{"title":"Outstanding Reviewers for <i>Biomaterials Science</i> in 2024.","authors":"","doi":"10.1039/d5bm90056e","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5bm90056e","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of <i>Biomaterials Science</i>'s reviewers for helping to preserve quality and integrity in chemical science literature. We would also like to highlight the Outstanding Reviewers for <i>Biomaterials Science</i> in 2024.</p>","PeriodicalId":65,"journal":{"name":"Biomaterials Science","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144705817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Abiyyu Kenichi Purbayanto, Subrata Ghosh, Dorota Moszczyńska, Carlo S Casari, Agnieszka Maria Jastrzębska
{"title":"Unraveling interfacial interactions in reduced Nb<sub>2</sub>CT<sub><i>x</i></sub>/GO heterostructures for highly stable and transparent narrow-band photoelectrochemical photodetectors.","authors":"Muhammad Abiyyu Kenichi Purbayanto, Subrata Ghosh, Dorota Moszczyńska, Carlo S Casari, Agnieszka Maria Jastrzębska","doi":"10.1039/d5nh00280j","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5nh00280j","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The rapid advancement of nanomaterial-based thin-film processing has significantly contributed to the development of multifunctional optoelectronic devices. Among novel nanomaterials, MXenes, 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides have garnered substantial attention due to their high optical transparency, tunable optical properties, and excellent electrochemical performance. In particular, niobium carbide (Nb<sub>2</sub>CT<sub><i>x</i></sub>) MXene holds great promise for photoelectrochemical photodetectors (PEC PDs) due to its narrow-band photodetection capability, solution-processing, and stability under light irradiation. However, current Nb<sub>2</sub>CT<sub><i>x</i></sub>-based and 2D-based PEC PDs, in general, suffer from low photocurrent density, limited optical transparency, and poor environmental stability, hindering their practical applications. In this study, we developed a polymeric binder-free transparent reduced Nb<sub>2</sub>CT<sub><i>x</i></sub>/graphene oxide (r-Nb<sub>2</sub>CT<sub><i>x</i></sub>/GO) heterostructured thin film using a facile layer-by-layer technique. Incorporating reduced GO not only assists in improving the electrical conductivity of the heterostructure but also serves as a binder for MXene flakes. We systematically investigate the physicochemical properties of the film, its photodetection, and electrochemical performance. The optimized film exhibits outstanding transparency (70% at 550 nm), narrow-band photodetection response in the ultraviolet region, an excellent photoresponsivity of 50.21 μA W<sup>-1</sup>, and high environmental stability. Altogether, this study paves the way for developing Nb<sub>2</sub>CT<sub><i>x</i></sub>-based heterostructures for highly sensitive and environmentally stable transparent PEC PDs.</p>","PeriodicalId":93,"journal":{"name":"Nanoscale Horizons","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144705830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High-voltage hydrovoltaic generator based on micro/nano multi-scale superhydrophilic SiO<sub>2</sub>@activated carbon with enhanced capillary infiltration performance.","authors":"Luomin Wang, Weifeng Zhang, Yuan Deng","doi":"10.1039/d5mh01101a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5mh01101a","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>At least 60 petawatts (10<sup>15</sup> watts) of energy can be absorbed and released annually through the ubiquitous water cycle, but only a fraction of it is exploited. The prospect of harvesting energy from water evaporation and streaming has garnered increasing attention. Nevertheless, there still exist challenges, including insufficient liquid-solid interface contact and inadequate liquid transport. Herein, a synergistic composite material system comprising micron-scale activated carbon and nano-scale silicon dioxide particles <i>via</i> multistep ball milling processes is introduced. The superhydrophilic material combined with a hierarchical structure enhances capillary infiltration performance, thus ensuring continuous liquid flow and sustained transpiration. As a result, the hydrovoltaic generator achieves efficient energy harvesting (an open-circuit voltage of >4.3 V) and environmental monitoring (response to variations in sunlight intensity and wind speed). Notably, the device can maintain high voltage output for over one year, demonstrating its long-term stability. This study can provide guidelines for effectively harnessing sustainable green energy sources in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":87,"journal":{"name":"Materials Horizons","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144705826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ultralow energy consumption conjugated polymers with perovskite quantum dots <i>via</i> polarity adjustment for photosynaptic transistors.","authors":"Wei-Cheng Chen, Ya-Shuan Wu, Yan-Cheng Lin, Yu-Hang Huang, Jing-Yang Wu, Kai-Wei Lin, Cheng-Liang Liu, Chi-Ching Kuo, Wen-Chang Chen","doi":"10.1039/d5mh00833f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5mh00833f","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heterojunction-based photosynaptic transistors have gained significant attention in neuromorphic electronics due to their ease of integration and optical communication capabilities. However, achieving efficient photogenerated carrier transfer within heterojunctions remains a critical challenge in devices utilizing organic and photosensitive materials. This study demonstrates that tuning the bipolarity of perovskite quantum dots (PeQDs) through Sn doping effectively modulates electron and hole trapping properties in conjugated polymer (CP)-PeQD nanocomposites, paving the way for energy-efficient neuromorphic electronics. Optimal Sn doping enhanced PeQDs' photoluminescence quantum yield and adjusted energy levels, promoting efficient electron trapping in p-type devices while reducing hole trapping in n-type systems. Integrating Sn-PeQDs with p-type CPs (diketopyrrolopyrrole-selenophene) enabled exceptional photosynaptic behaviors, such as short-term and long-term plasticity and spike-dependent plasticity. Remarkably, p-type CPs/Sn-PeQDs with optimal Sn doping achieved ultralow energy consumption of 0.169 aJ at a drain voltage of -0.1 mV with a 1 ms light pulse, significantly outperforming earlier p-type optoelectronic synapse designs. This work underscores the potential of Sn-PeQDs as a robust strategy for designing efficient, low-energy neuromorphic systems for next-generation electronics.</p>","PeriodicalId":87,"journal":{"name":"Materials Horizons","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144705829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RSC AdvancesPub Date : 2025-07-25DOI: 10.1039/D5RA03996G
