Themed collection Nanoarchitectonics Advances: Bridge over Nanotechnology and Materials Science

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Introduction to RSC Advances themed collection on Nanoarchitectonics Advances: Bridge over Nanotechnology and Materials Science

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Graphical abstract: Introduction to RSC Advances themed collection on Nanoarchitectonics Advances: Bridge over Nanotechnology and Materials Science
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Mechanochromic aromatic hydrocarbons that bear one simple substituent

Structurally simple aromatic hydrocarbons that possess only one isocyano group show luminescent mechanochromism. The structural isomers of these aromatic hydrocarbons exhibit blue- and red-shifted emission bands upon mechanical stress.

Graphical abstract: Mechanochromic aromatic hydrocarbons that bear one simple substituent
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Nanoarchitectonics of highly dispersed polythiophene on paper for accurate quantitative detection of metal ions

Paper fibers allow the high dispersion of a fluorescent polythiophene chemosensor for the suppression of aggregation-induced quenching, which is applied to the solid-state fluorescent quantitative sensing of metal ions using imaging analysis and pattern recognition techniques.

Graphical abstract: Nanoarchitectonics of highly dispersed polythiophene on paper for accurate quantitative detection of metal ions
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Effect of the bulkiness of alkyl ligands on the excited-state dynamics of ZnO nanocrystals

The effect of molecular structures of alkyl groups of alkyl phosphonic ligands on excited-state dynamics of colloidal ZnO nanocrystals was investigated.

Graphical abstract: Effect of the bulkiness of alkyl ligands on the excited-state dynamics of ZnO nanocrystals
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Complexation study of a 1,3-phenylene-bridged cyclic hexa-naphthalene with fullerenes C60 and C70 in solution and 1D-alignment of fullerenes in the crystals

Host–guest interactions between a cyclic hexa-naphthalene and fullerenes were investigated in solution and in the solid state. The complexes in the crystals showed a 1D-array of fullerenes and semiconducting properties.

Graphical abstract: Complexation study of a 1,3-phenylene-bridged cyclic hexa-naphthalene with fullerenes C60 and C70 in solution and 1D-alignment of fullerenes in the crystals
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Formation of charge-transfer complexes in ionic crystals composed of 1,3-bis(dicyanomethylidene)indan anion and viologens bearing alkyl chains

The relationship between the structure and optical properties of ion pair crystals containing 1,3-bis(dicyanomethilidene)indan anion was clarified.

Graphical abstract: Formation of charge-transfer complexes in ionic crystals composed of 1,3-bis(dicyanomethylidene)indan anion and viologens bearing alkyl chains
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Fabrication and photoelectric conversion of densely packed C60–ethylenediamine adduct microparticle films-modified electrode covered with electrochemically deposited polythiophene thin-films

Electrodeposited polythiophene-modified C60–diamine adduct microparticle films generated photocurrent.

Graphical abstract: Fabrication and photoelectric conversion of densely packed C60–ethylenediamine adduct microparticle films-modified electrode covered with electrochemically deposited polythiophene thin-films
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Synthesis of optically active star polymers consisting of helical poly(phenylacetylene) chains by the living polymerization of phenylacetylenes and their chiroptical properties

Star polymers with precisely controlled helical poly(phenylacetylene) arms were synthesized and exhibited chiral amplification compared with the corresponding linear polymers.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of optically active star polymers consisting of helical poly(phenylacetylene) chains by the living polymerization of phenylacetylenes and their chiroptical properties
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Influence of core size on self-assembled molecular networks composed of C3h-symmetric building blocks through hydrogen bonding interactions: structural features and chirality

The effect of the core size on the structure and chirality of self-assembled molecular networks was investigated using two aromatic carboxylic acid derivatives with frameworks displaying C3h symmetry.

