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Unlocking novel therapies: cyclic peptide design for amyloidogenic targets through synergies of experiments, simulations, and machine learning

Proposed de novo peptide design strategy against amyloidogenic targets. After initial computational preparation of the binder and target, the computational and experimental validation are incorporated in iterative machine learning powered cycles to generate better and improved peptide-based targets.

Graphical abstract: Unlocking novel therapies: cyclic peptide design for amyloidogenic targets through synergies of experiments, simulations, and machine learning
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Frontiers in nonviral delivery of small molecule and genetic drugs, driven by polymer chemistry and machine learning for materials informatics

Materials informatics (MI) has immense potential to accelerate the pace of innovation and new product development for polymer-based therapeutic delivery platforms in biotechnology.

Graphical abstract: Frontiers in nonviral delivery of small molecule and genetic drugs, driven by polymer chemistry and machine learning for materials informatics
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Designing strong, fast, high-performance hydrogel actuators

This highlight summarizes the strategies to improve mechanical and actuation performance of hydrogel actuators, which could broaden their potential applications.

Graphical abstract: Designing strong, fast, high-performance hydrogel actuators
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Manufacturing polymeric porous capsules

The review paper outlines the current state-of-the-art strategies adopted to fabricate polymeric porous capsules which represent a novel supramolecular construct that broadens the applicability and versatility of self-assembled polymeric systems.

Graphical abstract: Manufacturing polymeric porous capsules
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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
Feature Article

Engineering poly(ethylene glycol) particles for targeted drug delivery

Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) particles can be prepared using templating and self-assembly methods and endowed with stealth and targeting properties for targeted drug delivery.

Graphical abstract: Engineering poly(ethylene glycol) particles for targeted drug delivery
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Configuring solid-state batteries to power electric vehicles: a deliberation on technology, chemistry and energy

Solid-state batteries are configured by deliberation of technology and energy, with material chemistries and processing parameters necessary to target the requirements of the roadmap of future energy-dense and safe batteries.

Graphical abstract: Configuring solid-state batteries to power electric vehicles: a deliberation on technology, chemistry and energy
Feature Article

Organelle-targeted photothermal agents for cancer therapy

This feature article summarizes the recent advances in organelle-targeted PTT agents over the past ten years.

Graphical abstract: Organelle-targeted photothermal agents for cancer therapy
Feature Article

Experimental determination of charge carrier dynamics in carbon nitride heterojunctions

We review the current understanding of charge carrier dynamics in carbon nitride heterojunctions and highlight open questions in the field.

Graphical abstract: Experimental determination of charge carrier dynamics in carbon nitride heterojunctions
Open Access Communication

Synthesis of penta- and hexa(3,4-thienylene): size-dependent structural properties of cyclic oligothiophenes

Penta- and hexa(3,4-thienylene)s were synthesized and their nonplanar macrocyclic structures were determined by X-ray crystallography. NMR spectroscopy and theoretical calculation revealed size-dependent isomerization behavior.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of penta- and hexa(3,4-thienylene): size-dependent structural properties of cyclic oligothiophenes
Communication

Ru(II)/Ru(IV)-catalyzed C(sp2)–H allylation with alkene difunctionalization to access isochroman-1-imines

C(sp2)–H allylation and alkene difunctionalization were combined to access isochroman-1-imines. Experimental results and DFT analysis indicated that C–H allylation occurred via a Ru(IV)-allyl transfer (redox) mechanism instead of an olefin insertion.

Graphical abstract: Ru(ii)/Ru(iv)-catalyzed C(sp2)–H allylation with alkene difunctionalization to access isochroman-1-imines
Communication

Catalytic dehydrative amide bond formation using aqueous ammonia: synthesis of primary amides utilizing diboronic acid anhydride catalysis

We have developed a first catalytic methodology for the synthesis of primary amides by the catalytic dehydrative amidation of α- or β-hydroxycarboxylic acids using inexpensive and safe aqueous ammonia.

Graphical abstract: Catalytic dehydrative amide bond formation using aqueous ammonia: synthesis of primary amides utilizing diboronic acid anhydride catalysis
Open Access Communication

Olefin hydroboration catalyzed by an iron-borane complex

Metal–Ligand cooperativity using a well-defined iron(0)complex catalyzes olefin hydroboration.

