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Cucurbiturils in nucleic acids research

The recent progress and future prospects of the application of cucurbiturils in nucleic acids research are highlighted.

Graphical abstract: Cucurbiturils in nucleic acids research
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Cobalt fluorides: preparation, reactivity and applications in catalytic fluorination and C–F functionalization

The preparation, reactivity and catalytic applications of cobalt fluorides in fluorination and C–F functionalization have been highlighted.

Graphical abstract: Cobalt fluorides: preparation, reactivity and applications in catalytic fluorination and C–F functionalization
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Hypervalent iodine reagent-mediated reactions involving rearrangement processes

We summarize the developments of hypervalent iodine reagents-mediated reactions involving [1,2]-migration, Hofmann rearrangement, Beckmann rearrangement, ring contraction/expansion, [3,3]-sigmatropic/iodonium-Claisen rearrangement and some miscellaneous rearrangements.

Graphical abstract: Hypervalent iodine reagent-mediated reactions involving rearrangement processes
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Intercalation and flexibility chemistries of soft layered materials

Intercalation and flexibility as two new chemical perspectives are introduced in soft layered materials for designing the structures and dynamic functions.

Graphical abstract: Intercalation and flexibility chemistries of soft layered materials
From the themed collection: ChemComm Community – Dedicated Authors
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Modulation of electronic structures in two-dimensional electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction

The electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) has attracted substantial attention owing to its important role in realizing economic and sustainable hydrogen production via water electrolysis.

Graphical abstract: Modulation of electronic structures in two-dimensional electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
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Metal–organic framework based nanozymes: promising materials for biochemical analysis

Metal–organic frameworks with enzyme-like catalytic features (MOF nanozymes) exhibit great promise in detecting various analytes with amplified signal outputs.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic framework based nanozymes: promising materials for biochemical analysis
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Thieno[3,4-c]pyrrole-4,6-dione-based conjugated polymers for organic solar cells

Thieno[3,4-c]pyrrole-4,6-dione (TPD) based conjugated polymers as an electron donor, acceptor and single-component for application in organic solar cells in the past ten years have been intensively reviewed in this Feature Article.

Graphical abstract: Thieno[3,4-c]pyrrole-4,6-dione-based conjugated polymers for organic solar cells
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Perspective on theoretical methods and modeling relating to electro-catalysis processes

Theoretical methods and models for the description of thermodynamics and kinetics in electro-catalysis, including solvent effects, externally applied potentials, and many-body interactions, are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Perspective on theoretical methods and modeling relating to electro-catalysis processes
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Porous materials as carriers of gasotransmitters towards gas biology and therapeutic applications

This review highlights the strategies employed to load and release gasotransmitters such as NO, CO and H2S from different kinds of porous materials, including zeolites, mesoporous silica, metal–organic frameworks and protein assemblies.

Graphical abstract: Porous materials as carriers of gasotransmitters towards gas biology and therapeutic applications
From the themed collection: Functional Coordination Networks
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Imines as acceptors and donors in N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) organocatalysis

The application of imines as electrophiles (acceptors) or as a source of nucleophiles (donors) in N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) catalysis for the synthesis of various nitrogen heterocycles and functionalized amines is presented.

Graphical abstract: Imines as acceptors and donors in N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) organocatalysis
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Biomimetic self-assembly of subcellular structures

This article summarizes recent progress on biomimetic subcellular structures and discusses integration of these isolated systems.

Graphical abstract: Biomimetic self-assembly of subcellular structures
From the themed collection: 2020 Emerging Investigators
Feature Article

Single atomic site catalysts: synthesis, characterization, and applications

This feature article summarizes the recent contributions of the authors in the synthesis, characterization, and applications of SASCs.

Graphical abstract: Single atomic site catalysts: synthesis, characterization, and applications
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Reactivity descriptors in acid catalysis: acid strength, proton affinity and host–guest interactions

Acid strength and proton affinity, the independent properties of catalysts and molecules, are incomplete descriptors of because cations and conjugate anions reorganize their charges as they interact as bound intermediates and transition states.

