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Welcome to March’s Review round up!

Every month we update our 2025 Reviews in RSC Advances collection to showcase all of the review articles published in RSC Advances in 2025. Don’t forget to come back next month to check out more 2025 reviews.

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Metal oxides and their composites for the remediation of organic pesticides: advanced photocatalytic and adsorptive solutions
Ayman H. Kamel, Hisham S. M. Abd-Rabboh, Ahmed Abd El-Fattah, Ghizlene Boudghene Stambouli and Lina Adeida
RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 6875-6901

Polymer-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor applications: a review on principles, production and products
Oladele I. O., Adelani S. O., Taiwo A. S., Akinbamiyorin I. M., Olanrewaju O. F. and Orisawayi A. O.
RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 7509-7534

Recent advancements in wearable sensors: integration with machine learning for human–machine interaction
Guangrui Mu, Yang Zhang, Zhonghong Yan, Qinming Yu and Qifan Wang
RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 7844-7854

Research on performance constraints and electrolyte optimization strategies for lithium-ion batteries at low temperatures
Changlin Liu, Lizhi Sheng and Lili Jiang
RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 7995-8018

MXenes from MAX phases: synthesis, hybridization, and advances in supercapacitor applications
Tamal K. Paul, Md. Abdul Khaleque, Md. Romzan Ali, Mohamed Aly Saad Aly, Md. Sadek Bacchu, Saidur Rahman and Md. Zaved H. Khan
RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 8948-8976

New synthetic approaches for the construction of 2-aminophenoxazinone architectures
Ning-Yu Guo, Xiao-Yi Cheng, Xiao-Dan Dong, Chun-e Peng, Chun Zhang, Ya-Ping Han and Li-Zeng Peng
RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 9479-9509

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Welcome to February’s Review round up!

Every month we update our 2025 Reviews in RSC Advances collection to showcase all of the review articles published in RSC Advances in 2025. Don’t forget to come back next month to check out more 2025 reviews.

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Advances in pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines: synthesis and their role as protein kinase inhibitors in cancer treatment
Terungwa H. Iorkula, Osasere Jude-Kelly Osayawe, Daniel A. Odogwu, Latifat Oluwatobi Ganiyu, Emmanuel Faderin, Raymond Femi Awoyemi, Busayo Odunayo Akodu, Ikhazuagbe Hilary Ifijen, Omowunmi Rebecca Aworinde, Peter Agyemang and Odo Lovelyn Onyinyechi
RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 3756-3828

Synthesis of anisotropic gold nanoparticles in binary surfactant mixtures: a review on mechanisms of particle formation
Katharina Ruth Zürbes, Ethayaraja Mani and Sulalit Bandyopadhyay
RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 4377-4407

1D TiO₂ photoanodes: a game-changer for high-efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells
Kumar Vaisno Srivastava, Pooja Srivastava, Akancha Srivastava, Raj Kumar Maurya, Yatendra Pal Singh and Abhishek Srivastav
RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 4789-4819

Evolution in the synthesis of 1,4-benzothiazines over the last decade (2014 to 2024)
Hemant Kumar Rundla, Shivani Soni, Sunita Teli, Shikha Agarwal and Lokesh Kumar Agarwal
RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 6122-6146

Enhanced coupling of perovskites with semiconductive properties by tuning multi-modal optically active nanostructured set-ups for photonics, photovoltaics and energy applications
Shaimaa Elyamny and A. Guillermo Bracamonte
RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 5571-5596

Structural, electrical, and physical–mechanical properties of composites obtained based on filled polyolefins and thermoplastic elastomers
Khayala Vagif gizi Allahverdiyeva, Najaf Tofig oglu Kakhramanov and Rena Vagif gizi Gurbanova
RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 6541-6563

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Welcome to December’s Review round up!

Every month we update our 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances collection to showcase all of the review articles published in RSC Advances in 2024. Don’t forget to come back next month to check out our 2025 reviews.

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Chemistry and properties of fluorescent pyrazole derivatives: an approach to bioimaging applications
Santiago Melo-Hernández, María-Camila Ríos and Jaime Portilla
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 39230-39241

Isocyanate-based multicomponent reactions
Clara Zavarise, Jean-Christophe Cintrat, Eugénie Romero and Antoine Sallustrau
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 39253-39267

Rhodium-catalyzed transformations of diazo compounds via a carbene-based strategy: recent advances
Fatemeh Doraghi, Parsa Baghershahi, Mehran Ghasemi, Mohammad Mahdavi and Ahmed Al-Harrasi
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 39337-39352

A short review of the sustainable utilization of coal gangue in environmental applications
Lihui Gao, Yanhong Liu, Keyi Xu, Lu Bai, Nan Guo and Shulei Li
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 39285-39296

MOF-based spectrophotometric sensors for cholesterol detection: current trends and challenges
Heba Abed, Rana Sabouni and Mehdi Ghommem
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 39472-39497

Overview of recent developments in carbon-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor applications
Esmail Vessally, Rovnag M. Rzayev, Aytan A. Niyazova, Tushar Aggarwal and Konul E. Rahimova
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 40141-40159

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Welcome to November’s Review round up!

Every month we update our 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances collection to showcase all of the review articles published in RSC Advances in 2024. Don’t forget to come back next month to check out our latest reviews.

