Themed collection 2022 Reviews in RSC Advances
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The influence of random-coil chemical shifts on the assessment of structural propensities in folded proteins and IDPs
In studying secondary structural propensities of proteins by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, secondary chemical shifts (SCSs) are the primary atomic scale observables. But which random coil chemical shift (RCCS) values to choose?
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 10182-10203
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA00977G
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Recent progress in nanomedicine-mediated cytosolic delivery
For biomedical applications, various delivery methods have been studied, including penetrating peptides, stimuli-sensitive chemistry, endosomal escape, and fusogenic liposome for enhancing the cytosolic delivery efficiency of biomolecules.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 9788-9799
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07111H
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MXene-based composites against antibiotic-resistant bacteria: current trends and future perspectives
This review endeavors to delineate critical issues pertaining to the application of MXene-based composites against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 9665-9677
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA01276J
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Exploiting poly(safranine) and poly(luminol) for sensing applications. A mini review
Safranine and luminol having a unique polymeric constructor combined with different nanomaterials were explored as sensors for different analytes through electrochemical and chemical techniques.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 9697-9714
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA00532A
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Research progress of catalysts for aldol condensation of biomass based compounds
Research progress of catalysts of the aldol condensation reaction of biomass based compounds is summarized for the synthesis of liquid fuel precursors and chemicals.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 9466-9478
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA00906H
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KuQuinones: a ten years tale of the new pentacyclic quinoid compound
KuQuinones: from serendipity synthesis to photo(electro)chemical and biomedical applications.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 9065-9077
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA00539A
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A review on arsenic in the environment: contamination, mobility, sources, and exposure
Contamination, mobility, sources, and exposure of arsenic (one of the regulated elements) in the environment are investigated and discussed comprehensively.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 8803-8821
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA00789H
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Recent advances in the synthesis of pharmaceutically active 4-quinolone and its analogues: a review
4-Quinolone and its analogs are heterocyclic classes of organic compounds displaying biologically active and a broad spectrum of pharmaceutical drug scaffolds.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 8657-8682
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA00749A
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Cancer nanomedicine: a review of nano-therapeutics and challenges ahead
Approaches to overcome the challenges of cancer nanomedicine drug discovery process.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 8606-8629
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07863E
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Recent research advances on corrosion mechanism and protection, and novel coating materials of magnesium alloys: a review
The performance of magnesium alloy implants has been continuously improved in recent years. This review discusses the types, corrosion mechanisms and corrosion control of medical magnesium alloys in recent years.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 8427-8463
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07829E
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Fabrication and desired properties of conductive hydrogel dressings for wound healing
Conductive hydrogels are recognized as promising materials for wound healing. Valuable properties of conductive hydrogels suggest the possibility of their use as an alternative wound dressing to traditional dressings such as bandages.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 8502-8522
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07195A
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Advances in the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds by in situ benzyne cycloaddition
Benzyne is a relatively active intermediate, which can be used to construct diverse compounds with complex structures and potential applications via the cyclization reaction of benzyne generated in situ from various precursors.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 8238-8253
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA00400G
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Recent advances in covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for wound healing and antimicrobial applications
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are crystal-like organic structures such as cartography buildings prepared from appropriately pre-designed construction block precursors and are deployed for wound healing purposes.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 8136-8152
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07194K
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Recent advances in the discovery, biosynthesis, and therapeutic potential of isocoumarins derived from fungi: a comprehensive update
This review article provides an intensive state-of-the-art over the period 2000–2022 centred around the discovery, classifications, biosynthetic pathways and therapeutic potentialities of 351 structurally diverse fungal containing-isocoumarins.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 8049-8089