Graphical abstract: Olefin hydroboration catalyzed by an iron-borane complex
Communication

Bionic electroluminescent perovskite light-emitting device

The FC-PeLED system simulates the natural process of bionics of plant colors from green to brown through a low energy input.

Graphical abstract: Bionic electroluminescent perovskite light-emitting device
Communication

Electrochemical C–F bond activation of trifluoromethylarenes using silylium ions

We report a mild, electrochemical trihydrodefluorination (e-THDF) for breaking highly stable C–F bonds in trifluoromethyl arenes to form the corresponding methyl arene products.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemical C–F bond activation of trifluoromethylarenes using silylium ions
Open Access Communication

VITAS, a sensitive in vivo selection assay to discover enzymes producing antiviral natural products

We demonstrate the VITAS (Viral polymerase-Inhibition Toxin-Associated Selection) assay for the in vivo selection and discovery of enzymes producing one of the largest groups of antivirals, namely antiviral nucleotide analogues (ANAs).

Graphical abstract: VITAS, a sensitive in vivo selection assay to discover enzymes producing antiviral natural products
Communication

All-alike hollow nanotubes of g-C3N4 converting photons into fuel by splitting water

Oxygen-containing porous CN hollow nanotubes were engineered by facile thermal polycondensation of oxalic acid-assisted supramolecular aggregates and revealed superior photocatalytic hydrogen production.

Graphical abstract: All-alike hollow nanotubes of g-C3N4 converting photons into fuel by splitting water
Communication

Convergent synthesis of triarylamines via Ni-catalyzed dual C(sp2)–H amination from benzamides with benzohydroxamic acids

A nickel-catalyzed dual C(sp2)–H amination of N-quinolylbenzamides using broad-spectrum hydroxylamine as the amino source is developed for the selective synthesis of triarylamines in a single-step manner.

Graphical abstract: Convergent synthesis of triarylamines via Ni-catalyzed dual C(sp2)–H amination from benzamides with benzohydroxamic acids
Communication

Highly diastereo- and enantioselective C2 addition of 5H-oxazol-4-ones to γ-keto-α,β-unsaturated esters

The novel direct C2-addition of azlactones to γ-keto-α,β-unsaturated esters was achieved with excellent stereoselectivities, and revealed an unusual π–π interaction effect between the substrate and catalyst.

Graphical abstract: Highly diastereo- and enantioselective C2 addition of 5H-oxazol-4-ones to γ-keto-α,β-unsaturated esters
Communication

Axial optimization of biomimetic nanoenzyme catalysts applied to oxygen reduction reactions

A typical synthesis of the FeN4X-SAzyme (x = F, Cl, Br, I) is based on high-temperature pyrolysis. The results showed that the chlorine-coordinated monatomic iron material (FeN4Cl-SAzyme) was a promising catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction.

Graphical abstract: Axial optimization of biomimetic nanoenzyme catalysts applied to oxygen reduction reactions
Communication

Gas-phase organometallic catalysis in MFM-300(Sc) provided by switchable dynamic metal sites

MFM-300(Sc) was explored as a catalyst for the gas-phase hydrogenation of acetone. The reaction was driven by Sc(III) dynamics sites.

Graphical abstract: Gas-phase organometallic catalysis in MFM-300(Sc) provided by switchable dynamic metal sites
Communication

Rapid access to C2-quaternary 3-methyleneindolines via base-mediated post-Ugi Conia-ene cyclization

Highly efficient synthesis of diverse 2,2-disubstituted 3-methyleneindoline derivatives through a one-pot base-promoted post-Ugi 5-exo-dig “Conia-ene”-type cyclization has been disclosed.

Graphical abstract: Rapid access to C2-quaternary 3-methyleneindolines via base-mediated post-Ugi Conia-ene cyclization
Open Access Communication

V-shaped donor–acceptor organic emitters. A new approach towards efficient TADF OLED devices

We report the synthesis and characterization of a series of donor–acceptor TADF emitters with a new architecture, where the donor moiety and the dibenzazepine-based acceptor moiety are separated by a phenylene linker in a V-shaped spatial arrangement.