Graphical abstract: Reactivity descriptors in acid catalysis: acid strength, proton affinity and host–guest interactions
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
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Recent advances in metal-catalysed asymmetric sequential double hydrofunctionalization of alkynes

Recent advances in various metal-catalysed asymmetric sequential double hydrofunctionalizations of alkynes have been highlighted in this feature article.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in metal-catalysed asymmetric sequential double hydrofunctionalization of alkynes
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Open Access Communication

Metallation of sensitive fluoroarenes using a potassium TMP-zincate supported by a silyl(bis)amido ligand

Providing unique structural insights, regioselective zincation of a range of fluoroarenes has been accomplished using a novel heterobimetallic K/Zn amide base.

Graphical abstract: Metallation of sensitive fluoroarenes using a potassium TMP-zincate supported by a silyl(bis)amido ligand
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

C2-Selective silylation of pyridines by a rhodium–aluminum complex

We have developed a C2-selective mono-silylation of a variety of pyridines using a Rh–Al complex.

Graphical abstract: C2-Selective silylation of pyridines by a rhodium–aluminum complex
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Open Access Communication

Structure–direction towards the new large pore zeolite NUD-3

A subtle structure–direction allows the crystallization of the ordered and fully connected zeolite NUD-3 instead of disordered or interrupted versions.

Graphical abstract: Structure–direction towards the new large pore zeolite NUD-3
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT articles
Communication

Self-assembly of alkylated and perfluoroalkylated scissor-shaped azobenzene dyads into distinct structures

Two scissor-shaped azobenzene dyads bearing either linear alkyl or perfluoroalkyl side chains undergo distinct assembly pathways.

Graphical abstract: Self-assembly of alkylated and perfluoroalkylated scissor-shaped azobenzene dyads into distinct structures
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Protein-recruiting synthetic molecules targeting the Golgi surface

Synthetic molecules consisting of a small-molecule ligand and a tri-N-methylated myristoyl-Gly-Cys lipopeptide serve as chemical tools to rapidly recruit their target proteins from the cytoplasm to the Golgi surface in living cells.

Graphical abstract: Protein-recruiting synthetic molecules targeting the Golgi surface
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Open Access Communication

Probing self-regeneration of essential protein factors required for in vitro translation activity by serial transfer

Recombinant in vitro translation systems can regenerate essential protein components that maintain protein synthesis during serial dilution.

Graphical abstract: Probing self-regeneration of essential protein factors required for in vitro translation activity by serial transfer
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Transformation between 2D covalent organic frameworks with distinct pore hierarchy via exchange of building blocks with different symmetries

Direct structural transformation between 2D covalent organic frameworks (COFs) via exchange of molecular building blocks with different symmetries has been realized, which gives rise to the conversion between 2D COFs with distinct pore hierarchy.

Graphical abstract: Transformation between 2D covalent organic frameworks with distinct pore hierarchy via exchange of building blocks with different symmetries
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

On-surface synthesis of doubly-linked one-dimensional pentacene ladder polymers

On-surface investigations of pentacene molecules functionalized with four dibromomethylene groups reveal, after an annealing step, the formation of π-conjugated ladder polymers doubly-linked by ethynylene bridges on a Au(111) surface.

Graphical abstract: On-surface synthesis of doubly-linked one-dimensional pentacene ladder polymers
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Constructing a four-input molecular keypad lock with a multi-stimuli-responsive phthalocyanine

A novel phthalocyanine has been designed and synthesised whose response towards different stimuli can be manipulated to enable it to function as a four-input molecular keypad lock.

Graphical abstract: Constructing a four-input molecular keypad lock with a multi-stimuli-responsive phthalocyanine
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Tetrel and pnictogen functionalised propargylidynes

The synthesis of lithium and silver propargylidyne reagents allow the installation of main group elements (Si, Sn, Pb, P, As) as propargylidyne termini.

Graphical abstract: Tetrel and pnictogen functionalised propargylidynes
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Ultrastable radical-doped coordination compounds with antimicrobial activity against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Radical-doped coordination compounds—generated as a result of lone pair–π interactions and having a long-lived charge-separated state—display photochromism and broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, even against multi-drug-resistant bacteria.

Graphical abstract: Ultrastable radical-doped coordination compounds with antimicrobial activity against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

A simple and sensitive method for exosome detection based on steric hindrance-controlled signal amplification

A simple and sensitive method for exosome detection based on steric hindrance-controlled signal amplification.

