{"title":"Development and applications of epitaxial heterostructures based on organic nanowires.","authors":"J Y Lu,Y J Bao,T Z Feng,Q Lv,Y L Shi,X D Wang","doi":"10.1039/d5cs01277e","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cs01277e","url":null,"abstract":"One-dimensional organic single crystals offer a promising platform for miniaturized photonics, yet their single-component nanowire forms currently lack the functional complexity required for integrated devices. In this review, the systems discussed are described as multicomponent or hierarchical organic nanowire heterostructures with spatially controlled composition, interfaces, topology, and functions. We categorize hierarchical designs into axial, radial, and branch topologies, and discuss the critical roles of noncovalent interactions, lattice engineering, kinetic control, and supramolecular assembly in achieving precise spatial division and high-quality interfaces. We further summarize device-level demonstrations enabled by these heterostructures, including optical anti-counterfeiting, photonic barcoding, exciton cascade control, and logic-like signal processing. Finally, we identify predictive growth and high-density integration as key challenges, and outline strategies toward building programmable, highly integrated organic photonic chips from reproducible low-dimensional modules.","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148401422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Shaping perovskite materials into micro/nanostructures for photonics and optoelectronic applications.","authors":"Rosanna Mastria,Laura Polimeno,Francesco Todisco,Francesco Saverio Difeo,Ilenia Viola,Daniele Sanvitto,Luisa De Marco,Aurora Rizzo","doi":"10.1039/d6cs00257a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d6cs00257a","url":null,"abstract":"Metal halide perovskites have emerged as a highly versatile class of materials for optoelectronic and photonic applications, combining exceptional photophysical properties with the ability to accommodate variations in composition, crystal structure, and dimensionality. They can be synthesized under mild solution conditions as either polycrystalline thin films or high-quality single crystals, the latter offering superior structural purity and reduced defect densities that are ideal for advanced device applications. This perovskite structural adaptability, together with compatibility with diverse fabrication strategies, enables the creation of complex micro- and nanoscale architectures with finely tunable optical and electronic properties. This review examines recent advances in growth and morphological control approaches aimed at producing high-quality perovskite structures with tunable geometries. In particular, it highlights how deliberate shaping and structural control of metal halide perovskite materials can unlock new functionalities and device architectures, positioning perovskites as a highly adaptable platform for next-generation optoelectronic and photonic technologies.","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148400609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Self-assembly for cuproptosis-based cancer therapy and imaging.","authors":"Qiyue Wang, Hui Du, Xinting Li, Xinke Hu, Nayeon Kang, Heemin Kang, Fangyuan Li, Daishun Ling","doi":"10.1039/d5cs01136a","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5cs01136a","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cuproptosis, a copper-dependent programmed cell death pathway, has emerged as a promising strategy for cancer therapy. While previous reviews have primarily focused on the fundamental mechanisms of cuproptosis and the development of inducing agents, the self-assembly-driven, stimuli-responsive cuproptosis nanoplatforms have remained relatively underexplored. To fill this gap, this review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in stimuli-responsive, dynamic self-assembly nanosystems for cuproptosis-based cancer therapy and imaging. We begin by elucidating the molecular mechanisms that underpin cuproptosis, followed by a systematic exploration of the design principles behind self-assembly-based cuproptosis inducers. These inducers leverage selective copper-ion coordination chemistry, coupled with diverse intermolecular forces, to enable precise spatiotemporal regulation. Furthermore, we highlight how these nanoassemblies undergo intelligent structural and functional transformations in response to both endogenous and exogenous stimuli, enabling controlled activation of cuproptosis. This review also explores breakthrough applications that integrate cuproptosis with synergistic therapeutic strategies and imaging guidance, highlighting a promising direction for enhancing cancer treatment. Finally, we discuss the critical challenges and barriers that must be addressed to push this emerging field toward clinical translation.</p>","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"7262-7297"},"PeriodicalIF":48.