Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hao Chen, Binbin Ding, Ping'an Ma, Jun Lin
Summary: This review discusses the recent advances in upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) and their potential therapeutic advantages in biological applications. It covers various aspects such as visualization, temperature sensing, detection, optogenetics, neurotherapy, and synergistic application in tumor therapy with phototherapy. The review also briefly covers the integration of UCNPs in therapeutics and presents the limitations and prospects of their applications in biological fields.
ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Yutian Wu, Min Zeng, Quanyong Cheng, Caili Huang
Summary: Emulsion, as a fine dispersion of immiscible liquids, has widespread applications in various fields such as sustainable industry, biomedical reactions, and drug delivery. Stimuli-responsive emulsions that can demulsify on demand or change their properties are in high demand due to their noninvasive and environmentally friendly characteristics. Considerable progress has been made in developing physical stimuli-responsive emulsions, with valuable practical applications including controllable release cargo, oil recovery, and product separation.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ran He, Yubo Yang, Yongsu Li, Minghua Yang, Lingyi Kong, Fan Yang
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the chemical composition and bioactive constituents of distiller's grains (DGs). It demonstrates that DGs are rich in phenols, phytosterols, and fatty acids, and possess diverse biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hyperglycemic effects. This review is of significant importance for the further development and utilization of DGs to create high-value-added products.
Review
Polymer Science
Luiza A. Mercante, Kelcilene B. R. Teodoro, Danilo M. dos Santos, Francisco V. dos Santos, Camilo A. S. Ballesteros, Tian Ju, Gareth R. Williams, Daniel S. Correa
Summary: This review highlights the significant advancements in stimuli-responsive antimicrobial electrospun nanofibers, triggered by light, temperature, pH, humidity, and electric field. The strategies employed to design smart electrospun nanofibers with antimicrobial properties are introduced. Recent examples of nanofibers based on different polymers and antimicrobial agents are explored within each stimulus category. The constraints and future directions of stimuli-responsive nanofibrous materials are discussed.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Peixin Tang, Gang Sun
Summary: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial for occupational safety when handling toxic chemicals or biological pathogens. However, traditional PPE may pose risks due to cross-contamination, while detecting health threats in non-occupational environments can improve human safety protection.
MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING R-REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wenting Wu, Jing Li
Summary: Nanozymes, as emerging artificial enzymes, have attracted attention in the sensing field due to their superior catalytic properties and high stability. Nanozyme-based electrochemical sensing has experienced fast growth, providing high sensitivity, selectivity, ease of miniaturization, and versatile signal reporting modes. This article discusses representative works in the field, focusing on different signal reporting manners, such as traditional electrochemical assays, electrochemiluminescent, and photoelectrochemical sensing. Furthermore, the current challenges and future perspectives are also addressed.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Jie Li, Zhe Su, Changmin Yu, Yan Yuan, Qiong Wu, Jie Liu, Bo Peng, Wenbo Hu, Xiaomei Lu, Haidong Yu, Lin Li, Wei Huang
Summary: H2S, as the third gasotransmitter, plays an important role in pathophysiological processes, and its abnormal expression in vivo is associated with various diseases. Therefore, monitoring H2S levels in the body is of great significance. The development of various H2S probes provides strong support for in vivo monitoring, while the establishment of in vivo models also provides important tools for understanding the physiological and pathological effects of H2S.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Asmita Banstola, Kishwor Poudel, Jong Oh Kim, Jee-Heon Jeong, Simmyung Yook
Summary: It has been found that low immunogenicity and immunosuppressive tumor microenvironments are significant obstacles to the application of cancer immunotherapy. Researchers are exploring the use of stimuli-responsive nanoparticles to improve cancer immunotherapy in order to overcome these challenges.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Zhiyu Xie, Fantao Sun, Marco Pistolozzi, Jinwu Yan
Summary: Amyloidosis is a rare disorder characterized by the deposition of protein aggregates in body tissues. One common form of amyloidosis is transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR), which manifests as either a polyneuropathy or a cardiomyopathy. Early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of ATTR are crucial for patient management.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ashis Tripathy, Md Julker Nine, Dusan Losic, Filipe Samuel Silva
Summary: This article summarizes the latest developments in bio-inspired sensing and biosensing materials, focusing on design and mechanisms to analyze their potential in multifunctional sensing applications. It highlights various bioinspired structural features and their functional properties, provides an overview of fundamental mechanisms of distinct living creatures, and describes elaborately various sensing and biosensing applications of nature-inspired structures/functions. The challenges and prospects of nature-inspired smart sensing and biosensing technology for the 21st century are also discussed.
MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING R-REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wenyan Wu, Yihuan Wang, Zhijie Zhang, Fang Wang, Sheng Lu, Xiaoqiang Chen
Summary: The thermochromic properties of PDA/PEO composite films were investigated to understand their energy landscapes and proposed potential mechanisms for the generation of multiple energy minima based on the chemical structures of PDA head groups. Delicate devices for secret codes with multiple deciphering pathways and temperature sensors with a high-temperature recording function were fabricated utilizing the finely tuned chromic responsiveness of the composite films under thermo-and pH stimulations.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Houman Kholafazad Kordasht, Mohammad Hasanzadeh, Farzad Seidi, Parastoo Mohammad Alizadeh
Summary: This translated passage discusses the application and key role of poly (amino acids) in sensing platforms, highlighting their significance and potential in the biomedical field. It also points out the shortcomings and limitations of related research.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juntian Qu, Baijin Mao, Zhenkun Li, Yining Xu, Kunyu Zhou, Xiangyu Cao, Qigao Fan, Minyi Xu, Bin Liang, Houde Liu, Xueqian Wang, Xiaohao Wang
Summary: Tactile sensing technology is crucial for soft grippers to interact safely with unstructured environments and obtain precise properties of objects. This review introduces the development of tactile sensing techniques, different sensor types, sensing modalities and methodologies, application scenarios, challenges, and proposed strategies for soft grippers.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Varsha Brahmkhatri, Parimal Pandit, Pranita Rananaware, Aviva D'Souza, Mahaveer D. Kurkuri
Summary: The supply of safe drinking water is a prominent global challenge, mainly due to chemical and biological toxins. Nanomaterial-based sensors, particularly plasmonic sensors, have provided solutions for ultra-sensitive detection, with noble metal nanoparticles of gold and silver playing a key role. The emphasis on design and fabrication of plasmonic sensors has been crucial in enhancing their affinity towards specific pollutants, leading to more effective and efficient on-site detection of toxin contaminants.
TRENDS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Wenqiang Wu, Hui Lu, Xun Han, Chunfeng Wang, Zhangsheng Xu, Su-Ting Han, Caofeng Pan
Summary: Spectral sensing is crucial in various fields including imaging technologies and optical communication. The miniaturization and integration of commercial multispectral detectors are hindered by the complex optical elements required. Metal halide perovskites have emerged as a promising material for wavelength-selective photodetectors due to their tunable bandgap and simple preparation processes. This review highlights recent advances in wavelength-selective perovskite photodetectors, including narrowband, dual-band, multispectral-recognizable, and X-ray photodetectors, focusing on device structure designs, working mechanisms, and optoelectronic performances. The applications of wavelength-selective photodetectors in image sensing and the remaining challenges and perspectives are also discussed.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dan He, Yawen Li, Fuwen Zhao, Yuze Lin
Summary: High trap density in organic solar cells leads to localized charge carriers and reduced carrier lifetime, limiting device efficiency. This feature article summarizes the recent advances of trap suppression by material design and device engineering.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Olivier Monfort, Arshitha Madhusudhan, Martin Motola
Summary: This article presents the advantages of coupling photocatalysis and Fenton-based processes for environmental remediation and discusses their synergy. It critically examines the simultaneous triggering of these two processes and provides insights into research approaches. The study aims to enhance understanding of this complex process and highlight the potential integration of new catalysts in current wastewater treatment technology.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manideepa Dhar, Chittaranjan Mishra, Avijit Das, Uttam Manna
