Themed collection Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022

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Electrical bistability based on metal–organic frameworks

In this feature article, we focus on recent progress on MOF-based memristors and their switching mechanisms. In addition, challenges as well as future perspectives are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Electrical bistability based on metal–organic frameworks
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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Low-temperature reaction dynamics of paramagnetic species in the gas phase

By carefully controlling the reactants and precisely probing the products, we can gain insights into how radical reactions occur on a fundamental level.

Graphical abstract: Low-temperature reaction dynamics of paramagnetic species in the gas phase
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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Current electrochemical approaches to selective deuteration

A highlight of recent synthetic methods for selective deuteration of organic molecules using electrochemistry.

Graphical abstract: Current electrochemical approaches to selective deuteration
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Recent advances in electrocatalytic nitrite reduction

Electrocatalytic nitrite reduction is of great significance for wastewater treatment and value-added chemicals synthesis.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in electrocatalytic nitrite reduction
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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Recent advances in radical enabled selective Csp3–F bond activation of multifluorinated compounds

The highlight describes the emerging trend in the C–F functionalization area: recent progress in the single-electron-transfer initiated selective defluorinative functionalizations of Csp3–F bonds in multifluorinated compounds via radical pathways.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in radical enabled selective Csp3–F bond activation of multifluorinated compounds
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Feature Article

NMR methods for the analysis of mixtures

NMR spectroscopy is a powerful approach for the analysis of mixtures. This feature article describes a selection of methods that aim to address the complexity, the low concentrations, and the changing nature that mixtures can display.

Graphical abstract: NMR methods for the analysis of mixtures
From the themed collection: 2023 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Feature Article

Fundamentals and applications of N-heterocyclic carbene functionalized gold surfaces and nanoparticles

Improved stability and higher degree of synthetic tunability has allowed N-heterocyclic carbenes to supplant thiols as ligands for gold surface functionalization.  This review article summarizes the basic science and applications of NHCs on gold.

Graphical abstract: Fundamentals and applications of N-heterocyclic carbene functionalized gold surfaces and nanoparticles
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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De novo asymmetric Achmatowicz approach to oligosaccharide natural products

The development and application of the de novo asymmetric synthesis of oligosaccharides from achiral starting materials using the Achmatowicz reaction is reviewed.

Graphical abstract: De novo asymmetric Achmatowicz approach to oligosaccharide natural products
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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Ligand-ligated Ni–Al bimetallic catalysis for C–H and C–C bond activation

Ligand-ligated Ni–Al bimetallic catalysis not only affects electronic and steric property of substrates, but also produces strong directing effect for facile control of reactivity and selectivity in the activation of C–H and C–C bonds.

Graphical abstract: Ligand-ligated Ni–Al bimetallic catalysis for C–H and C–C bond activation
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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Solid electrolytes for solid-state Li/Na–metal batteries: inorganic, composite and polymeric materials

This feature article presents the electrolyte synthetic approaches, design strategies, and merging materials that may address the critical issues of solid electrolytes for solid-state Li/Na–metal batteries.

Graphical abstract: Solid electrolytes for solid-state Li/Na–metal batteries: inorganic, composite and polymeric materials
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Feature Article

Growth, replication and division enable evolution of coacervate protocells

In this Feature Article, we analyze how a minimal cell cycle of growth, replication of genetic information and division could be realized in coacervate protocells. This would allow such primitive cells to undergo evolution at the origins of life.

Graphical abstract: Growth, replication and division enable evolution of coacervate protocells
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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Porous metal–organic frameworks for hydrogen storage

This article reviews the recent progress in the use of metal–organic frameworks as solid absorbents for hydrogen storage, and their current challenges and future prospects.

Graphical abstract: Porous metal–organic frameworks for hydrogen storage
From the themed collection: Emerging Trends in MOFs
Open Access Feature Article

Addressing big data challenges in mass spectrometry-based metabolomics

This work elaborates on a suite of bioinformatics solutions developed in the Huan lab to address big-data challenges in metabolomics.

Graphical abstract: Addressing big data challenges in mass spectrometry-based metabolomics
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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Transformation of metal–organic frameworks with retained networks

The designed strategies for producing MOF-derived porous materials with preserved characters (framework skeletons, surface areas, porosity and properties) and improved stability are outlined.