Graphical abstract: Influence of core size on self-assembled molecular networks composed of C3h-symmetric building blocks through hydrogen bonding interactions: structural features and chirality
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Janus metallic film with gold and silver luster by electroless deposition of silver using poly(dopamine acrylamide) thin film

A Janus metallic surface was prepared by a one-pot process by reducing silver ions with poly(dopamine acrylamide). Poly(dopamine acrylamide) was synthesized by protection-free controlled RAFT polymerization.

Graphical abstract: Janus metallic film with gold and silver luster by electroless deposition of silver using poly(dopamine acrylamide) thin film
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Encapsulation and thermal properties of composite phase change materials based on cobalt/nitrogen double-doped ZIF-67 derived carbon

The cobalt/nitrogen-doped ZIF-67 derived carbon (CoN-ZIF-Cx) was constructed as the carrier material, and paraffin was used as the phase change core material to construct thermally enhanced shaped composite phase change materials.

Graphical abstract: Encapsulation and thermal properties of composite phase change materials based on cobalt/nitrogen double-doped ZIF-67 derived carbon
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Preparation of spiroborate supramolecular and peapod polymers containing a photoluminescent ruthenium(II) complex

Spiroborate supramolecular and peapod polymers containing ruthenium(II) tris(bipyridyl) complex were prepared, and their optical properties were evaluated.

Graphical abstract: Preparation of spiroborate supramolecular and peapod polymers containing a photoluminescent ruthenium(ii) complex
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Improved supercapacitor performances by adding carbonized C60-based nanospheres to PVA/TEMPO-cellulose hydrogel-based electrolyte

Carbonized C60 nanospheres efficiently improve the mechanical properties and supercapacitor performance when they are added to a poly(vinyl alcohol)/TEMPO-cellulose hydrogel-based electrolyte.

Graphical abstract: Improved supercapacitor performances by adding carbonized C60-based nanospheres to PVA/TEMPO-cellulose hydrogel-based electrolyte
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How similar is the antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles coated with different capping agents?

Nanosilver antibacterial activity is governed by a balance between the nanosilver stability and their ability to release/dope Ag+ to solution.

Graphical abstract: How similar is the antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles coated with different capping agents?
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Biodegradable porous polymeric drug as a drug delivery system: alleviation of doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity via passive targeted release

Alleviation of doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity by a biodegradable porous organic polymer drug delivery system via passive targeted release.

Graphical abstract: Biodegradable porous polymeric drug as a drug delivery system: alleviation of doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity via passive targeted release
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Expanding and going beyond the field of nanotechnology, a new concept of nanoarchitectonics has been proposed. Nanoarchitectonics aims to construct materials with precise structures that achieve high performance from nanoscale units such as atoms, molecules, and nanomaterials. Beyond the well-known strategies of self-assembly and related strategies, nanoarchitectonics aims to construct material structures containing more asymmetric and hierarchical motifs from multiple components. Nanoarchitectonics bridges the missing link between nanotechnology and materials science. The impact of nanoarchitectonics goes beyond fabricating such structures to developing nanostructured materials useful for sensing, catalysis, energy, environmental, and biomedical applications.

Such attempts have in fact been widely studied but should be reconstructed under the name of nanoarchitectonics as a link between nanotechnology and materials science. This special issue will encompass the development of various functions enabled by this bottom-up approach to structure development. Examples of possible targets include:

1) Supramolecular assemblies and self-assemblies

2) Coordination nanostructures such as MOFs

3) Hybrids, composites, and blends that exhibit nanostructures and functions

4) Various other functional materials that include nanostructures

5) Sensing, catalytic, energy, environmental, biomedical and other applications

The aim of this collection is not only to describe conventional approaches, but to also describe how the research relates to nanoarchitectonics.

This collection is Guest Edited by Professor Katsuhiko Ariga (National Institute for Materials Science & The University of Tokyo, Japan), Professor Hiromitsu Maeda (Ritsumeikan University, Japan), Dr Stéphane Baudron (Université de Strasbourg-CNRS, France), and Professor Yulan Chen (Jilin University, China).

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