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Contributors to the Pioneering Investigators collection 2022

This profile article showcases the researchers who have contributed an article to the 2022 Pioneering Investigators collection.

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Targeting chemokine receptors from the inside-out: discovery and development of small-molecule intracellular antagonists

Intracellular, allosteric antagonists for chemokine receptors hold great promise for the therapeutic modulation of chemokine responses.

Graphical abstract: Targeting chemokine receptors from the inside-out: discovery and development of small-molecule intracellular antagonists
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Feature Article

3-Ethyl-6-vinyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one (EVP): a versatile CO2-derived lactone platform for polymer synthesis

3-Ethyl-6-vinyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one (EVP) is a CO2-derived lactone synthesized via Pd-catalyzed telomerization of butadiene.

Graphical abstract: 3-Ethyl-6-vinyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one (EVP): a versatile CO2-derived lactone platform for polymer synthesis
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Feature Article

d–sp orbital hybridization: a strategy for activity improvement of transition metal catalysts

This article highlights the recent progress of d–sp hybridization catalysts, and emphasizes d–sp orbital hybridization as a unique strategy to regulate the electronic structures and catalytic performances of transition metals.

Graphical abstract: d–sp orbital hybridization: a strategy for activity improvement of transition metal catalysts
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Open Access Feature Article

Gaining control over conjugated polymer morphology to improve the performance of organic electronics

Conjugated polymer (CP) microstructure plays a crucial role in determining the characteristics of a target device. Here, we provide an overview of the key aspects of the CP microstructure-property relationship carried out in our group.

Graphical abstract: Gaining control over conjugated polymer morphology to improve the performance of organic electronics
Feature Article

Molecular polymer bottlebrushes in nanomedicine: therapeutic and diagnostic applications

Molecular polymer bottlebrushes offer a comprehensive toolbox for nanomaterials design. Their tuneable and multifunctional architecture has accelerated their use in nano-bio research and nanomedicine applications.

Graphical abstract: Molecular polymer bottlebrushes in nanomedicine: therapeutic and diagnostic applications
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Feature Article

Understanding the reactivity of frustrated Lewis pairs with the help of the activation strain model–energy decomposition analysis method

This Feature article presents recent representative applications of the combination of the Activation Strain Model of reactivity and the Energy Decomposition Analysis methods to understand the reactivity of Frustrated Lewis Pairs (FLPs).

Graphical abstract: Understanding the reactivity of frustrated Lewis pairs with the help of the activation strain model–energy decomposition analysis method
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Feature Article

Understanding PEDOT doped with tosylate

The conducting polymer of PEDOT doped with tosylate has properties and behaviour making it interesting for use in conformable electronic devices. Understanding this material is of research interest.

Graphical abstract: Understanding PEDOT doped with tosylate
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Collective plasmonic resonances enhance the photoluminescence of rare-earth nanocrystal films processed by ultrafast annealing

Rapid thermal annealing allows ultrafast processing of rare-earth nanocrystal thin films to achieve close-to-one photoluminescence quantum yield while preserving the transparency of the layers, which further enables their integration with photonic architectures.

Graphical abstract: Collective plasmonic resonances enhance the photoluminescence of rare-earth nanocrystal films processed by ultrafast annealing
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Resonant acoustic mixing (RAM) for efficient mechanoredox catalysis without grinding or impact media

Using barium titanate as the piezoelectric catalysts, we demonstrate the ability to conduct mechanoredox reactions via resonant acoustic mixing, without grinding media or bulk solvent.

Graphical abstract: Resonant acoustic mixing (RAM) for efficient mechanoredox catalysis without grinding or impact media
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Communication

Comparative study of sonication-assisted liquid phase exfoliation of six layered coordination polymers

Liquid phase exfoliation of six layered coordination polymers suggests an impact of the material porosity on the nanoplatelets’ dimensions.

Graphical abstract: Comparative study of sonication-assisted liquid phase exfoliation of six layered coordination polymers
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Oxygen-atom transfer photochemistry of a molecular copper bromate complex

We report the synthesis and oxygen-atom transfer (OAT) photochemistry of [Cu(tpa)BrO3]ClO4.

Graphical abstract: Oxygen-atom transfer photochemistry of a molecular copper bromate complex
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Open Access Communication

Photocatalytic deracemisation of cobalt(III) complexes with fourfold stereogenicity

The deracemisation of fourfold stereogenic cobalt(III) diketonates with a chiral photocatalyst is described.

