phototheranostics were successfully constructed for NIR-II fluorescence/photoacoustic dual-modal imaging and simultaneous photodynamic/photothermal combination therapy.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 650-655
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00036D
The design of Janus black phosphorus quantum dots@metal–organic nanoparticles for simultaneously enhancing environmental stability and photodynamic therapy efficiency
We have fabricated Janus nanoparticles based on black phosphorus quantum dots and metal–organic particles for PDT enhancement.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 656-663
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00623G
Highly-efficient semi-transparent organic solar cells utilising non-fullerene acceptors with optimised multilayer MoO3/Ag/MoO3 electrodes
We report the optimisation of a semi-transparent solar cell based on a blend of a recently reported high performance donor polymer (PFBDB-T) with a non-fullerene acceptor derivative (C8-ITIC).
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 450-455
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00610E
Alkoxythiophene and alkylthiothiophene π-bridges enhance the performance of A–D–A electron acceptors
Alkoxythiophene and alkylthiothiophene π-bridges were introduced to A–D–A electron acceptors to improve photovoltaic performance.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 492-495
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00647D
Luminescent solar concentrators: boosted optical efficiency by polymer dielectric mirrors
High dielectric contrast polymer dielectric mirrors are used to recycle non-absorbed photons in organic luminescent solar concentrators. A 10% increase in the concentrator optical efficiency is found and retained upon doubling its size paving the way to lightweight and cheap building integrated photovoltaic systems.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 429-436
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00595H
Development and reactive oxygen-species scavenging activity of a new chemical hydrogen-generating system, CaMg2-hydroxypropyl cellulose-citric acid, prepared using Laves-phase CaMg2 and its relationship to chemical hardness
Development of a hydrogen-generating system based on chemical hardness. Application to H2 generation and scavenging of reactive oxygen-species (ROS) by efficient water splitting using Laves phase CaMg2.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 420-428
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00488A
3D hollow reduced graphene oxide foam as a stable host for high-capacity lithium metal anodes
3D hollow reduced graphene oxide foam as host for prestring lithium for high capacity lithium metal anode.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 339-343
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00499D
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