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA08245D
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Success stories of natural product-derived compounds from plants as multidrug resistance modulators in microorganisms
Microorganisms evolve resistance to antibiotics as a function of evolution. Antibiotics have accelerated bacterial resistance through mutations and acquired resistance through a combination of factors.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 7798-7817
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA00184A
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A SWOT analysis of nano co-crystals in drug delivery: present outlook and future perspectives
The formulation of poorly soluble drugs is an intractable challenge in the field of drug design, development and delivery.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 7339-7351
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA00161J
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Electrospun nanofibres in drug delivery: advances in controlled release strategies
Various approaches to control the release of active molecules or drug molecules through electrospun polymeric nanofibers.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 7312-7328
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06023J
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Bioinks adapted for in situ bioprinting scenarios of defect sites: a review
Design points and applicable scenarios for bioinks in in situ 3D bioprinting.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 7153-7167
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07037E
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Stereoselective synthesis of CF3-containing spirocyclic-oxindoles using N-2,2,2-trifluoroethylisatin ketimines: an update
Recent updates on the synthesis of CF3-containing spirocyclic-oxindoles by employing N-2,2,2-trifluoroethylisatin ketimines are described in this review article.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 7063-7075
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA00017F
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Antiviral role of nanomaterials: a material scientist's perspective
An overview of applications of nanoparticles and their combinations with a variety of antiviral drugs.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 47-79
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06410C
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Recent progress in semiconductor/graphene photocatalysts: synthesis, photocatalytic applications, and challenges
Organic pollutants in water pose serious risks to both human health and ecological systems; thus, semiconductor/graphene nanocomposites are used as effective photocatalysts for their removal.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 421-439
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07225D
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Recent development of analytical methods for disease-specific protein O-GlcNAcylation
The enzymatic modification of protein serine or threonine residues by N-acetylglucosamine, namely O-GlcNAcylation, is a ubiquitous post-translational modification that frequently occurs in the nucleus and cytoplasm.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 264-280
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07184C
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Effects of morphology and size of nanoscale drug carriers on cellular uptake and internalization process: a review
In the field of targeted drug delivery, the effects of size and morphology of drug nanocarriers are of great importance and need to be discussed in depth.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 80-114
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06888E
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Dithieno[3,2-b:2′,3′-d]thiophene (DTT): an emerging heterocyclic building block for future organic electronic materials & functional supramolecular chemistry
DTT: a potential electron rich building block and its diverse application in organic electronic materials.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 36073-36102
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05768A
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Ti–Mn hydrogen storage alloys: from properties to applications
The hydrogen storage properties, regulation methods and applications of Ti–Mn hydrogen storage alloys were reviewed.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 35744-35755
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07301C
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Exploiting directed self-assembly and disassembly for off-to-on fluorescence responsive live cell imaging
A bio-responsive nanoparticle was formed by the directed self-assembly (DSA) of a hydrophobic NIR-fluorophore with poloxamer P188.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 35655-35665
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06534G
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MnO2-based materials for supercapacitor electrodes: challenges, strategies and prospects
A review on the progress in experimental, simulation and theoretical studies for the modification of MnO2-based electrode materials from different perspectives of morphology, defect and heterojunction engineering.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 35556-35578
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06664E
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Optimization mechanism and applications of ultrafast laser machining towards highly designable 3D micro/nano structuring
The optimization mechanism of ultrafast laser machining is introduced. The specific applications of laser processed 3D micro/nano structures in optical, electrochemical and biomedical fields are elaborated, and perspectives are presented.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 35227-35241
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05148F
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Rational drug design of CB2 receptor ligands: from 2012 to 2021
Cannabinoid receptors belong to the large family of G-protein-coupled receptors, which can be divided into two receptor types, cannabinoid receptor type-1 (CB1) and cannabinoid receptor type-2 (CB2).
