Understanding molecular and electrochemical charge transfer: theory and computations

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6230-6253
DOI: 10.1039/D2CS00006G, Tutorial Review
Renat R. Nazmutdinov, Shokirbek A. Shermokhamedov, Tamara T. Zinkicheva, Jens Ulstrup, Xinxin Xiao
We overview theory and computations of electron, proton, and proton-coupled electron transfer processes in chemistry and electrochemistry. We combine the theoretical views with evolving single-molecule electrochemistry.
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Comproportionation and disproportionation in nickel and copper complexes

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6601-6616
DOI: 10.1039/D2CS00494A, Tutorial Review
Craig S. Day, Ruben Martin
This review covers factors that contribute to comproportionation and disproportionation reactions in transition metal complexes and provide insight into the importance of these electron transfer events in Ni- and Cu-catalyzed transformations.
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Interaction of SARS-CoV-2 with host cells and antibodies: experiment and simulation

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6497-6553
DOI: 10.1039/D1CS01170G, Review Article
Hung Nguyen, Hoang Linh Nguyen, Pham Dang Lan, Nguyen Quoc Thai, Mateusz Sikora, Mai Suan Li
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the causative agent of the devastating global COVID-19 pandemic announced by WHO in March 2020.
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Nanoprobe-based molecular imaging for tumor stratification

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6447-6496
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00063J, Review Article
Xianbin Ma, Mingchuan Mao, Jiaqi He, Chao Liang, Hai-Yan Xie
This review highlights the use of nanoprobes to stratify various therapeutic modalities and provides an outlook on the challenges and future directions of nanoprobes for patient stratification.
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Strategies to convert organic fluorophores into red/near-infrared emitting analogues and their utilization in bioimaging probes

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6344-6358
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00475A, Tutorial Review
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Mingchong Dai, Yun Jae Yang, Sourav Sarkar, Kyo Han Ahn
This review analyzes strategies to convert key fluorophores into red/NIR emitting derivatives, with typical examples of how such fluorophores can be used to develop molecular probes for biological analytes, along with key sensing features.
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A beginners guide to understanding the mechanisms of photochemical reactions: things you should know if light is one of your reagents

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6330-6343
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00453H, Tutorial Review
Juan C. Scaiano
The increasing popularity of applied photochemistry has changed the composition of the practitioners of photochemistry, from traditional specialists, to users whose expertise lies elsewhere, yet they find light as a useful and powerful reagent.
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Keeping the chromophores crossed: evidence for null exciton splitting

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6664-6679
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00176H, Review Article
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M. P. Lijina, Alfy Benny, Ebin Sebastian, Mahesh Hariharan
Attempts to identify and probe atypical molecular aggregates focusing on the less explored null aggregates. The null aggregate was foretold by Kasha to possess null exciton interaction leading to spectroscopically uncoupled molecular assembly.
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Hydrogen atoms in supramolecular chemistry: a structural perspective. Where are they, and why does it matter?

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6254-6269
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00516J, Tutorial Review
Amber L. Thompson, Nicholas G. White
This Tutorial Review discusses the opportunities and challenges of locating hydrogen atoms in X-ray crystal structures, particularly those of supramolecular systems.
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Comparison and assessment of methods for cellulose crystallinity determination

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6417-6446
DOI: 10.1039/D2CS00569G, Review Article
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Khandoker Samaher Salem, Nitesh Kumar Kasera, Md. Ashiqur Rahman, Hasan Jameel, Youssef Habibi, Stephen J. Eichhorn, Alfred D. French, Lokendra Pal, Lucian A. Lucia
A suite of techniques is compared to understand the requirements, differences, synergies, and limitations of each method more comprehensively. Our review summarizes key principles to guide studies on the structure of cellulosics.
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Covalent organic frameworks for CO2 capture: from laboratory curiosity to industry implementation

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6294-6329
DOI: 10.1039/D2CS00465H, Tutorial Review
He Li, Akhil Dilipkumar, Saifudin Abubakar, Dan Zhao
Synergistic developments of covalent organic frameworks and engineering processes can expedite the qualitative leap for net-zero carbon emissions.
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