The latest MaterChemFront issue is published online.
Following review article is included in current issue:
Recent developments in III–V semiconducting nanowires for high-performance photodetectors
Lifan Shen, Edwin Y. B. Pun and Johnny C. Ho
Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 630-645
DOI: 10.1039/C6QM00279J
Following the success of Peer Review Week in September 2016 (dedicated to reviewer recognition) during which we published a list of our top reviewers, we are delighted to announce that we will continue to recognise the contribution that our reviewers make to the journal by announcing our Outstanding Reviewers each year.
We would like to highlight the Outstanding Reviewers for Materials Chemistry Frontiers in 2016, as selected by the editorial team, for their significant contribution to the journal. The reviewers have been chosen based on the number, timeliness and quality of the reports completed over the last 12 months.
We would like to say a big thank you to those individuals listed here as well as to all of the reviewers that have supported the journal. Each Outstanding Reviewer will receive a certificate to give recognition for their significant contribution.
Professor K. R. Justin Thomas, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Professor Zhen Li, Wuhan University
Professor Stephen Meech, University of East Anglia
Professor Joe Otsuki, Nihon University
Doctor Tsuneaki Sakurai, Kyoto University
Professor Yuya Tachibana, Gunma University
Professor Ben Zhong Tang, The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
Professor Bao Wang, Institute of Process Engineering
Doctor Nailiang Yang, Nanyang Technological University
Professor Qichun Zhang, Nanyang Technological University
We would also like to thank the Materials Chemistry Frontiers board and the Materials Chemistry community for their continued support of the journal, as authors, reviewers and readers.
If you would like to become a reviewer for our journal, just email us with details of your research interests and an up-to-date CV or résumé. You can find more details in our author and reviewer resource centre
The latest MaterChemFront issue is published online.
The front cover story, Multi-shelled hollow micro-/nanostructures: promising platforms for lithium-ion batteries by Jiangyan Wang, Hongjie Tang, Huan Wang, Ranbo Yu and Dan Wang.
Following review articles are included in current issue:
Renhua Deng, Fuxin Liang, Jintao Zhu and Zhenzhong Yang
Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 431-443
DOI: 10.1039/C6QM00116E
Increasing the stability of Mg2(dobpdc) metal–organic framework in air through solvent removal
Jenny G. Vitillo and Silvia Bordiga
Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 444-448
DOI: 10.1039/C6QM00220J
The latest MaterChemFront issue is published online.
The front cover story, Nanoarchitectonics: a navigator from materials to life by Katsuhiko Ariga.
Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-based hybrid materials and their applications
Hui Zhou, Qun Ye and Jianwei Xu
Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 212-230
DOI: 10.1039/C6QM00062B
Revisiting one-dimensional TiO2 based hybrid heterostructures for heterogeneous photocatalysis: a critical review
Junyu Zhang, Guangcan Xiao, Fang-Xing Xiao and Bin Liu
Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 231-250
DOI: 10.1039/C6QM00141F
Conducting polymer composites: material synthesis and applications in electrochemical capacitive energy storage
Jing Yang, Ying Liu, Siliang Liu, Le Li, Chao Zhang and Tianxi Liu
Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 251-268
DOI: 10.1039/C6QM00150E
| Welcome to the inaugural issue of Materials Chemistry Frontiers! |
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Front Cover: See Xiao-Peng He, Tony D. James et al., pp. 61–64. |
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Inside Cover: See H. G. Zhao, A. Vomiero, F. Rosei et al., pp. 65–72. |
“The launch of Materials Chemistry Frontiers is the result of a joint venture between the Chinese Chemical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry, supported by the Institute of Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences… … As its name implies, Materials Chemistry Frontiers aims to publish high-quality work with great impact at the frontiers of materials research. The journal encourages multidisciplinary research with a spirit of collaboration. Emphasis will be given to conceptually new studies that may change our way of thinking… …” said by Editor-in-Chief Ben Zhong Tang in his editorial “Pushing forward the frontiers of materials research” (Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 10-11).
We envision Materials Chemistry Frontiers to be the top level journal that brings the best materials research from China, Asian and rest of the world to the global audiences. And we kindly ask you to support the journal through your high quality submissions and contributions in this dynamic field of research.
