The use of sunscreens is an established and recommended practice to protect skin from
solar-induced damage. Around 30 UV filters can be used in sunscreen products in the …

Sinapic acid (SinA) and corresponding esters are secondary metabolites abundantly found
in plants of Brassica family. Belonging to the family of p-hydroxycinnamic acids, SinA and its …

Multifunctional and high-performance polymers have long been the pursuit of materials
scientists, but are seldom reported or require complex preparation. Herein, inspired by the …

A novel in situ chemical upcycling strategy for plastic waste is proposed by the customized
diphenylacetylene monomer with dual photo‐response. That is, diphenylacetylene reactive …

Grafting novel and nature-inspired phenolic esters onto cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs)
provides nanofibers with excellent protection against UV radiation when incorporated into a …

In 2021, Hawaii will permanently ban the use and sale of octinoxate-based sunscreens as
studies have shown serious impacts of such UV filters on the coral reef. This ban, which …

Conspectus The processes which occur after molecules absorb light underpin an enormous
range of fundamental technologies and applications, including photocatalysis to enable new …

There are several drawbacks with the current commercially available ultraviolet (UV) filters
used in sunscreen formulations, namely deleterious human and ecotoxic effects. As a result …

Light-to-heat conversion materials generate great interest due to their widespread
applications, notable exemplars being solar energy harvesting and photoprotection. Another …

New nature‐inspired and plant‐derived p‐hydroxycinnamate esters and p‐
hydroxycinnamate diesters provide excellent protection against UV radiation when …