Review Article
A comprehensive review of enhanced CO2 capture using activated carbon derived from biomass feedstock
The increasing level of atmospheric CO2 requires the urgent development of effective capture technologies.
Review Article
Graphene quantum dots for biosensing and bioimaging
This review covers recent advancements in the synthesis of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) and their properties. It highlights GQDs' applications in bioimaging for tumor visualization and MRI, as well as in various biosensing technologies.
Review Article
A review on vegetable oil-based non isocyanate polyurethane: towards a greener and sustainable production route
The transition from conventional polyurethane (PU) to non isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) is driven mainly by safety concerns, environmental considerations, and sustainability issues associated with the current PU technology.
Review Article
Perovskite materials in X-ray detection and imaging: recent progress, challenges, and future prospects
Perovskite-based X-ray detection and imaging have reached new milestones due to rapid advancements in evolution of materials, cost-effective fabrication techniques, and architectural modifications in device design.
Paper
Effects of proline substitution/inclusion on the nanostructure of a self-assembling β-sheet-forming peptide
Self-assembling peptides remain persistently interesting objects for constructing defined nanostructures. By strategically incorporating proline, we can precisely control the resulting structures, ranging from flat nanoribbons to twisted nanofibers.
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Design of polyurethane composite foam obtained from industrial PET wastes and MXenes for EMI shielding applications
The primary aim of this study was to synthesize and characterize polyurethane (PUR) foams derived from the depolymerization products of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and MXenes (Nb2AlC).
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In vitro osteogenic and in ovo angiogenic effects of a family of natural origin P2O5-free bioactive glasses
A natural-origin bioactive glass' ionic composition, angiogenic, and osteogenic properties correlate with the silica sand raw material deposit depth.
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Influence of suspended cenospheres on the mechanical characteristics and wear loss of natural fiber-reinforced hybrid composites: implications for biomedical applications and sustainable material management
The need for non-conventional natural fibres for synthesis of hybrid composites has gained momentum in the recent past.
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Recycling of e-waste power cables using microwave-induced pyrolysis – process characteristics and facile recovery of copper metal
Recycling e-wastes using a VVF power cable through a rapid pyrolytic mechanism by microwave radiation is reported, and it is possible to produce copper wire and carbon resources without going through highly toxic intermediates.
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Dansyl fluorophore functionalized hierarchically structured mesoporous silica nanoparticles as novel latent fingerprint development agents
Fluorescence of nanostructured hybrid material based on MCM-41 functionalized with chitosan and dansylglycine permits visualization of latent fingerprints.
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Hydrophilicity and surface charge modulation of Ti3C2Tx MXene based membranes for water desalination
Unique chemistry and disorder created by intermixing of Ti3C2Tx and WS2 nanosheets in a membrane help to improve water permeance, whereas functionalization with an anionic polymer improves salt rejection when tested in a pressurized system.
About this collection
Welcome to RSC Advances Materials Chemistry year in review for 2024!
The articles in this collection have been selected as they have gained great attention within their first year of being published.
We hope you enjoy reading these articles and congratulations to all the authors whose articles are featured!