Themed collection 2019 Materials Chemistry Frontiers Review-type Articles
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Recent development of biomass-derived carbons and composites as electrode materials for supercapacitors
Due to various compositions and morphologies, exquisite intrinsic architectures, and renewability, biomass has been used to generate carbon electrodes for supercapacitors.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2543-2570
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00348G
Advances in the application of high pressure in carbon dots
The great accomplishments were achieved under high pressure, including piezochromic luminescence, capturing high pressure phase, and pressure-triggered aggregation-induced emission enhancement.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2617-2626
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00543A
Hydrogen-bonding regulated assembly of molecular and macromolecular amphiphiles
Hydrogen bonding driven assembly of amphiphiles (small molecules and polymers) produce diverse nanostructures in aqueous medium.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2602-2616
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00473D
Frontiers in carbon dots: design, properties and applications
This review provides a state-of-the-art account on the design and properties of advanced functional carbon dots and their emerging applications ranging from optical and energy to biomedical fields.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2571-2601
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00415G
Ligand functionalized copper nanoclusters for versatile applications in catalysis, sensing, bioimaging, and optoelectronics
Chemically synthesized copper nanoclusters show colour-tunable emission and can be applied in catalysis, sensing, bioimaging, theranostics, and optoelectronics.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2326-2356
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00492K
The supramolecular assemblies based on heteroatom-containing triangulenes
The assemblies derived from the various types of heteroatom-containing triangulenes are reviewed with respect to their supramolecular structures, characterization, properties and potential application.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2308-2325
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00532C
Dynamic covalent bonds: approaches from stable radical species
Dynamic covalent bonds by stable radical species are ideal platforms for simple, facile, and clean rearrangements of chemical bonds without the need for catalysts and the formation of byproducts.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2270-2282
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00488B
Utilization and prospects of electrochemiluminescence for characterization, sensing, imaging and devices
This review summarizes the recent developments of a large number of chemiluminescent lumiphores and broad ECL applications.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2246-2257
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00426B
Stimuli-responsive dynamic pseudorotaxane crystals
This review summarizes recent advances in dynamic pseudorotaxane crystals with response to external stimuli, such as light and/or heat.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2258-2269
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00483A
Three-dimensional porous carbon materials and their composites as electrodes for electrochemical energy storage systems
This review describes the recent progress of 3D porous carbon materials and their composites as electrodes for electrochemical energy storage systems.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2221-2245
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00425D
“Rod–coil” copolymers get self-assembled in solution
This review paper describes the recent advances in solution self-assembly of amphiphilic rod-coil copolymers of various structures, which contain conjugated polymers, liquid crystalline polymers, polypeptides, or helical polymers as the rod blocks.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2283-2307
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00444K
Sparks fly when AIE meets with polymers
The special structure of AIEgens facilitates the understanding and application of polymers.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2207-2220
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00404A
Selenium-containing supra-amphiphiles
Supra-amphiphiles formed by noncovalent interactions are a versatile bottom-up fabrication strategy for functional soft materials.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 2010-2017
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00419J
Multimicelle aggregate mechanism for spherical multimolecular micelles: from theories, characteristics and properties to applications
Multimicelle aggregate (MMA) mechanism has been applied to explain the formation of large multimolecular micelles from various topological precursors and for applications in areas such as sensing, drug delivery, diagnostic and functional materials.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1994-2009
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00442D
Stimuli-responsive nanocarriers constructed from pillar[n]arene-based supra-amphiphiles
Recent progress of functional nanocarriers fabricated by pillar[n]arene-based supra-amphiphiles is reviewed.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1973-1993
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00428A
The synthesis of composite powder precursors via chemical processes for the sintering of oxide dispersion-strengthened alloys
Chemical methods have significant advantages in preparing high-performance oxide dispersion-strengthened alloys.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1952-1972
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00422J
Design strategies of n-type conjugated polymers for organic thin-film transistors
