Themed collection 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances

Smart microgels (SMGs) and metal nanoparticles (MNPs)-decorated smart microgels have garnered significant attention because of their responsive behavior.

This review discusses ¹³C NMR approaches for analyzing mitochondrial metabolism in tissues.

Manganese oxide minerals are prevalent in soils and play a pivotal role in the immobilization of heavy metals and the transformation of materials.

Polymers enhance sports goods, offering lightweight, durable, and eco-friendly designs. This review explores the types, applications, and future trends of polymers while addressing challenges like cost and durability.

Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality among women worldwide.

In the past few decades, supercapacitors (SCs) have emerged as good and reliable energy storage devices due to their impressive power density, better charge–discharge rates, and high cycling stability.

The increasing industrial use of toxic metals essential for modern electronics and renewable energy presents significant environmental and health challenges.

The effect of oxygen activation and transfer on performance for CWAO technology is reviewed. The electronic structure determines oxygen activation and transfer, and catalytic performance.

Exploring the symbiotic relationship between MXenes and AI, this highlight focuses on recent advancements pertaining to the prediction and optimization of properties, synthesis routes, and diverse applications of MXene materials.

Advanced tools like 3D laser scanning, X-ray μCT, and optical fiber sensing now outperform traditional methods like HCP and resistivity tests, which often fail to detect chloride-induced corrosion accurately.

Recently, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are emerging technology with remarkable potential, which have been employed in environmental remediation.

Drug developers are currently focusing on investigating alternative strategies, such as “drug repositioning”, to address issues associated with productivity, regulatory obstacles, and the steadily rising cost of pharmaceuticals.

This paper summarizes several attractive surface acoustic wave (SAW) biosensors, including Love-wave sensors, dual-channel SAW sensors, langasite SAW sensors, and SAW syringe filters.

This review analyzes nanozyme classification, mechanisms, and emerging applications, shedding light on their potential to revolutionize dental antibacterial treatments and addressing current challenges and future perspectives in their development.

Due to the important role of protein kinases in protein phosphorylation within vital cellular processes, their abnormal function, especially in cancer situations, has underscored their importance in therapy.

The global shift towards sustainable energy sources, necessitated by climate change concerns, has led to a critical review of biohydrogen production (BHP) processes and their potential as a solution to environmental challenges.

Photocatalytic Cr(VI) reduction using g-C₃N₄.

The increasing prevalence of pharmaceuticals in water and complex matrices necessitates accurate measurement and monitoring of their environmental contamination levels.

The integration of wearable devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced sensing platforms imply a significant paradigm shift in technological innovations and human interactions.

Inflammatory diseases exert a significant influence on the periodontium, serving as a primary contributor to the development of periodontitis and alveolar bone loss.

Heterocyclic compounds represent a prominent class of molecules with diverse pharmacological activities.

To mitigate the toxic effects of BPA, there is a need to utilize hybrid remediation strategies for its removal from the aqueous environment.

Mechanism of increasing ionic conductivity of polyether-based polyurethane electrolyte.

This review discusses the classification, mechanisms, characteristics, and recent advancements of thermo-responsive polysaccharides in biomedical applications.

During nuclear fuel reprocessing, radioiodine, can be released.

A large amount of marble powder is abundantly available as a byproduct and waste in the marble industry, and its reinforcement has been attempted in several applications through surface modification.

3D lung visualization showing COVID-19 infection areas alongside respiratory pathogens. The antiviral drug structure and comparison of healthy vs. infected lungs demonstrate how the drug could restore lung health.

Reducing wastewater contaminants is an emerging area of particular concern for many industrialized and developing countries in improving the ecological quality of their water sources.

This paper focuses on the most recent advances in silica aerogel-based composite research, and indicates novel applications as insulation materials.

With the advancement of materials engineering and the coatings industry, glass with excellent self-cleaning properties has emerged as a prominent research area.

The crosslinked network of TiO₂–organic polymer composites has gained considerable attention over the past few years.

Fluorinated five-membered heterocycles have potent therapeutic activities including antiviral, anti-inflammatory, enzymatic inhibitory, and antimalarial.

Tantalum-based nanoparticles (TaNPs) have emerged as promising tools in cancer management, owing to their unique properties that facilitate innovative imaging and photothermal therapy applications.

Owing to the high carbon and phosphorus contents, large specific surface area and slow-release of available P, P-rich biochar/hydrochar (CHAR) have drawn global attention.

A review of the properties of anion exchange resins and their industrial applications for the adsorption of electroactive nitrate ions.

The latest utilization of the Barbier reaction and its variants towards the procurement of diverse natural products i.e., alkaloids, terpenoids, lactones and lignans etc. has been summarized in this review article.

Antimicrobial mechanism of nanomaterials to combat AMR.