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148256141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Framework materials for nuclear waste treatment.","authors":"Mengjie Hao, Xiaolu Liu, Yinghui Xie, Hanzhi Chen, He Gu, Chuanlei Luo, Muliang Xiao, Xinyue Zhang, Jiaqi Li, Xinyi Yang, Juyao Zhang, Hui Yang, Fuyou Fan, Juncheng Liang, Xiangke Wang","doi":"10.1039/d6cs00154h","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d6cs00154h","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Driven by energy demand and environmental safety, the ability to treat and dispose of nuclear waste is sought to fulfil the demand for sustainable nuclear power. Radioactive byproducts generated by nuclear fission, including cationic radionuclides (<sup>235</sup>UO<sub>2</sub><sup>2+</sup>, <sup>137</sup>Cs<sup>+</sup>, <sup>90</sup>Sr<sup>2+</sup>, noble metals and partial actinide elements), anionic radionuclides (<sup>99</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup>-</sup>, <sup>129/131</sup>I<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>, <sup>129/131</sup>I<sup>-</sup>, <i>etc.</i>), gaseous effluents (<sup>129/131</sup>I<sub>2</sub>, <sup>85</sup>Kr, <sup>127</sup>Xe, <sup>222</sup>Rn, <i>etc.</i>), and tritium, should be managed safely and efficiently, underscoring the need for robust scientific solutions to minimize environmental contamination and foster public confidence. For this purpose, framework materials like metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), supramolecular assembly frameworks (SAFs) and porous aromatic frameworks (PAFs) have emerged as highly promising platforms for radionuclide extraction and removal relying on their unique properties of abundant structures, customizable functionality, tunable pore sizes, and high specific surface area. Thus far, there is a lack of a comprehensive review that systematically integrates materials design, research progress, and practical applications for achieving comprehensive radionuclide separation. This review begins with a comprehensive overview of the scientific significance and structural characteristics of framework materials, followed by a summary of their design principles, synthetic strategies, and functional versatility. It then presents a detailed examination of recent applications across various radionuclide classes, with an in-depth discussion of advanced design paradigms, performance across diverse scenarios, and mechanisms. Finally, future perspectives are outlined to address unresolved scientific and technical challenges and to accelerate the practical implementation of next-generation framework materials. This work provides a foundational platform for engineering innovation and the broader application of framework materials, which is crucial for the effective and sustainable management of nuclear waste.</p>","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"7165-7261"},"PeriodicalIF":48.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148256095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chuhan Fu,Wenkang Deng,Yalou Guo,Zhifu Liu,Zhe Lu,Yong Wang,Na Geng,Xiaofeng Xie,Fu Rao,Yangyang Guo,Xiaolei Fan,Gang Kevin Li,Tingyu Zhu,Tao Qi,Guoping Hu
{"title":"Direct air capture technologies: innovations, integration, and pathways to scale.","authors":"Chuhan Fu,Wenkang Deng,Yalou Guo,Zhifu Liu,Zhe Lu,Yong Wang,Na Geng,Xiaofeng Xie,Fu Rao,Yangyang Guo,Xiaolei Fan,Gang Kevin Li,Tingyu Zhu,Tao Qi,Guoping Hu","doi":"10.1039/d6cs00475j","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d6cs00475j","url":null,"abstract":"Direct air capture (DAC) represents a pivotal technology for achieving negative carbon emissions, offering the potential to extract CO2 directly from ambient air and thereby contribute to global Net Zero targets. Despite its promise, large-scale DAC deployment remains constrained by substantial energy requirements and economic challenges. This review provides a comprehensive and critical assessment of recent advances in DAC technologies, emphasizing their development from tailored chemistry to process engineering. Each capture strategy is systematically examined with particular focus on capture mechanism, energy consumption minimization, capture efficiency enhancement, and environmental impact mitigation. Special attention is given to the synergistic integration of DAC systems with renewable energy sources and industrial waste heat recovery, which offers viable pathways to lower overall energy intensity and improve scalability. Furthermore, this review compares commercialized DAC technologies with those currently under development, providing a holistic discussion of their technical progress, cost trajectories, and deployment challenges. Finally, key insights and future directions are presented to guide scientists, engineers, and policymakers in designing tailored DAC solutions, optimizing system performance, and accelerating the implementation of sustainable and economically viable carbon removal strategies.","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":"162 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148388760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Engineering