Graphical abstract: Transformation of metal–organic frameworks with retained networks
From the themed collection: Emerging Trends in MOFs
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Molecular interpretation of single-molecule force spectroscopy experiments with computational approaches

Single molecule force-spectroscopy techniques provide access to unprecedented molecular-scale details about biochemical and biological mechanisms.

Graphical abstract: Molecular interpretation of single-molecule force spectroscopy experiments with computational approaches
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Feature Article

Gaining control over conjugated polymer morphology to improve the performance of organic electronics

Conjugated polymer (CP) microstructure plays a crucial role in determining the characteristics of a target device. Here, we provide an overview of the key aspects of the CP microstructure-property relationship carried out in our group.

Graphical abstract: Gaining control over conjugated polymer morphology to improve the performance of organic electronics
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Molecular polymer bottlebrushes in nanomedicine: therapeutic and diagnostic applications

Molecular polymer bottlebrushes offer a comprehensive toolbox for nanomaterials design. Their tuneable and multifunctional architecture has accelerated their use in nano-bio research and nanomedicine applications.

Graphical abstract: Molecular polymer bottlebrushes in nanomedicine: therapeutic and diagnostic applications
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Feature Article

Pushing the limits of nanopore transport performance by polymer functionalization

Inspired by the design and performance of biological pores, polymer functionalization of nanopores has emerged as an evolving field to advance transport performance within the last few years.

Graphical abstract: Pushing the limits of nanopore transport performance by polymer functionalization
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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Theory of electronic resonances: fundamental aspects and recent advances

The treatment of electronic resonances in terms of complex-valued energies is discussed with a focus on recent methodological developments.

Graphical abstract: Theory of electronic resonances: fundamental aspects and recent advances
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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Atomic force microscopy applied to interrogate nanoscale cellular chemistry and supramolecular bond dynamics for biomedical applications

Understanding biological interactions at a molecular-level grants valuable information relevant to improving medical treatments and outcomes.

Graphical abstract: Atomic force microscopy applied to interrogate nanoscale cellular chemistry and supramolecular bond dynamics for biomedical applications
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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Understanding the reactivity of frustrated Lewis pairs with the help of the activation strain model–energy decomposition analysis method

This Feature article presents recent representative applications of the combination of the Activation Strain Model of reactivity and the Energy Decomposition Analysis methods to understand the reactivity of Frustrated Lewis Pairs (FLPs).

Graphical abstract: Understanding the reactivity of frustrated Lewis pairs with the help of the activation strain model–energy decomposition analysis method
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
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Self-assembled organic and hybrid materials derived from oligo-(p-phenyleneethynylenes)

Self-assembly of oligo-(p-phenyleneethynylenes) (OPEs), a class of π-conjugated systems, into versatile materials has widened the application horizon of this molecular system with properties ranging from opto-electronics and energy to biology.

Graphical abstract: Self-assembled organic and hybrid materials derived from oligo-(p-phenyleneethynylenes)
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Feature Article

Ionic liquids and deep eutectics as a transformative platform for the synthesis of nanomaterials

Ionic liquids and their siblings deep eutectic solvents offer a unique combinatorial toolbox enabling deliberate nanosynthesis like no other solvents.

Graphical abstract: Ionic liquids and deep eutectics as a transformative platform for the synthesis of nanomaterials
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Feature Article

Unlocking the computational design of metal–organic cages

Metal–organic cages are macrocyclic structures that can possess an intrinsic void for application in encapsulation, sensing and catalysis. In this article, we highlight approaches and limitations to their computational design.

Graphical abstract: Unlocking the computational design of metal–organic cages
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Feature Article

Sustainable catalysis with fluxional acridine-based PNP pincer complexes

The recent developments of sustainable catalytic reactions catalyzed by fluxional acridine-based PNP pincer complexes are explored, focusing on their unique structural features and reactivities compared to other traditional pincer complexes.

Graphical abstract: Sustainable catalysis with fluxional acridine-based PNP pincer complexes
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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Mechanophotonics – a guide to integrating microcrystals toward monolithic and hybrid all-organic photonic circuits

This feature article gives guidelines to construct molecular crystal-based organic photonic integrated circuits (OPICs) using mechanical micromanipulation with atomic force microscopy tips.