Graphical abstract: Photocatalytic deracemisation of cobalt(iii) complexes with fourfold stereogenicity
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Threefold reactivity of a COF-embedded rhenium catalyst: reductive etherification, oxidative esterification or transfer hydrogenation

The reactivity of the novel Re(I) catalyst [Re(C12Anth-py2)(CO)3Br] is modulated by its interactions with the covalent organic framework (COF) TFB-BD.

Graphical abstract: Threefold reactivity of a COF-embedded rhenium catalyst: reductive etherification, oxidative esterification or transfer hydrogenation
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Atom-efficient synthesis of a benchmark electrolyte for magnesium battery applications

The Mg battery electrolyte complex [Mg2Cl3]+ [AlPh4] is prepared in high yield with 100% atom economy via a AlCl3/MgPh2 ligand exchange reaction. Spectroscopic studies suggest a simpler solution ionic composition than seen previously whilst maintaining high electrochemical performance.

Graphical abstract: Atom-efficient synthesis of a benchmark electrolyte for magnesium battery applications
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Sub-bandgap trap sites for high-density photochemical electron storage in colloidal SrTiO3 nanocrystals

We report facile and reversible electron storage in colloidal SrTiO3 nanocrystals using photochemical and redox titration methods.

Graphical abstract: Sub-bandgap trap sites for high-density photochemical electron storage in colloidal SrTiO3 nanocrystals
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Triazine based eccentric Piedfort units towards a single source hydrogen bonded network

Herein we report a hydrogen-bonded three-dimensional network originating from a single source precursor, sym-triisopropylaminotriazine, that is both a donor and an acceptor of hydrogen bonds.

Graphical abstract: Triazine based eccentric Piedfort units towards a single source hydrogen bonded network
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Open Access Communication

Seed-directed synthesis of chiroptically active Au nanocrystals of varied symmetries

Chiral plasmonic nanocrystals with varied symmetries were synthesized by L-glutathione-guided overgrowth from Au tetrahedra, nanoplates, and octahedra, highlighting the importance of chiral molecule adsorption at transient kink sites.

Graphical abstract: Seed-directed synthesis of chiroptically active Au nanocrystals of varied symmetries
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Pressure and guest-mediated pore shape modification in a small pore MOF to 1200 bar

Guest-mediated flexibility in the metal–organic framework, Sc2BDC3, is examined under moderate pressure in a sapphire capillary cell, revealing pore-shapes changes at much lower pressures than previously reported.

Graphical abstract: Pressure and guest-mediated pore shape modification in a small pore MOF to 1200 bar
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Enolate SNAr of unactivated arenes via [(η6-arene)RuCp]+ intermediates

SNAr of unactivated arenes with enolate nucleophiles is facilitated by π-coordination to Ru and subsequent product release by photolysis.

Graphical abstract: Enolate SNAr of unactivated arenes via [(η6-arene)RuCp]+ intermediates
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Light-mediated multi-target protein degradation using arylazopyrazole photoswitchable PROTACs (AP-PROTACs)

A new class of arylazopyrazole photoswitchable PROTACs (AP-PROTACs) enables light-triggered degradation of a specific ensemble of protein kinases.

Graphical abstract: Light-mediated multi-target protein degradation using arylazopyrazole photoswitchable PROTACs (AP-PROTACs)
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Atmospheric pressure atomic layer deposition to increase organic solvent resistance of PDMS

Unique surface–subsurface treatment of PDMS by atomic layer deposition at atmosphere pressure increases solvent resistance by two orders of magnitude.

Graphical abstract: Atmospheric pressure atomic layer deposition to increase organic solvent resistance of PDMS
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Pyrochlore-structural Nd2Ta2O5N2 photocatalyst with an absorption edge of over 600 nm for Z-scheme overall water splitting

A pyrochlore-structural oxynitride Nd2Ta2O5N2 with a visible light absorption edge of ca. 620 nm was firstly explored to function as an effective H2-evolving photocatalyst for promising photocatalytic Z-scheme overall water splitting.

Graphical abstract: Pyrochlore-structural Nd2Ta2O5N2 photocatalyst with an absorption edge of over 600 nm for Z-scheme overall water splitting
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Fusing 10-vertex closo-carborane anions with N-heterocyclic carbenes

Discovered by Knöth in 1964, the 10-vertex closo-carborane anion [HCB9H91−] is a classical bicapped square antiprism that contains an unusual pentacoordinate carbon center.

