Bioinspired functional supramolecular systems

We are pleased to invite submissions to a themed collection on Bioinspired functional supramolecular systems to be published in Journal of Materials Chemistry B.

The submissions deadline has been extended to 31 July 2024

Guest Editors: Dr. João Borges (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Prof. Patricia Y. W. Dankers (Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands), Prof. João F. Mano (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Prof. Sébastien Lecommandoux (University of Bordeaux, France)

Nature provides us with an unparalleled variety of supramolecular systems that are formed via dynamic non-covalent interactions. Those include the molecular motor proteins, the cell membrane, the DNA double-helix structure, or the native extracellular matrices of tissues and organs, to name just a few. Such complex and dynamic supramolecular biological landscapes have inspired the design and development of bioinspired supramolecular materials and systems that could recreate their structural composition and complexity, dynamic and adaptive nature, functional features, and properties to address a myriad of applications in the biological and biomedical fields.

This themed collection in Journal of Materials Chemistry B, Guest Edited by Dr. João Borges (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Prof. Patricia Y. W. Dankers (Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands), Prof. João F. Mano (University of Aveiro, Portugal) and Prof. Sébastien Lecommandoux (University of Bordeaux, France), aims to provide an up-to-date platform for sharing latest developments in the field of bioinspired functional supramolecular systems. From the fundamental concepts on the supramolecular design and synthesis to the application of the bioinspired supramolecular (bio)materials in drug/gene/protein/therapeutics/cell delivery, biosensing, diagnostics, theranostics, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, among others. This collection also aims to encourage more interdisciplinary research and collaborative efforts at the intersection of supramolecular chemistry, (bio)materials science, and biology to inspire breakthrough research in the fascinating field of bioinspired supramolecular systems aimed at more closely emulating the complexity and dynamics of natural biological systems and creating life-like material systems.

Deadline Extended: Submit your latest work by 31 July 2024

How to submit

Submissions to the journal should fit within the scope of Journal of Materials Chemistry B – Please see the journal’s website for more information on the journal’s scope, standards, article types and author guidelines. All manuscripts will undergo the normal initial assessment and peer review processes, if appropriate, in line with the journal’s high standards, managed by the journal editors. Accepted manuscripts will be added to the online collection as soon as they are published and they will be featured in a regular issue of the relevant journal. Please note that peer review or acceptance are not guaranteed.

For this collection, we strongly encourage full primary research in the way of Full Papers or Communications.

If you would like to contribute to this themed collection, please submit your article directly through the Journal of Materials Chemistry B submission service. Please mention that your submission is a contribution to the Bioinspired functional supramolecular systems collection in the “Themed issues” section of the submission form and is in response to the Open Call. The Editorial Office reserves the right to check suitability of submissions in relation to the scope of both the journal and the collection, and as such inclusion of accepted articles in the final themed collection is not guaranteed.

If you have any questions about the collection or the submissions process, please do contact the Editorial Office at materialsb-rsc@rsc.org and they will be able to assist.

We look forward to receiving your latest work and considering it for this collection!

We are delighted to invite papers for a new themed collection on Structure-property relationships in Alloys, to be published in Materials Advances, a gold open access journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Guest Editors: Professor Xiaoxiang Wu (Soochow University, China), Professor Seok Su Sohn, (Korea University, South Korea), Dr Zhongji Sun (A STAR, Singapore), Professor Qingqing Ding (Zhejiang University, China)

We welcome submissions that focus on the structure-property relationships that paves the way for further alloy development. Special focus is placed on (but not limited to) the following fields:

• Alloy design theory and methods
• Alloy fabrication and processing (casting, additive manufacturing, etc.)
• Properties and Deformation mechanisms of alloys, especially in the harsh conditions
• Advanced characterization and simulation of metallic materials

Submit before 30th June 2024!

All submitted papers will go through the standard peer review process of Materials Advances and should meet the journal’s standard requirements as well as fit into the general scope of materials science.

Manuscripts can be submitted here https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ma

Please add a “note to the editor” in the submission form when you submit your manuscript to say that this is a submission for this themed collection. The Editorial Office and Guest Editors reserve the right to check suitability of submissions in relation to the scope of the collection and inclusion of accepted articles in the collection is not guaranteed. Accepted manuscripts will be added to the collection as soon as they are online, and they will be published in a regular issue of Materials Advances.

Journal of Materials Chemistry A, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, is pleased to announce an open call for papers for our upcoming themed collection on:

Design and characterization of flexible electrode materials

This collection will be Guest Edited by:

Professor Xiu Song (George) Zhao, Qingdao University

Professor Hui Ying Yang, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore

Professor Li Qiang, Qingdao University, China 

Scope of the collection

The design and characterization of flexible electrode materials, situated at the confluence of materials chemistry and engineering, holds pivotal significance for society. Through tailoring composition, structure, and mechanical properties, these materials optimize performance and adaptability in flexible electronics. This bears remarkable implications: from wearable health monitors to sustainable energy solutions. The historical trajectory highlights an evolution from rigid electrodes to innovative materials like conductive polymers, carbon nanotubes, and graphene. This progression, propelled by a nuanced understanding of materials chemistry, enables precise manipulation of materials properties.

The field’s connection with materials chemistry lies in its ability to engineer molecular structures, surface attributes, and interfacial interactions to fine-tune conductivity, electrochemical performance, and mechanical resilience. This harmony between chemistry and engineering ensures materials not only exhibit exceptional traits but also endure real-world demands. This dynamic interplay of science and engineering catalyzes wearable tech, energy storage, and beyond, showcasing the transformative potential of materials chemistry in reshaping technology and enhancing human life.

