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Harnessing DNA computing and nanopore decoding for practical applications: from informatics to microRNA-targeting diagnostics

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00396E, Tutorial Review
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Sotaro Takiguchi, Nanami Takeuchi, Vasily Shenshin, Guillaume Gines, Anthony J. Genot, Jeff Nivala, Yannick Rondelez, Ryuji Kawano
This tutorial review provides fundamentals on DNA computing and nanopore-based decoding, highlighting recent advances towards microRNA-targeting diagnostic applications.
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A comprehensive review of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and their derivatives in environmental pollution control

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00521J, Tutorial Review
Open Access
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Shengbo Ge, Kexin Wei, Wanxi Peng, Runzhou Huang, Esther Akinlabi, Hongyan Xia, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Xuehua Zhang, Ben Bin Xu, Jianchun Jiang
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have gained considerable attention due to their design possibilities as the molecular organic building blocks that can stack in an atomically precise spatial arrangement.
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Boron enabled bioconjugation chemistries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00750F, Review Article
Open Access
Mengmeng Zheng, Lingchao Kong, Jianmin Gao
Organoboron compounds have given rise to a growing collection of bioconjugation reactions, with some being reversible while others yielding a stable linkage. Both reaction subtypes have found their unique applications in biology.
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A new era of cancer phototherapy: mechanisms and applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00708E, Review Article
Yuanwei Wang, Ke Ma, Miaomiao Kang, Dingyuan Yan, Niu Niu, Saisai Yan, Panpan Sun, Luzhi Zhang, Lijie Sun, Dong Wang, Hui Tan, Ben Zhong Tang
The past decades have witnessed great strides in phototherapy as an experimental option or regulation-approved treatment in numerous cancer indications.
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Liquid–liquid and gas–liquid dispersions in electrochemistry: concepts, applications and perspectives

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00535F, Tutorial Review
Open Access
Kang Wang, Yucheng Wang, Marc Pera-Titus
This tutorial review provides a taxonomy of liquid–liquid and gas–liquid dispersions for applications in electrochemistry, with emphasis on their assets and challenges in industrially relevant reactions for fine chemistry and depollution.
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Electrodegradation of nitrogenous pollutants in sewage: from reaction fundamentals to energy valorization applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00517A, Review Article
Ming-Lei Sun, Hao-Yu Wang, Yi Feng, Jin-Tao Ren, Lei Wang, Zhong-Yong Yuan
This review provides a comprehensive insight into the electrodegradation processes of nitrogenous pollutants in sewage, highlighting the reaction mechanisms, theoretical descriptors, catalyst design, and energy valorization strategies.
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Intrinsic immunomodulatory hydrogels for chronic inflammation

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00450G, Tutorial Review
Yuna Qian, Jiayi Ding, Rui Zhao, Yang Song, Jiyoung Yoo, Huiyeon Moon, Seyoung Koo, Jong Seung Kim, Jianliang Shen
This tutorial review presents the development of advanced immunomodulatory hydrogels strategically designed to address chronic inflammation through their intrinsic properties.
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Lignin-based porous carbon adsorbents for CO2 capture

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00923A, Review Article
Open Access
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Daniel Barker-Rothschild, Jingqian Chen, Zhangmin Wan, Scott Renneckar, Ingo Burgert, Yong Ding, Yi Lu, Orlando J. Rojas
This review covers the state-of-the-art in the production of lignin-based carbon adsorbents for CO2 capture, discussing lignin chemistry and properties, traditional synthesis approaches to emerging methods, and fundamentals for rational design.
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Sapiential battery systems: beyond traditional electrochemical energy

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00832D, Review Article
Tongrui Zhang, Jiangtao Yu, Haoyang Guo, Jianing Qi, Meihong Che, Machuan Hou, Peixin Jiao, Ziheng Zhang, Zhenhua Yan, Limin Zhou, Kai Zhang, Jun Chen
This review delves into the study of sapiential battery systems, providing an overview of their pivotal features of high-throughput material screening, self-diagnosis, self-healing, self-charging, temperature adaptation, and degradability.
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In situ characterization techniques of protein corona around nanomaterials