Yuhan Chen and Dong Tang
{"title":"Precision nanomaterials in colorectal cancer: advancing photodynamic and photothermal therapy","authors":"Yuhan Chen and Dong Tang","doi":"10.1039/D5RA03996G","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RA03996G","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Nanomaterials, due to their unique size, excellent targeting ability, and good biocompatibility, have gradually gained attention in oncologic medical treatments. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT), known for their low side effects and minimal trauma, are widely used in immunotherapy for malignant tumors. However, limitations such as low light penetration depth, poor targeting, and localized thermal effects restrict the application scope of photothermal dynamic therapy. Clinical studies have found that nano-mediated targeted drug carriers exhibit low toxicity and good biocompatibility. Furthermore, the superior photothermal conversion performance of nanomaterials can significantly enhance the efficacy of photothermal dynamic therapy in colorectal cancer treatment. Nanomaterials, which have been involved in various cancer treatment processes, represent an emerging medical biomaterial. This review systematically explores the types of nanomaterials currently commonly applied in medicine, with a particular focus on their breakthroughs and cutting-edge research in photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) for colorectal cancer. It also discusses the future prospects and improvement strategies of nanomaterials in precision medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":102,"journal":{"name":"RSC Advances","volume":" 33","pages":" 26583-26600"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/ra/d5ra03996g?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144695677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Visible light-induced cascade cyclization of 2-isocyanoaryl thioethers/selenoethers: access to 2-arylthiobenzothiazoles/2-arylthiobenzoselenazoles.","authors":"Dan Liu, Shichao Yang, Huanfeng Jiang, Wanqing Wu","doi":"10.1039/d5ob00869g","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ob00869g","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Herein, we describe an efficient and atom-economical strategy for the synthesis of 2-arylthiobenzothiazole and 2-arylthiobenzoselenazole compounds <i>via</i> visible light-induced cascade cyclization of 2-isocyanoaryl thioethers/selenoethers with diaryl disulfides. Among them, two C-X (X = S, Se) bonds were formed under mild conditions in one single operation through thiyl radical addition to the isocyano groups of 2-isocyanoaryl thioethers/selenoethers followed by an annulation process. This protocol features excellent chemical selectivity, good functional group tolerance, simple operation and mild reaction conditions. Moreover, the derivatization reaction of the newly formed 2-arylthiobenzothiazole products demonstrates the utility of this method in organic synthesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":96,"journal":{"name":"Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144705748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nondestructive presymptomatic detection of blue-fluorescing substances in tomato leaves infected with <i>Ralstonia solanacearum</i> using a polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel.","authors":"Shigeyuki Iwasa, Yuso Kobara, Katsumi Maeda, Arina Asano, Tatsuya Shimanuki, Kuniaki Nagamine","doi":"10.1039/d5ay00579e","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ay00579e","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study proposes a nondestructive technique for the presymptomatic detection of pathogenic infections of plants, aiming to effectively prevent and control plant diseases in agriculture. The present and previous studies indicated that an increase in blue-fluorescing substances, including chlorogenic acid, in tomato leaves is a promising biomarker of infection with the pathogenic soil bacterium <i>Ralstonia solanacearum.</i> A soft and adhesive polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel conformably adhered to the hydrophobic surface of the tomato leaf with a complex topography, mediated by non-volatile glycerol, enabling effective extraction of blue-fluorescing substances in a nondestructive manner. The fluorescence intensity of the PVA hydrogel increased a few days before the appearance of visible symptoms of bacterial wilt. This technique is expected to become a fundamental technology for the early detection of plant diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":64,"journal":{"name":"Analytical Methods","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144705814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synergistic peptide-organic matrix enhances mineralization of biomimetic scaffolds for bone regeneration.","authors":"Yawen Huang, Ziqi Zhao, Yu Yang, Ruiqi Mao, Dongxuan Li, Fengxiong Luo, Kefeng Wang, Yujiang Fan, Xingdong Zhang","doi":"10.1039/d5mh00969c","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5mh00969c","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Biomimetic mineralized composites engineered <i>via</i> organic matrix templating show promise for bone repair but suffer from poor mineralization and imbalanced mechanical-biological performance. This study synergistically regulated biomolecules and