We’re confident the quality and diversity of the journal content speak for themselves, so – with all articles published in volumes 1 and 2 free to access on registration – we invite you to decide for yourself. Enjoy reading!
| Higligjts from Issue 1 of Materials Chemistry Frontiers |
| Pushing forward the frontiers of materials research
Ben Zhong Tang Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 10-11 Ben Zhong Tang, Editor-in-Chief, introduces the inaugural issue of Materials Chemistry Frontiers. |
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Meet the Editorial Board and Advisory Board of Materials Chemistry Frontiers Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 12-23
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Shi Guo, Jie Chen, Bi-Ying Cai, Wen-Wen Chen, Yu-Fei Li, Xiaolong Sun, Guo-Rong Chen, Xiao-Peng He and Tony D. James
Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 61-64
The cover story shows that low-dimensional materials enhance the conjugation between fluorogenic phenylboronic acids and saccharides. |
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F. Navarro-Pardo, L. Jin, R. Adhikari, X. Tong, D. Benetti, K. Basu, S. Vanka, H. G. Zhao, Z. T. Mi, S. H. Sun, V. M. Castano, A. Vomiero and F. Rosei
Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 65-72 In the inside cover story, a hybrid counter electrode based on copper sulfide/polymer nanofibers was developed for efficient and stable photoelectrochemical hydrogen generation. |
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Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide nanomaterials for biosensing applications Yanling Hu, Ying Huang, Chaoliang Tan, Xiao Zhang, Qipeng Lu, Melinda Sindoro, Xiao Huang, Wei Huang, Lianhui Wang and Hua Zhang
Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 24-36 A review on the recent progress on two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide nanomaterial-based biosensors, including optical sensors, electrochemical sensors, and bioelectronic sensors. |
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Minwei Zhang, Chengyi Hou, Arnab Halder, Hongzhi Wang and Qijin Chi
Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 37-60 A review of graphene papers regarding their smart assembly, functionalization and applications in biomimetics, sensors and energy devices. |
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International Conference Asia-Pacific Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics (AP-HOPV17) is to be held in Yokohama, Japan from 2nd to 4th February 2017. Solar energy conversion by low-cost and efficient photovoltaic devices is a steadily increasing its contribution in the global demand of renewable energy. Hybrid and organic solar cells are highly promising power sources due to their significant progress in efficiency and processing technology. A paradigmatic example are Perovskite-based hybrid solar cells that have demonstrated very high performance, reaching the efficiency shown by silicon-based solar cells. In addition, these hybrid solar cells present fascinating opportunities for scientific research and technological development. The main topics of this conference are related to material preparation, modelling and fabrication of hybrid and organic photovoltaic cells, including dye-sensitized solar cells, organic thin film solar cells, quantum dot solar cells, and perovskite solar cells. Building upon success of the previous HOPV conferences, Asia-Pacific International Conference on Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics (AP-HOPV17) in Yokohama will provide an excellent opportunity for scientists and engineers worldwide to exchange information and discussions on the latest developments in photovoltaics.
Topics to be covered by the conference:
Materials Chemistry Frontiers is pleased to sponsor this conference and award 2 poster prizes.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are numerous, varied and ubiquitous. Many of them are actually harmful to the environment or may cause long-term damage to the human health.
Recently Yang Liu and colleagues at Shandong University (Jinan, China) have developed a convenient fluorescence technique for sensing VOCs, using an AIE luminogen 2DQCN.
Compared to Mass Spectrometry, one of the most popular analytical methods for VOCs detection, this newly reported technique using 2DQCN is less expensive, easier to master and more straightforward.
When solid films of 2DQCN are exposed to organic vapours, colour of their emitted light can be switched reversibly from red to yellow at a characteristic rate. The high-contrast and morphology-dependent fluorescence of 2DQCN allowed its utilization as a novel visible sensor for detecting VOCs with high sensitivity and selectivity.
2DQCN crystalline films emitted lights in different colours after exposure to various VOCs for 1 min, 5 min and 10 min, respectively.
