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Open Access Editorial

Chiral nanomaterials: evolving rapidly from concepts to applications

Professor Nicholas A. Kotov, Professor Luis M. Liz-Marzán and Professor Qiangbin Wang introduce a themed collection in Materials Advances on chiral nanomaterials.

Graphical abstract: Chiral nanomaterials: evolving rapidly from concepts to applications
From the themed collection: Chiral Inorganic Nanomaterials
Open Access Perspective

Lipid vesicle-based molecular robots

A molecular robot, which is a system comprised of one or more molecular machines and computers, can execute sophisticated tasks in many fields that span from nanomedicine to green nanotechnology.

Graphical abstract: Lipid vesicle-based molecular robots
From the themed collection: Lab on a Chip HOT Articles 2023
Open Access Frontier

Evidence for the encounter complex in frustrated Lewis pair chemistry

The encounter complex underpins small-molecule activation and catalysis by frustrated Lewis pairs. This article explores the variety of computational and experimental techniques that have probed this ephemeral species.

Graphical abstract: Evidence for the encounter complex in frustrated Lewis pair chemistry
From the themed collection: New Talent: Europe
Open Access Review Article

Recent advances in carbon-based nanomaterials for multivalent-ion hybrid capacitors: a review

The latest progress of carbon-based materials for multivalent-ion hybrid capacitors (MIHCs) is reviewed. The energy storage mechanisms, electrochemical behaviors, material design strategies, and future research prospects are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in carbon-based nanomaterials for multivalent-ion hybrid capacitors: a review
Open Access Review Article

Interface-related phenomena in epitaxial complex oxide ferroics across different thin film platforms: opportunities and challenges

This review focuses on recent progress, current challenges and perspectives in interface-related phenomena of complex oxide ferroic thin films for electronics and energy applications.

Graphical abstract: Interface-related phenomena in epitaxial complex oxide ferroics across different thin film platforms: opportunities and challenges
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Open Access Review Article

Targeted delivery of oligonucleotides using multivalent protein–carbohydrate interactions

This review traces the development of targeted delivery of nucleic acids to liver cells using multivalent carbohydrate ligands.

Graphical abstract: Targeted delivery of oligonucleotides using multivalent protein–carbohydrate interactions
Open Access Review Article

Template-assisted self-assembly of achiral plasmonic nanoparticles into chiral structures

Diverse templating materials and assembly strategies can be used to induce collective optical activity on achiral plasmonic building blocks. We present the advances, applications, challenges, and prospects of plasmonic–excitonic hybrids.

Graphical abstract: Template-assisted self-assembly of achiral plasmonic nanoparticles into chiral structures
Open Access Review Article

Gas hydrates in sustainable chemistry

This review includes the current state of the art understanding and advances in technical developments about various fields of gas hydrates, which are combined with expert perspectives and analyses.

Graphical abstract: Gas hydrates in sustainable chemistry
Open Access Critical Review

The importance of design in lithium ion battery recycling – a critical review

Product design is an important factor which can control the efficiency and economics of a recycling flowsheet.

Graphical abstract: The importance of design in lithium ion battery recycling – a critical review
From the themed collection: Precious Elements
Open Access Communication

High adsorption of ammonia in a titanium-based metal–organic framework

A robust titanium-based metal–organic framework, MFM-300(Ti), exhibits an exceptional NH3 adsorption of 23.4 mmol g−1 with a record-high packing density of 0.84 g cm−3, promoted by strong binding interactions of NH3 to the framework oxygen sites.

Graphical abstract: High adsorption of ammonia in a titanium-based metal–organic framework
From the themed collection: ChemComm 60th Anniversary Collection
Open Access Communication

High-performance and self-powered visible light photodetector using multiple coupled synergetic effects

Coupling together the pyroelectric effect, the photovoltaic effect and the plasmonic effect is a novel method to significantly enhance the performance of self-powered photodetectors in the visible region.

Graphical abstract: High-performance and self-powered visible light photodetector using multiple coupled synergetic effects
Open Access Communication

Modified minimal-size fragments of heparan sulfate as inhibitors of endosulfatase-2 (Sulf-2)

A trisulfated disaccharide is identified as the minimal fragment size of heparan sulfate for effective endosulfatase inhibition.