In this review, we wish to compile examples of chiral medicines approved by the FDA in the years 2022 and 2023 with an emphasis on their synthesis along with information on chiral induction as well enantiomeric excess.

Water pollution from industrial sources presents a significant environmental challenge due to the presence of recalcitrant organic contaminants.

Essential structural motifs for design of Lead against VEGFR-2.

This review highlights the antioxidant potential of Schiff base ligands via the DPPH assay, focusing on structure, solvent effects, and how electron-donating groups enhance radical stabilization, suggesting their role as eco-friendly antioxidants.

Synthesis and decomposition of KGN molecule.

Water is a fundamental resource, yet various contaminants increasingly threaten its quality, necessitating effective remediation strategies.

To address the inherent challenges such as restacking, limited ion-accessibility, scalability, stability, and the intricate balance between surface area and conductivity, this article delves into emerging strategies and prospects.

Unlocking the potential of green-synthesized cobalt oxide nanoparticles: bridging sustainable chemistry with cutting-edge biomedical innovations.

This article investigates the denitrification efficiency of unsupported/supported manganese-based catalysts. The reaction mechanism of Mn-based catalysts and the mechanism of SO₂/H₂O poisoning are analysed, and the development of practical and efficient Mn-based catalysts is considered.

Superhydrophobic coatings with remarkable water repellence have emerged as an increasingly prominent field of research with the growth of the material engineering and coating industries.

The ongoing trend towards miniaturizing electronic devices and increasing their power densities has created substantial challenges in managing the heat they produce.

CRISPR/Cas has been explored as a powerful molecular scissor that uses a double-strand break mediated non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) or homology-directed repair (HDR) to achieve precise gene editing.

The outstanding research achievements on green anti-solvents in recent years are summarized. Additionally, five non-anti-solvent green preparation methods prescribed by physical processes are also included.

This work contributes to the ongoing efforts of BMPMs in the biomedical field and provides a steppingstone for developing more effective BMPM-based products for clinical applications.

The physical and chemical treatment processes of leachate are not only costly but can also produce harmful by-products.

This review summarizes the synthetic protocols and application of aryldihydronaphthalenes (ADHNs) since 2000.

Electrical stimulation (ES) has emerged as a powerful therapeutic modality for enhancing biological wound healing.

Schematic of the galvanic corrosion evolution on η-phase (MgZn₂), β-phase (Al₃Mg₂), Q-phase (Al₄Cu₂Mg₈Si₇), and π-phase (Al₈Mg₃FeSi₆) coupled to aluminum at different pH values using the SVET current density map.

Effective corrosion control strategies are highly desired to reduce the fate of corrosion.

The study on the synthesis and properties of bimetallic metal–organic frameworks (BMOFs) and their applications for dye removal.

This article describes recent advances in one-pot chemoselective reactions and their mechanism insights. Here, the substrate, catalyst, solvent, and temperature play a vital role in modulating chemoselectivity.

Poria cocos polysaccharides (PCPs) are fungal polysaccharides derived from the traditional Chinese medicine Poria cocos.

In this highlight, recent advances in the synthesis of highly substituted imidazolidines, chiral imidazolidines with high diastereoselectivities and enantioselectivities, bis-imidazolidines, and spiro-imidazolidines are presented.

Modified exosomes are a smart tool for the upcoming precision cancer therapeutic era.

Textiles in all forms act as carriers in transmitting pathogens and provide a medium of microbial growth, especially in those fabrics which are used in sports, medical and innerwear clothing.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most abundantly used classes among therapeutic agents in medicine.

This review provides a comprehensive fast overview of the recent advancements in Near Infrared (NIR) fluorescence switch-on probes for the detection and in cellulo tracking of G-quadruplex and double-stranded DNA (dsDNA).

Solid polymer electrolytes provide excellent safety by replacing liquid electrolytes. Three types-solid, composite and gel-based electrolytes are widely used, improving battery life-span and preventing lithium dendrite growth.

Carbon monoxide, one of the major pollutants in the air, is mainly produced due to the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels such as coal and oil.

SCD1 inhibitors block the conversion of saturated to monounsaturated fatty acids, reducing lipid accumulation, desaturation index, fat mass, and lipotoxicity. They are promising for treating various metabolic disorders.

Covalent organic polyrotaxanes (COPRs), have emerged as thriving artificial intelligent materials, amalgamating the rigid molecular chemistry with flexible supramolecular host–guest chemistry, adopting a “couple hardness with softness” strategy.

Biocatalysis offers a sustainable approach to drug synthesis, leveraging the high selectivity and efficiency of enzymes.

The growing threat of environmental pollution to global environmental health necessitates a focus on the search for sustainable wastewater remediation materials coupled with innovative remediation strategies.