Themed collection ChemComm 60th Anniversary Historic Papers from China
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Ordered mesoporous materials as adsorbents
Having high surface areas, tunable pore sizes, large pore volumes, stable and interconnected pore networks, and active pore surfaces, ordered mesoporous materials have shown promising performance for capacious uptake and separation of a wide range of guest species through either simple physisorption or well-designed specific binding. Such adsorption-based process may lead to one of the most efficient routes for pollution control, gas storage and bio-applications in the future.
Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 3332-3338
https://doi.org/10.1039/C0CC04909C
Photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic reduction of CO2 using heterogeneous catalysts with controlled nanostructures
Recent advances in photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic reduction of CO2 with H2O using semiconductor-based catalysts have been highlighted.
Chem. Commun., 2016,52, 35-59
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5CC07613G
Two-dimensional layered composite photocatalysts
This feature article summarizes recent developments of 2D layered composite photocatalysts in photocatalytic hydrogen production, bacterial disinfection and pollutant degradation.
Chem. Commun., 2014,50, 10768-10777
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4CC02553A
Graphene quantum dots : emergent nanolights for bioimaging, sensors, catalysis and photovoltaic devices
This perspective is focused on the novel fluorescent properties of graphene quantum dots (GQDs). We summarize recent advances in their synthesis, properties and characterization, and discuss potential developments for their use in bioimaging, electrochemical biosensors, catalysis and photovoltaic devices.
Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 3686-3699
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CC00110A
Diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP)-based materials for organic photovoltaics
This feature article highlights the important contribution of diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) to the development of organic photovoltaics, especially bulk-heterojunction solar cells, and dye-sensitized solar cells. DPP in other fields are also described.
Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 3039-3051
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CC17886A
Crystal facet engineering of semiconductor photocatalysts: motivations, advances and unique properties
Crystal facet engineering is a promising approach for enhancing the activity and selectivity of semiconductor photocatalysts.
Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 6763-6783
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1CC10665A
Role of solvents in coordination supramolecular systems
This feature article comments how the solvent element can significantly influence the assemblies, structures, and functions of coordination supramolecular systems in a kinetic or thermodynamic manner.
Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 5958-5972
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1CC10935A
How easy are the syntheses of allenes ?
This short review highlights some of the recent important developments on the synthesis of allenes and its applications on the synthesis of some allenic natural products and allenic-based optoelectronic materials.
Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 5384-5418
https://doi.org/10.1039/C0CC05640E
Pd -catalyzed oxidative coupling with organometallic reagents via C–H activation
This feature article provides a comprehensive summary of recent advances on Pd-catalyzed oxidative coupling with various organometallic reagents via C–H activation along with intensive analysis of the character, efficiency and scope of these methods.
Chem. Commun., 2010,46, 677-685
https://doi.org/10.1039/B908581E
Selective difluoromethylation and monofluoromethylation reactions
This feature article summarizes the presently known selective difluoromethylation and monofluoromethylation methods, including nucleophilic, electrophilic, and free radical di- and monofluoromethylation reagents and reactions.
Chem. Commun., 2009, 7465-7478
https://doi.org/10.1039/B916463D
Triarylamine: a promising core unit for efficient photovoltaic materials
The feature article highlights the novel application of triarylamine based optoelectronic materials for organic solar cells, especially dye sensitized solar cells, and host emitting materials.
Chem. Commun., 2009, 5483-5495
https://doi.org/10.1039/B908802D
Aggregation-induced emission: phenomenon, mechanism and applications
Non-emissive propeller-shaped luminogens are induced to emit efficiently by aggregate formation, due to the restriction of intramolecular rotation in the aggregates. The AIE luminogens serve as excellent chemosensors, bioprobes and solid-state emitters.
Chem. Commun., 2009, 4332-4353
https://doi.org/10.1039/B904665H
Tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) derivatives: key building-blocks for switchable processes
A large variety of switchable TTF-based molecular and supramolecular architectures have been designed recently.