Four molecule design strategies of n-type conjugated polymers for organic thin-film transistors are summarized and discussed.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1932-1951
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00382G
High-strength hydrogel-based bioinks
This review summarizes high-strength hydrogel-based bioinks, including general requirements for designing suitable high-strength hydrogel bioinks, and recent progress of 3D printed high-strength hydrogel scaffolds.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1736-1746
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00373H
Phosphorescent and TADF polymers and dendrimers in solution-processed self-host organic light-emitting diodes: structure analysis and design perspectives
The relation between chemical structure and physical and electroluminescence properties for dendrimeric and polymeric emitters is examined; balanced charge transport is necessary for achieving the most efficient self-host devices with low efficiency roll-off.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1699-1721
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00188C
Biomolecule-assisted synthesis and functionality of metal nanoclusters for biological sensing: a review
Schematic representation of the synthesis of biomolecule-assisted metal nanoclusters for biological sensing applications.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1722-1735
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00165D
Fluorescent gels: a review of synthesis, properties, applications and challenges
Soft material gels are important biomaterials for tissue engineering and biomedicine. Fluorescent gels possess the additional property of being light emitting, with advanced applications in sensing, bioimaging, and electrofluorochromic devices.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1489-1502
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00127A
Perfluorocyclobutyl-based polymers for functional materials
Perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB)-based polymers exhibit attractive properties, including good thermal and chemical stability, high hydrophobicity and transparency, as well as good insulating properties.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1280-1301
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00001A
Carbon-based materials for lithium-ion capacitors
Lithium-ion capacitors (LICs) can deliver high energy density, large power density and excellent stability since they possess a high-capacity battery-type electrode and a high rate capacitor-type electrode.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1265-1279
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00062C
Intrinsically stretchable conductors and interconnects for electronic applications
Intrinsically stretchable conductors and interconnects with excellent performance made from different types of materials find various applications in stretchable electronics.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 1032-1051
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00055K
Evolution of white organic light-emitting devices: from academic research to lighting and display applications
Recently, Apple Inc. launched the highly anticipated cellphone, the iPhone X, which adopts an active-matrix organic light-emitting display (AMOLED) for the first time.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 970-1031
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00042A
Pyrene-based aggregation-induced emission luminogens and their applications
Pyrene shows very weak or quenched fluorescence in the solid state, but it is possible to turn it to a bright solid emitter by using aggregation-induced emission (AIE) strategies.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 762-781
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00090A
Structural colors in metasurfaces: principle, design and applications
The comparison between chemical pigments and structural colors of male Morpho rhetenor wings.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 750-761
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9QM00043G
Biodegradable metallic bone implants
This review summarizes the current research status on biodegradable metals as bone implants, including their biodegradability, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 544-562
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00507A
All-inorganic lead-free perovskites for optoelectronic applications
All inorganic lead free halide perovskites have successfully emerged as revolutionary optoelectronic semiconductors for use in various applications.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 365-375
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00611C
Self-assembled polymeric micelles as amphiphilic particulate emulsifiers for controllable Pickering emulsions
This review summarizes the important achievements of self-assembled micelles based on amphiphilic block and random copolymers for controllable Pickering emulsions.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 356-364
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00540K
Cyclodextrin-based sustained gene release systems: a supramolecular solution towards clinical applications
Recent advances of using cyclodextrin (CD) based supramolecular structures as sustained gene release systems are summarized.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 181-192
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00570B
AIEgen bioconjugates for specific detection of disease-related protein biomarkers
Mis-regulation of certain proteins and enzymes is often identified as an indicator of many pathologies, and these disease-related proteins can be used as biomarkers to diagnose disease onset and progression.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2019,3, 12-24
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8QM00383A
About this collection
Critical reviews and chemistry frontiers articles published in Materials Chemistry Frontiers during 2019 are collated as below for the benefit of readers.