Themed collection ChemComm 60th Anniversary Board Member Collection
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Chemical reagents for the enrichment of modified peptides in MS-based identification
Chemical reagents with special groups as enrichable handles have empowered the ability to label and enrich modified peptides.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 1509-1516
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05260E
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Crystal engineering: from promise to delivery
Twenty years ago, I wrote a Chem. Commun. feature article entitled “Crystal Engineering: where from? Where to?”: an update is in order.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 14052-14062
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04313D
Hyperbranched polymers: growing richer in flavours with time
Newer avenues for creative utilization of hyperbranched polymers has relied on the numerous peripherally located functional groups to generate core–shell amphiphilicity, Janus amphiphilicity, clickable scaffolds and multifunctional crosslinkers.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 1534-1545
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05506J
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The chemical logic of enzymatic lignin degradation
The article discusses mechanisms used by enzymes that attack the aromatic polymer lignin found in plant biomass.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 804-814
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05298B
Synthesis of triazole fused tetracyclic spirooxindole derivatives via metal-free Huisgen cycloaddition
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02534B
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Use of a head-to-tail peptide cyclase to prepare hybrid RiPPs
The biosynthetic enzymes that install the characteristic features of cyclotides and lanthipeptides were combined to make new-to-nature compounds.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 6508-6511
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04919A
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Fluorescent coumarin-alkynes for labeling of amino acids and peptides via manganese(I)-catalyzed C–H alkenylation
The late-stage fluorescent labeling of structurally complex peptides bears immense potential for molecular imaging.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 5423-5426
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00361F
Kinetic isotope effect offers selectivity in CO2 reduction
A binuclear Ni complex with N,O donors catalyzes CO2 reduction via its Ni(I) state.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4826-4829
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC06336D
Substitution-pattern- and counteranion-dependent ion-pairing assemblies of heteroporphyrin-based π-electronic cations
Metal complexation and peripheral modifications of thiaporphyrins have been investigated for preparing π-electronic cations with substituent-dependent modulated electronic properties and anion-dependent ion-pairing assembling modes.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4190-4193
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00806E
Peptide-triggered IL-12 and IFN-γ mediated immune response in CD4+ T-cells against Leishmania donovani infection
Newly designed tripeptides were able to trigger proinflammatory cytokine secretion by T-cells in response to Leishmania donovani infection.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 4092-4095
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05946D
Utilisation of carbon dioxide and nitrate for urea electrosynthesis with a Cu-based metal–organic framework
A hexagonal 2D Cu-based MOF with planar CuO4 nodes, denoted as Cu-HATNA, was developed and employed as an electrocatalyst for direct electrosynthesis of urea from CO2 and NO3−.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 3669-3672
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05821B
Light-activated g-C3N4 photoelectrodes with a selective molecular sieve for in vivo quantification of oxygen levels in the living mouse brain
(A) Schematic illustration of the photoelectrode construction for in vivo detection in the mouse brain. (B) Schematic illustration of the mechanism for the detection of O2 by the developed photoelectrode.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 3685-3688
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00246F
Guanosine-based hydrogel as a supramolecular scaffold for template-assisted macrocyclization
A nucleoside-derived supramolecular system serves as a template for a two-component ‘double-click’ macrocyclization.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 3433-3436
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00129J
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Columnar liquid crystals based on antiaromatic expanded porphyrins
Antiaromatic expanded porphyrins designed to self-assemble into columnar liquid crystalline (LC) structures are synthesized and characterized by multiple techniques. The substituents were found to play a crucial role in modulating the LC behaviour.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 3401-3404
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05414D
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Tunable emission from H-type supramolecular polymers in optical nanocavities
Tunable emission from H-type supramolecular polymers prepared by self-assembly of tetraphenylethylene-based monomers is achieved by harnessing the surface lattice resonances of dielectric TiO2 nanoparticles.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 2812-2815
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05877H
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A fluorene-bridged double carbonyl/amine multiresonant thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitter for efficient green OLEDs
We report a fluorene-bridged double carbonyl/amine-based MR TADF emitter DDiKTa-F. The OLEDs exhibited narrower, red-shifted emission and reduced efficiency roll-off compared to the device with the previously reported, conformationally flexible DDiKTa.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 2489-2492
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05761E
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Induced chirality at the surface: fixation of a dynamic M/P invertible helical Co3 complex on SiO2
Unique M/P helicity of the dynamic helical Co3 complex was induced at a SiO2 surface with chiral ((R) or (S))-1-phenylethylamine.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 2094-2097
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05534E
Preferential separation of a radioactive TcO4− surrogate from a mixture of oxoanions by a cationic MOF
Separation of a surrogate metal-based toxic oxoanion of radioactive TcO4− from a mixture of other competing metal or non-metal-based oxoanions has been demonstrated by a water stable cationic metal–organic framework (iMOF-C).
