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Incorporating main group elements into amorphous porous organic polymers has enabled the fine tuning of the structures and properties of these materials. Here, the authors review studies in which the geometric structures and electronic properties of main group elements have influenced material structures and properties, and whereby their incorporation has enabled new strategies to synthesize such materials.
Artificial photosynthesis aims to produce fuels and chemicals from simple, abundant building blocks, such as water and carbon dioxide, with sunlight as a source of energy. Here, the authors review recent developments in biomimetic, compartmentalized vesicular systems towards artificial photosynthesis, and highlight challenges and opportunities in mimicking this complex natural reaction system.
Shortwave UV photons and very low energy electrons (vLEEs) are thought to be unfavorable prebiotic conditions on early Earth which can destroy unstable molecules. Here, the authors propose that nucleobases in their complementary pairs can enhance and consolidate the intrinsic stability of nucleobases against shortwave UV photons and vLEEs and promote their proliferation.
Stereoregular polymers exhibit improved thermal and mechanical properties, making the development of enantioselective polymerization catalysts of significant importance. Here, the authors summarize catalyst design strategies and synthetic routes for enantioselective polymerizations of degradable or recyclable polymers from racemic monomers.
Endothelial dysfunction is the early stage in the development of cardiovascular disease, however, molecular probes for diagnostics of endothelial dysfunction are still underexplored. Here, the authors review the specific nitric oxide and calcium sensors available in the context of detecting endothelial dysfunction.
Atomically precise metal nanoclusters display exciting optical and catalytic properties, but their long-term instability under ambient conditions hinders their practical application. Here, the authors review recent progress in creating nanohybrids from atomically precise nanoclusters and other more stable nanomaterials, forming hybrids with useful properties and improved stabilities.
Constructing crystalline materials with specific stimuli-responsive dynamics and controlled molecular motion affords opportunities for innovative functionality and applications. Here, the authors discuss recent developments in dynamic solid-state framework materials across a range of material classes, exploring key phenomena associated with such complex dynamics.
Bicyclobutanes are among the most highly strained organic compounds and are intriguing building blocks in organic synthesis. This review provides an overview of the recent developments in bicyclobutane synthesis, their synthetic utility and their modes of reactivity.
