Themed collection 7th EuCheMS Chemistry Congress – Molecular frontiers and global challenges
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Total syntheses of pyrroloazocine indole alkaloids: challenges and reaction discovery
Total syntheses of pyrroloazocine indole alkaloids (lapidilectines, grandilodines, lundurines and tenuisines) are discussed in terms of existing retrosynthetic solutions and novel reaction discoveries.
Org. Chem. Front., 2018,5, 273-287
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7QO00786H
Artificial molecular motors
Artificial molecular motors take inspiration from motor proteins, nature's solution for achieving directional molecular level motion. An overview is given of the principal designs of artificial molecular motors and their modes of operation. We identify some key challenges remaining in the field.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2017,46, 2592-2621
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7CS00245A
Determination and prediction of the magnetic anisotropy of Mn ions
EPR spectroscopy combined with quantum chemistry for the investigation of the magnetic anisotropy of MnII, MnIII and MnIV.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2016,45, 5834-5847
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5CS00898K
Microfluidic approaches for probing amyloid assembly and behaviour
Microfluidic approaches can be used to study aspects of amyloid structures assembly and behaviour that are challenging to probe under bulk solution conditions. Developments in chip-based technology now allow researchers to explore the physicochemical parameters at the heart of the amyloid phenomenon.
Lab Chip, 2018,18, 999-1016
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7LC01241A
The distribution of iodide at the sea surface
An extensive compilation of sea surface iodide concentrations reveals a pronounced latitudinal gradient and associations with temperature, mixing and nitrate.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2014,16, 1841-1859
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4EM00139G
[Au12(PPh2)2S4(L2)4]2+ (L2 = 3,4-bis(diphenylphosphino)-2,5-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)furan): an Au12 unit protected by modified maleic anhydride phosphine ligands
The reaction of the bis(dichlorogold) complex of 2,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)maleic anhydride (L1) with S(SiMe3)2 in the presence of NaBPh4 yields the ionic dodecanuclear cluster compound [Au12(PPh2)2S4(L2)4](BPh4)2 (1).
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 1032-1035
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT04263A
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SPIONs for cell labelling and tracking using MRI: magnetite or maghemite?
SPIONs consisting predominantly of magnetite or maghemite display distinct chemical stability in solution but equivalent imaging properties when in cells.
Biomater. Sci., 2018,6, 101-106
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7BM00515F
Expanding the structural analysis capabilities on an Orbitrap-based mass spectrometer for large macromolecular complexes
Native mass spectrometry can provide insight into the structure of macromolecular biological systems.
Analyst, 2018,143, 100-105
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7AN01629H
Assembly of hollow mesoporous nanoarchitectures composed of ultrafine Mo2C nanoparticles on N-doped carbon nanosheets for efficient electrocatalytic reduction of oxygen
A simple method is developed to prepare Mo2C-embedded mesoporous N-doped carbon nanosheets which assemble into hollow spheres.
Mater. Horiz., 2017,4, 1171-1177
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7MH00586E
Solution-processable, crystalline material for quantitative singlet fission
Solution-processable, crystalline material is found to be a promising target for quantitative, or lossless, singlet fission.
Mater. Horiz., 2017,4, 915-923
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7MH00303J
A new formation strategy of hybrid perovskites via room temperature reactive polyiodide melts
The new precursors MAI3+x and FAI3+x exhibit exceptionally high reactivity towards lead precursors and result in high quality lead-halide perovskite films.
Mater. Horiz., 2017,4, 625-632
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7MH00201G
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Externally controllable glycan presentation on nanoparticle surfaces to modulate lectin recognition
Response polymer gates are employed to enable external control of glycan expression on the surface of multivalent nanoparticles.
Nanoscale Horiz., 2017,2, 106-109
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6NH00202A
Liquid/liquid extraction of biomass-derived lignin from lignocellulosic pretreatments
The extraction of lignin from lignocellulosic pretreatments regards the transfer of lignin from the fractionation solvent to a different medium for valorization.
