Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Giacomo Picci, Claudia Caltagirone, Alessandra Garau, Vito Lippolis, Jessica Milia, Jonathan W. Steed
Summary: This review discusses recent advancements in the design, synthesis, and characterization of metallogels and coordination complex-based gels. It emphasizes systems that possess recognition and sensing properties towards various analytes.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Laurent Lermusiaux, Anum Nisar, Alison M. Funston
Summary: This study introduces a simple and versatile method to assemble nanoparticles of different sizes, shapes, and materials using only two complementary DNA strands, forming high-purity homo- or hetero-structures with various geometries, which can be applied in biological and optical fields.
Article
Biophysics
Shuai Cao, Le Zhou, Chang Liu, Huacheng Zhang, Yuxin Zhao, Yanli Zhao
Summary: The ingenious design and synthesis of novel macrocycles brought renewed vigor to supramolecular chemistry in the past decade. Pillarene and pillararene-based functional materials have seen rapid growth in electrochemical studies due to their unique structures and physiochemical properties. Challenges and future developments in this field have been discussed, providing a solid foundation for further bioelectrochemical applications of pillararene systems.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Sean H. Kelly, Emmanuel E. Opolot, Yaoying Wu, Benjamin Cossette, Ajay K. Varadhan, Joel H. Collier
Summary: The SIMPL tablet vaccine, which can be administered sublingually, shows promising results in raising antibody responses against various epitopes, including a model epitope from ovalbumin and a clinically relevant epitope from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The heat-stable feature of this vaccine is particularly advantageous for global distribution and equity in vaccine coverage.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Nicole L. Votaw, Lauren Collier, Elizabeth J. Curvino, Yaoying Wu, Chelsea N. Fries, Madison T. Ojeda, Joel H. Collier
Summary: This study introduced a self-assembling randomized polypeptide nanomaterial capable of inducing strong Type 2/TH2/IL-4 immune responses, with potential applications ranging from vaccination to tissue repair. The modified peptides showed improved antigen presenting cell uptake, strong B-cell and T-cell epitopes, increased IL-4 production by T cells, extended nanofiber residence time, minimal swelling in footpad injections, and decreased overall T cell expansion compared to unmodified nanofibers, suggesting a TH2 T-cell response with minimal inflammation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhuoer Wang, Aiyou Hao, Pengyao Xing
Summary: This study investigates how halogenation influences protein or peptide folding and self-assembly hierarchically using halogen bonding mediated self-assemblies on cyclodipeptide scaffolds. The results show that single-functionalized cyclodipeptides (Cyclo-GX) form homochiral helical nanotubes via consecutive X center dot center dot center dot O bonds independent of halogen kinds. In contrast, double-functionalized cyclodipeptides (Cyclo-XX) exhibit versatile self-assembly architectures depending on the para-substituents, leading to nanotubular, lamellar, and triple helical nanotubular structures. It is also found that halogen substitution affects molecular folding, packing, and chirality at hierarchical levels. Additionally, clusteroluminescence and circularly polarized luminescence with tunable handedness are achieved in the cyclodipeptides by controlling halogen substituents.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Minggao Qin, Yaqian Zhang, Chao Xing, Li Yang, Changli Zhao, Xiaoqiu Dou, Chuanliang Feng
Summary: Through the design and synthesis of dipeptide-based derivatives with different chiralities, it was found that supramolecular chirality is determined by the amino acid adjacent to the benzene core. Additionally, homochiral gelators can be gelled through a conventional heating-cooling process, while heterochiral gelators form translucent stable gels under sonication.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jialei Song, Chengling Wu, Yan Zhao, Min Yang, Qingxin Yao, Yuan Gao
Summary: A bioorthogonal disassembly strategy was developed to prompt clearance of supramolecular assemblies within living cells. The enzyme-instructed self-assembly process led to the disruption of pi-pi stacking and induced disassembly of the assemblies, depriving them of potency and addressing their unintended retention and cellular toxicity. This strategy leverages biosafety in developing nanomaterials for drug delivery systems.
Review
Polymer Science
Sheng-Lin Qiao, Muhetaerjiang Mamuti, An Hong-Wei, Hao Wang
Summary: This review highlights the construction and applications of in vivo thermoresponsive polymer assemblies. The authors provide an overview of the basic building blocks for constructing these assemblies and review recent advances in methods for building them in vitro, with a focus on their relevance to in vivo self-assembly. The review also emphasizes the key techniques and advantages of in vivo self-assembled thermoresponsive materials.
PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Leyong Zhou, Changyin Yang, Weitao Dou, Tongxia Jin, Haibo Yang, Lin Xu
Summary: This review summarizes the application of micro/nanofluidic techniques in constructing supramolecular assemblies of different scales, and highlights the advantages of these techniques over conventional synthesis methods. Furthermore, it emphasizes the potential of micro/nanofluidic systems in improving our understanding of supramolecular self-assembly processes.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Review
Polymer Science
Emmanouil Vereroudakis, Dimitris Vlassopoulos
Summary: Supramolecular polymers are important in both scientific and technological aspects due to their dynamic nature and responsiveness to environmental parameters, showing diverse self-assembly structures and potential applications. However, there are still significant challenges in understanding the basic knowledge and unresolved issues, requiring further systematic categorization and analysis of experimental evidence.
PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
M. Andrey Joaqui-Joaqui, Zoe Maxwell, Mandapati V. Ramakrishnam Raju, Min Jiang, Kriti Srivastava, Fangwei Shao, Edgar A. Arriaga, Valerie C. Pierre
Summary: Self-assembly of metallointercalators into DNA nanocages can synthesize bioinorganic structures with high stability and cell penetration, making them suitable as metallodrugs.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiating Xu, Jun Wang, Jin Ye, Jiao Jiao, Zhiguo Liu, Chunjian Zhao, Bin Li, Yujie Fu
Summary: Metal-coordinated supramolecular nanoassemblies have unique physicochemical properties that bridge the boundary between traditional inorganic and organic materials, making them promising for cancer theranostics. By tailoring the structural components, multifunctional theranostic nanomedicines can be constructed to modulate the tumor microenvironment and enhance tumor accumulation. The advancements in design and fabrication, as well as the prospects and challenges of metal-coordinated supramolecular self-assemblies for technical advances and clinical translation, are discussed.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aritra Rajak, Anindita Das
Summary: This article introduces a facile method for achieving predictable and programmable two-dimensional (2D) structures with specific functions from exclusively organic soft materials. By co-assembling two PLA stereoisomers, a thermally robust FRET process can be stimulated from the 2D array of the co-assembled dyes. The FRET response displays remarkable dependence on the intrinsic crystalline packing and can be modulated by the chirality of the co-assembling PLA chains.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tianqi Li, Xiang Li, Jiaming Yang, Haoxiang Sun, Junqi Sun
Summary: In this study, stretchable ionic conductors with extremely low hysteresis and healability were successfully fabricated through a complexation process. The resulting ionic conductors exhibited low energy dissipation, high mechanical strength, and toughness, and maintained stable electrical response under a wide range of strains. They could also be conveniently healed to restore their original properties.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Liang Huang, Chengpeng Jiao, Liqiong Wang, Zili Huang, Feng Liang, Simin Liu, Yuhua Wang, Haijun Zhang, Shaowei Zhang
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiran Yang, Zhiyong Zhao, Xiongzhi Zhang, Simin Liu
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jun Ding, Hua-Ming Xiao, Simin Liu, Chang Wang, Xin Liu, Yu-Qi Feng
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2018)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Peng Xu, Qishuai Feng, Xiran Yang, Simin Liu, Chang Xu, Liqun Huang, Mengwei Chen, Feng Liang, Yu Cheng
BIOCONJUGATE CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shengjian Kuang, Zhixiong Hu, Hao Zhang, Xiongzhi Zhang, Feng Liang, Zhiyong Zhao, Simin Liu
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2018)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiran Yang, Fengbo Liu, Zhiyong Zhao, Feng Liang, Haijun Zhang, Simin Liu
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiran Yang, Simin Liu
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Linzhao Zhu, Zhiyong Zhao, Xiongzhi Zhang, Haijun Zhang, Feng Liang, Simin Liu
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Bohuai Xiao, Feng Liang, Simin Liu, JongOne Im, Yunchuan Li, Jing Liu, Bintian Zhang, Jianghao Zhou, Jin He, Shuai Chang
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Xiran Zhao, Fengbo Liu, Zhiyong Zhao, Hakim Karoui, David Bardelang, Olivier Ouari, Simin Liu
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuanyuan Deng, Hang Yin, Zhiyong Zhao, Ruibing Wang, Simin Liu
SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liangfeng Zhang, Yan Zeng, Simin Liu, Feng Liang
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhiyong Zhao, Ting Du, Feng Liang, Simin Liu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Biophysics
Zhipeng Xie, Jinlong Lei, Mingfeng Yang, Youji Li, Xinhua Geng, Simin Liu, Jiahai Wang
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ting Du, Wei Yuan, Zhiyong Zhao, Simin Liu
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
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)