The Zhang Xiaobing-Yuan Lin research group at Hunan University has developed a series of high-performance fluorescent dyes, each offering unique advantages for biological imaging, disease detection, and advanced photophysical applications. These dyes exhibit superior brightness, photostability, spectral range, and functional versatility, making them valuable tools for researchers.     1....

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the primary energy carrier in cellular activities. In mitochondria, ATP drives essential biochemical and biosynthetic processes, such as oxidative phosphorylation, which can significantly impact mitochondrial function. Abnormal ATP metabolism is linked to several severe diseases, including ischemia, Parkinson’s disease, and malignant tumors. To better understand ATP’s...

Two-photon imaging is a powerful technique in biomedical research and clinical diagnostics, offering deeper tissue penetration and reduced photodamage. The most commonly used two-photon dyes are electron donor-acceptor (D–A) type molecules, but their application is often hindered by solvation quenching effects, leading to reduced fluorescence efficiency. To overcome this challenge,...

Achieving specificity in catalytic reactions by mimicking the active sites and substrate-binding cavities of enzymes is a significant scientific challenge. Professor Fang Yu's research group at Hunan University has developed an innovative supramolecular photocatalytic material, PCC-6-M, based on phenothiazine and octahedral porous coordination cages. This material enables the regulation of...

Carboron is a novel chain polyacetylenic compound exclusively developed by Professor Xia Haiping’s research group at Xiamen University (Figure 1). This discovery marks a significant advancement in the synthesis of metallopentynes and metallopentenes, providing a one-pot synthesis method that enhances efficiency and expands application potential. Figure 1. General structural formula...

Ordered Mesoporous Materials: Unlocking New Frontiers in Science and Industry Ordered mesoporous materials have demonstrated immense potential across various fields, including catalysis [1], adsorption, separation, energy conversion and storage [2], environmental processing [3], sensing, information technology, electronic devices [4], and biomedicine [5]. These materials exhibit exceptional properties such as: Large...