Green Chem., 2017,19, 93-97
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6GC02270G
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An expeditious synthesis of early transition metal carbide nanoparticles on graphitic carbons
Fast and furious: the reaction of potassium graphites with metal chloride is initiated at room temperature and proceeds expeditiously to yield supported crystalline metal carbide nanoparticles.
Chem. Commun., 2016,52, 9546-9549
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6CC04157D
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Self-assembly of toroidal proteins explored using native mass spectrometry
The peroxiredoxins are a well characterised family of toroidal proteins which can self-assemble into a striking array of quaternary structures, including protein nanotubes, making them attractive as building blocks for nanotechnology.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 6099-6106
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC01379A
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Ligand-enabled ortho-C–H olefination of phenylacetic amides with unactivated alkenes
Here we report a quinoline-derived ligand that enables the Pd(II)-catalyzed olefination of the C(sp2)–H bond with simple aliphatic alkenes using a weakly coordinating monodentate amide auxiliary.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 1311-1316
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC04827K
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ortho and para chromophores of green fluorescent protein: controlling electron emission and internal conversion
Green fluorescent protein (GFP) plays an important role in the biological and biochemical sciences as an efficient fluorescent probe and as a light-induced electron donor.
Chem. Sci., 2017,8, 1621-1630
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6SC03833F
Cytochrome P450-catalyzed insertion of carbenoids into N–H bonds
Expanding nature's catalytic repertoire to include synthetic reactions like carbenoid N–H insertion opens new opportunities for ‘green' chemistry and biocatalysis.
Chem. Sci., 2014,5, 598-601
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3SC52535J
Synthesis and supramolecular organization of chiral poly(thiophene)–magnetite hybrid nanoparticles
Fe3O4 nanoparticles decorated with a conjugated polymer is synthesized and the supramolecular organization of the polymer is studied.
Polym. Chem., 2018,9, 3029-3036
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PY00393A
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Precision excimer laser annealed Ga-doped ZnO electron transport layers for perovskite solar cells
Excimer laser annealing technique is successfully applied in treating Ga doped ZnO films as an efficient way to enhance the properties of the electron transport layer for the planar structured perovskite solar cells.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 17694-17701
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA03119C
Papain-catalysed mechanochemical synthesis of oligopeptides by milling and twin-screw extrusion: application in the Juliá–Colonna enantioselective epoxidation
Chemoenzymatic oligomerisation of L-amino acids was successfully developed using mechanochemical techniques.
Green Chem., 2018,20, 1262-1269
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7GC03205F
Nanoscale chemical imaging of solid–liquid interfaces using tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
New approach to TERS probe coating enables chemical imaging of liquid-immersed surfaces with nanoscale spatial resolution.
Nanoscale, 2018,10, 1815-1824
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR08257F
Achieving white light emission and increased magnetic anisotropy by transition metal substitution in functional materials based on dinuclear DyIII(4-pyridone)[MIII(CN)6]3− (M = Co, Rh) molecules
Cobalt(III) replaced with heavier rhodium(III) in the Dy–Co/Rh molecular materials modulates their photoluminescent and magnetic properties.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2018,6, 473-481
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TC03963H
In situ hydrogenation and decarboxylation of oleic acid into heptadecane over a Cu–Ni alloy catalyst using methanol as a hydrogen carrier
In this work, supported Cu–Ni bimetallic catalysts were synthesized and evaluated for the in situ hydrogenation and decarboxylation of oleic acid using methanol as a hydrogen donor.
Green Chem., 2018,20, 197-205
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7GC02774E
Simultaneous detection of superoxide anion radicals and determination of the superoxide scavenging activity of antioxidants using a N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylene diamine/Nafion colorimetric sensor
A novel colorimetric DMPD assay was developed for superoxide radicals generated by the NADH/PMS/O2 system, and compared with conventional NBT assay.