Graphical abstract: Mechanophotonics – a guide to integrating microcrystals toward monolithic and hybrid all-organic photonic circuits
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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Unlocking novel reaction pathways of diazoalkanes with visible light

In this feature article, the photolysis and dye-sensitized reactions of diazoalkanes are discussed and applications in organic synthesis are presented.

Graphical abstract: Unlocking novel reaction pathways of diazoalkanes with visible light
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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Supramolecular cancer photoimmunotherapy based on precise peptide self-assembly design

Combinational photoimmunotherapy (PIT) is considered to be an ideal strategy for the treatment of malignant cancer, because it can ablate the primary tumor and induce the host immune response to control tumor growth and distal metastasis.

Graphical abstract: Supramolecular cancer photoimmunotherapy based on precise peptide self-assembly design
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Precise surface control of cathode materials for stable lithium-ion batteries

Precise surface control of cathode materials for stable Li-ion batteries: materials design, kinetics control and stabilization mechanism.

Graphical abstract: Precise surface control of cathode materials for stable lithium-ion batteries
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

In situ formation of inorganic healing overlayer for interface-stabilized all-inorganic CsPbIBr2 perovskite solar cells

A perovskite layer functionalized to be an outermost screen can strongly affect the capacity of the underlying device to avoid becoming decomposed under external stimuli, and subsequently affect the photovoltaic performance as well.

Graphical abstract: In situ formation of inorganic healing overlayer for interface-stabilized all-inorganic CsPbIBr2 perovskite solar cells
From the themed collection: Perovskites
Open Access Communication

Organocatalyst based cross-catalytic system

Small molecule-based cross-catalytic system that operates using principles of organocatalysis.

Graphical abstract: Organocatalyst based cross-catalytic system
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Temperature driven charge transfer process in quantum confined two-dimensional Mn-doped CsPbBr3 perovskite nanoplatelets

Understanding of the energy/charge transfer processes in Mn–CsPbBr3 NPLs is achieved using temperature-dependent femtosecond TA spectroscopy. Charge transfer process which is efficient at 300 K is seen to be inhibited at 5 K.

Graphical abstract: Temperature driven charge transfer process in quantum confined two-dimensional Mn-doped CsPbBr3 perovskite nanoplatelets
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

An ‘AND’-based ratiometric fluorescence probe for the sequential detection of biothiols and hypochlorous acid

A novel ‘AND’-based ratiometric fluorescence probe for the sequential detection of biothiols and hypochlorous acid was developed, which exhibits fast response time and good selectivity in living cells.

Graphical abstract: An ‘AND’-based ratiometric fluorescence probe for the sequential detection of biothiols and hypochlorous acid
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

The amphiphilic nanostructure of ionic liquids affects the dehydration of alcohols

The amphiphilic nanostructures of ionic liquids were found to have opposing effects on the rate of dehydration of secondary alcohols in the presence and absence of an added acid catalyst.

Graphical abstract: The amphiphilic nanostructure of ionic liquids affects the dehydration of alcohols
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Co/N-doped carbon nanospheres derived from an adenine-based metal organic framework enabled high-efficiency electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia

Co/N-doped carbon nanospheres act as a superb catalyst for ambient NH3 synthesis via electrochemical NO3 reduction, attaining a large NH3 yield of 758.0 μmol h−1 mgcat.−1 and a high faradaic efficiency of up to 96.5%.

Graphical abstract: Co/N-doped carbon nanospheres derived from an adenine-based metal organic framework enabled high-efficiency electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Highly reversible Li metal anode using a binary alloy interface

A binary Ag–Zn alloy interface is designed to efficiently enhance the structural stability in keeping the high Li affinity of the alloy structure, and exhibits a great Li protective ability for a stable and durable Li metal anode.

Graphical abstract: Highly reversible Li metal anode using a binary alloy interface
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Communication

A strained intramolecular P/Al-FLP and its reactivity toward allene

An intramolecular P/Al-based FLP with a biphenylene scaffold is synthesized by a convenient Al-Sn exchange. Despite the spacer the FLP functions interact leading to a strained compound, capable of CO2 binding and unprecedented allene activation.

Graphical abstract: A strained intramolecular P/Al-FLP and its reactivity toward allene
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

A heteromultivalent host–guest sensor array for cell recognition and discrimination

Supramolecular heteromultivalent sensor arrays were constructed by coassembling different amphiphilic calixarenes and cyclodextrin, and applied in cell identification.

