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Contents list for Chemical Society Reviews, issue 7, 2009
Front cover
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1825
DOI: 10.1039/b911086k
Inside front cover
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1826
DOI: 10.1039/b911087a
Contents and Chemical Science
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1827
DOI: 10.1039/b911088g
Tutorial Reviews
2D-IR spectroscopy: ultrafast insights into biomolecule structure and function
Neil T. Hunt,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1837
DOI: 10.1039/b819181f
Ultrafast 2D-IR spectroscopy combines structural information with ultrafast time resolution to create a valuable new tool for examining biological molecules.
Rational design and applications of highly efficient reaction systems photocatalyzed by noble metal nanoparticle-loaded titanium(IV) dioxide
Hiroaki Tada, Tomokazu Kiyonaga and Shin-ichi Naya,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1849
DOI: 10.1039/b822385h
We summarize recent developments in photocatalysis by noble metal nanoparticle-loaded TiO2, using so-called 
reasonable delivery photocatalytic reaction systems (RDPRSs)
. The conditions required for such systems, the key factors affecting photocatalytic activity, and selected applications are discussed.
Fluorescence modulation with photochromic switches in nanostructured constructs
Ibrahim Yildiz, Erhan Deniz and Françisco M. Raymo,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1859
DOI: 10.1039/b804151m
Fluorescent and photochromic components can be integrated within nanostructured constructs and the emission intensity of the resulting assemblies can be modulated under the influence of optical stimulations on the basis of electron or energy transfer processes.
Cationic inorganic materials for anionic pollutant trapping and catalysis
Scott R. J. Oliver,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1868
DOI: 10.1039/b710339p
Positively charged inorganic materials are a less studied, rapidly expanding area for potential use in environmental, catalytic and biomedical applications.
Mass spectrometry: from proteomics to metabolomics and lipidomics
William J. Griffiths and Yuqin Wang,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1882
DOI: 10.1039/b618553n
Mass spectrometry: the link between the omics.
Carbon nanotubes: biomaterial applications
Naoto Saito, Yuki Usui, Kaoru Aoki, Nobuyo Narita, Masayuki Shimizu, Kazuo Hara, Nobuhide Ogiwara, Koichi Nakamura, Norio Ishigaki, Hiroyuki Kato, Seiichi Taruta and Morinobu Endo,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1897
DOI: 10.1039/b804822n
This review clarifies the current state of knowledge in the interdisciplinary field of CNT-based nanobiotechnology to determine whether CNTs may be useful in biomaterials.
Silica-based chromogenic and fluorogenic hybrid chemosensor materials
Won Seok Han, Hye Young Lee, Sung Ho Jung, Soo Jin Lee and Jong Hwa Jung,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1904
DOI: 10.1039/b818893a
This tutorial review focuses on the recent development of silica-based chromo- and fluorogenic hybrid chemosensor nanomaterials.
trans-Cyclopentane-1,2-diamine: the second youth of the forgotten diamine
Javier González-Sabín, Francisca Rebolledo and Vicente Gotor,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1916
DOI: 10.1039/b818679k
We highlight the promising potential of the trans-cyclopentane-1,2-diamine in several areas such as asymmetric catalysis or molecular recognition, showing its advantages over the corresponding trans-cyclohexane-1,2-diamine homologue derivatives.
Techniques for the study and development of microbial fuel cells: an electrochemical perspective
Feng Zhao, Robert C. T. Slade and John R. Varcoe,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1926
DOI: 10.1039/b819866g
A review giving an electrochemist
s perspective on how to approach the development of microbial fuel cells.
Catalytic asymmetric direct Mannich reaction: a powerful tool for the synthesis of 
,
-diamino acids
Ramón Gómez Arrayás and Juan C. Carretero,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1940
DOI: 10.1039/b820303b
The catalytic asymmetric direct Mannich reaction has become a powerful synthetic tool for accessing ,-diamino acids, including those with -tetrasubstituted carbon stereocenters. Two main areas of progress have emerged: the Mannich reaction of glycine ester derivatives with imines and the aza-Henry reaction of nitro compounds with imines.
Target-selective peptide-cleaving catalysts as a new paradigm in drug design
Tae Yeon Lee and Junghun Suh,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1949
DOI: 10.1039/b710345j
Target-selective peptide-cleaving catalysts remove pathogenic proteins of Alzheimers disease, diabetes and Parkinsons disease.
Recent conceptual and technological advances in polydiacetylene-based supramolecular chemosensors
Bora Yoon, Sumi Lee and Jong-Man Kim,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1958
DOI: 10.1039/b819539k
In this tutorial review, the recent conceptual and technological achievements made in the area of conjugated polydiacetylene (PDA) chemosensors are described.
The synergy of elemental and biomolecular mass spectrometry: new analytical strategies in life sciences
J. Sabine Becker and Norbert Jakubowski,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1969
DOI: 10.1039/b618635c
The detection of hetero-elements throws a new colourful light on quantification of biomolecules in life science applications.
Solution combustion synthesis of oxide semiconductors for solar energy conversion and environmental remediation
Krishnan Rajeshwar and Norma R. de Tacconi,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1984
DOI: 10.1039/b811238j
Why combustion synthesis for oxide semiconductors? The reaction exothermicity provides the energy for rapid formation of finely dispersed and porous products. Incorporation of dopants or chemical modification is straightforward. Applications span from solar energy conversion to photocatalytic remediation.
Photocatalysis. A multi-faceted concept for green chemistry
Davide Ravelli, Daniele Dondi, Maurizio Fagnoni and Angelo Albini,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 1999
DOI: 10.1039/b714786b
The varied applications of photocatalysis make it an important method in green chemistry.
Critical Reviews
The chemical biology of modular biosynthetic enzymes
Jordan L. Meier and Michael D. Burkart,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 2012
DOI: 10.1039/b805115c
This review details the history as well as recent advances in the development of small molecule chemical and chemoenzymatic probes of fatty acid, polyketide, and nonribosomal peptide biosynthetic enzymes.
Cellulose modification by polymer grafting: a review
Debashish Roy, Mona Semsarilar, James T. Guthrie and Sébastien Perrier,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 2046
DOI: 10.1039/b808639g
We review the various methods of attaching synthetic polymers to cellulose, a versatile approach to improve the functionality of cellulose and expand its applications.
Advanced approach to polycyclics by a synergistic combination of enyne metathesis and Diels–Alder reaction
Sambasivarao Kotha, Milind Meshram and Arti Tiwari,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 2065
DOI: 10.1039/b810094m
The strategic combination of enyne metathesis and Diels–Alder reactions can be applied towards polycyclics.
Stereocontrolled routes to ,
-disubstituted -amino acids
Julien Michaux, Gilles Niel and Jean-Marc Campagne,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 2093
DOI: 10.1039/b812116h
Enantio- and diastereoselective methodologies to reach ,-disubstituted -amino acids are disclosed.
Calix[4]arene daisychains
Soheila Sameni, Catherine Jeunesse, Dominique Matt and Jack Harrowfield,
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 2117
DOI: 10.1039/b900183b
While most studies in calixarene chemistry have focused on monocalixarene derivatives, there is now an increasing interest in developing multicalixarene compounds. This critical review will present the most important synthetic routes to such molecules together with an analysis of the properties that such cavity combinations may induce.
Back cover
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 2147
DOI: 10.1039/b911090a
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