Graphical abstract: Modified minimal-size fragments of heparan sulfate as inhibitors of endosulfatase-2 (Sulf-2)
Open Access Communication

A polymer library enables the rapid identification of a highly scalable and efficient donor material for organic solar cells

A scalable, two-step synthesis facilitates the preparation of a polymer library of varying side chain and co-monomer, enabling rapid photovoltaic device screening. FO6-T emerged as the optimal donor achieving 15.4% PCE with L8BO as the acceptor.

Graphical abstract: A polymer library enables the rapid identification of a highly scalable and efficient donor material for organic solar cells
From the themed collection: 2023 Horizons Outstanding Paper Award Winners
Open Access Communication

Modulated self-assembly of three flexible Cr(III) PCPs for SO2 adsorption and detection

Modulated self-assembly protocols are used to develop facile, HF-free syntheses of the archetypal flexible PCP, MIL-53(Cr), and novel isoreticular analogues MIL-53(Cr)-Br and MIL-53(Cr)-NO2, which adsorb and sense SO2.

Graphical abstract: Modulated self-assembly of three flexible Cr(iii) PCPs for SO2 adsorption and detection
From the themed collection: 2023 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Prebiotic triose glycolysis promoted by co-catalytic proline and phosphate in neutral water

Co-catalytic proline and phosphate accelerate prebiotic aldol chemistry, setting the stage for a transition to enzymatic metabolism and highlighting the importance of general acid-based catalysis.

Graphical abstract: Prebiotic triose glycolysis promoted by co-catalytic proline and phosphate in neutral water
Communication

Frustrated Lewis pair catalyzed hydrodehalogenation of benzyl-halides

The FLP B(2,6-C6F2H3)3/tetramethylpiperidine (TMP) in the presence of H2 (or D2) catalyzes the hydrodehalogenation of benzyl-halides affording the corresponding toluene derivatives.

Graphical abstract: Frustrated Lewis pair catalyzed hydrodehalogenation of benzyl-halides
Communication

Molecular rotors as reporters for viscosity of solutions of collagen like peptides

A BODIPY molecular rotor can be used to evaluate the viscosity of collagen-like peptide-PEG solutions.

Graphical abstract: Molecular rotors as reporters for viscosity of solutions of collagen like peptides
Communication

Long-lived charged states of single porphyrin-tape junctions under ambient conditions

Controlling the charge state of a molecule wired in a two-terminal single-molecule junction at room temperature is a key challenge in molecular electronics in relation to the development of molecular memory and other computational componentry.

Graphical abstract: Long-lived charged states of single porphyrin-tape junctions under ambient conditions
Communication

Chemoenzymatic synthesis of 3-deoxy-3-fluoro-L-fucose and its enzymatic incorporation into glycoconjugates

A chemoenzymatic synthesis of 3-deoxy-3-fluoro-L-fucose, using a D- to L-sugar translation strategy, and its enzymatic activation and glycosylation, is reported.

Graphical abstract: Chemoenzymatic synthesis of 3-deoxy-3-fluoro-l-fucose and its enzymatic incorporation into glycoconjugates
Communication

A versatile biosynthetic approach to amide bond formation

Combining N-acyltransferases and CoA ligases with desired substrate profiles allows the construction of non-natural biosynthetic pathways for the synthesis of structurally diverse secondary and tertiary amides in high yields.

Graphical abstract: A versatile biosynthetic approach to amide bond formation
Open Access Edge Article

Electrostatic [FeFe]-hydrogenase–carbon nitride assemblies for efficient solar hydrogen production

Solar hydrogen production has been established by interfacing cyanamide modified graphitic carbon nitride (NCNCNX) with [FeFe]-hydrogenase via electrostatic interaction. QCM, PEIS, IMVS, and TPC reveal the importance of specific interaction.

Graphical abstract: Electrostatic [FeFe]-hydrogenase–carbon nitride assemblies for efficient solar hydrogen production
Open Access Edge Article

Borylation directed borylation of N-alkyl anilines using iodine activated pyrazaboles

Doubly electrophilic pyrazabole derivatives (pyrazabole = [H2B(μ-C3N2H3)]2) combined with one equiv. of base effect the ortho-borylation of N-alkyl anilines.

