Themed collection Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023

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Open Access Highlight

C–C bond formation via photocatalytic direct functionalization of simple alkanes

This article reviews the methodologies available to achieve C–C bond formation via photocatalytic and photo-electrocatalytic direct functionalization of simple alkanes.

Graphical abstract: C–C bond formation via photocatalytic direct functionalization of simple alkanes
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
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Lanthanide-directed metal–organic coordination networks

2D metal–organic networks on solid substrates are promising materials for sensing, catalysis, and nanomagnetism. This article reviews lanthanide metal–organic coordination networks, focusing on their structure, electronic and magnetic properties.

Graphical abstract: Lanthanide-directed metal–organic coordination networks
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
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Gold-based enantioselective bimetallic catalysis

Multimetallic catalysis is a powerful strategy to access complex molecular scaffolds efficiently from easily available starting materials.

Graphical abstract: Gold-based enantioselective bimetallic catalysis
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
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CO2 electrolysis towards large scale operation: rational catalyst and electrolyte design for efficient flow-cell

Possible ways to scale-up electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), and what are the promising and gap areas in CO2RR are emphasized in the current manuscript, while addressing the carbon neutral economy.

Graphical abstract: CO2 electrolysis towards large scale operation: rational catalyst and electrolyte design for efficient flow-cell
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
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Structural authentication of intermediates of mechanistic significance in palladium- and nickel-catalysed cross-couplings: case studies

This Highlight examines key strategies that have enabled the structural authentication of important species that shed light on fundamental on-cycle intermediates in transition-metal-catalysed cross-couplings.

Graphical abstract: Structural authentication of intermediates of mechanistic significance in palladium- and nickel-catalysed cross-couplings: case studies
From the themed collection: 2023 Pioneering Investigators
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Recent developments in nickel-catalyzed asymmetric cyclization and cycloaddition of carbonyl-alkynes, cyano-alkynes, and enynes

This Highlight overviews recent advancements in the past eight years (since 2015) in nickel-catalyzed asymmetric cyclization and cycloaddition of alkynes with unsaturated functional groups.

Graphical abstract: Recent developments in nickel-catalyzed asymmetric cyclization and cycloaddition of carbonyl-alkynes, cyano-alkynes, and enynes
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Highlight

Electrochemical generation and utilization of alkoxy radicals

This highlight summarises electrochemical approaches for the generation and utilization of alkoxy radicals, predominantly focusing on recent advances (2012–present).

Graphical abstract: Electrochemical generation and utilization of alkoxy radicals
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Highlight

Small-molecule photoswitches for fluorescence bioimaging: engineering and applications

This minireview highlights advances in the application of small-molecule photoswitches towards the design of controllable functional reporters for fluorescence microscopy.

Graphical abstract: Small-molecule photoswitches for fluorescence bioimaging: engineering and applications
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Feature Article

Synthesis without solvent: consequences for mechanochemical reactivity

Solution-based reactions are a staple of synthetic chemistry—but what happens mechanochemically, when there is no solvent?

Graphical abstract: Synthesis without solvent: consequences for mechanochemical reactivity
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
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Recent advancements in the use of Bobbitt's salt and 4-acetamidoTEMPO

This feature article provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments and applications of Bobbitt's salt and 4-acetamidoTEMPO in organic synthesis and fields beyond.

Graphical abstract: Recent advancements in the use of Bobbitt's salt and 4-acetamidoTEMPO
From the themed collection: 2023 Emerging Investigators
Open Access Feature Article

Recent applications of organic cages in sensing and separation processes in solution

Cages at work: structural tunability results in tailored properties, which makes these systems suitable for countless applications in sensing and separation processes, both in solution and the solid state.

Graphical abstract: Recent applications of organic cages in sensing and separation processes in solution
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
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Optoelectronic materials as emerging photocatalysts: opportunities in sustainable organic synthesis

This feature article describes recent examples of the implementation of two types of organic electronic materials including phenothiazine and truxene in heterogeneous photocatalysis for organic synthesis.