Graphical abstract: V-shaped donor–acceptor organic emitters. A new approach towards efficient TADF OLED devices
Communication

Facile separation of cyclic aliphatic and aromatic vapors using crystalline thiacalixarene assemblies with preorganized channels

Crystalline thiacalix[4]arene assemblies adsorb cyclic aliphatic vapors preferentially over aromatic vapors. High-purity aliphatics can be easily obtained from aliphatic/aromatic mixtures by exposing the crystals to air after vapor adsorption.

Graphical abstract: Facile separation of cyclic aliphatic and aromatic vapors using crystalline thiacalixarene assemblies with preorganized channels
Communication

Salicylaldehydate coordinated two-dimensional-conjugated metal–organic frameworks

We have demonstrated a facile, scalable, and green synthetic route to produce a novel class of semiconductive 2D-c-MOFs (SA-MOFs). This novel MOF chemistry opens rich opportunities for the exploration of functionally diverse open frameworks.

Graphical abstract: Salicylaldehydate coordinated two-dimensional-conjugated metal–organic frameworks
Communication

Direct electrochemical identification of rare microscopic catalytic active sites

Local voltammetric analysis (combined with a new data processing protocol) in a scanning electrochemical droplet cell format is used to directly identify previously unseen regions of elevated electrocatalytic activity on the basal plane of 2H-MoS2.

Graphical abstract: Direct electrochemical identification of rare microscopic catalytic active sites
Communication

Deep learning-assisted analysis of single molecule dynamics from liquid-phase electron microscopy

Deep learning methods, U-Net, UNet++, were applied to the analysis of single molecule movies obtained from liquid-phase electron microscopy.

Graphical abstract: Deep learning-assisted analysis of single molecule dynamics from liquid-phase electron microscopy
Open Access Communication

Adsorbate-dependent phase switching in the square lattice topology coordination network [Ni(4,4′-bipyridine)2(NCS)2]n

The square lattice coordination network sql-1-Ni-NCS exhibits adsorbate-dependent switching pressures and sorption uptakes.

Graphical abstract: Adsorbate-dependent phase switching in the square lattice topology coordination network [Ni(4,4′-bipyridine)2(NCS)2]n
Communication

Top-down manufacturing of efficient CO2 reduction catalysts from the gasification residue carbon

A “top-down” strategy has been demonstrated to transform gasification residue carbon into a Ni–N–C single atom catalyst at gram scale.

Graphical abstract: Top-down manufacturing of efficient CO2 reduction catalysts from the gasification residue carbon
Open Access Communication

Catch-enrich-release approach for amine-containing natural products

Chemoselective approach to extract amine-containing natural products from complex matrices. The enzymatic release from the probe affords the underivatised compounds as products.

Graphical abstract: Catch-enrich-release approach for amine-containing natural products
Open Access Communication

Engineered myoglobin as a catalyst for atom transfer radical cyclisation

Myoglobin was subjected to site-directed mutagenesis and transformed into a catalyst able to perform the atom transfer radical reaction.

Graphical abstract: Engineered myoglobin as a catalyst for atom transfer radical cyclisation
Open Access Communication

A fluorescent probe strategy for the detection and discrimination of hydrogen peroxide and peroxynitrite in cells

We report a fluorescent probe strategy that provides the potential to detect and discriminate hydrogen peroxide and peroxynitrite in cells.

Graphical abstract: A fluorescent probe strategy for the detection and discrimination of hydrogen peroxide and peroxynitrite in cells
Communication

Design of high-avidity multivalent ligand structures that target cells with high ligand economy

Novel cell-targeting ligand structures are constructed with a spikey core scaffold, where multiple copies of coiled-coil peptide nanorods are conjugated on the surface of a peptide nanosheet.

Graphical abstract: Design of high-avidity multivalent ligand structures that target cells with high ligand economy
Communication

tert-Butyl nitrite triggered radical cascade reaction for synthesizing isoxazoles by a one-pot multicomponent strategy

TBN/Na2S2O8-mediated radical cascade reaction of alkenes with aldehydes involving the formation of diverse new bonds in one-pot.

Graphical abstract: tert-Butyl nitrite triggered radical cascade reaction for synthesizing isoxazoles by a one-pot multicomponent strategy
Communication

Identification of a pyrone-type species as the active site for the oxygen reduction reaction

A bicyclic pyrone-type species on carbon catalysts was identified as the active site for the oxygen reduction reaction.