Graphical abstract: Borylation directed borylation of N-alkyl anilines using iodine activated pyrazaboles
From the themed collection: 2023 Chemical Science Covers
Open Access Edge Article

Molecular basis of sulfolactate synthesis by sulfolactaldehyde dehydrogenase from Rhizobium leguminosarum

Sulfolactate is an important species in the biogeochemical sulfur cycle. Herein we report the 3D cryo-EM structure and kinetics of its biosynthetic enzyme, sulfolactaldehyde dehydrogenase.

Graphical abstract: Molecular basis of sulfolactate synthesis by sulfolactaldehyde dehydrogenase from Rhizobium leguminosarum
From the themed collection: Most popular 2023 chemical biology articles
Open Access Edge Article

Core–shell silica@CuxZnAl LDH catalysts for efficient CO2 hydrogenation to methanol

The efficient production of methanol by reduction of CO2 using green hydrogen is a promising strategy from both a green chemistry and a carbon net zero perspective.

Graphical abstract: Core–shell silica@CuxZnAl LDH catalysts for efficient CO2 hydrogenation to methanol
From the themed collection: Most popular 2023 catalysis articles
Open Access Edge Article

How do donor and acceptor substituents change the photophysical and photochemical behavior of dithienylethenes? The search for a water-soluble visible-light photoswitch

A systematic investigation of a family of photo-switches with electron-donating and -accepting substituents reveals that the switch with two electron-accepting 4-ethynyl-pyridinium groups exhibits excellent switching behavior in aqueous solution.

Graphical abstract: How do donor and acceptor substituents change the photophysical and photochemical behavior of dithienylethenes? The search for a water-soluble visible-light photoswitch
Open Access Edge Article

Synthesis of oligosaccharides to identify an immunologically active epitope against Candida auris infection

Ten synthetic oligosaccharides resembling Candida auris cell surface mannans are used for plasma screening to identify a vaccine lead.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of oligosaccharides to identify an immunologically active epitope against Candida auris infection
Open Access Edge Article

Emerging properties from mechanical tethering within a post-synthetically functionalised catenane scaffold

Using a post-synthetic modification strategy we have prepared a series of functionalised [2]catenanes to study the impact of mechanically-enforced proximity on functional group properties, including emission, electrochemistry and photoreactivity.

Graphical abstract: Emerging properties from mechanical tethering within a post-synthetically functionalised catenane scaffold
Open Access Edge Article

New 19F NMR methodology reveals structures of molecules in complex mixtures of fluorinated compounds

19F-centred NMR structure determination protocol alleviates the need for compound separation. Disinfection byproducts of chloramination were unraveled by analyzing the reaction pathways of a single fluorinated molecule.

Graphical abstract: New 19F NMR methodology reveals structures of molecules in complex mixtures of fluorinated compounds
Open Access Edge Article

Retaining the structural integrity of disulfide bonds in diphtheria toxoid carrier protein is crucial for the effectiveness of glycoconjugate vaccine candidates

The introduction of glycoconjugate vaccines marks an important point in the fight against various infectious diseases.

Graphical abstract: Retaining the structural integrity of disulfide bonds in diphtheria toxoid carrier protein is crucial for the effectiveness of glycoconjugate vaccine candidates
From the themed collection: Most popular 2022 organic chemistry articles
Open Access Edge Article

Targeting molecular quantum memory with embedded error correction

The implementation of a quantum computer requires protecting of information from noise and the ability to perform quantum gates. We present a molecular architecture providing both these ingredients, via an electronic spin 1/2 processor and a nuclear spin 3/2 memory.

Graphical abstract: Targeting molecular quantum memory with embedded error correction
Paper

Tailoring a suitable partner system for cholinium cation to build effective solvents for biomass deconstruction

Comparative study of cholinium based solvents for biomass deconstruction by theoretical calculation and simulation.