organic matrix properties to enhance <i>in situ</i> mineralization, thereby improving mechanical strength and osteogenic potential. A nucleation-domain containing peptide (HGRGEAFDY) screened through molecular dynamics simulation was integrated into the gelatin matrix to prepare biomimetic materials with enhanced mineralization performance. The influence of peptide and organic matrix properties on mineralization capacity and saturation of <i>in situ</i> mineralization (SIM) was investigated. Results demonstrated that peptides with characteristic nucleation domains can boost mineralization by providing more nucleation sites and strengthening organic-inorganic interactions. Meanwhile, matrix compactness negatively correlated with mineralization capacity and SIM. Combined modulation of peptide nucleation ability and matrix compactness can enhance the SIM of the matrix, increasing the amount of minerals while improving mechanical properties. The biomimetic composites/scaffolds with mineralization enhancement by peptide-organic matrix regulation were evidenced to promote cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation, and <i>in vivo</i> bone regeneration by upregulating BMP2 gene expression. This study provides valuable insights into the design of biomimetic mineralized materials and offers strategies for developing bone repair scaffolds with improved mechanical and biological performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":87,"journal":{"name":"Materials Horizons","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144697053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thermosensitive liposomal nanomedicine-functionalized photothermal composite scaffolds for light-guided cancer therapy.","authors":"Xiaohan Liu, Huajian Chen, Man Wang, Tianjiao Zeng, Toru Yoshitomi, Naoki Kawazoe, Yingnan Yang, Guoping Chen","doi":"10.1039/d5mh00888c","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5mh00888c","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In breast cancer treatment, the elimination of residual cancer cells in a sustainable and controllable manner to prevent recurrence remains a critical challenge in postoperative adjuvant therapy. In this study, a novel implantable <i>in situ</i> therapeutic composite scaffold platform (ALA@lipo/Au/Gel/PGA) was developed based on a porous scaffold composed of biocompatible gelatin and polyglutamic acid (PGA). This platform incorporated the photothermal agent Au nanorods (AuNRs) and thermosensitive liposomes encapsulated with the photosensitizer precursor 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA). Due to the satisfactory photothermal conversion effect of the ALA@lipo/Au/Gel/PGA composite scaffold, the use of near-infrared (NIR) light not only ablated the cancer cells in the scaffold through photothermal therapy (PTT) but also induced the accelerated release of encapsulated ALA from the thermosensitive liposomes. After uptake, ALA could generate cytotoxic reactive oxygen species to increase tumour cell elimination efficiency <i>via</i> photodynamic therapy (PDT). Both <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> experiments demonstrated the synergistic anticancer effects of the composite scaffold. These results highlight the potential of this phototherapy-induced composite scaffold as a new synergistic treatment method for breast cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":87,"journal":{"name":"Materials Horizons","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144697054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Distinct impact of polystyrene microplastics on six species of common pathogenic and probiotic bacteria and their boosting support to <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> proliferation.","authors":"Tingting Gu, Yue Liu, Yongjie Wang, Huajun Zheng, Lanming Chen","doi":"10.1039/d5em00219b","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5em00219b","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Along with the widespread application of plastics, the release of polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) into the environment raises concerns about the risks of PS-MPs to human health. Hence, in this study, we investigated for the first time the impact of PS-MPs with different diameters on six species of common pathogenic and probiotic bacteria and further deciphered molecular mechanisms underlying the boosting support of PS-MPs for <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> proliferation. The results revealed that PS-MPs (100 nm to 5 μm, 0.1-100 mg L<sup>-1</sup>) promoted the reproduction of <i>V. cholerae</i>, but blocked the growth of <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i>, <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>, <i>Klebsiella oxytoca</i>, <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, and <i>Lactobacillus plantarum</i>, showing different size- and concentration-dependent action modes. The PS-MPs (100 nm to 5 μm, 100 mg L<sup>-1</sup>) significantly reduced the negative charge on the cell surface of <i>V. cholerae</i> and consequently increased the bacterial cell surface hydrophobicity and membrane fluidity, biofilm formation and self-aggregation capacity (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Comparative transcriptome analysis uncovered significantly up-regulated metabolic pathways in <i>V. cholerae</i> after exposure to the PS-MPs (100 nm, 100 mg L<sup>-1</sup>) for 8 h, leading to enhanced chemotaxis, flagellar motility, biofilm formation, energy metabolism and antioxidant defense. <i>In vitro</i> cell model experiments showed that the pre-exposure significantly increased the adhesion and invasion percentages of <i>V. cholerae</i> on human Caco-2 cells (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Overall, the results of this study not only fill the gaps in the interaction between the PS-MPs and common bacteria, but also highlight the amplified hazard of co-pollution by PS-MPs and <i>V. cholerae</i>, a leading waterborne pathogen worldwide.</p>","PeriodicalId":74,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144697138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}