Graphical abstract: A simple and sensitive method for exosome detection based on steric hindrance-controlled signal amplification
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

A one-dimensional switchable dielectric material with Pd uptake function: [(CH2)3NH2S]2BiCl5

[(CH2)3NH2S]2BiCl5 has dielectric switching and Pd uptake functions, and its adsorption can be monitored by changes in dielectric properties.

Graphical abstract: A one-dimensional switchable dielectric material with Pd uptake function: [(CH2)3NH2S]2BiCl5
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Planar pentacoordinate silicon and germanium atoms

The global minimum of XMg4Y (X = Si, Ge; Y = In, Tl) and SiMg3In2 contains a planar pentacoordinate atom of group 14 other than carbon.

Graphical abstract: Planar pentacoordinate silicon and germanium atoms
Communication

A phosphine-free iron complex-catalyzed synthesis of cycloalkanes via the borrowing hydrogen strategy

Herein we report a diaminocyclopentadienone iron tricarbonyl complex catalyzed synthesis of substituted cyclopentane, cyclohexane and cycloheptane compounds using the borrowing hydrogen strategy in the presence of various substituted primary and secondary 1,n diols as alkylating reagents.

Graphical abstract: A phosphine-free iron complex-catalyzed synthesis of cycloalkanes via the borrowing hydrogen strategy
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Hydrophobicity-driven folding and seeded polymerization of cystine-based dimeric diamides in aqueous media

Hydrophobicity-driven folding of cystine-based dimeric diamides with aromatic substituents at the C- and N-termini slows their spontaneous assembly and thus seeded supramolecular polymerization was achieved in aqueous media.

Graphical abstract: Hydrophobicity-driven folding and seeded polymerization of cystine-based dimeric diamides in aqueous media
From the themed collection: 2020 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Three-component ruthenium-catalyzed remote C–H functionalization of 8-aminoquinoline amides

Multicomponent reactions can efficiently construct complex molecular structures from simple precursors.

Graphical abstract: Three-component ruthenium-catalyzed remote C–H functionalization of 8-aminoquinoline amides
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

K4Cu3(C3N3O3)2X (X = Cl, Br): strong anisotropic layered semiconductors containing mixed p–p and d–p conjugated π-bonds

Metal cyanurates K4Cu3(C3N3O3)2X (X = Cl, Br) containing π-conjugated anions are synthesized in flame-sealed silica tubes and they exhibit 2D graphene-like layered structures and intriguing semiconductor behaviors.

Graphical abstract: K4Cu3(C3N3O3)2X (X = Cl, Br): strong anisotropic layered semiconductors containing mixed p–p and d–p conjugated π-bonds
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

All-metal Baird aromaticity

We have proven that Baird's rule can also be applied to a series of all-metal species with both σ- and π-aromaticity.

Graphical abstract: All-metal Baird aromaticity
Open Access Communication

Multibranched aliphatic side chains for π-conjugated polymers with a high density of ‘unshielded’ aromatics

Strongly solubilising multibranched aliphatic side chains for π-conjugated polymers are reported, enabling soluble polymers with a high density of unsubstituted, ‘unshielded’ aromatics.

Graphical abstract: Multibranched aliphatic side chains for π-conjugated polymers with a high density of ‘unshielded’ aromatics
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Facile one-pot synthesis of cyclic peptide-conjugated photosensitisers for targeted photodynamic therapy

A facile synthetic strategy for in situ cyclisation of peptides and conjugation with functional boron dipyrromethenes (BODIPYs) using a bifunctional linker is reported.

Graphical abstract: Facile one-pot synthesis of cyclic peptide-conjugated photosensitisers for targeted photodynamic therapy
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Polyoxometalate adsorbed in a metal–organic framework for electrocatalytic dopamine oxidation

A redox-active polyoxometalate, V10O28, was immobilized into a water-stable zirconium-based metal–organic framework, NU-902. The V10O28@NU-902 can show redox hopping-based charge transport and electrocatalytic activity for dopamine sensing.

Graphical abstract: Polyoxometalate adsorbed in a metal–organic framework for electrocatalytic dopamine oxidation
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Scalable and continuous preparation of nano-stirbars by electrospinning

Continuous and scalable synthesis of nano-stirbars is achieved by combining electrospinning and ultrasonic breaking.

Graphical abstract: Scalable and continuous preparation of nano-stirbars by electrospinning
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Perturbation of liquid droplets of P-granule protein LAF-1 by the antimicrobial peptide LL-III

Protein/RNA droplet formation by liquid–liquid phase separation has emerged as a key mechanism for cellular organization. We show that binding of antimicrobial peptides such as LL-III can lead to loss of droplet function.