Graphical abstract: Tailoring a suitable partner system for cholinium cation to build effective solvents for biomass deconstruction
Open Access Paper

A novel selenophene based non-fullerene acceptor for near-infrared organic photodetectors with ultra-low dark current

Organic photodetectors have great potential in near-infrared applications. Here we develop new non-fullerene acceptors with detection above 800 nm and demonstrated large area devices with record performances.

Graphical abstract: A novel selenophene based non-fullerene acceptor for near-infrared organic photodetectors with ultra-low dark current
Paper

Capture-and-release of a sulfoquinovose-binding protein on sulfoquinovose-modified agarose

Conjugation of sulfoquinovose to agarose via a linker provided SQ-agarose, which captures a sulfoquinovose-binding protein, and releases it upon elution with sulfoquinovose.

Graphical abstract: Capture-and-release of a sulfoquinovose-binding protein on sulfoquinovose-modified agarose
Open Access Paper

Optimising the acid–base ratio of Mg–Al layered double oxides to enhance CO2 capture performance: the critical role of calcination conditions

We investigated the impact of calcination conditions of layered double hydroxide on the formation of layered double oxides and its relationship with CO2 capture.

Graphical abstract: Optimising the acid–base ratio of Mg–Al layered double oxides to enhance CO2 capture performance: the critical role of calcination conditions
From the themed collection: Intercalation compounds
Open Access Paper

Continuous flow synthesis of the ionizable lipid ALC-0315

The ionizable lipid ALC-0315 is the major component of the lipid nanoparticles used to encapsulate the mRNA in the Biontech–Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Graphical abstract: Continuous flow synthesis of the ionizable lipid ALC-0315
Open Access Paper

Low-temperature open-atmosphere growth of WO3 thin films with tunable and high-performance photoresponse

In-situ orientation tuning of WO3 thin films with high crystallinity is achieved with a low-temperature and open-atmosphere deposition technique. The fabricated devices showed a significant change in photo-response for film orientation.

Graphical abstract: Low-temperature open-atmosphere growth of WO3 thin films with tunable and high-performance photoresponse
Open Access Paper

Co-intercalation strategy for simultaneously boosting two-electron conversion and bulk stabilization of Mn-based cathodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries

The proposed cathode, achieved by a cost-effective and scalable coating process, highlights the potential of simultaneously promoting surface reactivity while ensuring bulk stability for efficient high mass loading cathodes in zinc-ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: Co-intercalation strategy for simultaneously boosting two-electron conversion and bulk stabilization of Mn-based cathodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Paper

Probing the role of surface termination in the adsorption of azupyrene on copper

Quantitative study into how the adsorption of aromatic molecules is affected by surface termination in the absence of clear directional bonds to the substrate. Subtle differences are found between the studied terminations as shown by X-ray standing waves and density functional theory.

Graphical abstract: Probing the role of surface termination in the adsorption of azupyrene on copper
Open Access Paper

Understanding the effects of targeted modifications on the 1 : 2 Choline And GEranate structure

Targeted modifications of the 1 : 2 Choline-and-geranate (CAGE) structure promote the formation of room-temperature ionic liquid crystals.

Graphical abstract: Understanding the effects of targeted modifications on the 1 : 2 Choline And GEranate structure
From the themed collection: PCCP 25th Anniversary Issue
Open Access Paper

Valorisation of lignocellulose and low concentration CO2 using a fractionation–photocatalysis–electrolysis process

This work demonstrates the simultaneous upcycling of all components in lignocellulosic biomass together with the greenhouse gas CO2 as an attractive opportunity to synthesise sustainable and valuable chemicals.

Graphical abstract: Valorisation of lignocellulose and low concentration CO2 using a fractionation–photocatalysis–electrolysis process
Open Access Paper

Cryopreservation of assay-ready hepatocyte monolayers by chemically-induced ice nucleation: preservation of hepatic function and hepatotoxicity screening capabilities

Controlled ice nucleation enables cryopreservation of primary hepatocytes monolayers, in assay ready format.

Graphical abstract: Cryopreservation of assay-ready hepatocyte monolayers by chemically-induced ice nucleation: preservation of hepatic function and hepatotoxicity screening capabilities
Open Access Paper

Air-stable bismuth sulfobromide (BiSBr) visible-light absorbers: optoelectronic properties and potential for energy harvesting

Phase-pure thin films of BiSBr are shown to have an optical efficiency limit of 43.6% under indoor lighting, with improved environmental and photo-stability over lead-halide perovskites, and have band positions well suited to a range of charge transport layer materials.