Graphical abstract: Optoelectronic materials as emerging photocatalysts: opportunities in sustainable organic synthesis
From the themed collection: 2023 Emerging Investigators
Feature Article

Dual reactivity based dynamic covalent chemistry: mechanisms and applications

Dual reactivity based dynamic covalent chemistry was developed via activating/switching the reaction pathways of ring-chain tautomers toward diverse reversible systems. The underlying mechanistic insights and versatile applications are summarized.

Graphical abstract: Dual reactivity based dynamic covalent chemistry: mechanisms and applications
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Open Access Feature Article

Functional silicone oils and elastomers: new routes lead to new properties

Simple organic chemistry can be used to introduce, into silicone elastomers, organic/natural materials that deliver functionality in the form of new, useful properties including enhanced sustainability.

Graphical abstract: Functional silicone oils and elastomers: new routes lead to new properties
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Progress in controllable bioorthogonal catalysis for prodrug activation

This Feature Article summarizes the recent progress in prodrug activation mediated by controllable bioorthogonal catalysis.

Graphical abstract: Progress in controllable bioorthogonal catalysis for prodrug activation
From the themed collection: 2023 Emerging Investigators
Feature Article

Main group elements in electrochemical hydrogen evolution and carbon dioxide reduction

Main group elements are promising for developing electrochemical H2 production or CO2 reduction catalysts.

Graphical abstract: Main group elements in electrochemical hydrogen evolution and carbon dioxide reduction
From the themed collection: 2023 Emerging Investigators
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Mechanism to model: a physical organic chemistry approach to reaction prediction

Combining a working knowledge of reaction mechanism with statistical modelling is a powerful approach to prediction.

Graphical abstract: Mechanism to model: a physical organic chemistry approach to reaction prediction
From the themed collection: 2023 Emerging Investigators
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A fresh perspective on metal ammonia molecular complexes and expanded metals: opportunities in catalysis and quantum information

Recent advances in understanding the electronic structure of metal ammonia complexes enable development of novel materials with diffuse electrons and catalytic applications.

Graphical abstract: A fresh perspective on metal ammonia molecular complexes and expanded metals: opportunities in catalysis and quantum information
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Pyramidanes: newcomers to the anti-van’t Hoff–Le Bel family

Latest advances in the chemistry of pyramidanes, a novel type of the polyhedral clusters featuring main group element at the inverted tetrahedral apical position, are overviewed, highlighting their synthetic strategies and specific reactivity.

Graphical abstract: Pyramidanes: newcomers to the anti-van’t Hoff–Le Bel family
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

C–H modification of natural products: a minimalist enabling tactic for drug discovery, API processing and bioconjugation

Examples of C–H modification of natural products as a minimalist enabling tactic to improve pharmacophysical properties are overviewed.

Graphical abstract: C–H modification of natural products: a minimalist enabling tactic for drug discovery, API processing and bioconjugation
From the themed collection: 2023 CRSI Medal Winners Collection
Open Access Feature Article

Cloneable inorganic nanoparticles

When a defined protein/peptide (or combinations thereof) control and define the synthesis of an inorganic nanoparticle, the result is a cloneable NanoParticle (cNP).

Graphical abstract: Cloneable inorganic nanoparticles
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Feature Article

α-Diazo-λ3-iodanes and α-diazo sulfonium salts: the umpolung of diazo compounds

This article reviews the strategies available to achieve the umpolung of diazocompounds and the synthetic applications of such compounds.

Graphical abstract: α-Diazo-λ3-iodanes and α-diazo sulfonium salts: the umpolung of diazo compounds
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Plasmonic nanomaterials for solar-driven photocatalysis

To delineate the state-of-the-art, we provide a critical assessment of the recent works by our and other groups concerning plasmonic photocatalysis, which is expected to guide future research in plasmon-enhanced value-added chemical transformations.

Graphical abstract: Plasmonic nanomaterials for solar-driven photocatalysis
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
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Targeting membrane-bound bacterial cell wall precursors: a tried and true antibiotic strategy in nature and the clinic

The bacterial cell wall is assembled via a coordinated biosynthetic cycle employing various membrane-anchored precursors. Sequestration of these uniquely bacterial building blocks remains a highly effective antibiotic strategy.