Graphical abstract: Identification of a pyrone-type species as the active site for the oxygen reduction reaction
Communication

Thermal properties of single-layer MoS2–WS2 alloys enabled by machine-learned interatomic potentials

Machine-learned interatomic potential for the estimation of thermal transport properties of MoxW1−xS2 systems.

Graphical abstract: Thermal properties of single-layer MoS2–WS2 alloys enabled by machine-learned interatomic potentials
Communication

A Ni(COD)2-free approach for the synthesis of high surface area porous aromatic frameworks

A new method for the synthesis of high surface area porous aromatic frameworks that does not use Ni(COD)2 is described.

Graphical abstract: A Ni(COD)2-free approach for the synthesis of high surface area porous aromatic frameworks
Communication

Hard–soft chemistry guides the adaptable charge transport in lysine-doped heptapeptide junctions

This work for the first time introduces hard–soft acid base theory to analyze the counterion-modulated peptide charge transport and rationalizes the enhancement of peptide charge transport by the peptide-counterion interactions.

Graphical abstract: Hard–soft chemistry guides the adaptable charge transport in lysine-doped heptapeptide junctions
Communication

Fluorene analogues of xanthenes – low molecular weight near-infrared dyes

Lighter analogues of xanthene dyes show near-infrared absorption and emission, strongly redshifted due to the antiaromatic character of the fluorene scaffold.

Graphical abstract: Fluorene analogues of xanthenes – low molecular weight near-infrared dyes
Communication

Crystalline radical cations of bis-BN-based analogues of Thiele's hydrocarbon

Radical cations of air-stable bis-BN-based analogues of Thiele's hydrocarbon have been isolated.

Graphical abstract: Crystalline radical cations of bis-BN-based analogues of Thiele's hydrocarbon
Open Access Communication

Effect of Na+ and K+ on the cucurbituril-mediated hydrolysis of a phenyl acetate

Cucurbit[7]uril accelerates acid hydrolysis and screens the reaction centre from the neighbouring group. The coordination of alkali metal cations to the macrocycle portal uncompetitively reduces the catalytic activity.

Graphical abstract: Effect of Na+ and K+ on the cucurbituril-mediated hydrolysis of a phenyl acetate
Communication

Synthesis of spiropyrans via the Rh(III)-catalyzed annulation of 3-aryl-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazines with diazo ketoesters

An efficient Rh(III)-catalyzed 1 : 2 coupling of 3-aryl-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazines with diazo ketoesters has been realized via twofold C–H activation followed by unusual [3+3] and [4+2] annulation, providing a straightforward strategy to access polycyclic spiropyrans.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of spiropyrans via the Rh(iii)-catalyzed annulation of 3-aryl-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazines with diazo ketoesters
Communication

Dark-induced vertical growth of chemobrionic architectures in silver-based precipitating chemical gardens

The light sensitivity of many silver compounds has restricted the observation of silver-based chemical gardens.

Graphical abstract: Dark-induced vertical growth of chemobrionic architectures in silver-based precipitating chemical gardens
Communication

Melamine-induced synthesis of a structurally perfect kagomé antiferromagnet

A structurally perfect kagomé antiferromagnet {[Cu3(bpy)6](SiF6)3(melamine)8(H2O)4}n was synthesized by introducing C3 symmetrical melamine molecules.

Graphical abstract: Melamine-induced synthesis of a structurally perfect kagomé antiferromagnet
Communication

Two-dimensional Zr/Hf-hydroxamate metal–organic frameworks

Novel two-dimensional Zr/Hf-hydroxamate MOFs, featuring chelated mononuclear nodes, were synthesized and exhibited great chemical stability and morphological tunability.

Graphical abstract: Two-dimensional Zr/Hf-hydroxamate metal–organic frameworks
Communication

Potassium tert-butoxide promoted regioselective deuteration of pyridines

Regioselective β- and γ-deuteration of pyridine was achieved under mild condition through a carbanion pathway with dimsyl-d5 intermediate.

Graphical abstract: Potassium tert-butoxide promoted regioselective deuteration of pyridines
Communication

CuCoFe Layered double hydroxides as laccase mimicking nanozymes for colorimetric detection of pheochromocytoma biomarkers

A convenient, sensitive and reliable laccase-mimicking CuCoFe-LDHzyme was fabricated for the smartphone-based colorimetric detection of pheochromocytoma biomarkers.

