Edge Article
pH guided pathways trigger tailoring of chiral luminescence in enantiomeric gold cluster assemblies
Cysteine-protected gold cluster aggregates with mirror-image CD and CPL were synthesized. pH modulation aided competitive noncovalent interactions causing amplified chiral inversion and aggregation induced emission enhancement.
Edge Article
Weak yet directional: supramolecular interactions of thiols unravelled by quantum crystallography
Thiol hydrogen bonds in the solid state are investigated with X-ray quantum crystallography. Accurate proton positions from Hirshfeld atom refinement and validated by neutron data, reveal the weak yet directional nature of these interactions.
Edge Article
Unlocking inverted singlet–triplet gap in alternant hydrocarbons with heteroatoms
BN-substituted polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exhibit negative singlet–triplet gaps.
Edge Article
Structural disorder as a key to photoprotection in eumelanin multimers
A bottom-up exploration of model eumelanin multimers and their aggregates highlights the role of structural disorder in governing non-radiative decay and photoprotective function in eumelanin.
Edge Article
Isomer-dependent reactivity in the solid state: topochemical [4 + 4] vs. [4 + 2] cycloaddition reactions
This study investigates the reactivity of constitutional isomers of acylated N-hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBt) in solid-state photocycloaddition reactions.
Edge Article
Identifying the superatomic AuCu56 nanocluster through a ligand-exchange coupled metal-exchange induced transformation
The ligand-exchange coupled metal-exchange induced transformation of Au23 NC to the superatomic AuCu56 NC.
Edge Article
Machine learning modeling of electronic spectra and thermodynamic stability for a comprehensive chemical space of melanin
Machine learning of melanin chemical space for bio-optoelectronic applications.
Edge Article
Fluorine-rich interface for garnet-based high-performance all-solid-state lithium batteries
Flurostyrene, presented as an additive in composite polymer electrolytes, facilitates improved ion transport through the ceramic-loaded electrolyte and aids in interface stability for long-term cycling in lithium metal batteries.
About this collection
In celebration of our 2024 ChemSci Leaders in the Field Symposium, which took place in at IISER Thiruvananthapuram, India in December 2024, we are delighted to present this themed collection of newly published work by some of the speakers at the symposium.
The ChemSci Leaders in the Field Symposium series is hosted at top academic institutions in India and highlights the work of top scientists in the Indian chemistry community.
As a global society publisher, the Royal Society of Chemistry and our flagship journal Chemical Science are delighted to support the vibrant and exciting Indian chemistry community and showcase the best work by top researchers in India.
This collection was Guest Edited by Mahesh Hariharan (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram), the organiser of our 2024 ChemSci Leaders in the Field Symposium.