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 35242-35259
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05661E
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Bioactive 2-pyridone-containing heterocycle syntheses using multicomponent reactions
This review provides a comprehensive overview of multicomponent reactions (MCRs) for the synthesis of biologically active 2-pyridone-containing heterocycles.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 35158-35176
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07056A
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Review of photoresponsive and glycoside dendrimers in biomaterials and sensors applications
Dendrimers are branched molecules with well-defined lengths, shapes, molecular weights, and monodispersity in comparison to linear polymers.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 35123-35150
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06563K
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Pharmacological and phytochemical biodiversity of Corchorus olitorius
Corchorus olitorius L. is a nutritious green leafy vegetable that is eaten as a viscous soup in African and Middle Eastern cultures.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 35103-35114
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07406K
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Advances in electrospun nanofibrous membrane sensors for ion detection
Harmful metal ions and toxic anions produced in industrial processes cause serious damage to the environment and human health.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 34866-34891
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA04911B
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Recent advances in micro-/nanostructure array integrated microfluidic devices for efficient separation of circulating tumor cells
This review summarized recent advances in micro-/nanostructure array (microrods, nanowires, and hierarchical microstructures) integrated microfluidic devices for high-throughput separation of circulating tumor cells for early cancer detection.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 34892-34903
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06339E
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MXenes and MXene-supported nanocomposites: a novel materials for aqueous environmental remediation
Water contamination has become a significant issue on a global scale.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 34766-34789
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05530A
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Natural products as antivibrio agents: insight into the chemistry and biological activity
Natural products provide chemical diversity of antivibrio compounds.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 34531-34547
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05076E
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Recent development of biodegradable synthetic rubbers and bio-based rubbers using sustainable materials from biological sources
Recent progress to improve the sustainability and biodegradability of synthetic rubber by incorporating raw materials from biological sources.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 34028-34052
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06602E
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The role of polyplexes in developing a green sustainable approach in agriculture
RNAi based gene silencing is a novel and environmental sustainable technique to control pests in crops and plants. Cationic polymers act as an important transfection agent thus improving the stability and efficiency of the process.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 34463-34481
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06541J
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Recent advances in thin film nanocomposite membranes containing an interlayer (TFNi): fabrication, applications, characterization and perspectives
Polyamide (PA) reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes have been applied widely for desalination and wastewater reuse in the last 5–10 years.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 34245-34267
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06304B
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Perspectives on metal induced crystallization of a-Si and a-Ge thin films
Recent challenges on the metal induced crystallization (MIC) of amorphous semiconductors (a-Si and a-Ge) for potential applications in high-density data storage devices, flat panel displays, and high performance solar cells.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 33899-33921
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06096E
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Smart biomaterials for enhancing cancer therapy by overcoming tumor hypoxia: a review
Hypoxia is a distinctive feature of most solid tumors due to insufficient oxygen supply of the abnormal vasculature, which cannot work with the demands of the fast proliferation of cancer cells.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 33835-33851
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06036A
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Titanium dioxide-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries: structure and synthesis
In this paper, the structure of three TiO2 polymorphs are introduced, then the preparation and electrochemical properties of TiO2 with different morphologies and the related research on the composite with carbon and other materials are discussed.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 33641-33652
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05442F
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Ammonia from dinitrogen at ambient conditions by organometallic catalysts
Nitrogen fixation by organometallic catalysts at room temperature and pressure as an alternative route of Haber–Bosch process.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 33567-33583
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06156B
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Annulations involving 1-indanones to access fused- and spiro frameworks
This review highlights recent (2016–2022) annulations of 1-indanones for the construction of various fused- and spiro carbo- and heterocyclic frameworks.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 33365-33402
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06635A
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Advances with metal oxide-based nanoparticles as MDR metastatic breast cancer therapeutics and diagnostics
Biomarker targeted therapy approaches for TNBC using metal oxide-based NPs are highly effective and promising.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 32956-32978
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA02005J
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Recent advances in the utilization of polyaniline in protein detection: a short review
Attachment of biomolecules to polyaniline.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 32885-32897
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05893F
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Strategies for the preparation of high-performance inorganic mixed-halide perovskite solar cells
This review gives a full-scale and in-depth summary of mixed halide CsPbX3 perovskite materials for the photovoltaic application.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 32925-32948
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05535J
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Copper oxide nanostructured thin films processed by SILAR for optoelectronic applications
CuxO nanostructured thin films are potentially appealing materials for many applications. The deposition technique, SILAR, explored in this paper offers many advantages.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 32853-32884
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06303D
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Optical chemosensors for environmental monitoring of toxic metals related to Alzheimer's disease
This review briefly summarizes evidence that links toxic metals to onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease. It discusses the structure and fabrication of optical chemosensors, and their use for monitoring toxic metals in water.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 32744-32755
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05384E
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Self-healable fiber-reinforced vitrimer composites: overview and future prospects
The article covers the outstanding features of fiber-reinforced vitrimer composites, including their reprocessing, recycling and self-healing properties.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 32569-32582
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05103F