Graphical abstract: Targeting membrane-bound bacterial cell wall precursors: a tried and true antibiotic strategy in nature and the clinic
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Feature Article

From sandwich complexes to dendrimers: journey toward applications to sensing, molecular electronics, materials science, and biomedicine

Ferrocene is precursor of [FeCp(arene)]n+ (n = 0–2), redox and electrocatalysts and motifs generating dendrimer cores upon multiple C–C bond formations. Dendrimer functionalization including with ferrocene led to numerous properties and applications.

Graphical abstract: From sandwich complexes to dendrimers: journey toward applications to sensing, molecular electronics, materials science, and biomedicine
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Reaction mechanism – explored with the unified reaction valley approach

One of the ultimate goals of chemistry is to understand and manipulate chemical reactions, which implies the ability to monitor the reaction and its underlying mechanism at an atomic scale.

Graphical abstract: Reaction mechanism – explored with the unified reaction valley approach
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Feature Article

Machine learning and analytical methods for single-molecule conductance measurements

Single-molecule measurements provide a large amount of conductance data that varies over a wide range. We reviewed the development of machine learning-based analysis for reliable single-molecule measurement.

Graphical abstract: Machine learning and analytical methods for single-molecule conductance measurements
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Quantitative NMR spectroscopy of complex mixtures

The latest developments and applications in highly accurate quantitative NMR of complex mixtures.

Graphical abstract: Quantitative NMR spectroscopy of complex mixtures
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Feature Article

Insights into desalination battery concepts: current challenges and future perspectives

Water plays an essential role in the development of society.

Graphical abstract: Insights into desalination battery concepts: current challenges and future perspectives
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Recent advances in magnetism of graphene from 0D to 2D

This article reviews the recent progress of magnetic research of graphene in different dimensions under various of regulatory techniques.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in magnetism of graphene from 0D to 2D
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Feature Article

Frontiers in 19F-MR imaging: nanofluorides and 19F-CEST as novel extensions to the 19F-MRI toolbox

Fluorine-containing materials have enriched the field of molecular and cellular MRI with unambiguous and quantitative detection capabilities.

Graphical abstract: Frontiers in 19F-MR imaging: nanofluorides and 19F-CEST as novel extensions to the 19F-MRI toolbox
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Design and bioanalytical applications of stochastic DNA walkers

Synthetic DNA walkers that traverse stochastically on 2D and 3D tracks pave a promising way to design biosensors for diverse analytical applications.

Graphical abstract: Design and bioanalytical applications of stochastic DNA walkers
From the themed collection: 2023 Pioneering Investigators
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Design principles for the synthesis of platinum–cobalt intermetallic nanoparticles for electrocatalytic applications

This Feature Article provides a brief review on the preparation of platinum–cobalt intermetallic nanostructures as electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in hydrogen-powered fuel cells, especially for improving the catalyst durability.

Graphical abstract: Design principles for the synthesis of platinum–cobalt intermetallic nanoparticles for electrocatalytic applications
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
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Opportunities and challenges in targeting orphan nuclear receptors

Nuclear receptor modulation enables pharmacological control of gene expression and holds great therapeutic potential. Chemical tools are lacking for many nuclear receptors but needed to reveal new therapeutic opportunities.

Graphical abstract: Opportunities and challenges in targeting orphan nuclear receptors
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Feature Article

Incorporation and modification of fatty acids in cyanobacterial natural products biosynthesis

Cyanobacterial secondary metabolite biosynthesis often involves the use of a rich enzymatic arsenal for the incorporation and modification of fatty acid-derived moieties.

Graphical abstract: Incorporation and modification of fatty acids in cyanobacterial natural products biosynthesis
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Effects of surface acidity on the structure of organometallics supported on oxide surfaces

Well-defined organometallic cations supported on high surface area oxides are promising heterogeneous catalysts.

