{"title":"Alkoxy-Substituted Anthrabis(Thiadiazole)-Terthiophene Copolymers for Organic Photovoltaics: A Unique Wavy Backbone Enhances Aggregation, Molecular Order, and Device Efficiency.","authors":"Yi Yan, Hiroki Mori, Tomoki Yoshino, Ryuki Inami, Jiaxin Chang, Junqing Gao, Yasushi Nishihara","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500678","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202500678","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Two polymer donors, PATz3T-o6BO and PATz3T-o6HD, incorporating alkoxy-substituted anthra[1,2-c:5,6-c']bis([1,2,5]thiadiazole), were strategically designed and synthesized. The unique wavy backbone of these polymers effectively reduced aggregation, leading to enhanced solubility and significantly improved molecular ordering. Consequently, the PATz3T-o6HD:Y12-based solar cells achieved a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 7.94%. These findings provide valuable insights into the molecular design of high-performance polymer donors for organic photovoltaics (OPVs).</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e00678"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144473453","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":"Development and Optimization of Resorbable Biomaterials and Advanced 3D Scaffold Fabrication Techniques for Tissue Engineering Application.","authors":"Mohamed Jalaludeen Abdulkadhar, Santhoshkumar Jayakodi, Revathi Purushothaman, Beer Mohamed Syed Ali, Saranya Vinayagam, Lalitha Gnanasekaran, Praveen Ramakrishnan, Thanigaivel Sundaram","doi":"10.1002/asia.202401879","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202401879","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tissue engineering has advanced significantly, driven by innovations in resorbable biomaterials and 3D scaffolds that serve as critical frameworks for tissue regeneration. This review highlights the integration of natural and synthetic polymers into scaffold design, emphasizing their capacity to mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM) and support cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. The incorporation of advanced fabrication techniques such as 3D printing, nanotechnology, and electrospinning has enhanced scaffold functionality and precision, enabling the creation of patient-specific constructs. Significant challenges include balancing scaffold degradation rates with mechanical strength, managing immune responses, and optimizing biofabrication methods for clinical translation. Emerging materials, including bioactive polymers, nanogels, and graphene-based scaffolds, along with advancements in biofabrication such as 4D printing, demonstrate significant potential for addressing these limitations. This review emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory adaptation, and continuous research to transform scaffold technologies from experimental models into practical applications. This progress is crucial for improving clinical outcomes in regenerative medicine and for addressing complex tissue engineering challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e01879"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144473455","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":"Front Cover: All-Carbon Quaternary Center Containing Tetrahydro-5H-benzo[c]fluorenes via Highly Stereoselective Transannular Carbocation Cyclization (Chem. Asian J. 11/2025)","authors":"Kasam Poonswat, Sineenart Attanonchai, Paratchata Batsomboon, Chatphorn Theppitak, Kittipong Chainok, Somsak Ruchirawat, Poonsakdi Ploypradith","doi":"10.1002/asia.202581101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202581101","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Pulchritudinous Butterfly and Blossoming Flowers</b>: As illustrated in the artwork, the key butterfly-like [6/5] bicyclic carbocation intermediate was accessible from the achiral benzannulated cyclononene tertiary alcohol via acid-catalyzed transannular carbocation cyclization. Subsequent nucleophilic addition occurred with high stereoselectivity to afford the all-carbon C11b quaternary center-containing tetrahydro-5H-benzo[c]fluorene. More details can be found in article number e202500300 by Poonsakdi Ploypradith and co-workers.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":"20 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/asia.202581101","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144336109","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":"Cover Feature: Exploring the Potential of Metal–Organic Frameworks as Reverse Osmosis Membranes for Water Desalination (Chem. Asian J. 11/2025)","authors":"Qiang Lyu, Li-Chiang Lin","doi":"10.1002/asia.202581102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202581102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for water desalination</b>: Fast water permeation and excellent salt rejection. Their well-defined and highly tunable pore structures endow them with tremendous opportunities as reverse osmosis (RO) membranes. This cover depicts a RO desalination process using a zirconium-based MOF membrane to effectively block the passage of salt ions (purple and green spheres) while allowing the permeation of water molecules through its sub-nanoscale channels. More details can be found in article number e202401544 by Qiang Lyu and Li-Chiang Lin.