Chem. Commun., 2009, 2245-2269
https://doi.org/10.1039/B818607N
Constructing magnetic molecular solids by employing three-atom ligands as bridges
The combination of some three-atom bridges with paramagnetic 3d transition metal ions results in the isolation of systematic molecular magnetic materials, ranging from single-molecule and single-chain magnets to layered weak ferromagnets and three-dimensional porous magnets. The design strategy and role of secondary components, such as co-ligands, templates and other mixed short ligands are discussed.
Chem. Commun., 2008, 281-294
https://doi.org/10.1039/B708122G
Layer-by-layer assembly : from conventional to unconventional methods
Layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly is a powerful means for fabricating multilayer thin films with controlled architecture and composition. This feature article presents an overview of conventional and unconventional LbL methods, which allow for fabricating different types of building blocks in a designed way, leading to new horizons for surface molecular engineering.
Chem. Commun., 2007, 1395-1405
https://doi.org/10.1039/B615590A
Preparation of layered double hydroxides and their applications as additives in polymers, as precursors to magnetic materials and in biology and medicine
Methods of preparing layered double hydroxides with tailored properties are described and some practical applications of the resulting materials are illustrated.
Chem. Commun., 2006, 485-496
https://doi.org/10.1039/B510313B
Nickel sulfide microsphere film on Ni foam as an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting
A NiS microsphere film was grown in situ on Ni foam (NiS/Ni foam) via a sulfurization reaction as an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst, with superior activity and durability for both the HER and OER in basic media.
Chem. Commun., 2016,52, 1486-1489
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5CC08064A
Facile synthesis of multiple enzyme-containing metal–organic frameworks in a biomolecule-friendly environment
A facile and simple method was proposed for the synthesis of multi-enzyme-containing metal–organic frameworks.
Chem. Commun., 2015,51, 13408-13411
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5CC05136C
Synthesis and characterization of two-dimensional Nb4C3 (MXene)
By etching Nb4AlC3 powders in hydrofluoric acid, a phase-pure, highly conductive, Nb4C3 MXene – the second with formula M4X3 – was produced. The latter's structure was investigated using pair distribution function analysis.
Chem. Commun., 2014,50, 9517-9520
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4CC03366C
Three-dimensional NiFe layered double hydroxide film for high-efficiency oxygen evolution reaction
A 3D architecture of NiFe-LDH has been found to be very active for electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction.
Chem. Commun., 2014,50, 6479-6482
https://doi.org/10.1039/C4CC01625D
A facile approach to synthesize novel oxygen-doped g-C3N4 with superior visible-light photoreactivity
O-doped g-C3N4 synthesized by a facile H2O2 hydrothermal treatment exhibits superior photoreactivity under visible light irradiation.
Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 12017-12019
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CC35862J
Bifunctional fluorescent carbon nanodots: green synthesis via soy milk and application as metal-free electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction
We demonstrated a facile and green approach to synthesize bifunctional fluorescent carbon nanodots via soy milk, which not only show favorable photoluminescent properties, but also exhibit good electrocatalytic activity towards oxygen reduction reaction.
Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 9367-9369
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CC33844K
Highly luminescent carbon nanodots by microwave-assisted pyrolysis
Carbon dots (CDs) with quantum yields up to 30.2% were obtained by microwave-assisted pyrolysis of citric acid and proper amines. The primary amine molecules have been confirmed to serve dual roles as N-doping precursors and surface passivation agents, both of which considerably enhanced the fluorescence yield of the resultant CDs.
Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 7955-7957
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CC33869F
High capacity Na-storage and superior cyclability of nanocomposite Sb/C anode for Na-ion batteries
A nanocomposite Sb/C material can deliver its theoretical 3 Na storage capacity reversibly with a strong rate capability and a long-term cycling stability, offering practical feasibility as a high capacity and cycling-stable alloy anode for room temperature Na-ion batteries.
Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 7070-7072
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CC32730A
Carbon self-doping induced high electronic conductivity and photoreactivity of g-C3N4
We theoretically and experimentally demonstrate that carbon self-doping could induce intrinsic electronic and band structure change of g-C3N4via the formation of delocalized big π bonds to increase visible light absorption and electrical conductivity as well as surface area and thus enhance both photooxidation and photoreduction activities.
Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 6178-6180
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CC32181E
Hierarchical porous NiCo2O4 nanowires for high-rate supercapacitors
We demonstrate a simple and scalable strategy for synthesizing hierarchical porous NiCo2O4 nanowires which possess a high specific capacitance with excellent rate performance and cycling stability.
Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 4465-4467
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CC31418E
Cost-effective large-scale synthesis of ZnO photocatalyst with excellent performance for dye photodegradation
ZnO with excellent photocatalytic performance could be easily prepared in large quantity by direct calcination of Zn(Ac)2·2H2O.
Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 2858-2860
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CC16434E
Facile access to versatile fluorescent carbon dots toward light-emitting diodes
Lighten multicolor carbon-dot LED lamps from unzipping of photonic crystals.
Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 2692-2694
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CC17769B
Intrinsic peroxidase-like activity and catalase-like activity of Co3O4 nanoparticles
Co3O4 nanoparticles have intrinsic peroxidase-like activity and catalase-like activity, and were used as peroxidase mimetics for colorimetric determination of H2O2 and glucose.
Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 2540-2542
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CC17013B
Carbon nanodots as fluorescence probes for rapid, sensitive, and label-free detection of Hg2+ and biothiols in complex matrices
We have demonstrated that fluorescent carbon nanodots can be used as environmentally-friendly probes for label-free detection of Hg2+ and biothiols.
Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 1147-1149
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CC16791C
One-step synthesis of amino-functionalized fluorescent carbon nanoparticles by hydrothermal carbonization of chitosan
Highly amino-functionalized fluorescent carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) were fabricated by hydrothermal carbonization of chitosan at 180 °C.
Chem. Commun., 2012,48, 380-382
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1CC15678K
Strongly green-photoluminescent graphene quantum dots for bioimaging applications
Strongly green fluorescent graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have been prepared, and they are successfully applied to image living cells.
Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 6858-6860
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1CC11122A
The {001} facets-dependent high photoactivity of BiOCl nanosheets
The higher {001} facets percentage of BiOCl nanosheets engenders more oxygen vacancies under UV light irradiation.
Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 6951-6953
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1CC11015B
In situ ion exchange synthesis of the novel Ag/AgBr/BiOBr hybrid with highly efficient decontamination of pollutants
Ag/AgBr/BiOBr hybrid was synthesized through in situ ion exchange reaction followed by photoreduction, which displayed superior visible light photocatalytic activities.
Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 7054-7056
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1CC11525A
Carbon nanodots as peroxidase mimetics and their applications to glucose detection
We demonstrate that the carbon nanodots (C-Dots) are similar to the horseradish peroxidase (HRP) with intrinsic peroxidase-like activity, and applied to the visual determination of glucose in serum with simplicity, high sensitivity and selectivity.
Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 6695-6697
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1CC11943E
In situ synthesis of MoS2/graphene nanosheet composites with extraordinarily high electrochemical performance for lithium ion batteries
These MoS2/GNS composites by an in situ solution-phase method exhibit extraordinary capacity, i.e., up to 1300 mA h g−1, and excellent rate capability and cycling stability for LIB.
Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 4252-4254
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1CC10631G
White light-emitting devices based on carbon dots’ electroluminescence
We demonstrate the first white light-emitting device originating from single carbon dot components.
Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 3502-3504
https://doi.org/10.1039/C0CC05391K
Facile preparation and upconversion luminescence of graphene quantum dots
We demonstrate that the upconverted PL properties of GQDs are similar to the ASPL, and the δE between the π and σ orbitals is near 1.1 eV.
Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 2580-2582
https://doi.org/10.1039/C0CC04812G
Positively-charged gold nanoparticles as peroxidiase mimic and their application in hydrogen peroxide and glucose detection
Positively-charged gold nanoparticles ((+)AuNPs) can catalyze the oxidation of 3,3,5,5-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) by H2O2, thus providing a simple approach to colorimetric detection of H2O2 and glucose.