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Revolutionizing applications: the impact of controlled surface chemistry on marble powder
Ali Zia Noor, Sadia Bibi, Maryam Asrar, Muhammad Imran, Sadia Afzal, Sadiqa Abdal and Muhammad Ati
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 35727-35742

A timely update on g-C₃N₄-based photocatalysts towards the remediation of Cr(vi) in aqueous streams
Sambhu Prasad Pattnaik, Upali Aparajita Mohanty and Kulamani Parida
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 36816-36834

Advancements in biohydrogen production – a comprehensive review of technologies, lifecycle analysis, and future scope
Aarnav Hetan Sanghvi, Amarjith Manjoo, Prachi Rajput, Navya Mahajan, Natarajan Rajamohan and Iyman Abrar
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 36868-36885

Drug repurposing of fluoroquinolones as anticancer agents in 2023
Asmaa E. Kassab, Rania M. Gomaa and Ehab M. Gedawy
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 37114-37130

A review on chloride induced corrosion in reinforced concrete structures: lab and in situ investigation
Mohsin Ali, Muhammad Alamgeer Shams, Naraindas Bheel, Abdulrazak H. Almaliki, Abubakar Sadiq Mahmoud, Yakubu Aminu Dodo and Omrane Benjeddou
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 37252-37271

A review on the multifaceted effects of δ-MnO₂ on heavy metals, organic matter, and other soil components
Haoran Hu, Xiang Li, Xinyu Gao, Lei Wang, Bo Li, Fandong Zhan, Yongmei He, Li Qin and Xinran Liang
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 37752-37762

Analyses of mitochondrial metabolism in diseases: a review on ¹³C magnetic resonance tracers
Gaurav Sharma, Sergio Duarte, Qingyang Shen and Chalermchai Khemtong
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 37871-37885

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Welcome to October’s Review round up!

Every month we update our 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances collection to showcase all of the review articles published in RSC Advances in 2024. Don’t forget to come back next month to check out our latest reviews.

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From green chemistry to biomedicine: the sustainable symphony of cobalt oxide nanoparticles
Annu, Muskan Sahu, Somesh Singh, Satypal Prajapati, Dinesh K. Verma and Dong Kil Shin
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 32733-32758

Research progress of Mn-based low-temperature SCR denitrification catalysts
Jiadong Zhang, Zengyi Ma, Ang Cao, Jianhua Yan, Yuelan Wang, Miao Yu, Linlin Hu and Shaojing Pan
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 32583-32601

The synergistic effect of adsorption and Fenton oxidation for organic pollutants in water remediation: an overview
Junzhe Song, Linan Zhu, Sheng Yu, Guobiao Li and Dong Wang
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 33489-33511

Production, characterization and environmental remediation application of emerging phosphorus-rich biochar/hydrochar: a comprehensive review
Qilong Ge, ChunJuan Dong, GuoYing Wang, Jing Zhang and Rui Hou
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 33649-33665

A comprehensive review on self-cleaning glass surfaces: durability, mechanisms, and functional applications
Suqi Xue, Shanglei Yang, Xiner Li, Qiubo Li and Bangguo Hu
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 34390-34414

Insulating materials based on silica aerogel composites: synthesis, properties and application
K. I. Goryunova and Y. N. Gahramanli
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 34690-34707

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Welcome to September’s Review round up!

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An overview of the recent advances and future prospects of three-dimensional particle electrode systems for treating wastewater
Mingyue Piao, Hongxue Du and Honghui Teng
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 27712-27732

Essential aspects of the CFD software modelling of biomass gasification processes in downdraft reactors
ZiTeng Yu, ZiXing Wang, HuiXiong Zhong and KeKe Cheng
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 28724-28739

Synthetic pathways to create asymmetric center at C1 position of 1-substituted-tetrahydro-β-carbolines – a review
Md. Moaz Ahmed Asif, Susmita Roy Lisa and Nazmul Qais
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 29827-29847

Unveiling the potential of emergent nanoscale composite polymer electrolytes for safe and efficient all solid-state lithium-ion batteries
Adhigan Murali, R. Ramesh, Mohan Sakar, SeonJoo Park and Sung Soo Han
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 30618-30629

Recent advances in the synthesis of highly substituted imidazolidines
Abolfazl Olyaei and Mahdieh Sadeghpour
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 30758-30806

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Welcome to August’s Review round up!

Every month we update our 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances collection to showcase all of the review articles published in RSC Advances in 2024. Don’t forget to come back next month to check out our latest reviews.

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NIR-induced photothermal-responsive shape memory polyurethane for versatile smart material applications
Ki Yan Lam, Choy Sin Lee and Rachel Yie Hang Tan
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 24265-24286

Metal-based non-enzymatic systems for cholesterol detection: mechanisms, features, and performance
M. Ameen Sha, P. C. Meenu, H. Haspel and Z. Kónya
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 24561-24573

Recent progress in high-voltage P2-Na_xTMO₂ materials and their future perspectives
Manni Li, Weiqi Lin, Yurong Ji, Lianyu Guan, Linyuan Qiu, Yuhong Chen, Qiaoyu Lu and Xiang Ding
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 24797-24814

Water-soluble Schiff base ligands and metal complexes: an overview considering green solvent
Md. Tariqul Islam, Nur Amin Bitu, Bijan Mohon Chaki, Md. Jakir Hossain, Md. Ali Asraf, Md. Faruk Hossen, Md. Kudrat-E-Zahan and Md. Abdul Latif
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 25256-25272

A comprehensive review on sustainable surfactants from CNSL: chemistry, key applications and research perspectives
Ashokkumar Veeramanoharan and Seok-Chan Kim
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 25429-25471

Unveiling the photocatalytic potential of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄): a state-of-the-art review
Mahmoud A. Ahmed, Safwat A. Mahmoud and Ashraf A. Mohamed
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 25629-25662

Interaction of anionic Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles with lipid vesicles: a review on deformation and poration under various conditions
Mohammad Abu Sayem Karal, Md. Masum Billah, Tawfika Nasrin and Md. Moniruzzaman
RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 25986-26001
 

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