Graphical abstract: Air-stable bismuth sulfobromide (BiSBr) visible-light absorbers: optoelectronic properties and potential for energy harvesting
Open Access Paper

The selective oxidation of methane to methanol using in situ generated H2O2 over palladium-based bimetallic catalysts

The selective oxidation of methane to methanol, using in situ generated H2O2 has been investigated using a series of TS-1 supported palladium-based catalysts, with the introduction of Au or Ni considerably improving catalytic performance.

Graphical abstract: The selective oxidation of methane to methanol using in situ generated H2O2 over palladium-based bimetallic catalysts
From the themed collection: Integrated approaches for methane activation
Open Access Paper

Cargo-loaded lipid-shielded breakable organosilica nanocages for enhanced drug delivery

Smart biodegradable nanoparticles with biomimetic lipid bilayers are reported for cancer treatment and diagnostics.

Graphical abstract: Cargo-loaded lipid-shielded breakable organosilica nanocages for enhanced drug delivery
Open Access Paper

Cationic star copolymers obtained by the arm first approach for gene transfection

Cationic polymers can be used as vectors to transport and efficiently protect nucleic acids.

Graphical abstract: Cationic star copolymers obtained by the arm first approach for gene transfection
Open Access Paper

Using light scattering to assess how phospholipid–protein interactions affect complex I functionality in liposomes

Complex I is an essential membrane protein in respiration and contributes to ATP synthesis. Zeta potential measurements are shown to be sensitive to the enzyme’s activity and capability to pump protons in varying lipid environments.

Graphical abstract: Using light scattering to assess how phospholipid–protein interactions affect complex I functionality in liposomes
Open Access Paper

Application of Rhodococcus jostii RHA1 glycolate oxidase as an efficient accessory enzyme for lignin conversion by bacterial Dyp peroxidase enzymes

Lignin oxidation by bacterial dye-decolorizing peroxidase enzymes requires hydrogen peroxide as a co-substrate, an unstable and corrosive oxidant.

Graphical abstract: Application of Rhodococcus jostii RHA1 glycolate oxidase as an efficient accessory enzyme for lignin conversion by bacterial Dyp peroxidase enzymes
Open Access Paper

Probing the interaction of ex situ biofilms with plasmonic metal nanoparticles using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Ex situ biofilm samples were used to study the interactions between SERS-enhancing Ag and Au particles and biofilm components without the complexity associated with highly structured in situ biofilms.

Graphical abstract: Probing the interaction of ex situ biofilms with plasmonic metal nanoparticles using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
Open Access Paper

Control of evolution of porous copper-based metal–organic materials for electroreduction of CO2 to multi-carbon products

Formation of multi-carbon (C2+) products by electrochemical reduction of CO2 using two porous Cu(II)-based materials (HKUST-1 and CuMOP, MOP = metal–organic polyhedra) under electrochemical conditions in the presence of TNCQ.

Graphical abstract: Control of evolution of porous copper-based metal–organic materials for electroreduction of CO2 to multi-carbon products
Open Access Paper

Modulated self-assembly of hcp topology MOFs of Zr/Hf and the extended 4,4′-(ethyne-1,2-diyl)dibenzoate linker

Careful control of synthetic conditions allows isolation of highly porous hcp topology Zr and Hf MOFs containing a linker with a potentially reactive alkyne spacer.

Graphical abstract: Modulated self-assembly of hcp topology MOFs of Zr/Hf and the extended 4,4′-(ethyne-1,2-diyl)dibenzoate linker
Open Access Paper

A sprayed graphene transistor platform for rapid and low-cost chemical sensing

Lab-on-printed circuit board platform for scalable electrochemically-gated graphene field effect transistors test strips, measuring pH and Na+ ion concentration.