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10827-10851
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00507D, Tutorial Review
Open Access
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Fangqin Fu, Daniel Crespy, Katharina Landfester, Shuai Jiang
We discuss here the in situ characterization methods for unraveling nanoparticle–protein interactions, highlighting the challenges of in situ protein corona characterization and its significance for nanomedicine development and clinical translation.
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Recent synthetic strategies for the functionalization of fused bicyclic heteroaromatics using organo-Li, -Mg and -Zn reagents

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,11045-11099
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00369A, Review Article
Open Access
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Vasudevan Dhayalan, Vishal S. Dodke, Marappan Pradeep Kumar, Hatice Seher Korkmaz, Anja Hoffmann-Röder, Pitchamuthu Amaladass, Rambabu Dandela, Ragupathy Dhanusuraman, Paul Knochel
This review presents various new strategies for the functionalization of 5 and 6-membered fused heteroaromatics. These synthetic strategies enable rapid access to complex heterocyclic compounds.
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Carbon encapsulated nanoparticles: materials science and energy applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,11100-11164
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01122D, Review Article
Kun Guo, Lipiao Bao, Zhixin Yu, Xing Lu
This systematic and comprehensive review summarizes the synthetic strategies, structural/compositional features, physicochemical properties, and energy applications of carbon encapsulated nanoparticles as efficient electrocatalysts and electrodes.
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Enantioselective synthesis of molecules with multiple stereogenic elements

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,11165-11206
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00238A, Review Article
Open Access
Arthur Gaucherand, Expédite Yen-Pon, Antoine Domain, Alix Bourhis, Jean Rodriguez, Damien Bonne
This review explores the fascinating world of molecules featuring multiple stereogenic elements, unraveling the different strategies designed over the years for their enantioselective synthesis.
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Reactive oxygen species-mediated organic long-persistent luminophores light up biomedicine: from two-component separated nano-systems to integrated uni-luminophores

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,11207-11227
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00443D, Review Article
Zhe Li, Hongwen Liu, Xiao-Bing Zhang
An overview of the recent advances in reactive oxygen species-mediated organic long-persistent luminophores, including their history, working mechanisms, design strategies, and biomedical applications.
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Metal–phenolic network composites: from fundamentals to applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10800-10826
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00273J, Tutorial Review
Open Access
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Zhixing Lin, Hai Liu, Joseph J. Richardson, Wanjun Xu, Jingqu Chen, Jiajing Zhou, Frank Caruso
This review provides a guideline for the rational design of metal–phenolic network (MPN) composites—which are fabricated from MPN and one or more functional components (e.g., drugs, proteins)—for various applications across diverse disciplines.
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Light/X-ray/ultrasound activated delayed photon emission of organic molecular probes for optical imaging: mechanisms, design strategies, and biomedical applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10970-11003
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00599F, Review Article
Rui Qu, Xiqun Jiang, Xu Zhen
Versatile energy inputs, including light, X-ray and ultrasound, activate organic molecular probes to undergo different delay mechanisms, including charge separation, triplet exciton stabilization and chemical trap, for delayed photon emission.
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Dynamic evolution processes in electrocatalysis: structure evolution, characterization and regulation

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10852-10877
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00756A, Tutorial Review
Chao Xie, Wei Chen, Yanyong Wang, Yahui Yang, Shuangyin Wang
Dynamic evolution processes in electrocatalysis, including structure evolution of electrocatalysts, characterization methods and regulation strategies for dynamic evolution in electrocatalysis.
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Mechanism and stereoselectivity in metal and enzyme catalyzed carbene insertion into X–H and C(sp2)–H bonds