Graphical abstract: CuCoFe Layered double hydroxides as laccase mimicking nanozymes for colorimetric detection of pheochromocytoma biomarkers
Communication

Vapor-triggered reversible crystal transformation of a nickel-based magnetic molecular switch

Vapor-triggered crystal-to-crystal transformation between a discrete trinuclear complex [Ni3(sih)2(py)8] and a two-dimensional (2D) coordination polymer [Ni3(sih)2(py)2]n·2DMF·2H2O was demonstrated, showing a solid-state coordination-induced spin state switch behavior.

Graphical abstract: Vapor-triggered reversible crystal transformation of a nickel-based magnetic molecular switch
Communication

In situ observation of heterogeneous catalytic organic reactions via aggregation-induced emission luminogens

A customized aggregation-induced emission luminogen allows the direct visualization of catalytic retro-Diels–Alder reaction and catalyst screening.

Graphical abstract: In situ observation of heterogeneous catalytic organic reactions via aggregation-induced emission luminogens
Communication

Fully soft organic electrochemical transistor enabling direct skin-mountable electrophysiological signal amplification

Fully soft organic electrochemical transistors and a skin-mountable electrophysiological signal amplifier were developed by all soft components based on, particularly stretchable PEDOT:PSS enabled by crosslinking between PEG and DVS.

Graphical abstract: Fully soft organic electrochemical transistor enabling direct skin-mountable electrophysiological signal amplification
Communication

Coordination effect enabled palladium-catalyzed regioselective O-alkylation of 2-pyridones

A novel tactic for the regioselective O-alkylation of 2-pyridones has been realized through palladium catalysis facilitated by silver carbonate in moderate to high yields, the coordination effect between palladium and nitrogen on the pyridine ring plays a versatile role.

Graphical abstract: Coordination effect enabled palladium-catalyzed regioselective O-alkylation of 2-pyridones
Communication

Reconstruction of bimetal CoFe0.13-MOF to enhance the catalytic performance in the oxygen evolution reaction

A new solvothermal reconstruction method recovers the original morphology of the catalyst and the product presents extraordinary stability.

Graphical abstract: Reconstruction of bimetal CoFe0.13-MOF to enhance the catalytic performance in the oxygen evolution reaction
Communication

Exploration of α/β/γ-peptidomimetics design for BH3 helical domains

Helical α/β/γ-peptidomimetics in an αγααβα-hexad repeat competes out the Bak peptide from Bcl-xL with significant resistance towards proteolytic digestion.

Graphical abstract: Exploration of α/β/γ-peptidomimetics design for BH3 helical domains
Communication

Unlocking metal coordination of diborylamides through ring constraints

A new cyclic diborylamide ligand has been developed and successfully employed to synthesize low-coordinate iron(II) complexes.

Graphical abstract: Unlocking metal coordination of diborylamides through ring constraints
Communication

Single-crystal superprotonic conductivity in an interpenetrated hydrogen-bonded quadruplex framework

A novel three-dimensional (3D) 5-fold interpenetrated hydrogen-bonded quadruplex framework with helical H3O+/H2O chains in 1D pore channels shows a single-crystal superprotonic conductivity.

Graphical abstract: Single-crystal superprotonic conductivity in an interpenetrated hydrogen-bonded quadruplex framework
Communication

Total syntheses of ericifolione and its analogues via a biomimetic inverse-electron-demand Diels–Alder reaction

A biomimetic tautomerization/intermolecular inverse-electron-demand hetero Diels–Alder reaction cascade to construct sterically hindered dihydropyran scaffolds was established and allowed the first total syntheses of ericifolione and analogues.

Graphical abstract: Total syntheses of ericifolione and its analogues via a biomimetic inverse-electron-demand Diels–Alder reaction
Communication

Ultrathin non-doped thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitting layer for highly efficient OLEDs

The ultrathin (~1 nm) emissive layer of a TADF emitter shows 2.6 times higher EQE with high brightness than conventional (30 nm) non-doped OLED devices.

Graphical abstract: Ultrathin non-doped thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitting layer for highly efficient OLEDs
Communication

An NAD+-type earth-abundant metal complex enabling photo-driven alcohol oxidation

A unique photo-oxidation of various alcohols induced by an unprecedented NAD+-type zinc(II) complex has been successful.