Graphical abstract: Effects of surface acidity on the structure of organometallics supported on oxide surfaces
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Feature Article

Chemometers: an integrative tool for chemical assessment in multimedia environments

Chemometers, polymeric passive equilibrium samplers, are promising tools for environmental and human health assessment of a broad range of hydrophobic organic compounds and allow for direct comparison of chemical profiles and levels across media.

Graphical abstract: Chemometers: an integrative tool for chemical assessment in multimedia environments
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Rational design of atomic site catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction

This feature article summarizes the recent progress on the rational design of atomic site catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction.

Graphical abstract: Rational design of atomic site catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Zr- and Ti-based metal–organic frameworks: synthesis, structures and catalytic applications

Summary of the synthesis, structures and catalytic applications of Zr- and Ti-based MOFs.

Graphical abstract: Zr- and Ti-based metal–organic frameworks: synthesis, structures and catalytic applications
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Plasmonic quenching and enhancement: metal–quantum dot nanohybrids for fluorescence biosensing

Plasmonic “Quenchancement”: in this feature article, we discuss the interplay of different quenching and enhancement mechanisms that influence the development of metal–quantum dot nanohybrid biosensors.

Graphical abstract: Plasmonic quenching and enhancement: metal–quantum dot nanohybrids for fluorescence biosensing
Open Access Feature Article

Wireless electrochemical actuation of soft materials towards chiral stimuli

The synergy between wireless unconventional actuation and chiral stimuli can be used as a straightforward read out of chiral information.

Graphical abstract: Wireless electrochemical actuation of soft materials towards chiral stimuli
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Recent advances in catalytic pnictogen bond forming reactions via dehydrocoupling and hydrofunctionalization

The metal–pnictogen bond has rich and varied reactivity. The differences and similarities down the group and impacts on catalytic reactions with these elements is explored in this Feature.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in catalytic pnictogen bond forming reactions via dehydrocoupling and hydrofunctionalization
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Graphene barristors for de novo optoelectronics

The progress and prospects in the field of multi-stimuli-responsive vertical Schottky-barrier transistor technology are reviewed.

Graphical abstract: Graphene barristors for de novo optoelectronics
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

The emerging chemistry of the aluminyl anion

The chemistry of aluminyl compounds has rapidly expanded since their discovery in 2018 and is evaluated in this summary.

Graphical abstract: The emerging chemistry of the aluminyl anion
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Exact quantum dynamics developments for floppy molecular systems and complexes

Exact quantum dynamics developments make it possible to have a fundamentally correct and detailed description of quantum nuclear motions.

Graphical abstract: Exact quantum dynamics developments for floppy molecular systems and complexes
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Feature Article

Redox-active polyimides for energy conversion and storage: from synthesis to application

This review covers redox-active polyimides in energy conversion and storage applications along with the recent progress in the synthetic methods and topological control used to produce polyimides.

Graphical abstract: Redox-active polyimides for energy conversion and storage: from synthesis to application
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Accurate assessment of electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction products at industrial-level current density

The FE of CO2RR products seriously deviates from 100% due to the misjudgment of outlet flow at large current density. Several modified equations and calibration methods are recommended to establish benchmarks for CO2 reduction product assessment.

Graphical abstract: Accurate assessment of electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction products at industrial-level current density
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Seeking a Au–C stretch on gold nanoparticles with 13C-labeled N-heterocyclic carbenes

Gold nanoparticles were functionalized with natural abundance and 13C-labeled N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) to investigate the Au–C stretch.

Graphical abstract: Seeking a Au–C stretch on gold nanoparticles with 13C-labeled N-heterocyclic carbenes
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Communication

Kinetic enantio-recognition of chiral viologen guests by planar-chiral porphyrin cages

The enantio-kinetic threading of chiral guests by chiral porphyrin hosts is determined by the planar chirality of the host and influenced by the size but not the chirality of the substituent X.