Graphical abstract: A sprayed graphene transistor platform for rapid and low-cost chemical sensing
From the themed collection: Celebrating our 2024 Prizewinners
Paper

Interplay of Purcell effect and extraction efficiency in CsPbBr3 quantum dots coupled to Mie resonators

Perovskites quantum dots coupled to Mie resonators display an 18-fold luminescence enhancement. Spatially- and time-resolved measurements, coupled to numerical simulations, confirm increased absorption, Purcell factor and extraction efficiency.

Graphical abstract: Interplay of Purcell effect and extraction efficiency in CsPbBr3 quantum dots coupled to Mie resonators
From the themed collection: Celebrating our 2024 Prizewinners
Open Access Paper

Elucidation of microbial lignin degradation pathways using synthetic isotope-labelled lignin

Pathways by which the biopolymer lignin is broken down by soil microbes could be used to engineer new biocatalytic routes from lignin to renewable chemicals, but are currently not fully understood.

Graphical abstract: Elucidation of microbial lignin degradation pathways using synthetic isotope-labelled lignin
Open Access Paper

Cyclohexanone ammoximation via in situ H2O2 production using TS-1 supported catalysts

The in situ synthesis of H2O2 offers an attractive alternative to the current industrial route to cyclohexanone oxime, a major precursor to Nylon-6.

Graphical abstract: Cyclohexanone ammoximation via in situ H2O2 production using TS-1 supported catalysts
From the themed collection: 2022 Green Chemistry Hot Articles
Open Access Paper

Screening semiconducting polymers to discover design principles for tuning charge carrier mobility

Studying the electronic structure and orbital localization characteristics for a sample of 36 different polymer backbone structures the features of the monomer sequence that lead to greater charge delocalization are identified.

Graphical abstract: Screening semiconducting polymers to discover design principles for tuning charge carrier mobility
Open Access Paper

Long-range dispersion-inclusive machine learning potentials for structure search and optimization of hybrid organic–inorganic interfaces

Efficient global structure search and optimization of hybrid organic–inorganic interfaces is achieved by coupling a short-range machine learning potential with an accurate long-range dispersion description.

Graphical abstract: Long-range dispersion-inclusive machine learning potentials for structure search and optimization of hybrid organic–inorganic interfaces
From the themed collection: #RSCPoster Conference
Open Access Paper

Limitations of machine learning models when predicting compounds with completely new chemistries: possible improvements applied to the discovery of new non-fullerene acceptors

We try to determine if machine learning (ML) methods, applied to the discovery of new materials on the basis of existing data sets, have the power to predict new classes of compounds or perform well only when interpolating between known materials.

Graphical abstract: Limitations of machine learning models when predicting compounds with completely new chemistries: possible improvements applied to the discovery of new non-fullerene acceptors
Open Access Paper

Guest-induced magnetic exchange in paramagnetic [M2L4]4+ coordination cages

Encapsulation of a [ReBr6]2− guest in a [Cu2L4]4+ cage induces a magnetic interaction between the CuII and ReIV ions.

Graphical abstract: Guest-induced magnetic exchange in paramagnetic [M2L4]4+ coordination cages
From the themed collection: Open Access in Dalton Transactions
Paper

Bottlebrush copolymers for gene delivery: influence of architecture, charge density, and backbone length on transfection efficiency

The influence of polymer architecture of cationic polymers on gene transfection is investigated. Bottle brush copolymers are shown to outperform linear counterparts.

Graphical abstract: Bottlebrush copolymers for gene delivery: influence of architecture, charge density, and backbone length on transfection efficiency
Open Access Paper

Next generation strategy for tuning the thermoresponsive properties of micellar and hydrogel drug delivery vehicles using ionic liquids

Thermoresponsive ionic liquid hydrogel delivery vehicles of reduced gelation temperature for injectable and controlled drug delivery applications.

Graphical abstract: Next generation strategy for tuning the thermoresponsive properties of micellar and hydrogel drug delivery vehicles using ionic liquids
Open Access Paper

19 F-centred NMR analysis of mono-fluorinated compounds

19 F is the focal point of broadband, phase-sensitive 2D NMR experiments that provide 1H, 13C and 19F chemical shifts, values of JHF, JHH, and JFC coupling constants and 13C-induced 19F isotopic shifts to elucidate structures of fluorinated molecules.