Graphical abstract: An NAD+-type earth-abundant metal complex enabling photo-driven alcohol oxidation
Communication

Deoxyribonucleic acid polymer nanoparticle hydrogels

Polymer nanoparticle hydrogels made of deoxyribonucleic acid and silica have been prepared and shown to display shear thinning and self-healing properties, sustained release of cargo and enzymatic degradation.

Graphical abstract: Deoxyribonucleic acid polymer nanoparticle hydrogels
Communication

Carbazole- and thiophene-containing conjugated microporous polymers with different planarity for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Carbazole- and thiophene-containing CMPs with different degrees of planarity were constructed to enhance photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water.

Graphical abstract: Carbazole- and thiophene-containing conjugated microporous polymers with different planarity for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Communication

Mono-mercapto-functionalized pillar[5]arene: a host–guest complexation accelerated reversible redox dimerization

A mono-mercapto-functionalized pillar[5]arene and its dimer, capable of being reversibly interconverted, were successfully synthesized.

Graphical abstract: Mono-mercapto-functionalized pillar[5]arene: a host–guest complexation accelerated reversible redox dimerization
Communication

Stabilization of telomeric G-quadruplex by ligand binding increases susceptibility to S1 nuclease

The ligand binding to the telomeric G-quadruplex enhanced susceptibility to S1 nuclease through the base flipping.

Graphical abstract: Stabilization of telomeric G-quadruplex by ligand binding increases susceptibility to S1 nuclease
Communication

A porous supramolecular ionic solid

Charge decoration provides a new synthetic strategy to integrate discrete coordination cages into an extended permanently porous material.

Graphical abstract: A porous supramolecular ionic solid
Communication

Merging office/filter paper-based tools for pre-concentring and detecting heavy metals in drinking water

A novel miniaturized and sustainable platform exploiting two merged paper-based substrates has been applied for the programmable pre-concentration of analytes of interest and electrochemical detection of mercury traces in drinking water using printable sensor strips.

Graphical abstract: Merging office/filter paper-based tools for pre-concentring and detecting heavy metals in drinking water
Open Access Communication

Direct synthesis of polyureas from the dehydrogenative coupling of diamines and methanol

We present here the first example of the direct synthesis of polyureas from the dehydrogenative coupling of diamines and methanol.

Graphical abstract: Direct synthesis of polyureas from the dehydrogenative coupling of diamines and methanol
Open Access Communication

A monomeric methyllithium complex: synthesis and structure

The parent organometallic complex, methyllithium, is synthesized and characterised in its monomeric form for the first time. This is enabled by a bespoke multidentate neutral amine ligand, namely DETAN.

Graphical abstract: A monomeric methyllithium complex: synthesis and structure
Communication

Synthetic approaches for accessing rare-earth analogues of UiO-66

A series of rare-earth based UiO-66 analogues is synthesised through different approaches with the aid of two different solvents.

Graphical abstract: Synthetic approaches for accessing rare-earth analogues of UiO-66
Communication

Crystalline assembly of metal–organic polyhedra driven by ionic interactions with polyoxometalates

A series of crystalline porous materials was prepared by self-assembly of cationic metal–organic polyhedra with polyoxometalates.

Graphical abstract: Crystalline assembly of metal–organic polyhedra driven by ionic interactions with polyoxometalates
Communication

Organic photovoltaic electron acceptors showing aggregation-induced emission for reduced nonradiative recombination

Tetraphenylethylene-substituted fused-ring electron acceptors present enhanced emission with reduced nonradiative energy loss, improving open circuit voltages in solar cells.

Graphical abstract: Organic photovoltaic electron acceptors showing aggregation-induced emission for reduced nonradiative recombination
Communication

Lyotropic liquid crystalline phases of anisotropic nanoparticles of organic–inorganic metal halide perovskites: photoluminescence from self-assembled ordered microstructures of semiconductors

Within one hour at room temperature, 2D lead iodide perovskites (R-NH3)2PbI4 with semiconductivity were transformed into colloidal liquid crystalline phases exhibiting optical anisotropy and photoluminescence.

Graphical abstract: Lyotropic liquid crystalline phases of anisotropic nanoparticles of organic–inorganic metal halide perovskites: photoluminescence from self-assembled ordered microstructures of semiconductors
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