Graphical abstract: Fusing 10-vertex closo-carborane anions with N-heterocyclic carbenes
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Chemical activation of commodity plastics for patterned electroless deposition of robust metallic films

A metal-chelating polymer (PEI) was used to modify the surface of commodity plastics, yielding a generalizable procedure for producing strongly adhered metallic traces using electroless deposition.

Graphical abstract: Chemical activation of commodity plastics for patterned electroless deposition of robust metallic films
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Reversible speed control of one-stimulus-double-response, temperature-sensitive asymmetric hydrogel micromotors

The use of microfluidics for generation of thermo-responsive micromotors in which the catalyst is either physically encapsulated or chemically linked.

Graphical abstract: Reversible speed control of one-stimulus-double-response, temperature-sensitive asymmetric hydrogel micromotors
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Unsupervised classification of voltammetric data beyond principal component analysis

Effective dimensionality reduction for the classification of electrochemical data based on PCA, t-SNE and UMAP and different data formats, including image recognition and feature extraction.

Graphical abstract: Unsupervised classification of voltammetric data beyond principal component analysis
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Sensitivity enhancement of an impedance-based cellular biosensor by a nanopatterned PEDOT:Nafion interface

A nanopatterned PEDOT:Nafion composite interface was integrated onto interdigitated electrodes for enhanced sensitivity and dynamic range of impedance-based cellular biosensors.

Graphical abstract: Sensitivity enhancement of an impedance-based cellular biosensor by a nanopatterned PEDOT:Nafion interface
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Amide bond hydrolysis of peptoids

A chiral non-coordinating substitution at N-terminal end within peptoids facilitates regio-selective amide bond hydrolysis mediated by a transition metal ion and/or an acidic buffer as evident by X-ray crystallographic analysis, supported by ESI-MS.

Graphical abstract: Amide bond hydrolysis of peptoids
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Two-photon polymerization lithography enabling the fabrication of PEDOT:PSS 3D structures for bioelectronic applications

In this work, an innovative fabrication method for the realization of PEDOT:PSS-based conductive micropillars and 3D cage-like structures is presented, combining 2-photon lithography and electrodeposition techniques.

Graphical abstract: Two-photon polymerization lithography enabling the fabrication of PEDOT:PSS 3D structures for bioelectronic applications
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Communication

Heterostructures of Cu2−xS/Cu2−xTe plasmonic semiconductors: disappearing and reappearing LSPR with anion exchange

Converting Cu2−xS nanorods to Cu2−xTe through anion exchange resulted in unexpected effects on the LSPR behaviour.

Graphical abstract: Heterostructures of Cu2−xS/Cu2−xTe plasmonic semiconductors: disappearing and reappearing LSPR with anion exchange
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

γ-Agostic interactions in (MesCCC)Fe–Mes(L) complexes

γ-Agostic interactions in(MesCCC)Fe–Mes(L) complexes were observed in the crystal structures, NMR data, and DFT calculations.

Graphical abstract: γ-Agostic interactions in (MesCCC)Fe–Mes(L) complexes
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Open Access Communication

Imaging of antitubercular dimeric boronic acids at the mycobacterial cell surface by click-probe capture

Antitubercular ‘clickable’ diboronic acid agents are directly incorporated into the mycobacterial cell envelope through glycan-targeting.

Graphical abstract: Imaging of antitubercular dimeric boronic acids at the mycobacterial cell surface by click-probe capture
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Communication

Fabrication of antimicrobial polymeric films by compression molding of peptide assemblies and polyethylene

This paper presents compression molding of peptide assemblies with low-density polyethylene (LDPE) for the robust production of antimicrobial polymeric films.

Graphical abstract: Fabrication of antimicrobial polymeric films by compression molding of peptide assemblies and polyethylene
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Communication

Intramolecular activation of strong Si–O bonds by gold(I): regioselective synthesis of 3-bromo-2-silylbenzofurans

The reactivity of gold-vinylidene complexes allows for Si–O bond activation. The applicability of this methodology was showcased by orthogonal transformations.

Graphical abstract: Intramolecular activation of strong Si–O bonds by gold(i): regioselective synthesis of 3-bromo-2-silylbenzofurans
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Communication

A europium(III)-based nanooptode for bicarbonate sensing – a multicomponent approach to sensor materials

Using amphiphilic europium(III) complexes, antenna chromophore, and bulky cations as components, nanooptodes with a luminescent response to bicarbonate were assembled on a polystyrene nanoparticle platform.