Graphical abstract: 19F-centred NMR analysis of mono-fluorinated compounds
From the themed collection: 2022 RSC Advances Popular Advances Collection
Open Access Paper

Reconciling models of interfacial state kinetics and device performance in organic solar cells: impact of the energy offsets on the power conversion efficiency

We present a new framework to study organic photovoltaic devices in which a model that integrates device physics with excited state dynamics is applied to explain transient and steady-state spectroscopic and optoelectronic measurements.

Graphical abstract: Reconciling models of interfacial state kinetics and device performance in organic solar cells: impact of the energy offsets on the power conversion efficiency
From the themed collection: EES symposium collection
Open Access Paper

The effect of headgroup methylation on polymorphic phase behaviour in hydrated N-methylated phosphoethanolamine:palmitic acid membranes

Within this work we show that headgroup methylation greatly impacts polymorphic phase behaviour within palmitic acid:phospholipid mixtures.

Graphical abstract: The effect of headgroup methylation on polymorphic phase behaviour in hydrated N-methylated phosphoethanolamine:palmitic acid membranes
Open Access Paper

Controlling selectivity in N-heterocycle directed borylation of indoles

N-Heterocycle directing groups lead to selective borylation of indole at C2 or C7 controlled by heterocycle ring size. With five membered heterocycle directing groups, C2 borylation is disfavoured due to an increased degree of distortion.

Graphical abstract: Controlling selectivity in N-heterocycle directed borylation of indoles
From the themed collection: p-Block Lewis Acids in Organic Synthesis
Open Access Paper

Ring fusion in tetrathienylethene cored perylene diimide tetramers affords acceptors with strong and broad absorption in the near-UV to visible region

Two PDI tetramers with a central tetrathienylethene core were investigated as non-fullerene acceptors in organic photovoltaics and the dramatic differences in their optical absorption spectra were rationalised on the basis of DFT calculations.

Graphical abstract: Ring fusion in tetrathienylethene cored perylene diimide tetramers affords acceptors with strong and broad absorption in the near-UV to visible region
From the themed collection: Celebrating Tobin Marks’ 75th Birthday
Open Access Paper

A graphene-based electro-thermochromic textile display

Electronic textiles are rapidly emerging as key enablers for wearable electronics. Here we demonstrate fast electro-thermochromic textile displays enabled by a screen-printed, few-layer graphene ink on a cotton fabric, thus representing a breakthrough in e-textiles technology.

Graphical abstract: A graphene-based electro-thermochromic textile display
Paper

Fast screening of homogeneous catalysis mechanisms using graph-driven searches and approximate quantum chemistry

Automatic analysis of competing mechanisms.

Graphical abstract: Fast screening of homogeneous catalysis mechanisms using graph-driven searches and approximate quantum chemistry
Paper

Can we use on-the-fly quantum simulations to connect molecular structure and sunscreen action?

Direct MCTDH quantum dynamics simulations, with automatic active coordinate generation, applied to potential molecular sunscreens.

Graphical abstract: Can we use on-the-fly quantum simulations to connect molecular structure and sunscreen action?
Research Article

Photoinduced electron transfer endows fluorogenicity in tetrazine-based near-infrared labels

We rationalized the predominance of photoinduced electron transfer in quenching the fluorescence of tetrazine-based near-infrared fluorogenic labels.

Graphical abstract: Photoinduced electron transfer endows fluorogenicity in tetrazine-based near-infrared labels
Open Access Research Article

Magnetic exchange, anisotropy and excitonic fluctuations in a [NiII7] Anderson wheel

Susceptibility and magnetisation measurements, magnetic neutron spectroscopy and first principles calculations reveal the presence of competing ferro- and antiferromagnetic exchange interactions and both easy plane and easy axis anisotropy in a [Ni7] Anderson wheel.

Graphical abstract: Magnetic exchange, anisotropy and excitonic fluctuations in a [NiII7] Anderson wheel
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To celebrate our 2024 Royal Society of Chemistry prizewinners, we have highlighted some recently published work from our winning teams and individuals. This collection showcases the wide range of research that our winners have published across the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journals portfolio and will be free to access until 30 September 2024.

Get to know the 2024 Royal Society of Chemistry prizewinners and their research here.

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