Themed collection 2023 CRSI Medal Winners Collection
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Enantioselective C–H bond functionalization under Co(III)-catalysis
Enantioselective C–H functionalization relies on 4d and 5d metals, but with their depletion, sustainable alternatives using 3d metals are crucial.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 3354-3369
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05329F
Deciphering the quest in the divergent total synthesis of natural products
The divergent synthesis of natural products enables efficiency and economy in chemical synthesis, making more molecules with a single route at the beginning and divergence at the late stage.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 12205-12230
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC03564F
Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy and fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy for deciphering the morphological evolution of supramolecular self-assembly
This article delineates the advantages of fluorescence correlation spectroscopy and fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy for elucidating the spontaneous and stimuli-responsive morphological transformation of luminescent self-assembled structures.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 8017-8031
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC06607F
Recent advances in the selective semi-hydrogenation of alkyne to (E)-olefins
This article highlights the recent advances on newer technologies and important methodologies directed to (E)-olefins from alkynes.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 1517-1533
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05395D
Quantum stereodynamics of cold molecular collisions
The effect of reactant alignment on the angular distributions of scattered products in atom-molecule scattering.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 1239-1256
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04762H
From construction to application of a new generation of interlocked molecules composed of heteroditopic wheels
In this feature article, we have outlined a comprehensive review on construction and chemical behaviour of heteroditopic wheels based new-generation interlocked molecules and their applications in different directions of contemporary research area.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 14776-14790
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC03778A
meta-Fluorophores: an uncharted ocean of opportunities
meta-fluorophores hold the promise to create an uncharted ocean of hitherto unachieved opportunities.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 14370-14386
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04182D
Hierarchical assembly of foldable polymers and applications in organic optoelectronics and antibacterial or antiviral materials
This Feature Article describes recent progress in the area of chain-folding regulated self-assembly of segmented polymers and direct correlation between secondary structure of the polymers with their functional properties.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 13951-13961
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04855A
Carbon nanomaterials for designing next-generation membranes and their emerging applications
Current developments and future prospects of CNM-based polymeric membranes for enantiomeric separation, wastewater treatment, gas separation, and biomolecule separation are highlighted in this feature article.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 11320-11336
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC03490A
C–H modification of natural products: a minimalist enabling tactic for drug discovery, API processing and bioconjugation
Examples of C–H modification of natural products as a minimalist enabling tactic to improve pharmacophysical properties are overviewed.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 9445-9456
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC01644G
π-Extended nonplanar cobalt porphyrins immobilized on MWCNTs as efficient electrocatalysts for selective oxygen reduction reaction
Two π-extended nonplanar cobalt porphyrins embedded MWCNTs manifested efficient electrocatalysts for selective ORR under ambient conditions with excellent methanol tolerance and high stability due to effective π–π interactions.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 3146-3149
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05803D
Tailoring cellulose paper via electroless CuSnB deposition for selective electrochemical detection of dopamine
A novel, biodegradable substrate based, and cost-effective flexible electrochemical sensor was developed for the selective and sensitive detection of dopamine, which can be utilised as a disposable electrode for point-of-care diagnostic applications.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 897-900
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04602H
Polymerization of monomer aggregates for tailoring and patterning water wettability
Photopolymerization of aggregated monomers is introduced for modulating water wettability. A stable aqueous dispersion of monomer aggregates was achieved by transferring the dissolved monomer from a ‘good-solvent’ into a ‘bad-solvent’.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 444-447
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC05172B
Sonochemically synthesized hydride-stabilized boron nanosheets via radical-assisted oxidative exfoliation for energy storage applications
Metal-free hydride stabilized boron nanosheets were synthesized in an aqueous medium in mg scale and their suitability as an anode material for Li-ion batteries in half-cell mode was demonstrated.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 176-179
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04342H
Synthesis of unsymmetrical ketones via dual catalysed cross-coupling of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids with aryldiazonium salts
Unsymmetrical ketones have been efficiently synthesized adopting a new strategy via cross-coupling of α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids and aryldiazonium salts under dual photoredox/metal catalysis.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 14827-14830
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC04898E
A Gemini basic ionic liquid and functionalized cellulose nanocrystal-based mixed matrix membrane for CO2/N2 separation
An energy efficient and durable solution for high CO2 emission has been introduced via the development of an ionic liquid and amine channelized mixed matrix membrane with high CO2 permeance and CO2/N2 selectivity.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 12887-12890
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC03628F
Switchable reactivity of 2-benzoyl glycals towards stereoselective access of 1-3 and 1-1 S/O linked disaccharides
We have developed a synthesis of 1-3 and 1-1 disaccharides from 2-benzoyl glycal and anomeric thiol and/or hydroxy sugar acceptors under mild conditions at room temperature.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 10448-10451
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC02870D
Divergent synthesis of pyrrole carboxamides from pyrrole carboxaldehyde and formamides/amines via oxidative amidation involving pyrrole acyl radicals
A non-traditional, divergent approach to the synthesis of pyrrole carboxamides from pyrrole carboxaldehydes and formamides or amines via oxidative amination in the presence of TBHP and a catalytic amount of TBAI is reported.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 10259-10262
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC02766J
Bis(naphthobipyrrolyl)methene-derived hexapyrrolic BODIPY as a single-molecule helicate with near-infrared emission
A NIR emissive helical bis(naphthobipyrrolyl)methene-derived open chain hexapyrrolic BODIPY has been synthesized with a fluorescence quantum yield up to 0.27.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 9603-9606
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC02336B
Carboamination and olefination: ortho C–H functionalization of phenoxyacetamide
A rhodium-catalyzed carboamination of olefin with the retention of double bond has been demonstrated. A deacylative carboamination of the maleimide has been achieved. In addition to carboamination, we have also disclosed ortho C–H olefination of phenoxyacetamides.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 8818-8821
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC02202A
On the competition between six-membered and five-membered NHC towards alane centered ring expansion
The reactions of 6-SIDipp·AlH3 (1) with 5-IDipp or 5-IDipp·AlH3 with 6-SIDipp resulted in the ring expansion of six-membered NHC, while the five-membered NHC remained intact.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 8540-8543
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC02063K
About this collection
This special collection showcases research carried out by some of the 2023 Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) medal winners. These medals seek to recognise Indian researchers who have contributed significantly at various levels in Chemistry. Please join us in celebrating their success!