Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jianfeng Lu, Fuzhi Huang
Summary: Organic semiconductors are utilized in a promising class of solar cells and undergo a 'doping' step to enhance charge carrier transport. A fast doping method has been developed, potentially enabling mass production of these cells.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Roman Krahne, Milena P. Arciniegas
Summary: Layered perovskites are valuable materials composed of a perovskite semiconductor layer surrounded by organic molecules. Recent research has demonstrated the ability to grow crystals of layered perovskites containing a second inorganic lattice layer from solution.
News Item
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kelsey B. Hatzell, Maha Yusuf
Summary: The development of a promising type of battery is hindered by the growth of lithium filaments in the electrolyte, causing device failures. Investigating this failure mechanism may provide a solution. See p.287.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mathieu L. Lepage, Jeremy E. Wulff
Summary: Waste plastics with immiscible polymers pose challenges to recycling. However, a new additive enables the thermal reprocessing of mixed plastics into recyclable, high-performance materials.
Biographical-Item
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Parisa Mehrkhodavandi
Summary: The Nobel prizewinner revolutionized chemistry with the development of universal catalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chen Wang, Junzhu Yang, Yuan Lu
Summary: Click chemistry is a rapid and reliable method for synthesizing a variety of molecules, emphasizing the development of new combinatorial chemistry methods based on the synthesis of carbon-heteroatomic bonds and the simple and efficient acquisition of molecular diversity through these reactions. Click chemistry methods are advancing towards precision, simplicity, and high returns, especially in producing polymer materials and some bright biomedical applications.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rosa Merlo, Diego Caprioglio, Michele Cillo, Anna Valenti, Rosanna Mattossovich, Castrese Morrone, Alberto Massarotti, Franca Rossi, Riccardo Miggiano, Antonio Leonardi, Alberto Minassi, Giuseppe Perugino
Summary: The SNAP-tag (R) technology for protein/enzyme labeling can be enhanced and improved by using a chemo-enzymatic approach with a BG-substrate containing an azide group for subsequent conjugation.
JOURNAL OF ENZYME INHIBITION AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Camille Cunin, Aristide Gumyusenge
Summary: Organic electrochemical transistors have potential advantages over conventional inorganic devices, but have been limited by performance issues. A possible solution is to fabricate these organic transistors in a sandwich-like structure.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Neil Savage
Summary: Chemical processes can recycle cellulose from textile waste into renewed fibers for garment production.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michael Eisenstein
Summary: There are no quick fixes for the global e-waste crisis, but a combination of technology and policy solutions can help limit the damage.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah King
Summary: Sarah King argues that although often considered insufficient, the process remains crucial in achieving a circular economy quickly.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
XiaoZhi Lim
Summary: A European agency is considering widespread restrictions on the use of fluorinated chemicals in various industries and consumer products.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katharine Sanderson
Summary: The built environment presents a significant opportunity for implementing a circular economy, with standardization, smart design, and implementation being crucial for enabling this transition.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah DeWeerdt
Summary: A circular plastic economy necessitates a collaborative effort in increasing recycling, enhancing product design, transitioning to renewable resources, and discontinuing the production of single-use plastics.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sylvain Brimaud
Summary: Certain cancers can lead to weakness and wasting in patients. A mouse model has shown that tumors can block molecules that protect muscle innervation and mass. This discovery may potentially lead to new therapies for this deadly condition.