coordination bonds for bioinspired responsive polymers.","authors":"Muqing Si, Weihao Feng, Tao Chen, Wei Lu","doi":"10.1039/d5cs01074h","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5cs01074h","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Responsive polymeric materials capable of converting weak and heterogeneous environmental cues into adaptive macroscopic functions are essential for emerging technologies spanning soft robotics, sensing, biointerfaces, and autonomous systems. Coordination-crosslinked polymer networks (CCPNs), constructed by embedding dynamic metal-ligand interactions into polymer matrices, have emerged as a powerful materials platform for this purpose, owing to the unique tunability, reversibility, and multifunctionality of coordination bonds. Unlike conventional covalent or other supramolecular crosslinks, coordination bonds provide continuously adjustable bond strength, well-defined geometry, stimulus-sensitive equilibria, and access to electronic, redox, and catalytic transitions, enabling direct transduction of physical and chemical stimuli into mechanical, optical, and morphological responses. Despite rapid progress, a unified understanding that links coordination chemistry at the molecular level to material responsiveness across length and time scales remains lacking. In this review, we systematically examine how the intrinsic properties of coordination bonds give rise to material responsiveness in CCPNs. We first introduce fundamental coordination chemistry concepts relevant to responsive network design and discuss how these factors govern bond dynamicity, exchange kinetics, and stimulus sensitivity within polymer networks. We then analyse how coordination dynamics manifest as macroscopic responses, with a focus on stiffness variation, optical and chromic switching, shape memory and actuation, and life-like homeostatic behaviors driven by non-equilibrium bond cycling. Moving beyond single-interaction systems, we highlight recent advances in bond coupling strategies, where multiple coordination motifs or coordination bonds integrated with other supramolecular bonds, dynamic covalent bonds, or mechanical bonds generate hierarchical relaxation, orthogonal responsiveness, and synergistic function expression reminiscent of biological materials. Finally, we discuss key challenges and outline future opportunities for transforming coordination chemistry from a crosslinking motif into a molecular-level control framework for engineering responsive and life-like soft materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"7298-7334"},"PeriodicalIF":48.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148256084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Functional group translocation: moving functionalities without changing molecular scaffolds.","authors":"Eito Moriya, Junichiro Yamaguchi","doi":"10.1039/d6cs00145a","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d6cs00145a","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Functional group position plays a decisive role in molecular properties and function, with even subtle positional changes leading to pronounced differences in biological activity, material performance, and reactivity. Access to positional isomers is therefore central to drug discovery and materials chemistry, yet their synthesis has traditionally required independent and often inefficient synthetic routes. Recent advances have given rise to functional group translocation reactions, which enable the direct relocation of functional groups within a molecular framework without altering the underlying scaffold. In this review, we use the term functional group translocation in a narrow sense to describe transformations in which only the bonding position of a functional group changes while the molecular framework and functional group identity remain intact. Such processes offer a concise molecular editing strategy that enables direct access to positional isomers from a common precursor. Enabled by developments in transition metal catalysis and photoredox chemistry, functional group translocation has rapidly progressed beyond classical stoichiometric and substrate-specific processes. This review defines functional group translocation, distinguishes it from traditional rearrangement reactions and broader isomerization processes, and summarizes recent advances across aromatic and aliphatic systems. By organizing the field according to molecular scaffold, functional group identity, and migration distance, this review highlights current capabilities, remaining challenges, and future opportunities in synthesis, drug discovery, and materials chemistry.</p>","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"7365-7404"},"PeriodicalIF":48.