Themed collection Celebrating Chemical Science in Korea
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries: focus on zinc metal anodes
This perspective discusses the main issues with Zn anodes and highlights recent strategies to improve their performance in aqueous zinc ion batteries.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 2028-2044
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC00022A
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Novel ultraviolet (UV) nonlinear optical (NLO) materials discovered by chemical substitution-oriented design
A brief introduction to chemical substitution-oriented design to discover high performance ultraviolet (UV) nonlinear optical (NLO) solid state materials is presented.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 5404-5409
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC01936D
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Machine-enabled inverse design of inorganic solid materials: promises and challenges
The grand challenge of materials science, discovery of novel materials with target properties, can be greatly accelerated by machine-learned inverse design strategies.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 4871-4881
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC00594K
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Biomedical applications of copper-free click chemistry: in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo
Copper-free click chemistry has resulted in a change of paradigm, showing that artificial chemical reactions can occur on cell surfaces, in cell cytosol, or within the body. It has emerged as a valuable tool in biomedical fields.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 7835-7851
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC03368H
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N-Heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed deaminative cross-coupling of aldehydes with Katritzky pyridinium salts
By employing an N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) catalyst, we developed a versatile catalytic system that enables deaminative cross-coupling reactions of aldehydes with redox-active pyridinium salts.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 3192-3197
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC00225A
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Combining hydrophilic and hydrophobic environment sensitive dyes to detect a wide range of cellular polarity
Ratiometric polarity sensitive probe (RPS-1) contains two dyes of same absorption but different emissions utilized in comprehensive and quantitative detection of wide range of intracellular polarity.
Chem. Sci., 2020,11, 596-601
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC04859F
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Far-red/near-infrared emitting, two-photon absorbing, and bio-stable amino-Si-pyronin dyes
Far-red/NIR emitting, two-photon absorbing, biostable aminosilapyronin dyes (ASiPj) and their derivatives (NIR-ASiPj) offer novel (ratiometric) bioimaging platforms.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 9028-9037
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC02287B
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Rational design of a multifunctional molecular dye for dual-modal NIR-II/photoacoustic imaging and photothermal therapy
Theranostic nanoprobes (SYL NPs) prepared from a newly designed NIR-II fluorophore and FDA approved DSPE-mPEG5000 were well tolerated and exhibited multifunctional potential in diagnosis (photoacoustic & fluorescence imaging) and phototherapy in animal models.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 8348-8353
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC03504D
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A Bayesian graph convolutional network for reliable prediction of molecular properties with uncertainty quantification
Deep neural networks have been increasingly used in various chemical fields. Here, we show that Bayesian inference enables more reliable prediction with quantitative uncertainty analysis.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 8438-8446
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC01992H
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A nano-cocktail of an NIR-II emissive fluorophore and organoplatinum(II) metallacycle for efficient cancer imaging and therapy
A novel NIR-II theranostic nanoprobe, PSY (∼110 nm), was concisely developed, which demonstrated excellent photostability, high tumor uptake, superior S/N ratios and more efficient cancer treatment with minimal side effects than cisplatin.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 7023-7028
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC02466B
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Plasmonic colloidosomes of black gold for solar energy harvesting and hotspots directed catalysis for CO2 to fuel conversion
Plasmonic black gold converts CO2 to methane using solar energy.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 6594-6603
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC02369K
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Effect of oxygen deficiency on the excited state kinetics of WO3 and implications for photocatalysis
Using WO3 as a model material, we investigate how different oxygen vacancy concentrations affect trapping of photogenerated charges and photocatalytic reactions in metal oxides.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 5667-5677
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC00693A
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A H-bond strategy to develop acid-resistant photoswitchable rhodamine spirolactams for super-resolution single-molecule localization microscopy
Rhodamine spirolactams with adjacent amino groups work as acid-resistant and photoswitchable fluorophores in single-molecule localization super-resolution imaging.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 4914-4922
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC01284B
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Pore-tuning to boost the electrocatalytic activity of polymeric micelle-templated mesoporous Pd nanoparticles
Understanding how mesoporous noble metal architectures affect electrocatalytic performance is very important for the rational design and preparation of high-performance electrocatalysts.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 4054-4061
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC03911A
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5,10-Dimesityldiindeno[1,2-a:2′,1′-i]phenanthrene: a stable biradicaloid derived from Chichibabin's hydrocarbon
A diindenophenanthrene biradicaloid, formally derived from Chichibabin's hydrocarbon, is obtained in a short, scalable synthesis.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 3413-3420
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SC00170K
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Fine-tuning of wettability in a single metal–organic framework via postcoordination modification and its reduced graphene oxide aerogel for oil–water separation
Postcoordination modification of Mg2(dobpdc) with monoamines of various alkyl chain lengths enables facile fine-tuning of wettability and efficient oil–water separation.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 2663-2669
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04581J
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Amplified circularly polarized phosphorescence from co-assemblies of platinum(II) complexes
Co-assemblies of platinum(II) complexes produce amplified circularly polarized phosphorescence emission.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 1294-1301
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04509G
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Monitoring metal–amyloid-β complexation by a FRET-based probe: design, detection, and inhibitor screening
A FRET-based method was developed for monitoring metal–amyloid-β complexation and identifying inhibitors against such interaction.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 1000-1007
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04943B
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A divergent synthetic pathway for pyrimidine-embedded medium-sized azacycles through an N-quaternizing strategy
A new divergent synthetic pathway for skeletally distinct pyrimidine-containing medium-sized azacycles was developed. Diversity-generating reactions via selective bond cleavages or migrations from N-quaternized intermediates were designed, and 14 discrete core skeletons were synthesized in an efficient manner. The skeletal diversity of the resulting molecular frameworks was confirmed by chemoinformatic analysis.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 569-575
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04061C
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A lysosomal chloride ion-selective fluorescent probe for biological applications
Changes in lysosomal Cl− concentrations induced by various substances are determined using a lysosomal chloride-selective fluorescent probe.
Chem. Sci., 2019,10, 56-66
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC04084B
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A mononuclear nonheme {FeNO}6 complex: synthesis and structural and spectroscopic characterization
X-ray structures of nonheme {FeNO}6 and iron(III)-nitrito complexes bearing a tetraamido macrocyclic ligand are reported along with three different generation pathways.
Chem. Sci., 2018,9, 6952-6960
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC01962B
About this collection
In celebration of the excellence and breadth of Korean research achievements across the chemical sciences, we are delighted to present a special collection of articles by authors in Korea. This collection of recent popular articles highlights important contributions from Korea in a range of fields, and includes contributions from our Advisory Board.