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":"20 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/asia.202581102","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144336110","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":"Molecular Insights into Osmolyte-Mediated Adaptation of Lipid Membrane of Extremophiles.","authors":"Nirupma Rani, Venkatesh Nagaraj, Snehasis Daschakraborty","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500590","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202500590","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extremophiles survive and thrive in extreme conditions on Earth, which pose challenges to their survivability. Osmotic stress, caused by different extreme conditions, such as water loss due to evaporation in hot and dry conditions, osmotic imbalance due to hypersalinity or excessive pressure, and freeze-drying, causes water loss, which severely affects cell membranes by altering the physicochemical properties of the lipid bilayer. While the organisms employ various adaptive strategies, osmolyte-mediated adaptation (OMA) plays a crucial role in maintaining membrane stability under desiccation. Osmolytes such as sugars, polyols, and amino acids function as molecular stabilizers by regulating hydration, preventing deleterious phase transitions, and modulating lipid packing. While the protective roles of osmolytes in stabilizing cellular membranes are well documented in the literature, the molecular mechanism remains less explored. This article focuses on the molecular mechanism underlying OMA of the lipid bilayer under desiccation stress. We have extensively reviewed the experimental studies on OMA in lipid membranes and highlighted molecular dynamics simulation studies, including contributions from our group. We have finally discussed the future research directions in this area and their broader applications in biotechnology and astrobiology.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e00590"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144332193","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}
Yichen Zhou, Junxiang Huang, Animesh Ghosh, Andrew C Grimsdale, Saran Long, Qi Tao, Gagik G Gurzadyan
{"title":"Competitive Relaxation Pathways of Dibenzophenanthroline Isomer Emission: Charge-Transfer, Excimer Formation.","authors":"Yichen Zhou, Junxiang Huang, Animesh Ghosh, Andrew C Grimsdale, Saran Long, Qi Tao, Gagik G Gurzadyan","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500658","DOIUrl":"10.1002/asia.202500658","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The photophysical properties and excited-state dynamics of the nonlinear heteroacene derivative DBP6 (bis-phenylethynyl-substituted dibenzophenanthroline) were systematically investigated through steady-state spectroscopy, time-resolved fluorescence measurements, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. This study focuses on the competitive relaxation pathways after excitation to the lowest excited band of phenanthroline, that is, charge-transfer (CT), and intramolecular benzene excimer formation, which govern its dual-emission behavior. After excitation of the lowest excited band of dibenzophenanthroline, with λ<sub>exc </sub>= 500 nm DBP6 in DCM exhibits dominant excimer emission at 570 nm with a long-lived fluorescence lifetime of 12 ns. This emission is attributed to stable π-π interactions between side phenyl rings. In contrast, excitation λ<sub>exc </sub>= 440 nm leads, in addition to excimer formation, also to weak S<sub>1</sub> emission at 480 nm (t = 0.34 ns). Higher-energy excitation λ<sub>exc </sub>< 370 nm reveals ultrafast CT state formation as an intermediate bridging S<sub>1</sub> depopulation and excimer generation. Solvent polarity-dependent studies demonstrate a progressive red-shift in S<sub>1</sub> emission (455 nm in toluene to 515 nm in ethanol) confirming CT state stabilization in polar environments. DFT simulations corroborate experimental results, predicting S<sub>1</sub> emission at 495 nm. By varying excitation wavelength and solvent polarity, DBP6's dual emission can be tuned, highlighting its potential for ratiometric sensing, stable organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and energy conversion systems. This work advances the understanding of nonlinear heteroacenes and provides a framework for designing optoelectronic materials with tailored excited-state interactions.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e00658"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144332192","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":"Advances in Small Molecule Inhibitors Targeting the Bacterial Lipoprotein Transport System (Lol) in Gram-Negative Bacteria.","authors":"Saemee Song, Su Yong Shim","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500350","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202500350","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) necessitates the urgent development of novel antibiotics, particularly those against multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria. These pathogens possess formidable structural defenses, including an impermeable outer membrane (OM) and robust efflux pumps, which hinder antibiotic efficacy. A promising therapeutic target is the lipoprotein transport system (Lol), which is essential for bacterial viability. The LolABCDE complex ensures the precise localization of lipoproteins, which is crucial for maintaining outer membrane integrity and cell survival. Disruption of this system results in severe structural and functional defects that lead to bacterial cell death. This review explores the recent advances in small-molecule inhibitors targeting the Lol system and examines the mechanisms of LolABCDE function, along with the structural and biochemical characteristics of its components. We also summarize the progress made in the discovery and optimization of inhibitors, including their modes of action, resistance mechanisms, and therapeutic potential. Despite significant progress, challenges, such as limited drug permeability and emerging resistance, continue to hinder therapeutic success. Overcoming these challenges necessitates strategies to enhance inhibitor selectivity and bypass the intrinsic defense mechanisms of gram-negative bacteria. This review aims to provide insights into the potential of targeting the Lol system as a novel strategy for combating antimicrobial resistance and developing effective therapies against gram-negative bacterial infections.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e00350"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144323992","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}