Graphical abstract: A heteromultivalent host–guest sensor array for cell recognition and discrimination
From the themed collection: Photofunctional Materials and Transformations
Communication

Ketone-derived 2,3-dihydroquinazolinones in N-heteroarene C–H alkylation via C–C bond scission under oxidative metal catalysis

A mild silver-catalysed oxidative C–H alkylation of N-heteroarenes is developed, utilizing aliphatic ketone-derived 2,3-dihydroquinazolinones as an alkyl radical reservoir.

Graphical abstract: Ketone-derived 2,3-dihydroquinazolinones in N-heteroarene C–H alkylation via C–C bond scission under oxidative metal catalysis
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Communication

Inversion of chirality in GTM-4 enantio-enriched zeolite driven by a minor change of the structure-directing agent

The replacement of an ethyl by a benzyl substituent in N-methyl-pseudoephedrine-derived chiral SDAs brings an astonishing inversion of chirality in the resulting -ITV zeolite framework, also leading to an increase of the enantioselective properties.

Graphical abstract: Inversion of chirality in GTM-4 enantio-enriched zeolite driven by a minor change of the structure-directing agent
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Pillararene-functionalized rhodium nanoparticles for efficient catalytic reduction and photothermal sterilization

Pillar[5]arene-functionalized rhodium nanoparticles are prepared for catalytic reduction of toxic nitrophenols and azo dyes and efficient photothermal sterilization.

Graphical abstract: Pillararene-functionalized rhodium nanoparticles for efficient catalytic reduction and photothermal sterilization
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

E6C15 (E = Si–Pb): polycyclic aromatic compounds with three planar tetracoordinate carbons

A systematic exploration of the potential energy surface reveals two global minima with three planar tetra coordinate carbons (ptCs) and two global minima with three quasi-ptCs for E6C15 (E = Si–Pb) combinations.

Graphical abstract: E6C15 (E = Si–Pb): polycyclic aromatic compounds with three planar tetracoordinate carbons
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Communication

Absolute configuration determination of SMTP-7 via microcrystal electron diffraction (MicroED)

The absolute configuration of a clinically important drug candidate, SMTP-7, with only micron-sized powders available, is directly obtained via microcrystal electron diffraction (MicroED) analysis.

Graphical abstract: Absolute configuration determination of SMTP-7 via microcrystal electron diffraction (MicroED)
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Communication

Dynamics of the alkyne → copper(I) interaction and its use in a heteroleptic four-component catalytic rotor

The dynamics of alkyne → copper(I) interactions has been determined and used to self-assemble a fast nanorotor, which underwent a self-catalyzed click transformation to a triazole rotor, an interesting process for the production of biohybrid devices.

Graphical abstract: Dynamics of the alkyne → copper(i) interaction and its use in a heteroleptic four-component catalytic rotor
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Communication

Mass photometry reveals SARS-CoV-2 spike stabilisation to impede ACE2 binding through altered conformational dynamics

Here we show using mass photometry how proline substitutions, commonly used for SARS-CoV-2 spike stabilisation in vaccine design, directly affects ACE2 receptor interactions via dynamics of open and closed states.

Graphical abstract: Mass photometry reveals SARS-CoV-2 spike stabilisation to impede ACE2 binding through altered conformational dynamics
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

A redox-active Mn(0) dicarbene metalloradical

A rare redox-active Mn(0) dicarbene anion with solvent-dependent electrochemical behaviour has been synthesized and thoroughly characterized.

Graphical abstract: A redox-active Mn(0) dicarbene metalloradical
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Hierarchically mesoporous Ce-based MOFs with enhanced alkaline phosphatase-like activity for phosphorylated biomarker sensing

We developed a hierarchically mesoporous metal–organic framework nanozyme with enhanced alkaline phosphatase-mimicking activity for rapid and sensitive sensing of phosphorylated biomarkers.

Graphical abstract: Hierarchically mesoporous Ce-based MOFs with enhanced alkaline phosphatase-like activity for phosphorylated biomarker sensing
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Reductive activation of N2 using a calcium/potassium bimetallic system supported by an extremely bulky diamide ligand

Potassium reduction of a bulky diamido-calcium complex under an N2 atmosphere afforded the first well-defined, hetero-bimetallic s-block metal complex of activated dinitrogen.