How to contribute

This call for papers is open for the following article types:

• Communications
• Full papers

If you would like to contribute to this themed collection, you can submit your article directly through the journal’s online submission service at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jmchema. Please add a “note to the editor” in the submission form when uploading your files to say that this is a contribution to the themed collection in response to the open call.

The Editorial Office reserves the right to check suitability of submissions in relation to the scope of the collection, and inclusion of accepted articles in the final themed collection is not guaranteed.

We look forward to considering your submission and featuring your latest research in this themed collection!

Open Call For Papers: Nanoengineered Biomaterials for Anticancer and Antimicrobial Drug Targeting

Guest edited by Kavindra K. Kesari, Sabya S. Das and Janne Ruokolainen.

We are delighted to announce a call for papers for our latest online themed collection in Materials Advances on Nanoengineered Biomaterials for Anticancer and Antimicrobial Drug Targeting that is being guest edited by Kavindra K. Kesari (Aalto University, Finland and Lovely Professional University, India), Sabya S. Das (University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, USA and DIT University, India) and Janne Ruokolainen (Aalto University, Finland).

Nanoengineered biomaterials have been shown to possess enhanced physicochemical and biological properties, leading to their increasingly widespread use for diverse biomedical applications. This themed collection broadly focuses on nanoengineered biomaterials targeting cancer and microbial infections theranostics which includes:

• Nano-phytotherapeutics
• Biogenic nano-biomaterials
• Cancer therapeutic approaches
• Antimicrobial therapeutic approaches
• Nano-biomaterials based sensors
• Overcoming drug resistance
• Redox biology mechanism
• Photothermal and photodynamic therapy
• Toxicological and drug-polymer stability studies
• Clinical and preclinical aspects.

Open for submissions until 31 March 2024

If you would like to contribute to this themed collection, you can submit your article directly through the Materials Advances online submission system. Please mention that this submission is a contribution to the Nanoengineered Biomaterials for Anticancer and Antimicrobial Drug Targeting collection in the “Themed issues” section of the submission form and add a “Note to the Editor” that this is from the Open Call. The Editorial Office reserves the right to check suitability of submissions in relation to the scope of both the journal and the collection, and inclusion of accepted articles in the final themed issue is not guaranteed.

Please also note that all submissions will undergo our normal rigorous peer review processes including an initial assessment prior to peer review, and that peer review and acceptance are not guaranteed. All accepted manuscripts will be subject to an article-processing charge (APC) unless your institute has an existing agreement with the RSC that covers publications in our gold open access journals. More information about charges, discounts, and waivers are available here. Corresponding authors who are not already members of the Royal Society of Chemistry are entitled to one year’s Affiliate membership as part of their APC. Find out more about our member benefits.

If you have any questions about the journal or the collection, then our team would be happy to answer them. You can contact us by emailing the journal inbox.

With best wishes,

Kavindra K. Kesari (Aalto University, Finland and Lovely Professional University, India)
Sabya S. Das (University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, USA and DIT University, India)
Janne Ruokolainen (Aalto University, Finland)

Journal of Materials Chemistry B is pleased to announce an open call for papers for the upcoming themed collection on stimuli-responsive materials for biomedical applications.

This collection will be Guest edited by:

Prof. Yanli Zhao, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Dr. Mary Beth Browning Monroe, Syracuse University, United States.

Prof. N. D. Pradeep Singh, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India.

This themed collection from the Journal of Materials Chemistry B is focused on recent developments in stimuli-responsive biomaterials.

A large number of stimulus methods have been deployed in functional materials for various biological and biomedical applications, such as (i) photo-responsive materials, (ii) pH-responsive materials, (iii) temperature-responsive materials, and (iv) biologically responsive materials.

This issue aims to cover recent progress on stimuli-responsive materials for biomedical applications, including their design, synthesis, characterization, and applications related to biology and medicine.

If you would like to contribute to this themed collection, you can submit your article directly to the online submission service for the Journal of Materials Chemistry B. Please mention that this submission is a contribution to the Stimuli-responsive biomaterials collection in the “Themed issues” section of the submission form and add a “Note to the Editor” that this is from the Open Call. The Editorial Office reserves the right to check the suitability of submissions in relation to the scope of both the journal and the collection, and inclusion of accepted articles in the final themed issue is not guaranteed.

Journal of Materials Chemistry B publishes high impact work related to materials for biology and medical applications. By publishing this themed collection on ‘Stimuli-responsive materials’, we hope to feature complementary research within the topic field and to collect the most relevant and most recent work on the progress of stimuli-responsive biomaterials research. 

We look forward to receiving your submissions and featuring your latest work in this exciting collection!

Materials Advances is delighted to announce an open call for papers to our new themed collection focussing on the synthesis of high performance materials from natural building blocks!

Guest Editors: Samantha L. Kristufek (Texas Tech University, USA) and Eleftheria Roumeli (University of Washington, USA)

The goal of this themed collection is to bring together contributions concerned with the most recent advances in constructing high performance sustainable materials using natural materials. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Design and synthesis of natural product-based polymers
• Use of biomass in high performance materials
• SynBio or engineered proteins towards high performance materials
• Formation of sustainable concrete
• Scalability of the synthesis of natural product-based monomers and/or polymers
• Extraction and processing methods of bio-based starting materials
• LCA or TEA of novel materials from natural products
• Novel and circular approaches to materials from natural products

You are welcome to submit an article within the scope before 1 December 2023.

If you are interested in contributing to this collection, please get in touch with the Editorial Office by email.

Please note that accepted manuscripts will be subject to an article-processing charge (APC) unless your institute has an existing agreement with the RSC that covers publications in our gold open access journals. More information about charges, discounts, and waivers are available here. Corresponding authors who are not already members of the Royal Society of Chemistry are entitled to one year’s Affiliate membership as part of their APC. Find out more about our member benefits.