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Research advances in UV-curable self-healing coatings
Self-healing is the ability of a material to recover from physical damage.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 32429-32439
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06089B
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Radiolabelling small and biomolecules for tracking and monitoring
Common positions for the incorporation of the radioisotopes carbon-14, sulfur-35, or tritium in oligonucleotides with the example of the two nucleotides thymidine as pyrimidine base and adenosine as purine base.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 32383-32400
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06236D
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Recent advances of magnetite nanomaterials to remove arsenic from water
Pure water is one of the major requirements for living beings but water bodies are contaminated with toxic pollutants and heavy metals.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 32197-32209
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05832D
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ZIF-8 metal organic framework materials as a superb platform for the removal and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants: a review
Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) are attracting significant attention for applications including adsorption, chemical sensing, gas separation, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis and catalysis.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 31801-31817
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05717D
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Research and progress of chemical depolymerization of waste PET and high-value application of its depolymerization products
PET (polyethylene terephthalate) has good transparency, corrosion resistance, gas barrier properties and mechanical properties, and is widely used in beverage bottles, fabrics, food packaging, tires, films, engineering plastics and other fields.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 31564-31576
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA06499E
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Two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures (vdWHs) with band alignment transformation in multi-functional devices
Two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures (vdWHs) with tunable band alignment have the potential to be benignant in the development of minimal multi-functional and controllable electronics, but they have received little attention thus far.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 31456-31465
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA03439E
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Fluorescence immunosensor based on functional nanomaterials and its application in tumor biomarker detection
Fluorescence immunosensors constructed from functional nanomaterials for the detection of tumor biomarkers such as enzymes, RNA, DNA, proteins and cancer cells were summarized.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 31369-31379
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA04989A
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Nanotechnology strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis and treatment
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common malignancy threatening human health, and existing diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are facing great challenges.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 31068-31082
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05127C
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Synthesis and bio-properties of 4-piperidone containing compounds as curcumin mimics
3,5-Diyliden-4-piperidone scaffold are considered as curcumin mimic exhibiting diverse bio-properties.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 31102-31123
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05518J
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Review on fluorinated nucleoside/non-nucleoside FDA-approved antiviral drugs
FDA-approved antiviral agents represent an important class that has attracted attention in recent years to combat current and future threats of viral pandemics.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 31032-31045
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05370E
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Influence of VO2 based structures and smart coatings on weather resistance for boosting the thermochromic properties of smart window applications
VO2 based energy saving smart coatings are of great interest in research and industry due to the reversible crystalline structural transition of VO2 which can induce significant transmittance and reflectance changes in the infrared range.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 30985-31003
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA04661J
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Electrochemical creatinine detection for advanced point-of-care sensing devices: a review
Creatinine is an amino acid derived from creatine catabolism at different steps of the body's organs, and its detection is significant because levels out of normal values are linked to some diseases like kidney failure.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 30785-30802
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA04479J
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Recent advances in the electrochemical reactions of nitrogen-containing organic compounds
The electrochemical reaction of amines, nitriles, amides, nitroaromatics, and imines has been proven to be a valuable method for the synthesis of various nitrogen-containing organic compounds.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 30466-30479
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA04087E
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Nitroenediamines (EDAMs), and N-methyl-1-(methylthio)-2-nitroethenamine (NMSM) derivatives: scaffolds for heterocycle molecular diversity (update from 2012 to 2021)
This review highlights recent heterocyclization of the nitroenediamine derivatives based on catalyst and catalyst-free approaches from 2012 onwards.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 30436-30456
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05547C
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Direct selenosulfonylation of unsaturated compounds: a review
In this review, we have discussed recent developments on the direct selenosulfonylation of unsaturated compounds which lead to the formation of two new carbon-sulfur and carbon-selenium bonds in a single operation.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 30564-30576
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA04128F
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Advances and prospects of dynamic DNA nanostructures in biomedical applications
With the rapid development of DNA nanotechnology, the emergence of stimulus-responsive dynamic DNA nanostructures (DDNs) has great potential applications in the biomedical field.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 30310-30320
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05006D
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Current state of copper-based bimetallic materials for electrochemical CO2 reduction: a review
The increasing CO2 concentration in the atmosphere has caused profound environmental issues such as global warming.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 30056-30075
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05385C
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Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) based photoredox catalysis in chemical transformations
Photoredox catalysis has been explored for chemical reactions by irradiation of photoactive catalysts with visible light, under mild and environmentally benign conditions.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 29826-29839
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05695J
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Nickel sulfide and phosphide electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction: challenges and future perspectives
A comprehensive overview of nickel sulfide and phosphide electrocatalysts in the HER.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 29440-29468
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA04897C
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Antimicrobial potentials of natural products against multidrug resistance pathogens: a comprehensive review
Antibiotic resistance is one of the critical health issues, describing a significant social health complication globally.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 29078-29102
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA04884A
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