Solid-state nanochannels for bio-marker analysis

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6270-6293
DOI: 10.1039/D2CS00865C, Tutorial Review
Yu Huang, Lingxiao Liu, Cihui Luo, Wei Liu, Xiaoding Lou, Lei Jiang, Fan Xia
This tutorial review highlights the role of detection probes modified on the outer-surface of the nanochannels in enhancing sensitivity, broadening the range of detectable biomarkers, and clarifying the underlying detection mechanism.
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Surface-modified bacteria: synthesis, functionalization and biomedical applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6617-6643
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00369H, Tutorial Review
Sisi Lin, Feng Wu, Yifan Zhang, Huan Chen, Haiyan Guo, Yanmei Chen, Jinyao Liu
This review summarizes the strategies for surface chemical modification of bacteria and advanced functions achieved by modifying specific surface components and highlights the applications of modified bacteria for bioimaging, diagnosis, and therapy.
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The crucial role of silver(I)-salts as additives in C–H activation reactions: overall analysis of their versatility and applicability

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6359-6378
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00328K, Review Article
Renato L. de Carvalho, Emilay B. T. Diogo, Simon L. Homölle, Suman Dana, Eufrânio N. da Silva Júnior, Lutz Ackermann
This review discusses the important role of silver(I) salts as additives in transition-metal catalyzed C–H activation, and depicts the discussion about the current shift towards Ag-free procedures, as plausible and sustainable alternatives.
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Smart organic materials based on macrocycle hosts

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6644-6663
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00506B, Tutorial Review
Xin-Yue Lou, Siyuan Zhang, Yan Wang, Ying-Wei Yang
A succinct and illustrative summary of the recent progress of supramolecular smart organic materials based on macrocycle hosts is provided spanning the aspects of design principles, functioning mechanisms, and relative applications.
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Covalent connections between metal–organic frameworks and polymers including covalent organic frameworks

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6379-6416
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00302G, Review Article
Jonghyeon Lee, Jooyeon Lee, Jin Yeong Kim, Min Kim
The development and strategies for covalently connected MOFs-polymers (including COFs) composites have summarized and reviewed along with their applications.
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Label-free optical biosensing: going beyond the limits

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6554-6585
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00155E, Review Article
Open Access Open Access
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Andrei V. Kabashin, Vasyl G. Kravets, Alexander N. Grigorenko
We present newly-emerging approaches to unlock sensitivity barriers of current label-free optical biosensing transducers by employing novel structural architectures, artificial materials (metamaterials), and newly-observed optical phenomena.
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Green metrics in mechanochemistry

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6680-6714
DOI: 10.1039/D2CS00997H, Review Article
Open Access Open Access
Nicolas Fantozzi, Jean-Noël Volle, Andrea Porcheddu, David Virieux, Felipe García, Evelina Colacino
The quantitative assessment of the greenness of mechanochemical processes for green metrics were calculated is herein reported. A general introduction to the topic, variables influencing the reaction outcome and, an outlook are also provided.
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Aggregation behaviour of pyrene-based luminescent materials, from molecular design and optical properties to application

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6715-6753
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00251A, Review Article
Xing Feng, Xiaohui Wang, Carl Redshaw, Ben Zhong Tang
This review not only highlights the progress of the emission and electronic behaviour of new pyrene-based luminescence molecules in the aggregated state, but also provides a new perspective for understanding the luminescence mechanism and optoelectronic properties of pyrenes.
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Redox processes in Cu-binding proteins: the “in-between” states in intrinsically disordered peptides

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6595-6600
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00443K, Viewpoint
Open Access Open Access
Enrico Falcone, Christelle Hureau
The “in-between” states (IBS) in copper bound to intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) are accessible due to the flexibility of IDPs and fast exchange between coordination sites, and they account for the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS).
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Dihydroindenofluorenes as building units in organic semiconductors for organic electronics

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52,6754-6805
DOI: 10.1039/D1CS00993A, Review Article
Open Access Open Access
Cyril Poriel, Joëlle Rault-Berthelot
The five DHIF cores on which are constructed DHIF-based organic semiconductors used as active materials for organic electronics.
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