Graphical abstract: Perturbation of liquid droplets of P-granule protein LAF-1 by the antimicrobial peptide LL-III
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Autocatalytic DNAzyme assembly for amplified intracellular imaging

An autonomously catalytic assembly of an HCR-DNAzyme circuit was facilely constructed for reliable intracellular miR-21 imaging.

Graphical abstract: Autocatalytic DNAzyme assembly for amplified intracellular imaging
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Synthesis of polycyclic indoles via organocatalytic bicyclization of α-alkynylnaphthalen-2-ols with nitrones

A new organocatalytic bicyclization of α-alkynylnaphthalen-2-ols with nitrones was first reported, leading to the convergent synthesis of polycyclic indoles with substantial substitution diversity in generally good yields.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of polycyclic indoles via organocatalytic bicyclization of α-alkynylnaphthalen-2-ols with nitrones
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Mg–Mg bond polarization induced by a superbulky β-diketiminate ligand

Increasing the steric pressure in a low-valent β-diketiminate Mg(I) did not lead to radical formation but gave Mg–N bond cleavage and formation of an asymmetrically substituted Mg–Mg complex.

Graphical abstract: Mg–Mg bond polarization induced by a superbulky β-diketiminate ligand
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Bimetallic iron–tin catalyst for N2 to NH3 and a silyldiazenido model intermediate

A new tin-supported iron complex catalyzes N2 fixation. The role of this heavy main group element in the catalysis is evaluated.

Graphical abstract: Bimetallic iron–tin catalyst for N2 to NH3 and a silyldiazenido model intermediate
Communication

Redox-regulated divergence in photocatalytic addition of α-nitro alkyl radicals to styrenes

A divergent photocatalytic system for the reaction of α-bromo nitroalkanes with styrene derivatives is established.

Graphical abstract: Redox-regulated divergence in photocatalytic addition of α-nitro alkyl radicals to styrenes
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

[Cp*RuPb11]3− and [Cu@Cp*RuPb11]2−: centered and non-centered transition-metal substituted zintl icosahedra

Cluster anions [Cp*RuPb11]3− (1) and [Cu@Cp*RuPb11]2− (2) represent the first vertex-substituted zintl icosahedra and 1 is the first non-centered zintl icosahedron isolated in the condensed phase.

Graphical abstract: [Cp*RuPb11]3− and [Cu@Cp*RuPb11]2−: centered and non-centered transition-metal substituted zintl icosahedra
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Tumor microenvironment responsive supramolecular glyco-nanovesicles based on diselenium-bridged pillar[5]arene dimer for targeted chemotherapy

Supramolecular glyco-nanovesicles (SeSe-(P5)2⊃Man-NH3+) were successfully constructed via the self-assembly of a diselenium-bridged pillar[5]arene dimer and a mannose derivative, which exhibited tumor microenvironment-responsiveness and targetability.

Graphical abstract: Tumor microenvironment responsive supramolecular glyco-nanovesicles based on diselenium-bridged pillar[5]arene dimer for targeted chemotherapy
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Rational design of a reversible Mg2+/EDTA-controlled molecular switch based on a DNA minidumbbell

The minidumbbell containing an abasic site is used to construct a Mg2+/EDTA-controlled molecular switch for regulating DNA duplex formation and dissociation instantly and reversibly.

Graphical abstract: Rational design of a reversible Mg2+/EDTA-controlled molecular switch based on a DNA minidumbbell
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Open Access Communication

A matrix metalloproteinase activation probe for painting human tumours

A new fluorescent peptide provides a quick and simple method of identifying areas of high MMP activity allowing ‘tumour painting’.

Graphical abstract: A matrix metalloproteinase activation probe for painting human tumours
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Embedding activated carbon nanospheres into polymer-derived porous carbon networks to boost electrocatalytic oxygen reduction

Activated carbon nanospheres were embedded into polymer-derived porous carbon to form heterostructures with improved surface area and ORR performance.

Graphical abstract: Embedding activated carbon nanospheres into polymer-derived porous carbon networks to boost electrocatalytic oxygen reduction
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Open Access Communication

Does deamidation affect inhibitory mechanisms towards amyloid protein aggregation?