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 1884-1887
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05627A
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Highly efficient grafting of hetero-complementary amidinium and carboxylate hydrogen-bonding/ionic pairs onto polymer surfaces
Polymer materials endowed with hetero-complementary carboxylate and amidinium supramolecular functions can be generated either by solution or by surface grafting.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 1571-1574
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05452G
Tailoring the subshell and electronic structure of an atomically precise AuAg alloy nanocluster
We synthesized and characterized an alkynyl-protected Au34Ag27 nanocluster, revealing a metallic core subshell structural difference with one missing Ag atom compared to Au34Ag28. This leads to modulated electronic structure and optical properties.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 1289-1292
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04432G
A single carbon atom controls the geometry and reactivity of CoII(N2S2) complexes
The dramatic influence of a N-to-N connector on the geometry, electronic structure and reactivity of Co(II)N2S2 complexes.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 1128-1131
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05394F
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Boosting the effectiveness of UV filters and sunscreen formulations using photostable, non-toxic inorganic platelets
We have studied the size-dependent optical scattering of aqueous suspensions containing Mg2Al-LDH platelets, which exhibit high total- and side-scatterings.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 1039-1042
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05279F
Cyclopentadienyl capped thorium(IV) porphyrinoid complex
The reaction between Th(IV) dipyriamethyrin dichloride and sodium cyclopentadienyl (Cp) results in the formation of a cyclopentadienyl capped thorium dipyriamethyrin complex.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 1020-1022
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05283D
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Highly branched bolapolyphilic liquid crystals with a cubic A15 network at the triangle-square transition
An A15 Frank Kasper phase, composed of tetrahedra forms at the transition between columnar phases with triangular and square honeycomb structure, and can be suppressed by polyfluorination of the oligo(p-phenylene ethynylene) core unit.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 1023-1026
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05247H
Utilization of charged microdroplets for the controlled rapid synthesis of hollow sodium chloride single crystals
The crystallization of charged microdroplets generated via electrospray can lead to the formation of hollow single crystals, wherein surface charges govern the surface ion concentration.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 980-983
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05640F
Reducing delamination of an electron-transporting polymer from a metal oxide for electrochemical applications
An azide-modified phosphonic acid can be used to covalently tether polymers to indium tin oxide, preventing delamination and dissolution.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 988-991
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05391A
On surface synthesis of an eleven-ring sulfur-doped nonacene
Dithienoacenes with a heptacene core, heptaceno[2,3-b:11,12-b′]bis[1]benzothiophene, have been synthesized through the combination of solution and surface assisted chemistry.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 858-861
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05486A
Synthesis of a novel tetra-phenol π-extended phenazine and its application as an organo-photocatalyst
The synthesis and characterization of a novel π-extended tetra-phenol dihydrophenazine is reported. The derivative was effectively employed as organo-photocatalyst, underlining the great potential of this class of molecules in photocatalysis.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 602-605
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05176E
MOF (UiO-66-NH2)@COF (TFP–TABQ) hybrids via on-surface condensation reactions for sustainable energy storage
A core–shell MOF@COF hybrid was developed for energy storage applications by using on-surface condensation reactions on the MOF UiO-66-NH2 template.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 412-415
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05187K
Efficient post-synthesis incorporation and conjugation of reactive ketones in RNA via 2′-acylation
Despite the broad utility of ketones in bioconjugation, few methods exist to introduce them into RNA.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 232-235
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05123D
Efficient end-group functionalization and diblock copolymer synthesis via Au(III) polymer reagents