Graphical abstract: Reductive activation of N2 using a calcium/potassium bimetallic system supported by an extremely bulky diamide ligand
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

A phosphine-based redox method for direct conjugation of disulfides

Redox-assisted Disulfide Direct Conjugation (RDDC) allows for disulfide functionalization under mild aqueous conditions without prior reduction.

Graphical abstract: A phosphine-based redox method for direct conjugation of disulfides
Communication

One-pot synthesis of 3-trifluoromethylbenzo[b][1,4]oxazines from CF3-imidoyl sulfoxonium ylides with 2-bromophenols

A one-pot two-step fashion for the synthesis of 3-trifluoromethyl-1,4-benzoxazines from CF3-imidoyl sulfoxonium ylides and 2-bromophenols via lithium-bromide-promoted O–H insertion of sulfoxonium ylides and annulation has been demonstrated.

Graphical abstract: One-pot synthesis of 3-trifluoromethylbenzo[b][1,4]oxazines from CF3-imidoyl sulfoxonium ylides with 2-bromophenols
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Communication

Synthesis and characterisation of an integratively self-sorted [Fe4L6]8+ tetrahedron

Exclusive formation of an integratively sorted tetrahedral complex enables incorporating a unique vertex.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and characterisation of an integratively self-sorted [Fe4L6]8+ tetrahedron
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Exploiting halido ligands to control nucleation pathways and Pt⋯Pt interactions in supramolecular co-polymerizations

We exploit halogen effects to tune metal–metal interactions, nucleation pathways and hetero-seeded growth in supramolecular copolymerizations.

Graphical abstract: Exploiting halido ligands to control nucleation pathways and Pt⋯Pt interactions in supramolecular co-polymerizations
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Synthesis of highly crystalline imine-linked covalent organic frameworks via controlling monomer feeding rates in an open system

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have enormous potential in various applications because of their high crystallinity and superior surface area.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of highly crystalline imine-linked covalent organic frameworks via controlling monomer feeding rates in an open system
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Long-lived photoluminescence from an eight-coordinate zirconium(IV) complex with four 2-(2′-pyridyl)pyrrolide ligands

An eight-coordinate zirconium complex shows dual emission from ligand-to-metal excited states with long photoluminescence lifetime.

Graphical abstract: Long-lived photoluminescence from an eight-coordinate zirconium(iv) complex with four 2-(2′-pyridyl)pyrrolide ligands
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Ligand non-innocence allows isolation of a neutral and terminal niobium nitride

A neutral and mononuclear niobium nitride complex (PNP)Nb[triple bond, length as m-dash]N(N[tBu]Ar) (PNP = N[2-PiPr2-4-methylphenyl]2) can be isolated using the redox-active properties of the [PNP] ligand.

Graphical abstract: Ligand non-innocence allows isolation of a neutral and terminal niobium nitride
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Synthesis and characterization of a bimetallic americium(III) pyrithionate coordination complex

Pyrithione exhibits size-selective dimerization across the f-block. Experimental and computational analysis shows the Am complex contains greater covalency compared to the Nd analog.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and characterization of a bimetallic americium(iii) pyrithionate coordination complex
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Highly selective hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate to methyl glycolate and ethylene glycol over an amino-assisted Ru-based catalyst

A Ru/NH2-MCM-41 catalyst was prepared via a coordination-assisted strategy for highly chemoselective hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate to methyl glycolate (ca. 100%) and ethylene glycol (>90%) at low reaction temperature (343–433 K).

Graphical abstract: Highly selective hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate to methyl glycolate and ethylene glycol over an amino-assisted Ru-based catalyst
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Effect of the metal–support interaction in platinum anchoring on heteroatom-doped graphene for enhanced oxygen reduction reaction

The supporting material with an optimal structure not only changes the growth behavior but also tunes the electronic structure of the catalyst.

Graphical abstract: Effect of the metal–support interaction in platinum anchoring on heteroatom-doped graphene for enhanced oxygen reduction reaction
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Traceless enzymatic synthesis of monodispersed hypermodified oligodeoxyribonucleotide polymers from RNA templates

Monodispersed hypermodified polymers based on DNA scaffold displaying four different functional groups were synthesized through DNA polymerase catalyzed reverse transcription from RNA templates followed by RNase digestion.