Chem. Commun., 2010,46, 8017-8019
https://doi.org/10.1039/C0CC02698K
Architecture of graphdiyne nanoscale films
We have demonstrated a methodology to generate large area graphdiyne films with 3.61 cm2 on the surface of copper via a cross-coupling reaction using hexaethynylbenzene. The films show conductivity of 2.516 × 10−4 S m−1 indicating a semiconductor property.
Chem. Commun., 2010,46, 3256-3258
https://doi.org/10.1039/B922733D
Observation of pH-, solvent -, spin-, and excitation-dependent blue photoluminescence from carbon nanoparticles
Blue luminescent carbon nanoparticles with high quantum yield (40.6%) and interesting pH-, solvent-, spin-, and excitation-dependent properties were reported for the first time.
Chem. Commun., 2010,46, 3681-3683
https://doi.org/10.1039/C000114G
A graphene -based fluorescent nanoprobe for silver(I) ions detection by using graphene oxide and a silver -specific oligonucleotide
A fluorescence sensor for Ag(I) ions is developed based on the target-induced conformational change of a silver-specific cytosine-rich oligonucleotide (SSO) and the interactions between the fluorogenic SSO probe and graphene oxide.
Chem. Commun., 2010,46, 2596-2598
https://doi.org/10.1039/B924832C
A pH-sensitive graphene oxide composite hydrogel
Graphene oxide/poly(vinyl alcohol) (GO/PVA) composite hydrogel was prepared and utilized for selective drug release at physiological pH.
Chem. Commun., 2010,46, 2376-2378
https://doi.org/10.1039/C000051E
Reduction of graphene oxide viaL-ascorbic acid
Individual graphene oxide sheets can be readily reduced under a mild condition using L-ascorbic acid.
Chem. Commun., 2010,46, 1112-1114
https://doi.org/10.1039/B917705A
Commercially activated carbon as the source for producing multicolor photoluminescent carbon dots by chemical oxidation
Using commercially activated carbon, we developed a simple and effective route to prepare good biocompatible multicolor photoluminescent carbon dots.
Chem. Commun., 2010,46, 8812-8814
https://doi.org/10.1039/C0CC02724C
Microwave synthesis of fluorescent carbon nanoparticles with electrochemiluminescence properties
In this study, we present a facile, economical microwave pyrolysis approach to synthesize fluorescent carbon nanoparticles with electrochemiluminescence properties.
Chem. Commun., 2009, 5118-5120
https://doi.org/10.1039/B907612C
Covalent functionalization of polydisperse chemically-converted graphene sheets with amine -terminated ionic liquid
Polydisperse graphene sheets that are functionalized with ionic liquid have been prepared successfully. The solubility properties and electrostatic charge of the ionic liquid units enable the resulting sheets to be well dispersed in a wide range of media, such as water, DMF, and DMSO.
Chem. Commun., 2009, 3880-3882
https://doi.org/10.1039/B905085J
Enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution by prolonging the lifetime of carriers in ZnO/CdS heterostructures
Coupled ZnO/CdS heterostructures based on the Z-scheme mechanism are demonstrated to be highly active photocatalysts for H2 evolution from water under simulated solar light irradiation due to the greatly prolonged lifetime of photoexcited carriers.
Chem. Commun., 2009, 3452-3454
https://doi.org/10.1039/B904668B
High efficiency and stable dye -sensitized solar cells with an organic chromophore featuring a binary π-conjugated spacer
A binary spacer of orderly conjugated 3,4-ethyldioxythiophene and thienothiophene to construct a wide-spectral response organic chromophore for dye-sensitized solar cells showing a high efficiency of 9.8% and an excellent stability.
Chem. Commun., 2009, 2198-2200
https://doi.org/10.1039/B822325D
Non-covalent functionalization of graphene sheets by sulfonated polyaniline
Graphene sheets were stably dispersed in water by functionalization with sulfonated polyaniline (SPANI), and the composite film of SPANI-functionalized graphene showed improved electrochemical stability and enhanced electrocatalytic activity.
