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.

Graphical abstract: Chemical reagents for the enrichment of modified peptides in MS-based identification
Open Access Highlight

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.

Graphical abstract: Crystal engineering: from promise to delivery
Feature Article

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.

Graphical abstract: Hyperbranched polymers: growing richer in flavours with time
Open Access Feature Article

The chemical logic of enzymatic lignin degradation

The article discusses mechanisms used by enzymes that attack the aromatic polymer lignin found in plant biomass.

Graphical abstract: The chemical logic of enzymatic lignin degradation
Communication

Synthesis of triazole-fused tetracyclic spirooxindole derivatives via metal-free Huisgen cycloaddition

A transition metal-free synthesis of spirocycles has been delineated by Huisgen cycloaddition on 3,3-disubstituted-2-oxindoles, enabling quick access to tetracyclic spirooxindoles and natural product analogues.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of triazole-fused tetracyclic spirooxindole derivatives via metal-free Huisgen cycloaddition
From the themed collection: ChemComm 60th Anniversary Roadshow in India
Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Use of a head-to-tail peptide cyclase to prepare hybrid RiPPs
Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Fluorescent coumarin-alkynes for labeling of amino acids and peptides via manganese(i)-catalyzed C–H alkenylation
Communication

Kinetic isotope effect offers selectivity in CO2 reduction

A binuclear Ni complex with N,O donors catalyzes CO2 reduction via its Ni(I) state.

Graphical abstract: Kinetic isotope effect offers selectivity in CO2 reduction
From the themed collection: ChemComm 60th Anniversary Roadshow in India
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Substitution-pattern- and counteranion-dependent ion-pairing assemblies of heteroporphyrin-based π-electronic cations
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Peptide-triggered IL-12 and IFN-γ mediated immune response in CD4+ T-cells against Leishmania donovani infection
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Utilisation of carbon dioxide and nitrate for urea electrosynthesis with a Cu-based metal–organic framework
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Light-activated g-C3N4 photoelectrodes with a selective molecular sieve for in vivo quantification of oxygen levels in the living mouse brain
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Guanosine-based hydrogel as a supramolecular scaffold for template-assisted macrocyclization
Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Columnar liquid crystals based on antiaromatic expanded porphyrins
Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Tunable emission from H-type supramolecular polymers in optical nanocavities
Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: A fluorene-bridged double carbonyl/amine multiresonant thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitter for efficient green OLEDs
Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Induced chirality at the surface: fixation of a dynamic M/P invertible helical Co3 complex on SiO2
Communication

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).

Graphical abstract: Preferential separation of a radioactive TcO4− surrogate from a mixture of oxoanions by a cationic MOF
Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Highly efficient grafting of hetero-complementary amidinium and carboxylate hydrogen-bonding/ionic pairs onto polymer surfaces
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Tailoring the subshell and electronic structure of an atomically precise AuAg alloy nanocluster
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: A single carbon atom controls the geometry and reactivity of CoII(N2S2) complexes
Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Boosting the effectiveness of UV filters and sunscreen formulations using photostable, non-toxic inorganic platelets
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Cyclopentadienyl capped thorium(iv) porphyrinoid complex
Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Highly branched bolapolyphilic liquid crystals with a cubic A15 network at the triangle-square transition
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Utilization of charged microdroplets for the controlled rapid synthesis of hollow sodium chloride single crystals
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Reducing delamination of an electron-transporting polymer from a metal oxide for electrochemical applications
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: On surface synthesis of an eleven-ring sulfur-doped nonacene
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of a novel tetra-phenol π-extended phenazine and its application as an organo-photocatalyst
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: MOF (UiO-66-NH2)@COF (TFP–TABQ) hybrids via on-surface condensation reactions for sustainable energy storage
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Efficient post-synthesis incorporation and conjugation of reactive ketones in RNA via 2′-acylation
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Efficient end-group functionalization and diblock copolymer synthesis via Au(iii) polymer reagents
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2024
Communication

A trinuclear metallasilsesquioxane of uranium(III)

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.

Graphical abstract: A trinuclear metallasilsesquioxane of uranium(iii)
Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of core–shell polymer particles in supercritical carbon dioxide via iterative monomer addition
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Photoinduced reductive Reformatsky reaction of α-haloesters and aldehydes or ketones by cooperative dual-metal catalysis
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Arylazopyrazole as a photo-switch for controllable self-assembly of pillar[6]arene-based supramolecular amphiphiles
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
Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Aminoalcohol derivatives by nickel-catalyzed enantioselective coupling of imines and dienol ethers
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Diverging conformations guide dipeptide self-assembly into crystals or hydrogels
Communication

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).

Graphical abstract: Stannyl phosphaketene as a synthon for phosphorus analogues of β-lactams
Communication

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).

Graphical abstract: Photocatalytic dechlorination of unactivated chlorocarbons including PVC using organolanthanide complexes
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Ring expansion vs. addition – reactivity of a cyclo-P4 complex towards pnictogenium cations
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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.


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