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,11004-11044
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00742E, Review Article
Reena Balhara, Ritwika Chatterjee, Garima Jindal
This review provides a mechanistic overview of asymmetric Fe, Cu, Pd, Rh, Au and heme-based enzymes catalyzed carbene insertion reactions to construct  C–X (X = O, N, S, etc.) and C–C bonds, focusing on the stereochemical models.
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Autocatalytic DNA circuitries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10878-10899
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00046C, Tutorial Review
Qiong Wu, Wei Xu, Jinhua Shang, Jiajing Li, Xiaoqing Liu, Fuan Wang, Jinghong Li
A critical review of recent developments in autocatalytic DNA circuits, rooted in DNAzyme biocatalysis, enzyme catalysis, and dynamic hybridization assembly, and their practical applications across bioanalysis, biomedicine, and biomimetics.
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Emerging two-dimensional ferromagnetic semiconductors

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,11228-11250
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00378K, Review Article
Denan Kong, Chunli Zhu, Chunyu Zhao, Jijian Liu, Ping Wang, Xiangwei Huang, Shoujun Zheng, Dezhi Zheng, Ruibin Liu, Jiadong Zhou
The atomic structures, physical properties, preparation methods, growth mechanisms, magnetism modulation techniques, and potential applications of emerging 2D ferromagnetic semiconductors are investigated.
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A comprehensive review on hydrogen production, storage, and applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10900-10969
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00731F, Review Article
Chamila Gunathilake, Ibrahim Soliman, Dhruba Panthi, Peter Tandler, Omar Fatani, Noman Alias Ghulamullah, Dinesh Marasinghe, Mohamed Farhath, Terrence Madhujith, Kirt Conrad, Yanhai Du, Mietek Jaroniec
There is a need for zero or low-carbon fuels that can produce electricity, power vehicles, and support industry. This review presents production, storage, and applications of hydrogen with emphasis on decarbonization and transportation.
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On May 25, who will Angela Merkel root for?




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The African conundrum




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We are a nation of cricket junkies




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Of balls and tampering




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Looking beyond the Sen-Bhagwati ‘debate’




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The crazy world of football transfers




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Spare a thought for this man too




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The unbearable burden of being David Moyes




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For the love of heritage

Chennai lags behind almost all major cities in heritage management; with no conservation policies, laws or popular participation




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What comprises a power of attorney?

Hers is how the document varies in each state




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Lessons from London

The impact of Brexit on the global realty market




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‘Best time for smart investors’

A. S. Sivaramakrishnan, Head-Residential Services, CBRE India says the Chennai market is ripe for a turnaround in fortunes




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An investment guide for commercial properties

There are over 30 important technical specifications that such properties must meet




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Ownership of parking space

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Buyers can bank on RERA

The Real Estate Regulation Act will bring transparency in all construction activities and safeguard interests of consumers




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Make your own cleaners

How to make chemical-free homemade cleaning agents




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Components of a sale deed

Here's how the document differs in each State




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The art of rational property negotiation

Do your groundwork about the project, its developer, his overall credibility and the track record of previous projects




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Ringing in the good times

It might not be wise to put off that home buying decision for too long




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Making storage look good

Use space wisely with these décor elements




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The top 10

Here’s a list of ten materials that can cut costs and make your home cooler




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Why the monsoons are the optimal time for home purchases

It is the ideal time to judge the potential investment value of a new property




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Emerging affordable destinations in Chennai

Even as the sale velocity for mid-income and luxury housing in Chennai is fluctuating, the city’s affordable housing segment has been witnessing steady demand on the outskirts




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Particulars of a gift deed

G. Shyam Sundar writes on stamp duty registration fee charges for the settlement deed across India




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Payment of maintenance charges

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Customise your new home

You can build-to-order your dream home and continue to enjoy the benefits of community living




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Saving the city, through bio-fuel

Karnataka has been gradually opting for non-polluting and renewable bio-fuels with enhanced use in public transport. By M.A. Siraj




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Connecting to the location

The dominant feature of an area should be reflected as works of art in the design of buildings, feels architect Kapil Gupta. By Nandhini Sundar




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Common sense architecture

A vast majority of what we build today can actually be done more appropriately and reversibly with natural materials, says SATHYA PRAKASH VARANASHI