Graphical abstract: Traceless enzymatic synthesis of monodispersed hypermodified oligodeoxyribonucleotide polymers from RNA templates
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Quantitative U[double bond, length as m-dash]O bond activation in uranyl complexes via silyl radical transfer

Reductive silylation of the uranyl dication with 1,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)dihydropyrazine, or “Mashima's reagent”, is detailed.

Graphical abstract: Quantitative U [[double bond, length as m-dash]] O bond activation in uranyl complexes via silyl radical transfer
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Guest-activated quaternary ammonium salt hosts emit room temperature phosphorescence

A host–guest system is constructed using quaternary ammonium salts as the hosts. It is the guest-activated hosts that emit room temperature phosphorescence, rather than the host-assisted guests in traditional doped systems.

Graphical abstract: Guest-activated quaternary ammonium salt hosts emit room temperature phosphorescence
From the themed collection: Photofunctional Materials and Transformations
Communication

Long life exceeding 10 000 cycles for aluminum-ion batteries based on an FeTe2@GO composite as the cathode

FeTe2@GO as a cathode for aluminum-ion batteries displays long-term cycling stability (10 000 cycles) at 1 A g−1, and a mechanism involving multiple cationic and anionic redox reaction was elucidated.

Graphical abstract: Long life exceeding 10 000 cycles for aluminum-ion batteries based on an FeTe2@GO composite as the cathode
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

An aryl diimine cobalt(I) catalyst for carbonyl hydrosilylation

Aldehyde and ketone hydrosilylation turnover frequencies of up to 330 s−1 have been achieved using a phosphine-substituted aryl diimine cobalt catalyst.

Graphical abstract: An aryl diimine cobalt(i) catalyst for carbonyl hydrosilylation
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Synthesis of the two isomers of heteroleptic Rh12L6L′6 metal–organic polyhedra by screening of complementary linkers

A series of porous, heteroleptic, rhodium-based trigonal antiprismatic metal–organic polyhedral was assembled, from which both possible isomers were identified via screening of complementary linkers.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of the two isomers of heteroleptic Rh12L6L′6 metal–organic polyhedra by screening of complementary linkers
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

A book-like organic based electrode with high areal capacity for high performance flexible lithium/sodium-ion batteries

A free-standing multilayer book-like organic based electrode was prepared, presenting high conductivity and excellent flexibility, thereby achieving outstanding performance for flexible lithium-ion batteries and sodium-ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: A book-like organic based electrode with high areal capacity for high performance flexible lithium/sodium-ion batteries
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Iron-catalyzed deconstructive alkylation through chlorine radical induced C–C single bond cleavage under visible light

A general method of iron-catalyzed deconstructive alkylation of alcohols with olefins through chlorine radical induced C–C single bond cleavage is developed.

Graphical abstract: Iron-catalyzed deconstructive alkylation through chlorine radical induced C–C single bond cleavage under visible light
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

An electron counting formula to explain and to predict hydrogenated and metallated borophenes

An electron counting rule for borophenes based on graphene and MgB2 helps to design metallated borophenes and borophanes, and suggests strategies to release 2D-borophenes from metal surfaces.

Graphical abstract: An electron counting formula to explain and to predict hydrogenated and metallated borophenes
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Communication

Understanding and tackling the activity and selectivity issues for methane to methanol using single atom alloys

The process for the direct oxidation of methane to methanol is investigated on single atom alloys using density functional theory.

Graphical abstract: Understanding and tackling the activity and selectivity issues for methane to methanol using single atom alloys
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Anionic or neutral? the charge of Ni8 cubes in metal–organic framework compounds

The cubic SBU Ni8X6L6 (X = OH/H2O, L = ligand) in MOFs has so far been described as neutral in the literature. We investigated by detailed DRIFTS measurements and exchange reactions whether it shows anionic character, as observed in complexes.

Graphical abstract: Anionic or neutral? the charge of Ni8 cubes in metal–organic framework compounds
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Lithiophilic Sn–Co nano-seeds sealed in a hollow carbon shell to stabilize lithium metal anodes

A yolk–shell nanostructure with lithiophilic Sn–Co nano-seeds and a N-doped carbon shell is proposed to stabilize lithium nucleation and deposition.

Graphical abstract: Lithiophilic Sn–Co nano-seeds sealed in a hollow carbon shell to stabilize lithium metal anodes
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
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