Themed collection 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances

Energy storage devices are recognized as environmentally friendly technologies.

To aid in potential future repositioning of NSAIDs for cancer treatment, we summarize work from 2017–2024 on the antiproliferative activity of derivatives of indomethacin and naproxen, their mechanism of action and structure–activity relationships.

Carbon-based materials derived from green biowaste for biomedical application, environmental monitoring, and food safety analysis.

Protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) represents a novel epigenetic anti-tumour target with significant clinical potential, and has attracted considerable interest from the academic research community and the pharmaceutical industry.

In the vast landscape of materials science, bismuth emerges as a compelling element with unique properties and diverse applications.

Cholesterol detection using MOF-based spectrophotometric sensors has great potential, especially in point-of-care testing applications.

Pentacyclic triterpenoids, as important representatives of natural products, have garnered widespread attention due to their diverse biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antitumor effects.

This work presents a review of the therapeutic modalities and approaches for cancer treatment.

This review summarizes the environmental applications of coal gangue and highlights the challenges and future directions of its utilization as a large-scale resource.

Review on the isocyanate-based multicomponent reaction.

As a carbene precursor, diazo compounds incorporate in Rh-catalyzed synthesis of heterocycles, carbocycles and functionalized compounds. The reaction involves C–H activation, carbene insertion and an annulation/functionalization sequence.

This review considers the latest advancements (2020 to 2024, five articles per year) in the development of fluorescent probes, focusing on the synthesis, chemistry, and properties of pyrazole derivatives for bioimaging applications.

Cancer is a disease that involves uncontrolled cell division triggered by genetic damage to the genes that control cell growth and division.

Developing effective tools for MGO is of great significance for studying pathogenesis. In this work, we provide a brief overview of recent research on fluorescent probes used for MGO biosensing in living cells, tissues, and animals.

Emerging nanoparticles (NPs), including biomembrane-based, polymeric, metallic, and non-metallic inorganic NPs, have offered powerful and promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

Cunninghamella fungi have its unique chemistry that provide potential metabolites applicable for biological, industrial, and environmental fields.

Properties of REEs, including prolonged fluorescence lifetimes, large Stokes shifts and strong resistance to photobleaching, enhance the diagnostic capabilities of dual-modality molecular probes based on MRI. These applications encompass combinations with optical imaging, PET, CT and ultrasound.

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.