Graphical abstract: A europium(iii)-based nanooptode for bicarbonate sensing – a multicomponent approach to sensor materials
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Importance of steric bulkiness of iridium photocatalysts with PNNP tetradentate ligands for CO2 reduction

Steric bulkiness – the metric of the robustness of the self-photosensitized, single metal-active-site catalysis, elucidated in CO2 photoreduction.

Graphical abstract: Importance of steric bulkiness of iridium photocatalysts with PNNP tetradentate ligands for CO2 reduction
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Rationally designed Ru(II) metallacycles with tunable imidazole ligands for synergistical chemo-phototherapy of cancer

Herein, we construct a series of Ru(II) metallacycles with multimodal chemo-phototherapeutic properties, which exhibited much higher anticancer activity and better cancer-cell selectivity than cisplatin.

Graphical abstract: Rationally designed Ru(ii) metallacycles with tunable imidazole ligands for synergistical chemo-phototherapy of cancer
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Communication

Selectivity and efficiency in the ligation of the pyrene:abasic base pair by T4 and PBCV-1 DNA ligases

Remarkable selectivity was observed in the ligation of 5′-phosphate 1-pyrene strands across from an abasic lesion in a DNA-templated reaction by two different ligases suggesting that pyrene-terminated strands could be used in abasic site detection.

Graphical abstract: Selectivity and efficiency in the ligation of the pyrene:abasic base pair by T4 and PBCV-1 DNA ligases
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Open Access Communication

Heavier N-heterocyclic half-sandwich tetrylenes

The best of both worlds: Lewis amphiphilic N-heterocyclic half-sandwich tetrylenes are reported, which combine structural features of di-N-heterocyclic tetrylenes and tetrelocenes.

Graphical abstract: Heavier N-heterocyclic half-sandwich tetrylenes
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Communication

A recyclable thermoset with built-in thermocleavable group developed from a cis-cyclobutane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid

A novel class of recyclable thermoset has been developed from cis-3,4-diphenylcyclobutane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid (CBDA-4) due to its thermocleavability at high temperature.

Graphical abstract: A recyclable thermoset with built-in thermocleavable group developed from a cis-cyclobutane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid
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Open Access Communication

Pulse dipolar EPR for determining nanomolar binding affinities

CuII-nitroxide RIDME measurements at 100 nM protein concentration allow reliable extraction of dissociation constants and distances, while measurements at 50 nM protein concentration allow reliable extraction of dissociation constants only.

Graphical abstract: Pulse dipolar EPR for determining nanomolar binding affinities
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Communication

Synthesis and optoelectronic properties of radical conjugated polyfluorenes

A novel redox-active fluorene monomer is synthesized and copolymerized with 9,9-dioctylfluorene and benzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole via Suzuki cross-coupling to produce alternating and tertiary copolymers.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and optoelectronic properties of radical conjugated polyfluorenes
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Orthogonally deconstructable and depolymerizable polysilylethers via entropy-driven ring-opening metathesis polymerization

The synthesis of low Tg polysilylethers via entropy-driven ring-opening metathesis polymerization is reported. These polymers can be depolymerized through olefin metathesis or deconstructed with acid or fluoride.

Graphical abstract: Orthogonally deconstructable and depolymerizable polysilylethers via entropy-driven ring-opening metathesis polymerization
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Communication

Nickel-catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling of indole-3-acetic acids with aryl bromides by convergent paired electrolysis

Nickel-catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling of indole-3-acetic acids with aryl bromides by convergent paired electrolysis was developed in an undivided cell.

Graphical abstract: Nickel-catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling of indole-3-acetic acids with aryl bromides by convergent paired electrolysis
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Communication

Gold-catalysed rearrangement of unconventional cyclopropane-tethered 1,5-enynes

The synthesis of particular cyclopropane-tethered 1,5-enynes, namely 6-alkynyl-4-alkylidenebicyclo[3.1.0]hex-2-enes, enabled the discovery of unprecedented gold-catalyzed rearrangment to indenes.

Graphical abstract: Gold-catalysed rearrangement of unconventional cyclopropane-tethered 1,5-enynes
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

A chiral 3D silver(I)–benzenedithiolate coordination polymer exhibiting photoemission and non-linear optical response

A neutral coordination polymer made of Ag(I) and 1,3-benzenedithiolate, [Ag2(1,3-BDT)]n, displays both photoluminescence properties and a second harmonic generation signal.

