Trends and Perspectives

Dynamic combinatorial chemistry has grown out of an unmet demand for efficient methods for developing new synthetic receptors and new ligands for biomolecules. 

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It is evident from Chapters 3 and 5 that dynamic combinatorial libraries (DCLs) have indeed become popular and powerful tools for these purposes. The responsiveness of DCLs to external influences has also potential for other applications. First reports on the influence of electric flelds [9], light [10-12], and temperature and pH [13] have recently appeared, and it is our expectation that there is a great deal more to be discovered by using these and other external stimuli. The same applies to the use of DCLs for identifying catalysts (see Chapter 4). The dynamic combinatorial approach has not yet seriously entered this area of science and only the first examples have appeared that show proof-of-principle. It is possible to design procedures to select a catalyst from a dynamic mixture of candidate molecules. 

Indeed, there are already a number of examples in DCC where the focus is on the global behavior of the molecular network (i.e., the DCL) rather than on any of the individual network constituents. Examples include work on DCLs with unusual network topologies [15], where two subsets of ligands are unable to form metal-ligand complexes containing ligands from each of the two subsets. This characteristic influences the way such networks respond to the introduction of guest molecules. Another example is the formation of patterns in the amplification 

Another important trend is the use of DCLs as sensors. Here, the response of the entire library to the introduction of an analyte is recorded, and information about the nature and quantity of the analyte is obtained through multivariate analysis methods. When the kinetics of the library response are included in the analysis, the time of addition of analytes can also be determined. Chapter 7 describes these analytical applications in more detaU. 

Nanowires are seen as a solution with which to improve the sensitivity, selectivity, stability and response time of metal-oxide gas sensors. Meier et al (2007) grew Sn02 nanowires of 100 nm in diameter by the vapor-solid growth method. For testing, they were deposited onto micromachined hotplates with a focused ion beam scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM), as shown in Fig. 6.19. Due to their diameter being similar to the Debye length, a completely depleted conduction channel can be obtained. Maximum response to CO and NH3 occurred at about 260°C. 

Materials other than Sn02 also exhibited good gas sensing performances. Ryu etal (2008) fabricated Iu203 nanowires by a laser ablation method. The nanowires were then sonicated in isopropanol to obtain a suspension, which was deposited onto micro-hotplates. When operating at 275 C, responses of 

19 (a) Optical image of micro-hotplates with nanowires, NW. 

20 SEM image of an array of SNAP nanowire sensors. Each device (horizontal strip) is contacted by two Ti electrodes (oriented vertically) that extend to larger pads (top and bottom image edges). Inset  

Digital photograph of the flexible sensor chip. From McAlpine etal. (2007). 

Transition-metal phosphorus trichalcogenides such as MnPS3 are able to intercalate amino acids and peptides by ion exchange. In this way, increases in the basal spacing of 0.7 and 3-4 nm are observed for the intercalation of poly-L-lysine and lysozyme, respectively [224]. Interestingly, the enzymatic activity of the immobilized protein has been detected, suggesting that the enzyme is protected against denaturation. 

Above we have shown the attractiveness of the so-called green nanocomposites, although the research on these materials can still be considered to be in an embryonic phase. It can be expected that diverse nano- or micro-particles of silica, silicates, LDHs and carbonates could be used as ecological and low cost nanofillers that can be assembled with polysaccharides and other biopolymers. The controlled modification of natural polymers can alter the nature of the interactions between components, affording new formulations that could lead to bioplastics with improved mechanical and barrier properties. 

Another important group of bio-nanohybrids are the new materials needed for biomedical purposes, such as the development of artificial biological tissues and particularly those related to bone implants. Future progress within this field will require investigation of the use of nanoparticulate inorganic solids based on diverse ceramics, and even metal-ceramic composites, as an alternative to HAP and the related compounds currently employed. In this context, the use of multicomponent 

Finally, it can be envisaged that the future development of novel bio-nanohybrids will lead to new improved properties and multifunctionality derived from the synergistic combination of nanosized inorganic solids, with different structural and textural features, with molecular or even highly organized species of biological origin that are extraordinarily abundant in Nature. 

The authors acknowledge financial support from the CICYT, Spain (Project MAT2006-03356), and the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain (Project S-0505/MAT/ 000227). 

These PISs can initiate the photopolymerization of synthetic, as well as renewable, monomers/oligomers. A careful adaptation of the PISs to novel light sources avoiding the harmful mercury lamps emitting UVA and UVB or even UVC rays has been possible, and today, polychromatic visible light irradiation devices (Xe, Hg-Xe and doped lamps), quasi-monochromatic devices (LED arrangements) or monochromatic devices (laser diode arrays) can be safely used. 

Over the last 30 years, the development of efficient radical two-component systems and above all three-component PISs (through a carefiil selection of suitable interactions between the different compounds) has led to a great improvement in the attained performance. Many of them can also behave as cationic PISs in FRPCP. There is still a place for innovative chemistries involving multicomponent systems. 

Undoubtedly, new opportunities have arisen thanks to these developments. The already high-level performance helps to improve the development of existing applications and to prospect for new applications involving, for example, aerated media, low light intensities, visible lights. 

All of these examples outline the crucial role of the dye in the formulation and the last developments should initiate novel possible applications for the future. Considering the high efficiency already attained today and the large potential expected in many innovative applications (e.g. in optics, holography, dentistry, medicine, imaging, manufacture of micro-and nano-structured materials, etc.), the development of radical PISs adapted to visible and NIR lights should continue. 

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This chapter intends to briefly overview, for each of the major areas of uses of per-fluorochemicals (PFCs) in medicine, biology, and biochemistry, the medical needs and therapeutic objectives the challenges facing product definition and development the solutions and products that are or could be provided by PFC-based materials as well as some present research trends and perspectives. The increasing number of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals that contain individual fluorine atoms or trifluoromethyl groups is out of the scope of this chapter [1,2]. 

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On the other hand, for the understanding of the importance of the achievements made in solving specific problems (in our case relating to oligomeric foams) and in the advance of polymer science as a whole, one should use the inductive method. Therefore, this survey is concluded by a discussion of the trends and perspectives of development of all gas-filled polymers. 

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We are aware that the above topics do not cover all problems which are of huge interest in the field of rapidly developing science and technology of polymer blends. It seems however, that the papers included in this volume do indicate some new trends and perspectives for further research in the properties, problems and opportunities of this class of materials. 

Wangsheng, Q., L. Biaocan C. Sijing, Developing trend and perspective in the research of predicting the coal and gas outburst, China Safety Science Journal 13(12) (2003) 1. ... 

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Barbu, E. Verestiuc, L. Nevell, T.G. Tsibouklis, J. Polymeric materials for ophthalmic drug delivery Trends and perspectives. J. Mater. Chem. 2006,16 (1), 3439-3443. 

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