Themed collection 2020 Emerging Investigators
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Contributors to the emerging investigators issue 2020
Chemical Society Reviews profiles the Emerging Investigators featured in the issue.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2021,50, 2904-2910
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CS90015C
Electrochemical reduction of Cr(VI) in water: lessons learned from fundamental studies and applications
Converting toxic Cr(VI) to benign Cr(III) would offer a solution to decontaminate drinking water.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2021,50, 1642-1667
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS01165G
The fluorescence toolbox for visualizing autophagy
This review summarizes current advances in the rational design of fluorescence tools for monitoring and measuring autophagy.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 8354-8389
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00913J
Applications of diazaphospholene hydrides in chemical catalysis
Routes to diverse families of diazaphospholene hydride-transfer catalysts are reviewed, followed by an examination of various reactions catalyzed by these systems, including asymmetric variants.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 8335-8353
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00476F
Biological, biomolecular, and bio-inspired strategies for detection, extraction, and separations of lanthanides and actinides
This review surveys cellular and biomolecular methods to harvest f-block elements, emphasizing how recent characterization of lanthanide-utilizing bacteria is being translated into technologies to extract, separate, and sense these valuable elements.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 8315-8334
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00653J
Martensitic transition in molecular crystals for dynamic functional materials
This review comprehensively summarizes fundamentals and potential applications of molecular martensites – an emerging class of dynamic crystals for next-generation smart functional materials.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 8287-8314
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00638F
Towards commercialization: the operational stability of perovskite solar cells
This review gives insight into the operational stability of perovskite solar cells and provides possible research direction for further improvement.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 8235-8286
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00573H
Design of superior phototheranostic agents guided by Jablonski diagrams
This review summarizes how Jablonski diagrams guide the design of advanced organic optical agents and improvement of disease phototheranostic efficacies.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 8179-8234
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00671H
Theoretical insights into single-atom catalysts
Schematic diagram of theoretical models and applications of single atom catalysts. A review on the theoretical models, intrinsic properties, and the related application of SACs.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 8156-8178
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00795A
Scalable biocatalytic C–H oxyfunctionalization reactions
Biocatalytic methods for selective C–H oxyfunctionalization reactions are rapidly emerging and hold significant potential to streamline complex molecule synthesis. This review highlights key advances in this area developed within the past decade.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 8137-8155
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00440E
Recent advances in bioelectronics chemistry
In this review, we focus on the contributions made to the bioelectronic field from various aspects of chemistry.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 7978-8035
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00333F
Rare-earth metal–organic frameworks: from structure to applications
In the past 30 years, rare-earth metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have been gaining attention owing to their diverse chemical structures, and tunable properties.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 7949-7977
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00292E
Endoplasmic reticulum stress: an arising target for metal-based anticancer agents
Metal anticancer agents are rapidly emerging as selective, potent therapeutics that exhibit anticancer activity by inducing endoplasmic reticulum stress.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 8113-8136
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00259C
Medical micro/nanorobots in complex media
This article introduces how various complex media impact the propulsion of micro/nanorobotics and highlights the emerging technological approaches to enhance the locomotion in complex environments toward practical medical applications in vivo.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 8088-8112
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00309C
Emerging combination strategies with phototherapy in cancer nanomedicine
Based on the challenges in single-mode phototherapy, this review summarizes the significant research progress in combinatorial strategies with phototherapy.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 8065-8087
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00215A
C–C and C–X coupling reactions of unactivated alkyl electrophiles using copper catalysis
Copper catalysts enable cross-coupling reactions of unactivated alkyl electrophiles to generate C–C and C–X bonds.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 8036-8064
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00316F
Smart textiles for personalized thermoregulation
This article provides a fundamental understanding of the physiology of body thermoregulation and the advances in thermoregulatory textile technologies, and a perspective on future textiles for personalized thermoregulation.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2021,50, 9357-9374
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CS00003A
Targeting RNA with small molecules: from fundamental principles towards the clinic
This tutorial review describes the fundamental principles and recent advances in developing small molecule-based therapeutics for disease-associated RNAs.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2021,50, 2224-2243
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS01261K
Thermodynamic and kinetic hydricity of transition metal hydrides
This review of thermodynamic and kinetic hydricity provides conceptual overviews, tutorials on how to determine hydricity both experimentally and computationally, and salient case studies.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 7929-7948
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00405G
Liquid-based porous membranes
The confluence of available membrane materials and the explorations into fluid behaviors have revolutionized liquid-based porous membranes, which deserve more attention.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 7907-7928
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00347F
Recognition and applications of anion–anion dimers based on anti-electrostatic hydrogen bonds (AEHBs)
Contrary to expectations, protic hydroxyanions show a surprisingly reliable facility to dimerize or oligomerize together by hydrogen bonding.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 7893-7906
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00486C
Cancer stem cell-targeted bio-imaging and chemotherapeutic perspective
Characteristics of CSCs targeted for developing therapeutic and bio-imaging agents.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 7856-7878
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00379D
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Advances towards programmable droplet transport on solid surfaces and its applications
We review progress towards the programmable transport of droplets on surfaces together with its applications in chemistry and materials science.
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 7879-7892
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CS00268B
About this collection
We are delighted to present the 2020 Emerging Investigators issue. This collection showcases the high quality research of early career scientists who are internationally recognised for making outstanding contributions to their respective fields. New articles will be added to this collection as they are published.