Graphical abstract: Kinetic enantio-recognition of chiral viologen guests by planar-chiral porphyrin cages
Communication

Probing the magnetic and magneto-optical properties of a radical-bridged Tb4 single-molecule magnet

The presence of the 1,2,4,5-tetrazinyl radical (tz˙) in a tetranuclear TbIII metallocence leads to strong magnetic coupling and slow magnetic relaxation. Magneto-optical studies complete the spectroscopical profile of this magnetic unity.

Graphical abstract: Probing the magnetic and magneto-optical properties of a radical-bridged Tb4 single-molecule magnet
From the themed collection: #RSCPoster Conference
Open Access Communication

Transient absorption spectroscopy reveals that slow bimolecular recombination in SrTiO3 underpins its efficient photocatalytic performance

The charge carrier dynamics of SrTiO3 are measured on fast (ps–ns) timescales, to reveal remarkably slow bimolecular recombination compared to alternative metal oxides commonly employed in photocatalytic applications.

Graphical abstract: Transient absorption spectroscopy reveals that slow bimolecular recombination in SrTiO3 underpins its efficient photocatalytic performance
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

An organic–inorganic hybrid material [Me3NCH2CH2F]FeBr4 exhibits three-step SHG on/off

A novel organic–inorganic hybrid material [Me3NCH2CH2F]FeBr4 (1) with a true three-step “on–off–on–off” SHG switch above room temperature is a rare nonlinear optical (NLO) material.

Graphical abstract: An organic–inorganic hybrid material [Me3NCH2CH2F]FeBr4 exhibits three-step SHG on/off
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

High-entropy wire-on-sheet nanoarray catalyst with boosted pre-oxidation for efficient oxygen evolution reaction

Herein, a septenary hydroxide nanoarray catalyst with a unique wire-on-sheet morphology and high-entropy feature was fabricated, which exhibits boosted pre-oxidation behavior and enhanced performance towards the oxygen evolution reaction.

Graphical abstract: High-entropy wire-on-sheet nanoarray catalyst with boosted pre-oxidation for efficient oxygen evolution reaction
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Stabilizing a non-IPR C2(13333)-C74 cage with Lu2C2/Lu2O: the importance of encaged non-metallic elements

The importance of internal non-metallic elements in stabilizing metallofullerenes has been investigated through a comparative study of Lu2C2/Lu2O/Lu2@C2(13333)-C74.

Graphical abstract: Stabilizing a non-IPR C2(13333)-C74 cage with Lu2C2/Lu2O: the importance of encaged non-metallic elements
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

pH-Triggered visual detection of Escherichia coli based on the co-assembly of bacitracin and thymolphthalein

pH-Triggered visual detection of bacteria was achieved based on a probe which was prepared by co-assembly of bacitracin and thymolphthalein.

Graphical abstract: pH-Triggered visual detection of Escherichia coli based on the co-assembly of bacitracin and thymolphthalein
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Silver nanoparticle-decorated AlN whiskers hybrids for enhancing the thermal conductivity of nanofibrillated cellulose composite films

Aided by the synergistic effect of cross-linking AlNw and the “thermal conducting micro-bridges” of AgNPs, composite films with an extremely high in-plane thermal conductivity were prepared.

Graphical abstract: Silver nanoparticle-decorated AlN whiskers hybrids for enhancing the thermal conductivity of nanofibrillated cellulose composite films
From the themed collection: 2023 Emerging Investigators
Open Access Communication

Deposition of a high entropy thin film by aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition

Herein we report for the first time the synthesis of a high entropy (CuZnCoInGa)S metal sulfide thin film deposited by AACVD using molecular precursors.

Graphical abstract: Deposition of a high entropy thin film by aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Activation of alkynes by chalcogen bonding: a Se⋯π interaction catalyzed intramolecular cyclization of 1,6-diynes

The activation of alkynes was achieved by Se⋯π bonding, enabling cyclization of 1,6-diynes to take place.

Graphical abstract: Activation of alkynes by chalcogen bonding: a Se⋯π interaction catalyzed intramolecular cyclization of 1,6-diynes
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Communication

Swift C–C bond insertion by a 12-electron palladium(0) surrogate

The selective activation of C–C bonds holds vast promise for catalysis.