(see Mater. Chem. Front. DOI: 10.1039/c6qm00146g)
This interesting work is also highlighted by the ACS in its recent “Cutting-Edge Chemistry” New – AIE Detectives Make Life Safer, contributed by Ben Zhong Tang from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
(see http://bit.ly/2eMMDSy)
Figures used in the article are reproduced from Dicyanopyrazine capped with tetraphenylethylene: polymorphs with high contrast luminescence as organic volatile sensors, Mater. Chem. Front. DOI: 10.1039/c6qm00146g
In celebration of Peer Review Week, with the theme of Recognition for Review – we would like to highlight the top 10 reviewers for Materials Chemistry Frontiers in 2016, as selected by the editor for their significant contribution to the journal.
| Name | Institution |
| Dr Yuya Tachibana | Gunma University |
| Professor Qichun Zhang | Nanyang Technological University |
| Dr Lang Jiang | Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| Dr Zhen Li | Wuhan University |
| Dr Xiaoyong Lai | Ningxia University |
| Dr Baojiu Chen | Dalian Maritime University |
| Professor Nam-Gyu Park | Sungkyunkwan University |
| Dr Do-Geun Kim | Korea Institute of Materials Science |
| Professor J Paul Attfield | University of Edinburgh |
| Dr Tie Wang | Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
We would like to say a massive thank you to these reviewers as well as the Materials Chemistry Frontiers board and all of the materials chemistry community for their continued support of the journal, as authors, reviewers and readers.
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We are delighted to announce publication of the first Advance Articles from Materials Chemistry Frontiers, a collaborative journal developed by the Chinese Chemical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry and endorsed by the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Science.
Stimuli responsive furan and thiophene substituted difluoroboron β-diketonate materials
William A. Morris, Tristan Butler, Milena Kolpaczynska and Cassandra L. Fraser
DOI: 10.1039/C6QM00008H
Blue pyrene-based AIEgens: inhibited intermolecular π–π stacking through the introduction of substituents with controllable intramolecular conjugation, and high external quantum efficiencies up to 3.46% in non-doped OLEDs
Jie Yang, Le Li, Yun Yu, Zichun Ren, Qian Peng, Shanghui Ye, Qianqian Li and Zhen Li
DOI: 10.1039/C6QM00014B
Self-healing alginate–gelatin biohydrogels based on dynamic covalent chemistry: elucidation of key parameters
Asja Pettignano, Marleen Häring, Luca Bernardi, Nathalie Tanchoux, Françoise Quignard and David Díaz Díaz
DOI: 10.1039/C6QM00066E
A high-performance BaTiO3-grafted-GO-laden poly(ethylene oxide)-based membrane as an electrolyte for all-solid lithium-batteries
N. Angulakshmi, Goutam Prasanna Kar, Suryasarathi Bose, E. Bhoje Gowd, Sabu Thomas and A. Manuel Stephan
DOI: 10.1039/C6QM00098C
Thiophene-derived polymer dots for imaging endocytic compartments in live cells and broad-spectrum bacterial killing
Kenath Priyanka Prasad, Aung Than, Nan Li, Mahasin Alam SK, Hongwei Duan, Kanyi Pu, Xinting Zheng and Peng Chen
DOI: 10.1039/C6QM00065G
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We are delighted to announce publication of the first Advance Articles [WL1] from Materials Chemistry Frontiers, a collaborative journal developed by the Chinese Chemical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry and endorsed by the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Science.
[WL1]Link to MCF pub platform ‘recent articles’
International Conference on Advanced Polymeric Materials Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Polymer Society of Korea (PSK) (IUPAC-PSK40) is to be held on October 4 – 7, 2016, at ICC Jeju, Jeju, Korea. This conference will be an attractive event with 5 plenary and more than 200 invited lectures by renowned speakers from all over the world. It will be an open forum for participants engaged in polymer synthesis, polymer physics, polymeric materials and polymer engineering. It will be a valuable chance to obtain insights and new perspectives for polymer science and engineering.
The main scientific programs of IUPAC-PSK40 include, but are not limited to:
1.Polymer Synthesis
2.Polymer Physics and Characterization
3.Polymer Rheology and Processing
4.Hybrid Materials and Composites
5.Smart Functional Polymers
6.Polymer Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
7.Energy Conversion and Storage
8.Polymers for Electronics and Photonics
9.Bio-related Polymers
10.Advanced Industrial Technology
11.Polymer Research at Korean National Laboratories (KIST and KRICT)
Materials Chemistry Frontiers is pleased to sponsor this conference and award 2 poster prizes.
The early registration deadline will end on Aug 31, 2016. Conference Registration and Accommodation booking can be done via ONLINE REGISTRATION. More information about this exciting conference, please visit their WEBSITE!