A diagram to show the differences between wild-type and deamidated hIAPPs interaction with site specific and non-specific inhibitors.

Graphical abstract: Does deamidation affect inhibitory mechanisms towards amyloid protein aggregation?
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Iron Fenton oxidation of 2′-deoxyguanosine in physiological bicarbonate buffer yields products consistent with the reactive oxygen species carbonate radical anion not the hydroxyl radical

Fe(II)-Fenton reaction in bicarbonate buffer yields CO3˙, not HO˙, oxidizing 2′-deoxyguanosine to yield 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2′-deoxyguanosine with no ribose damage.

Graphical abstract: Iron Fenton oxidation of 2′-deoxyguanosine in physiological bicarbonate buffer yields products consistent with the reactive oxygen species carbonate radical anion not the hydroxyl radical
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Selective catalytic 2e-oxidation of organic substrates by an FeII complex having an N-heterocyclic carbene ligand in water

An FeII complex, 1, having a pentadentate ligand with an NHC moiety catalyzes substrate oxidation to afford 2e-oxidized products with high selectivity by suppression of overoxidation in water.

Graphical abstract: Selective catalytic 2e−-oxidation of organic substrates by an FeII complex having an N-heterocyclic carbene ligand in water
Communication

Polyoxometalate-functionalized macroporous microspheres for selective separation/enrichment of glycoproteins

Polyoxometalate-functionalized macroporous polymer microspheres were synthesized and applied for highly selective separation/enrichment of glycoproteins from a complex matrix.

Graphical abstract: Polyoxometalate-functionalized macroporous microspheres for selective separation/enrichment of glycoproteins
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

An oxygen-reducing biocathode with “oxygen tanks”

Polytetrafluoroethylene submicro-rod, serving as “oxygen tanks” and binders, have been mixed into Os redox polymer-based bilirubin oxidase cathodes, leading to enhanced performance.

Graphical abstract: An oxygen-reducing biocathode with “oxygen tanks”
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

A recyclable metal–organic framework for ammonia vapour adsorption

The incorporation of sterically hindered boron centers into MOFs allows the recyclable adsorption of NH3 vapour from aqueous solution.

Graphical abstract: A recyclable metal–organic framework for ammonia vapour adsorption
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Communication

Topology versus porosity: what can reticular chemistry tell us about free space in metal–organic frameworks?

We analyse 3D coordination networks in 33 790 coordination polymers and discuss relations between their topological and porosity properties.

Graphical abstract: Topology versus porosity: what can reticular chemistry tell us about free space in metal–organic frameworks?
From the themed collection: Functional Coordination Networks
Communication

Nucleophilic reactivity of a mononuclear cobalt(III)–bis(tert-butylperoxo) complex

A mononuclear cobalt(III)–bis(tert-butylperoxo) adduct (CoIII–(OOtBu)2) bearing a tetraazamacrocyclic ligand was synthesized and characterized using various physicochemical methods, such as X-ray, UV-vis, ESI-MS, EPR, and NMR analyses.

Graphical abstract: Nucleophilic reactivity of a mononuclear cobalt(iii)–bis(tert-butylperoxo) complex
Communication

Quinoxaline radical-bridged transition metal complexes with very strong antiferromagnetic coupling

Synthesis, magnetic studies and, theoretical calculations of a new family of transition metal complexes bridged by a quinoxaline-based radical.

Graphical abstract: Quinoxaline radical-bridged transition metal complexes with very strong antiferromagnetic coupling
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Dopamine polymer derived isolated single-atom site metals/N-doped porous carbon for benzene oxidation

Isolated single-atom sites metals/nitrogen-doped porous carbon (ISAS M/NPC, M = Fe, Co, Ni) are prepared by a polymerization-pyrolysis-etching-activation strategy, which can be used as high efficiency and selectivity benzene oxidation catalysts.

Graphical abstract: Dopamine polymer derived isolated single-atom site metals/N-doped porous carbon for benzene oxidation
From the themed collection: 2020 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Mechanistic insights into polyoxometalate self-assembly in organic solvent: conversion of a cyclic polyoxovanadate-ethoxide to its Lindqvist congener

We report the synthesis of a cyclic hexavanadate polyoxovanadate-alkoxide cluster, [VO(OC2H5)2]6, and its conversion, under solvothermal conditions, to an oxygen-deficient Lindqvist assembly, [V6O6(OC2H5)12]n (n = 1−, 0).

