Cancer remains a significant global health threat, underscoring the urgent need for advanced imaging techniques that can improve early detection and therapeutic outcomes. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a pivotal modality in cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring due to its non-invasive nature, high tissue resolution, and lack of ionizing radiation. However, conventional MRI contrast agents

Photocatalytic reactions depend on three fundamental processes: light absorption, charge separation and transfer, and surface reactions. Cocatalysts play a key role in these processes. Despite recent advancements in various cocatalysts for improving the efficiency of photocatalytic reactions, there remains a lack of comprehensive reviews that address the critical role of cocatalysts from the perspective

Design and synthesis of novel nanoscale materials are crucial for understanding the microcosm by establishing structure–property relationships at the atomic level. Metal nanoclusters, consisting of metal cores protected by strongly coordinating ligands, serve as ideal research platforms for uncovering these relationships owing to their special nanoscale dimensions, atomically precise structures, and

Open hollow metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) represent an emerging class of porous materials featured by interconnected voids, accessible pore channels, and surface openings. These architectures combine the advantages of traditional hollow structures (e.g., enhanced mass transfer, high surface-to-volume ratios) with the dynamic functionality of open frameworks, enabling unprecedented control over guest

The skin, the largest and most exposed organ, plays a vital role in protecting internal organs and regulating metabolic processes. Dermatological diseases such as psoriasis, acne, and skin cancer significantly affect patients' quality of life and present considerable therapeutic challenges. Conventional treatments often suffer from limitations, including side effects, low efficacy, invasiveness, and

An increasing number of smart biomaterials have garnered significant attention in biomedical applications owing to their self-repair capabilities, adaptability to complex environments, and responsiveness to external stimuli. These properties enable these materials to exhibit on-demand intelligence in intricate biological settings. Specifically, for smart biomaterials that autonomously respond to the

The separation of hydrocarbons is crucial for producing diverse raw materials in the petrochemical industry. Nevertheless, the structural and chemical similarities among these hydrocarbons require substantial energy input and poses significant challenges. Compared to conventional energy-intensive techniques such as heat-driven distillations, adsorptive separation using porous solids offers a promising

The synthesis and functionalization of amines by catalytic N-alkylations using alcohols via the borrowing hydrogen strategy is an environmentally friendly and atom-economical process, in which water is produced as the only by-product. To perform these reactions more efficiently and selectively, the design and applicability of suitable catalysts are prerequisites and of paramount importance. More specifically

The robust survival capabilities and adaptability of tumor tissues render them akin to the "Achilles" of the medical field, prompting relentless endeavors to identify and attack their "Achilles' heel". The highly active oxidative-reductive environment within tumor tissues highlights pathways such as glutathione (GSH), iron ions, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and reactive sulfur species (RSS) as potential

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), typically referred as porous coordination polymers, represent an innovative class of inorganic-organic hybrid materials that are precisely constructed via highly organized self-assembly of metal ions or clusters alongside organic ligands from the precursor. The MOF can be conceptually framed as a “one-for-all” material, owing to its remarkable ability to fine-tune compositions

Cobalt-based layered double hydroxides (Co-based LDHs) have shown broad application prospects in the field of supercapacitor electrode materials due to their unique layered structure, high theoretical specific capacitance, and tunable chemical composition. This paper systematically reviews the research progress of Co-based LDHs, focusing on their preparation methods, structural design, energy-storage

Engineered nanovaccines offer transformative advances in vaccinology, addressing limitations of traditional vaccines through nanoscale innovations. This review summarizes recent progress in discovery, stabilization, adjuvantation, formulation, and clinical evaluation of nanovaccines. These advances have leveraged multi-omic integration and biological display platforms to target diverse antigen types

The introduction of renewable energy sources (i.e., sunlight, wind, waves, etc.) into the energy grid is limited by its intermittency, amongst other disadvantages. This has led to the investigation of energy storage devices to close the gap and store excess energy. Supercapacitors (SCs) have been observed as excellent energy storage candidates, considering their long cycling, high power density, and

With the increase in energy demand and growing environmental concerns, exploring sustainable CO2 conversion strategies is critically important for mitigating the greenhouse effect and advancing green energy technologies. Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction has attracted significant interest, and among the various catalysts, Copper (Cu)-based catalysts have emerged as focal points due to their unique

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs), emerging as a novel category of porous crystalline materials, are widely utilized in fields such as catalysis, sensor technology, environmental restoration, and gas storage/separation. Their distinctive attributes include a tailored pore architecture, elevated specific surface area, and adjustable structural and chemical features

The global rise in energy demand and increasing environmental concerns have amplified the demand for advanced energy storage technologies. Electrochemical devices, including batteries, capacitors, and supercapacitors, have gained notable attention due to their exceptional efficiency and environmentally friendly design. Central to advancing these technologies is creating materials with superior performance

Micropollutants, including heavy metal ions (HMIs), are emerging as a substantial environmental concern, with adverse effects on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The HMIs primarily originate from cosmetics, fertilizers, and various chemicals produced from industrial or household waste. Their non-biodegradable characteristics and the potential for accumulation in soft tissues pose significant threats

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This review explores the development and applications of cytectrene-based bioorganometallic compounds in nuclear medicine, emphasizing their stability, small size, and versatility for diagnostic imaging and targeted therapy. Cytectrenes have played a crucial role in advancing technetium-99 m complexes from initial perfusion agents to sophisticated receptor-specific radiopharmaceuticals. Utilizing strategies

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Photosynthetic biohybrids incorporate excellent light-absorbing and conversion property of photocatalytic materials and biosynthesis capability of microorganisms, enabling solar-driven, green, sustainable, and negative-carbon synthesis of value-added chemicals from CO2. Systematic and rational strategies should be developed for the design and construction of photosynthetic biohybrids. This review summarized

Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) constitute a category of highly toxic chemicals with their remarkable characteristics ranging from strong toxicity, prolonged effects, wide-ranging lethality, which pose a serious threat to public safety and human health. Hence, call for the novel method is urgent, which well adapts to the demands for the rapid, sensitive, convenient, and effective detecting of CWAs.