Natural materials possess many distinctive “living” attributes, such as self-growth, self-
healing, environmental responsiveness, and evolvability, that are beyond the reach of many …

The use of lanthanide coordination materials (LnCMs) for photoluminescent sensing is the
hot research area, due to their sharp fluorescent emission lines, large Stokes' shifts, and …

Separating rare earth elements is a daunting task due to their similar properties. We report a
“tug of war” strategy that employs a lipophilic and hydrophilic ligand with contrasting …

The surging demand for high-purity individual lanthanides necessitates the development of
novel and exceptionally selective separation strategies. At the heart of these separation …

Constituting the bulk of rare-earth elements, lanthanides need to be separated to fully
realize their potential as critical materials in many important technologies. The discovery of …

Surface layers (S-layers) are resilient two-dimensional protein lattices that encapsulate
many bacteria and most archaea. In archaea, S-layers usually form the only structural …

Permanently microporous materials have evolved as focal point of research for tackling
issues in separation science and membrane technology. Covalent organic frameworks …

Lanthanides and actinides are a series of critical elements commonly used in multiple
industries, such as energy production, optoelectronics, and healthcare. Despite their …

Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) are commonly used in magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI). Concerns about the retention of gadolinium in the body and its potential …

Rare earth elements are essential in many real-life applications, but their steady supply is
being affected by multiple challenges. The recycling of lanthanides from electronic and other …