Anal. Methods, 2017,9, 6202-6212
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7AY02132A
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Robust triplet–triplet annihilation photon upconversion by efficient oxygen scavenging
A simple method for reducing the effect of oxygen quenching in Triplet–Triplet Annihilation Photon Upconversion (TTA-UC) systems is presented.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2017,16, 1327-1334
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PP00201G
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Tailoring dielectric properties using designed polymer-grafted ZnO nanoparticles in silicone rubber
Tuning of the dielectric properties of PDMS–ZnO nanocomposites by the control of inter-particle distances and self-assembled NP-morphologies via polymer grafting.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 14241-14258
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6TA11237D
New insights into catalyst deactivation and product distribution of zeolites in the methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH) reaction with methanol and dimethyl ether feeds
The ability of a zeolitic catalyst to dehydrate methanol to dimethyl ether affects catalyst deactivation and product distribution during the methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH) reaction.
Catal. Sci. Technol., 2017,7, 2700-2716
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7CY00129K
Large scale in silico screening of materials for carbon capture through chemical looping
A combined computational and experimental methodology is developed to predict new materials that can reversibly produce oxygen for chemical looping combustion, and then promising candidates are selected for experimental validation of these predictions.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2017,10, 818-831
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6EE02763F
Benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide n-alkyl ester and carboxylic acid derivatives: tuneable structural, morphological and thermal properties
A family of five benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide (BTA) derivatives were prepared and their structural, thermal and rheological properties were examined.
CrystEngComm, 2017,19, 1427-1438
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7CE00206H
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Defining the human copper proteome and analysis of its expression variation in cancers
Differential gene expression analysis of TCGA RNAseq data for the human copper proteome unravels its potential involvement in various types of cancers.
Metallomics, 2017,9, 112-123
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6MT00202A
Highly efficient and selective biocatalytic production of glucosamine from chitin
N-Acetyl glucosamine (GlcNAc) is one of the most abundant biomolecules on Earth and is cheaply available from chitin, a major component of crustaceans.
Green Chem., 2017,19, 527-535
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6GC02910H
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High coercivity stellated cobalt metal multipods through solvothermal reduction of cobalt hydroxide nanosheets
Solvated 2D nanosheets of dodecylsulphate intercalated α-cobalt hydroxide in 1-butanol are solvothermally reduced to hexagonal close packed (hcp) Co metal multipods in the presence of oleylamine.
RSC Adv., 2017,7, 1413-1417
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA25309A
Click-based porous cationic polymers for enhanced carbon dioxide capture
Imidazolium-based porous cationic polymers were synthesized using an innovative and facile approach, which takes advantage of the Debus–Radziszewski reaction to obtain meso-/microporous polymers following click-chemistry principles.
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 372-383
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6TA08574A
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Planarity and multiple components promote organic photovoltaic efficiency by improving electronic transport
Establishing how the conformation of organic photovoltaic (OPV) polymers affects their electronic and transport properties is critical in order to determine design rules for new OPV materials and in particular to understand the performance enhancements recently reported for ternary blends.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2016,18, 31388-31399
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6CP04999K
Design of a fluorescent ligand targeting the S-adenosylmethionine binding site of the histone methyltransferase MLL1
FL-NAH is a fluorescent ligand for the SAM-binding site of the MLL1 lysine methyltransferase.
Org. Biomol. Chem., 2016,14, 631-638
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5OB01794G
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Multi-step control over self-assembled hydrogels of peptide-derived building blocks and a polymeric cross-linker
We present a detailed study of self-assembled hydrogels of bundled and cross-linked networks consisting of positively charged amyloid-like nanofibers and a triblock copolymer with negatively charged end blocks as a cross-linker.
Soft Matter, 2016,12, 432-440
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5SM02088C
Studies of the dynamics of biological macromolecules using Au nanoparticle–DNA artificial molecules
Faraday Discuss., 2014,175, 203-214
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4FD00149D
Ultra-efficient and stable electro-optic dendrimers containing supramolecular homodimers of semifluorinated dipolar aromatics
Self-assembled electro-optic dendrimers through homodimerization of fluoroaromatics have been systematically investigated.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 901-909
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00006A
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