Graphical abstract: Swift C–C bond insertion by a 12-electron palladium(0) surrogate
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Octafluoronaphthalene as a thermal-annealing-free volatile solid additive enables high-performance organic solar cells

Power conversion efficiency of 18.59% from 17.27% has been achieved using thermal annealing-free solid additive octafluoronaphthalene-modified organic solar cells.

Graphical abstract: Octafluoronaphthalene as a thermal-annealing-free volatile solid additive enables high-performance organic solar cells
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Continuous magnetic separation microfluidic chip for tumor cell in vivo detection

A continuous magnetic separation microfluidic chip and a single-cell array chip for high throughput continuous real-time monitoring of CTCs in vivo.

Graphical abstract: Continuous magnetic separation microfluidic chip for tumor cell in vivo detection
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Communication

Rapid single crystal growth via guest displacement from host–guest complexes

A single crystal growth method for low solubility polycyclic aromatic substrates based on competitive host–guest equilibria is developed.

Graphical abstract: Rapid single crystal growth via guest displacement from host–guest complexes
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Communication

Binding modes of high stoichiometry guest complexes with a Co8L12 cage uncovered by mass spectrometry

Internal and external binding modes of guests with a Co8L12 cage were uncovered by mass spectrometry.

Graphical abstract: Binding modes of high stoichiometry guest complexes with a Co8L12 cage uncovered by mass spectrometry
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Deamination-triggered exponential signal amplification for chemiluminescent detection of cytosine deaminase at the single-cell level

We construct a sensitive chemiluminescent biosensor for sensitive detection of cytosine deaminase APOBEC3A based on deamination-triggered exponential signal amplification.

Graphical abstract: Deamination-triggered exponential signal amplification for chemiluminescent detection of cytosine deaminase at the single-cell level
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Broadband red emission from one-dimensional hexamethonium lead bromide perovskitoid

A 1D (HM)Pb2Br6 based on hexamethonium has been developed for broadband red emission with a PLQY of 6.24%. Mechanistic investigations reveal that the red emission derives from the self-localized Pb23+, Pb3+ and Br2 species.

Graphical abstract: Broadband red emission from one-dimensional hexamethonium lead bromide perovskitoid
Communication

Construction of a ruthenium-doped CoFe-layered double hydroxide as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting

Ru-doped CoFe-based layered double hydroxides in situ grown on Ni foam were fabricated by an etching-precipitation strategy, boosting bifunctional water splitting efficiently.

Graphical abstract: Construction of a ruthenium-doped CoFe-layered double hydroxide as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Donor–acceptor complex formation by social self-sorting of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and perylene bisimides

Perylene bisimides equipped with bulky imide substituents self-assemble into orthogonally stacked dimers or bind up to two aromatic guests. These complexes were confirmed by single crystal X-ray analysis and their optical properties were elucidated.

Graphical abstract: Donor–acceptor complex formation by social self-sorting of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and perylene bisimides
Communication

Difluoromethylene insertion into fluoroalkyl copper complexes

Herein, we report the insertion of a difluoromethylene into 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-2-arylethyl copper complexes to synthesize extended perfluoroalkyl-bridged compounds with various functional groups on each edge.

Graphical abstract: Difluoromethylene insertion into fluoroalkyl copper complexes
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Crystal-glass phase transition enabling reversible fluorescence switching in zero-dimensional antimony halides

Reversible crystal-glass phase transitions of several Sb-based halides and their switching luminescence were reported, and information encryption and anti-counterfeiting applications were achieved.

Graphical abstract: Crystal-glass phase transition enabling reversible fluorescence switching in zero-dimensional antimony halides
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Tailoring ionomer distribution in the catalyst layer via heteroatom-functionalization toward superior PEMFC performance

We investigate in detail the influence of O, S, and N functionalization of Pt3Co/C catalysts on the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC).

Graphical abstract: Tailoring ionomer distribution in the catalyst layer via heteroatom-functionalization toward superior PEMFC performance
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
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