Summary: An approach of 'polymerization of monomers in its aggregated form' has been introduced to tailor the water wettability of fibrous and porous substrates, achieving hydrophobicity to superhydrophobicity transition, as well as patterned wettability. This facile chemical method provides a durable coating with adjustable and patterned wettability for various potential applications.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saswat Ranjan Bhoi, Chhanda Debnath, Shikha Gandhi
Summary: In this article, a novel catalytic reaction using Pd(0) and Bronsted acid is reported for the synthesis of biologically important imidazolidinone-fused N-heterocycles through redox-neutral intramolecular N-allylation of indoles and pyrroles with alkynes. This atom-economical method is applicable to a wide range of substrates and eliminates the need for leaving groups or oxidizing agents commonly used in traditional allylation reactions.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Longkun Chen, Mingshuai Zhang, Meichen Liu, Zhuoyuan Liu, Yuetong Qiu, Zhilai Zhang, Fuchao Yu, Jiuzhong Huang
Summary: In this study, an efficient Rh(III)-catalyzed selective mono- and dual-C-H bond functionalization/cyclization with iodonium ylide as the sole coupling partner was demonstrated. Fused benzodiazepine skeletons were obtained in excellent yields, providing an improved approach to dual C-H unsymmetrical functionalization.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alice Kennett, Sven Epple, Gabriella van der Valk, Irene Georgiou, Evelyne Gout, Romain R. Vives, Angela J. Russell
Summary: This study presents the design and synthesis of sulfated disaccharide inhibitors based on IdoA(2S)-GlcNS(6S), which showed potent inhibition of Sulf-2. The results suggest that IdoA(2S)-GlcNS(6S) is the shortest fragment size required for effective inhibition of Sulfs, and a trisulfated disaccharide is identified as the minimal fragment size of heparan sulfate for effective endosulfatase inhibition.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mauro Garbini, Andrea Brunetti, Riccardo Pedrazzani, Magda Monari, Massimo Marcaccio, Giulio Bertuzzi, Marco Bandini
Summary: The self-adaptability of galvanostatic electrolysis was found to be helpful in a multistage chemo- and diastereoselective electrochemically promoted cyclodimerization of chalcones. Through a series of reductive events, densely functionalized cyclopentanes with five contiguous stereocenters were obtained (25 examples, yields up to 95%, dr values up to >20:1). Further experimental and electrochemical investigations indicated the crucial role of dynamic kinetic resolution of the aldol intermediate in the reaction mechanism.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dhananjay S. Nipate, Neha Meena, Prakash N. Swami, Krishnan Rangan, Anil Kumar
Summary: In this study, the synthesis of functionalized benzo[a]phenazines and indazolo[2,3-a]quinolines was achieved through Rh(III)-catalyzed oxidative annulation of 2-arylquinoxalines and 2-aryl-2H-indazoles with allyl alcohols. The method showed a wide substrate scope, excellent functional group tolerance, good to high yields of annulated products, and the capability for scaled-up synthesis. A tentative mechanism of the annulation reaction was proposed based on a preliminary mechanistic investigation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruonan Zhang, Abudukadi Tudi, Xia Yang, Xuping Wang, Zhihua Yang, Shujuan Han, Shilie Pan
Summary: A new lead tellurium borate material with a unique fundamental building block [B4O10] was synthesized and found to exhibit high birefringence. The structure-property relationship was discussed using first-principles calculations.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amresh Kumar Singh, Baishali Thakurta, Anupam Giri, Monalisa Pal
Summary: This study introduces three key concepts for the quick synthesis of large-scale high-quality 2D materials films and their utilization in device fabrication.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Reina Hagiwara, Shun Nishimura, Kosuke Okeyoshi
Summary: A copolymer-conjugated nanocatalytic system has been developed to improve electron transfer and enhance photoinduced H2 generation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