Au(III) polymer reagents provide facile access to semi-telechelic and diblock copolymers.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 79-82
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05350D
A trinuclear metallasilsesquioxane of uranium(III)
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The silsesquioxane ligand (iBuPOSSH3) allowed the assembly of robust polynuclear complexes of uranium(III) and the isolation of the first trinuclear U(III) complex that exhibits magnetic exchange.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 55-58
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05390C
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Synthesis of core–shell polymer particles in supercritical carbon dioxide via iterative monomer addition
Synthesis of polymer core–shell particles via seeded dispersion polymerisation in scCO2 is achieved via iterative addition of a shell monomer to a pre-prepared polymer core. After depressurising the reactor, the products are isolated as dry powders.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 14536-14539
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04969H
Photoinduced reductive Reformatsky reaction of α-haloesters and aldehydes or ketones by cooperative dual-metal catalysis
Combination of iron- and photocatalysis enables the development of a reductive Reformatsky reaction, providing a catalytic synthetic method to β-hydroxy esters from α-haloesters and aldehydes or ketones.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 14427-14430
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04671K
Arylazopyrazole as a photo-switch for controllable self-assembly of pillar[6]arene-based supramolecular amphiphiles
An arylazopyrazole-based photo-responsive host–guest molecular recognition motif was established which can act as a good supplement to the widely used azobenzene-based ones and enrich the toolbox for the fabrication of smart supramolecular systems.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 14265-14268
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05018A
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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.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 13974-13977
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04934E
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Aminoalcohol derivatives by nickel-catalyzed enantioselective coupling of imines and dienol ethers
A VAPOL-derived phosphoramidite ligand is unique in that it inverts the regiochemical course of nickel-catalyzed reactions of aldimines with dienol ethers to afford 1,2-aminoalcohol derivatives with high optical purity.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 12613-12616
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04582J
Diverging conformations guide dipeptide self-assembly into crystals or hydrogels
Conformers in solution guide self-assembly of dipeptides in solid state. Folded conformers drive crystallisation, while extended ones drive gelation. Both conformers in solution are found for peptides, whose gels over time evolve towards crystals.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 10948-10951
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC02682E
Stannyl phosphaketene as a synthon for phosphorus analogues of β-lactams
The stannyl phosphaketene (CH{(CMe)(2,6-iPr2C6H3N)}2)SnPCO 1 acts as a synthon for phosphorus analogues of β-lactams in the presence of E(C6F5)3 (E = B or Al).
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 10956-10959
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC03117A
Photocatalytic dechlorination of unactivated chlorocarbons including PVC using organolanthanide complexes
Simple lanthanide cyclopentadienyl (Cp) complexes can photochemically cleave the sp3 carbon–chlorine bond of unactivated chlorinated hydrocarbons including polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 10924-10927
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC02906A
Ring expansion vs. addition – reactivity of a cyclo-P4 complex towards pnictogenium cations
Exploration of the distinct ring expansion or addition reactivity of pnictogenium cations ([ER2]+, E = P, As, Sb) grants access to unprecedented cationic interpnictogen compounds.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 10117-10120
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC03369D
About this collection
Chemical Communications will be publishing its 60th volume in 2024. Over the past 60 years, ChemComm has been the RSC’s most cited journal, and one of the most trusted venues for rapid publication of short communications. In our anniversary year, we recognise the important contributions ChemComm has made, and continues to make, in advancing the chemical sciences.
This special collection highlights the latest work from the pioneering researchers who by serving ChemComm’s Editorial and Advisory boards in the last two decades have together supported the journal in reaching this milestone.