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148256148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Zinc chalcogenide semiconductor nanocrystals: from synthesis to optoelectronic applications.","authors":"Zhaoze Shen, Qian Wang, Kequan Cao, Xuerong Song, Binbin Yu, Jiajia Ning, Fei Huang, Jianjun Tian","doi":"10.1039/d5cs01317h","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5cs01317h","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Eco-friendly Zn chalcogenide semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs)-including ZnS, ZnSe, ZnTe, and their alloys, which span zero-dimensional quantum dots, one-dimensional nanowires or nanorods, and two-dimensional nanoplatelets-are promising materials for advanced lighting and displays due to their heavy metal-free nature, excellent optical performance, and the wide bandgap tunability-enabled capability of light emitting from violet to red. Recently, significant progress has been made in Zn chalcogenide semiconductor NCs, encompassing the controlled synthesis of NCs and the applications in light emitting diodes (LEDs) and other optoelectronic applications. Herein, a systematic review of the controlled synthesis and device applications of eco-friendly Zn chalcogenide semiconductor NCs is provided for newcomers in this rapidly growing field, which helps steer its future development. First, this review introduces the nucleation and growth mechanisms of Zn chalcogenide semiconductor NCs, along with recent advancements. The focus is on growth models and the driving forces for NCs with different dimensions. Then, it discusses the controlled synthesis of NCs in terms of regulating shape, size, and surface chemistry, and the device structure design and charge transfer optimization for the application in LEDs, while also addressing the remaining challenges, such as optical performance and stability, along with promising solutions from the perspective of NCs and LEDs. Finally, other key optoelectronic applications such as photodetectors and photocatalysis are further discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"7107-7164"},"PeriodicalIF":48.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148256164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Direct deaminative functionalization.","authors":"Zhangkai Cui, Hongjian Lu","doi":"10.1039/d5cs01298h","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5cs01298h","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Amines, ubiquitous both in nature and synthetic molecules, have long been regarded as static end points in organic synthesis. Unlocking their potential as distinct reactive handles for molecular editing represents a profound shift in synthetic logic. To address this limitation, direct deaminative functionalization has emerged as a transformative solution. This step-economic strategy revolutionizes synthetic design by converting readily available C-N bonds into valuable C-C and C-heteroatom linkages. Herein, we move beyond the fragmented landscape of isolated reports to establish a unified bond-centric framework. By organizing advances according to the specific bond formed, this Review provides a comprehensive and systematic overview of this rapidly expanding field. We highlight the strategic utility of distinct activation platforms in late-stage functionalization, illustrating their value as practical tools for molecular diversification.</p>","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"6937-6963"},"PeriodicalIF":48.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148025278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chang-Hee Lee, Joo Hee Choi, Eunseo Lee, Na Ryeong Kim, Ji Young Hyun, Hak Joong Kim, Injae Shin
{"title":"Recent advances in cell-surface glycan engineering and its biological applications.","authors":"Chang-Hee Lee, Joo Hee Choi, Eunseo Lee, Na Ryeong Kim, Ji Young Hyun, Hak Joong Kim, Injae Shin","doi":"10.1039/d5cs00007f","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5cs00007f","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cell-surface glycans, primarily present as glycoconjugates, play central roles in numerous physiological processes and pathological events. These glycans form a dense layer on the cell surface known as the glycocalyx, whose composition and organization vary across cell types and species. The structural and functional diversity of glycans has driven extensive efforts to manipulate the glycocalyx for both fundamental research and therapeutic applications. Over the past two decades, various approaches have been developed to modify cell-surface glycans, including metabolic glycan engineering, genetic glycan modifications, enzyme-mediated remodeling, and the incorporation of synthetic glycolipids. This review highlights significant advances since 2019 in cell-surface glycan engineering across mammalian and bacterial systems. We also discuss applications of glycan engineering in cell labeling and detection, modulation of biological processes, and biomedical research, emphasizing its growing importance in both basic and translational studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":68,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Society Reviews","volume":" ","pages":"7036-7073"},"PeriodicalIF":48.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148256168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}