Xiaoyong Chen, Bin Pan, Anruo Mao, Jiahao Li, Dawei Wang
{"title":"Application of Ruthenium and Palladium Supported on Copper Materials in Selective Synthesis of N-Benzylanilinyl-Benzoimidazole and Benzoimidazoquinazoline Derivatives.","authors":"Xiaoyong Chen, Bin Pan, Anruo Mao, Jiahao Li, Dawei Wang","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500398","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202500398","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A novel nitrogen-containing carboxylic acid ligand was meticulously designed and synthesized. This ligand was subsequently employed to fabricate copper-based materials via a hydrothermal synthesis approach. Palladium and ruthenium nanoparticles were then immobilized onto the materials matrices to generate heterogeneous catalysts with targeted catalytic functionalities. The palladium-supported catalyst demonstrated efficacy in facilitating the selective synthesis of 2-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)-N-benzylaniline derivatives through a hydrogen transfer reaction, exhibiting broad functional group compatibility and substrate diversity. Notably, this catalyst also exhibited selective cleavage of the C─N bond within 6-phenyl-5,6-dihydrobenzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-c]quinazoline. While, the ruthenium-supported catalyst enabled the selective synthesis of 5,6-dihydrobenzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-c]quinazoline derivatives via a dehydrogenation coupling reaction with extensive substrate scope and tolerance for diverse functional groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e00398"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144323958","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":"Uniform Spray-Coated Flexible SERS Substrates for Enhanced Molecular Detection.","authors":"Shen Wang, Zhaoxin Wang, Xiaoxu Cao, Gang Wang, Rongshen Guo, Yemawaysh Zewdie, Shengkai Li, Liang Zhang, Qian Dong, Zhuo Chen","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202500405","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Regulating uniformity and stability of substrates remains a key challenge in developments of flexible surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) sensors. Herein, we fabricated a flexible SERS platform by integrating ultra-stable nitrogen-doped graphite-coated gold nanoparticles (Au@NG) with a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) film via optimized microarray spray-coating techniques, forming a composite substrate denoted as Au@NG@PDMS. The structure and chemical stability of the Au@NG nanoparticles were confirmed by TEM and Raman spectroscopy. The presence of a thin, nitrogen-doped graphite shell effectively protected the Au core against acidic, alkaline, and oxidative environments. Benefiting from the superior mechanical flexibility of PDMS, the Au@NG@PDMS substrate maintained excellent SERS signal reproducibility under repeated bending and stretching cycles. Furthermore, we demonstrated that adjusting the solvent evaporation rate by selecting solvents in spraying process significantly improved the uniformity, reproducibility, and overall SERS performance of the substrate. Using this platform, we achieved highly sensitive and quantitative detection of crystal violet across a concentration range from 10 nM to 10 µM and successfully identified trace levels (20 ng/mL) of thiram residues directly on the surface of apples. The resulting flexible SERS substrate exhibits outstanding structural stability, signal uniformity, and surface conformability making it highly promising for practical applications in on-site pesticide residue detection in agricultural monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e00405"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144323961","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}
Jie Lu, Ran Li, Zhengpeng Qin, Yue Shen, Xin-Dong Jiang
{"title":"1,7-Dithienyl and 3,5-Di-tert-Butyl Substituted aza-BODIPY with the Large Stokes Shift.","authors":"Jie Lu, Ran Li, Zhengpeng Qin, Yue Shen, Xin-Dong Jiang","doi":"10.1002/asia.202500495","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202500495","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To break through the limited structure of aryl substituted aza-BODIPY at 3,5-positions, we herein, prepared the novel aza-BODIPY with the -tBu groups in 3,5-positions (tBu-azaBDP). tBu-azaBDP possesses excellent optical properties, especially having the large Stokes shift. The -tBu substitution promotes the nonradiative transition process and has potential to enhance photothermal conversion. Due to the advantage of large Stokes shift to avoid spectral overlap and reduce the background interference, S-tBu-azaBDP as a fluorescent probe was found to be highly selective and sensitive to Hg<sup>2+</sup> .</p>","PeriodicalId":145,"journal":{"name":"Chemistry - An Asian Journal","volume":" ","pages":"e00495"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144323990","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}