Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shubham Pandey, Simran Aggarwal, Ritu Choudhary, Satish K. Awasthi
Summary: Thiophene-fused heterocyclic organosulfur systems, especially the thieno[3,2-b]indole moiety, have diverse biological activities and find applications in material chemistry. Researchers are striving to develop more effective and environmentally friendly synthesis methods.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaokang Wang, Mingming Xu, Weidong Fan, Daofeng Sun
Summary: This article summarizes the structures, synthesis methods, and multifunctional applications of iron-based metal-organic frameworks (Fe-MOFs). Compared to conventional porous materials, Fe-MOFs exhibit better performance in various applications and have broad prospects for practical use.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Khaled Rhili, Siham Chergui, Ahmad Samih ElDouhaibi, Ahmed Mazzah, Mohamed Siaj
Summary: Highly cross-linked inorganic and organic hybrid cyclomatrix-polyphosphazenes microspheres (C-PPZs) were synthesized using a one-pot polymerization technique. These microspheres were incorporated into epoxy resins (EPs) to enhance their flame retardancy. The size and morphology of the microspheres could be controlled by varying the synthesis temperature. The C-CPPZ microspheres exhibited good thermal stability up to 900 degrees C.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Chao Zhang, Yang Liu, Zhiying Ma, Guangxia Wang, Chunli Li, Fangxu Yang, Jianwu Shi, Rongjin Li, Hua Wang
Summary: A novel synthetic strategy is employed to efficiently construct dragon boat-type heptathienoacenes through alpha-beta position carbon-carbon cross-coupling between two dithienothiophenes. The crystal structures are confirmed by X-ray single-crystal analysis. Thin film FET devices of heptathienoacenes are fabricated for the first time, with DBHT-5-based devices exhibiting unprecedented high hole mobility and on/off ratios, as well as a threshold voltage of 0 V.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gattu Sampath, Yih-Yuan Chen, Neelamegam Rameshkumar, Muthukalingan Krishnan, Kayalvizhi Nagarajan, Douglas J. H. Shyu
Summary: Nanotechnology is a rapidly developing field in material science, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are of great interest due to their small size, large surface area, and multiple applications. The use of plant sources as reducing agents for synthesizing AgNPs is attractive because it is cheaper and less time-consuming. AgNPs have received significant attention in scientific fields for their antibacterial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory activities, as well as their potential for clean environment applications.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Yuan-Ze Xu, Jia-Wei Tian, Feng Sha, Qiong Li, Xin-Yan Wu
Summary: In this study, gram-scale synthesis of 5,6-, 6,7-, and 7,8-chromene/chromane-type aryne precursors was reported, and their regioselective transformation to other functional derivatives was demonstrated. The reactions showed excellent regioselectivity facilitated by oxygen-containing guiding groups at the ortho-position of the triple bond, leading to structurally novel substituted chromenes and chromanes.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Abdul Waris, Misbahud Din, Asmat Ali, Muhammad Ali, Shakeeb Afridi, Abdul Baset, Atta Ullah Khan
Summary: This study explores the biomediated synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles and their biomedical applications such as antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer, and as novel therapeutic agents for combating other diseases.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anand K. Agrahari, Priyanka Bose, Manoj K. Jaiswal, Sanchayita Rajkhowa, Anoop S. Singh, Srinivas Hotha, Nidhi Mishra, Vinod K. Tiwari
Summary: The review discusses the successful utilization of CuAAC or click chemistry in the field of glycoscience, focusing on the synthesis of triazole-appended carbohydrate-containing molecular structures such as glycohybrids, glycoconjugates, glycopolymers, glycopeptides, glycoproteins, glycolipids, glycoclusters, and glycodendrimers through regioselective triazole forming modular and bio-orthogonal coupling protocols. These glycoproducts find widespread applications as enzyme inhibitors in drug discovery and development, sensing, gelation, chelation, glycosylation, and catalysis. Additionally, the review provides insights into the impact of click chemistry and outlines future perspectives in various emerging disciplines of science and technology.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Melvin S. Samuel, Madhumita Ravikumar, Ashwini John J., Ethiraj Selvarajan, Himanshu Patel, P. Sharath Chander, J. Soundarya, Srikanth Vuppala, Ramachandran Balaji, Narendhar Chandrasekar
Summary: The green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles is an important research area that can enhance their biocompatibility and applications in the medical and environmental sectors. Utilizing microorganisms and plant extracts for bio-synthesis can reduce toxicity and bring new insights into nanoparticle production. Current research primarily focuses on the application of nanoparticles in cancer therapy and explores their potential for clinical use.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ssu-Yu Yao, Kao-Shuo Chang
Summary: This study reported the solvothermal syntheses of pristine and KOH-NaCl-modified melon films, which showed enhanced adhesion to substrates. Various analytical techniques were used to verify film structures, revealing the presence of (001)-oriented nanorods in KOH-NaCl-modified melon films. These films exhibited superior performance in terms of photodegradation and sensing, making them promising for practical applications.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Ahmad Husaini Mohamed, Nur Athirah Noorhisham, Kamariah Bakar, Noorfatimah Yahaya, Sharifah Mohamad, Sazlinda Kamaruzaman, Hasnah Osman
Summary: Imidazolium-based poly(ionic liquids) (PILs) are versatile materials that have attracted considerable attention in dispersive solid-phase extraction (DSPE) techniques. They offer a wide range of functionalities and show potential for development in new adsorbent materials.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Bo Wu, Hui Song, Qiangqiang Zhang, Xianguo Hu
Summary: This study focused on the effect of microstructures of carbon microspheres on tribological behaviors, by preparing ZnFe2O4@C microspheres and investigating their tribological properties and lubrication mechanism as lubricant additives. It was found that the gradual occurrence of curved graphite and fullerene-like structure in the microspheres, as well as the formation of tribofilms with some graphite structure during rubbing process, contributed to the excellent tribological properties of the microspheres.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shadpour Mallakpour, Vajiheh Behranvand, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Summary: MXenes are two-dimensional materials with various properties such as large surface area, electronic characteristics, mechanical strength, hydrophilicity, and antibacterial properties, making them valuable in addressing environmental pollution, particularly water contamination. This review highlights the importance of MXenes and their hybrids in eliminating environmental pollution through applications like membranes, adsorbents, catalysts, and shields. The mechanisms of pollutant removal through adsorption, degradation, and other remediation methods are discussed in detail to provide a comprehensive understanding of the remediation processes.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vinay S. Sharma, Vinod Kumar Vishwakarma, Pranav S. Shrivastav, Achalkumar Ammathnadu Sudhakar, Anuj S. Sharma, Priyanka A. Shah
Summary: Liquid crystals, characterized by intermediate order and fluidity between solids and liquids, have drawn significant attention in the field of supramolecular chemistry. Among the versatile building blocks, calixarenes stand out due to their unique structure and diverse applications. Introducing liquid crystallinity to calixarene framework enables the synthesis of functionalized derivatives with fluidity and order, enhancing charge migration. This review provides a comprehensive account of the synthesis, behavior, and potential applications of calixarene-based liquid crystals.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shrabani De, Sourav Acharya, Sumanta Sahoo, Jae-Jin Shim, Ganesh Chandra Nayak
Summary: MXenes are a new category of nanomaterials with fascinating electrical, mechanical, and chemical properties, which make them highly suitable for applications in energy, catalysis, optoelectronics, and photonics. This comprehensive review classifies MXenes into different dimensions (0D, 1D, 2D, and 3D) and provides an overview of their fabrication techniques, morphologies, properties, and applications. The review also discusses the challenges and future prospects for MXene materials research.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)