Chem. Commun., 2009, 1667-1669
https://doi.org/10.1039/B821805F
Anthraquinone based polymer as high performance cathode material for rechargeable lithium batteries
Poly(anthraquinonyl sulfide) is synthesized and investigated as a novel organic cathode material for rechargeable lithium batteries, which shows excellent reversibility and cyclabilty, and gives important insights into developing a new generation of organic cathode materials with higher performance.
Chem. Commun., 2009, 448-450
https://doi.org/10.1039/B814515F
Electrodeposited nickel hydroxide on nickel foam with ultrahigh capacitance
Electrodeposited Ni(OH)2 on nickel foam with porous and 3D nanostructures has ultrahigh capacitance in the potential range −0.05–0.45 V, and a maximum specific capacitance as high as 3152 F g−1 can be achieved in 3% KOH solution at a charge/discharge current density of 4 A g−1.
Chem. Commun., 2008, 6537-6539
https://doi.org/10.1039/B815647F
Facile preparation of low cytotoxicity fluorescent carbon nanocrystals by electrooxidation of graphite
A simple and facile method was developed to prepare fluorescent carbon nanocrystals (CNCs) with low cytotoxicity and no photobleaching by electrooxidation of graphite in aqueous solution. The CNCs were monodipserse and stable in solution with high ionic strength, which is promising for biological labeling and imaging in vivo.
Chem. Commun., 2008, 5116-5118
https://doi.org/10.1039/B812420E
Phenothiazine derivatives for efficient organic dye-sensitized solar cells
Novel organic dyes based on the phenothiazine (PTZ) unit were designed and synthesized for application in dye-sensitized solar cells; a prominent solar energy-to-electricity conversion efficiency (η) of 5.5% was achieved.
Chem. Commun., 2007, 3741-3743
https://doi.org/10.1039/B707485A
Simple and sensitive aptamer -based colorimetric sensing of protein using unmodified gold nanoparticle probes
A simple and sensitive aptamer-based colorimetric sensor for protein detection (alpha-thrombin in this work) using unmodified gold nanoparticle probes was developed.
Chem. Commun., 2007, 3735-3737
https://doi.org/10.1039/B707642H
Fluorescent “light-up” bioprobes based on tetraphenylethylene derivatives with aggregation-induced emission characteristics
Fluorescence of non-emissive 1,2-bis{4-[4-(N,N,N-triethylammonium)butoxy]phenyl}-1,2-diphenylethene dibromide (TPE) is turned “on” by the addition of DNA or BSA into its aqueous phosphate buffer solution.
Chem. Commun., 2006, 3705-3707
https://doi.org/10.1039/B608425G
Photocatalytic water reduction under visible light on a novel ZnIn2S4 catalyst synthesized by hydrothermal method
A novel ZnIn2S4 catalyst synthesized by hydrothermal method shows high and stable photocatalytic activity for water reduction under visible light illumination.
Chem. Commun., 2003, 2142-2143
https://doi.org/10.1039/B306813G
Room-temperature
Chem. Commun., 2001, 2244-2245
https://doi.org/10.1039/B106935G
Aggregation-induced emission of 1-methyl-1,2,3,4,5-pentaphenylsilole
Chem. Commun., 2001, 1740-1741
https://doi.org/10.1039/B105159H
Blue photoluminescent zinc coordination polymers with supertetranuclear cores
Chem. Commun., 2000, 2043-2044
https://doi.org/10.1039/B005753N
About this collection
Chemical Communications is publishing its 60th volume in 2024. Over the past 60 years, ChemComm has been the RSC’s most cited journal, and one of the most trusted venues for rapid publication of short communications. In our anniversary year, we recognise the important contributions ChemComm has made, and continues to make, in advancing the chemical sciences.
On this occasion, we bring together 60 significant historic papers published in ChemComm from each region. This special collection highlights 60 pioneering papers that were most cited from the researchers in China. Please join us in revisiting some of the papers that made ChemComm one of your most trusted venues for publication.