Graphical abstract: Mechanistic insights into polyoxometalate self-assembly in organic solvent: conversion of a cyclic polyoxovanadate-ethoxide to its Lindqvist congener
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Trichromatic-emission and dual-ratio semiconducting polymer dots as fluorescent probe for simultaneous quantification of Cu2+ and pH in vitro and in vivo

Polymer dots emitting in the red, green and blue color regions, have been successfully applied as lysosome-targeting nanoprobes for the simultaneous detection and multicolor imaging of pH and Cu2+ in HeLa cells and zebrafish.

Graphical abstract: Trichromatic-emission and dual-ratio semiconducting polymer dots as fluorescent probe for simultaneous quantification of Cu2+ and pH in vitro and in vivo
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

New layered perovskite family built from [CeTa2O7] layers: coloring mechanism from unique multi-transitions

A Ce3+-based layered perovskite compound, Dion–Jacobson type RbCeTa2O7, has been discovered for the first time by introducing only a trivalent cerium ion to form [CeTa2O7] layers.

Graphical abstract: New layered perovskite family built from [CeTa2O7]− layers: coloring mechanism from unique multi-transitions
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Measuring and modelling mechanochemical reaction kinetics

Quasi-static quantum calculations of the mechanochemical decomposition rate of methyl thiolate species on Cu(100) accurately reproduce the experimental kinetics measured in ultrahigh vacuum by an atomic force microscopy tip.

Graphical abstract: Measuring and modelling mechanochemical reaction kinetics
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Site-selective synthesis of 1,3-dioxin-3-ones via a gold(I) catalyzed cascade reaction

A novel gold(I)-catalyzed protocol for the synthesis of 4H-1,3-dioxin-3-ones is presented.

Graphical abstract: Site-selective synthesis of 1,3-dioxin-3-ones via a gold(i) catalyzed cascade reaction
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Tunable room temperature phosphorescence and energy transfer in ratiometric co-crystals

Color-tunable green and yellow room temperature phosphorescence is realized through a ratiometric co-crystal strategy.

Graphical abstract: Tunable room temperature phosphorescence and energy transfer in ratiometric co-crystals
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Asymmetric catalysis with a chiral-at-osmium complex

Stereogenic osmium center mediates enantioselective ring-closing C(sp3)–H aminations of sulfonylazides and azidoformates.

Graphical abstract: Asymmetric catalysis with a chiral-at-osmium complex
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Mechano-assisted synthesis of an ultramicroporous metal–organic framework for trace CO2 capture

Hybrid ultramicroporous ZU-36-Ni (GeFSIX-3-Ni) synthesized by a mechano-assisted thermal transformation method exhibits excellent trace CO2 capture performance through strong host–guest interactions.

Graphical abstract: Mechano-assisted synthesis of an ultramicroporous metal–organic framework for trace CO2 capture
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Structural evolution from a fence-like to pillared-layer metal–organic framework for the stable oxygen evolution reaction

A porous fence-like MOF transforms into a dense pillared-layer coordination polymer, improving its chemical stability and exhibiting an excellent electrolytic OER performance.

Graphical abstract: Structural evolution from a fence-like to pillared-layer metal–organic framework for the stable oxygen evolution reaction
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Fluorescence imaging of hypochlorous acid and peroxynitrite in vitro and in vivo with emission wavelength beyond 750 nm

Hydro-Si-oxazines were exploited as NIR fluorescent probes to monitor HClO/ONOO produced by phagocytes in inflammation-related diseases.

Graphical abstract: Fluorescence imaging of hypochlorous acid and peroxynitrite in vitro and in vivo with emission wavelength beyond 750 nm
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

A three-channel fluorescent probe to image mitochondrial stress

A two-photon fluorescent probe NPClA was developed for imaging mitochondrial stress.

Graphical abstract: A three-channel fluorescent probe to image mitochondrial stress
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
Communication

Enzymatic modular synthesis and microarray assay of poly-N-acetyllactosamine derivatives

An efficient enzymatic modular assembly strategy was developed for the preparative-scale synthesis of poly-LacNAc glycans with defined fucosylation and sialylation patterns.

Graphical abstract: Enzymatic modular synthesis and microarray assay of poly-N-acetyllactosamine derivatives
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles
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