Themed collection 2018 Materials Chemistry Frontiers Review-type Articles
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Gold nanoparticle layer: a versatile nanostructured platform for biomedical applications
Recent developments on fabrication methods and biomedical and biotechnology applications of gold nanoparticle layers (GNPLs) are reviewed.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 2175-2190
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00449H
Recent progress in macrocyclic amphiphiles and macrocyclic host-based supra-amphiphiles
In this review, recent progress in macrocyclic amphiphiles and macrocyclic host-based supra-amphiphiles is discussed.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 2152-2174
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00314A
Engineering two-dimensional layered nanomaterials for wearable biomedical sensors and power devices
Recent progress on two-dimensional layered nanomaterials supported wearable biomedical sensors and power devices is comprehensively reviewed.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 1944-1986
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00356D
Photothermally driven liquid crystal polymer actuators
Light-controlled liquid crystal polymer actuators using the photothermal effect are easy to make and capable of executing complex shape morphing or motion.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 1932-1943
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00363G
Hydrogels based on pH-responsive reversible carbon–nitrogen double-bond linkages for biomedical applications
This review outlines recent progress of pH-responsive hydrogels based on condensation reactions between nucleophiles and carbonyl groups for biomedical applications.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 1765-1778
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00317C
Processing and manufacturing of graphene-based microsupercapacitors
Portable electronic devices and electric vehicles have greatly stimulated the development of micro-sized energy storage devices.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 1750-1764
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00270C
Recent progress in the mechanofluorochromism of distyrylanthracene derivatives with aggregation-induced emission
A panoramic review of the recent advances in the mechanofluorochromism of distyrylanthracene derivatives with aggregation-induced emission properties.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 1595-1608
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00130H
Recent progress in Zn-based anodes for advanced lithium ion batteries
Recent progress, including storage mechanisms, synthetic methods, advanced strategies and electrochemical performance of Zn-based anodes in LIBs, is reviewed.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 1414-1435
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00125A
Defect electrocatalytic mechanism: concept, topological structure and perspective
This review focuses on an in-depth understanding of carbon defects and an account of defective carbon-based materials for advanced electrocatalysis.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 1250-1268
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00070K
Colloidal Au–Cu alloy nanoparticles: synthesis, optical properties and applications
This review discusses various synthetic methods of Au–Cu alloy nanoparticles and their plasmonic, catalytic and photothermal properties.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 1074-1089
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00538E
Recent advances in mechano-responsive luminescence of tetraphenylethylene derivatives with aggregation-induced emission properties
A panoramic review of the latest progress regarding mechano-responsive luminescence of tetraphenylethylene derivatives with aggregation-induced emission properties.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 861-890
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00062J
Application of ordered nanoparticle self-assemblies in surface-enhanced spectroscopy
In this review, we focused on the mechanisms of ordered nanoparticle assemblies and the strategies and applications of ordered assemblies for surface-enhanced spectroscopy.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 835-860
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00557A
Optically active plasmonic resonance in self-assembled nanostructures
The raising of induced plasmonic chirality is approaching as assembled nanostructures are evolving.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 662-678
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00601B
Figuration of bowl-shaped π-conjugated molecules: properties and functions
Synthesis, properties, and functions of bowl-shaped pi-conjugated molecules including a hetero atom-doped system are reviewed.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 635-661
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00593H
Ultrathin two-dimensional metallic nanomaterials
This review provides a systematic introduction to the various synthesis routes as well as some main applications for two-dimensional metallic nanosheets, aiming to contribute to the choice of fabrication methods and studies in this domain.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 456-467
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00548B
Self-assembled DNA nanomaterials with highly programmed structures and functions
This review provides an in-depth understanding and introduces recent progress in the design and applications of DNA nanomaterials which possess intriguing structures and functions.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 423-436
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00434F
Antimony-based materials as promising anodes for rechargeable lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries
The recent progress of Sb-based materials, including mechanisms, synthesis, design strategies and electrochemical performance for LIBs and SIBs, is reviewed.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 437-455
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00480J
Multifunctional second barrier layers for lithium–sulfur batteries
The introduction of a second barrier layer has been demonstrated to be an effective approach to fabricate high-performance Li–S batteries with enhanced cycling and rate performance.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 235-252
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00405B
Electrolyte-gated light-emitting transistors: working principle and applications
The material selection, working mechanism and target application in the development of electrolyte-gated light-emitting transistors are summarized.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 253-263
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00258K
Hybridization of metal–organic frameworks and task-specific ionic liquids: fundamentals and challenges
This critical review presents the fundamentals, challenges, and outlooks in MTHMs according to state-of-the-art progress and first-hand experience.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 219-234
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00416H
Towards monochiral carbon nanotubes: a review of progress in the sorting of single-walled carbon nanotubes
This review provides an in-depth overview of the sorting methods of carbon nanotubes.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 36-63
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00427C
Copper matrix nanocomposites based on carbon nanotubes or graphene
This review provides an in-depth overview of the production of Cu–nanocarbon composites.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 22-35
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00316A
Recent progress in interface engineering of organic thin film transistors with self-assembled monolayers
This review introduces basic concepts and recent progress in self-assembled monolayers as a powerful tool for interface engineering of organic thin film transistors.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 11-21
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00279C
Dynamic molecular assemblies toward a new frontier in materials chemistry
Dynamic molecular assemblies with protonic, ionic, and molecular motions can be coupled with intrinsic π-electronic functions, offering a new direction in the future of materials chemistry.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 1064-1073
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00603A
The renaissance of nitric oxide: from improvement of stability to enhancement of endocytosis
The local generation and intracellular release of NO is no less vital than improving the stability of carriers.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 830-834
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00013A
Impact of molecular orientation on fluorescence emission enhancement in aggregates
In addition to intramolecular effects, molecular orientations that curtail intermolecular energy transfer play a critical role in enhancing fluorescence in aggregates.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 632-634
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00045J
Synthesis and properties of open-cage fullerene C60 derivatives: impact of the extended π-conjugation
Novel open-cage fullerene C60 derivatives with extended π-conjugation bearing thiophene rings exhibit long wavelength absorption due to characteristic intramolecular charge transfer transitions.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 206-213
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00449D
Single-molecule junctions of π molecules
An investigation on a single-molecule junction reveals the intrinsic properties of a π molecule without the effect of intermolecular interaction and also uncovers its unique properties.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 214-218
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QM00459A
About this collection
Critical reviews and chemistry frontiers articles published in Materials Chemistry Frontiers during 2018 are collated as below for the benefit of readers.