Graphical abstract: A chiral 3D silver(i)–benzenedithiolate coordination polymer exhibiting photoemission and non-linear optical response
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Multivalent NHS-activated acrylates for orthogonal site-selective functionalisation of peptides at cysteine residues

A novel multivalent platform of NHS-activated acrylates was developed for the site-selective chemical appendage of multiple functionalities on native peptides, a highly demanding and complex tool of modern chemical biology.

Graphical abstract: Multivalent NHS-activated acrylates for orthogonal site-selective functionalisation of peptides at cysteine residues
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Microemulsions for the covalent patterning of graphene

Emulsions are used as templates to pattern graphene covalently. When exposing graphene to a microemulsion, some regions are in contact with the aqueous phase which contains the reagent, while the rest are exposed to the oil phase and do not react.

Graphical abstract: Microemulsions for the covalent patterning of graphene
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Communication

Selective recognition of A/T-rich DNA 3-way junctions with a three-fold symmetric tripeptide

We describe a new approach to target non-canonical DNA 3-Way Junctions (3WJs) that relies on the cooperative and sequence-selective recognition of A/T-rich duplex DNA branches by three AT-Hook peptides attached to a three-fold symmetric and fluorogenic 1,3,5-tristyrylbenzene core.

Graphical abstract: Selective recognition of A/T-rich DNA 3-way junctions with a three-fold symmetric tripeptide
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Defect engineering in two-dimensional perovskite nanowire arrays by europium(III) doping towards high-performance photodetection

We demonstrate high-performance photodetectors based on Eu-doped 2D perovskite nanowire arrays. Thanks to the efficient carrier transport and suppressed trap density, the optimized Eu-doped photodetectors show an excellent responsivity of 6.24 A W−1.

Graphical abstract: Defect engineering in two-dimensional perovskite nanowire arrays by europium(iii) doping towards high-performance photodetection
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Semiconducting silicon–phosphorus frameworks for caging exotic polycations

Silicon phosphides with a new structure have been synthesized. These salt inclusion materials contain exotic polycations such as [Ba6Cl]11+. The structure and properties are investigated.

Graphical abstract: Semiconducting silicon–phosphorus frameworks for caging exotic polycations
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Self-assembled benzoselenadiazole-capped tripeptide hydrogels with inherent in vitro anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activity

Heterocyclic aromatic benzoselenadiazole (BSe)-capped tripeptides self-assemble to form hydrogels and exhibit in vitro anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities.

Graphical abstract: Self-assembled benzoselenadiazole-capped tripeptide hydrogels with inherent in vitro anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activity
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Hydride state accumulation in native [FeFe]-hydrogenase with the physiological reductant H2 supports its catalytic relevance

Studies of enzymatic catalysis often rely on non-biological reagents, which may affect catalytic intermediates and produce off-cycle states. Here the influence of buffer and reductant on key intermediates of [FeFe]-hydrogenase are explored.

Graphical abstract: Hydride state accumulation in native [FeFe]-hydrogenase with the physiological reductant H2 supports its catalytic relevance
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Triazine-pyridine chemistry for protein labelling on tyrosine

Herein, we discover the new reactivity of the 1,3,5-triazine moiety reacting with a phenol group and report the development of biocompatible and catalyst-free triazine-pyridine chemistry (TPC) for tyrosine labelling under physiological conditions and profiling in the whole proteome.

Graphical abstract: Triazine-pyridine chemistry for protein labelling on tyrosine
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Mechanistic insights of molecular metal polyselenides for catalytic hydrogen generation

Exploration of efficient molecular metal–selenide HER catalysts and identification of the mechanistic implications induced by the type of incorporated chalcogen.

Graphical abstract: Mechanistic insights of molecular metal polyselenides for catalytic hydrogen generation
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Metal–organic cage incorporating thin-film nanocomposite membranes with antifouling properties

Incorporation of functional water-stable metal–organic cages (MOCs) in the reverse osmosis membrane changes the membrane morphology and hydrophilicity to achieve better antifouling properties.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic cage incorporating thin-film nanocomposite membranes with antifouling properties
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Tuning the photophysical properties of luminescent lanthanide complexes through regioselective antenna fluorination

Carbostyrils monofluorinated in the 3, 5, or 6 positions were synthesised via a photochemical isomerisation-cyclisation route, and incorporated into octadentate cyclen triacetate ligands that formed luminescent Tb(III) and Eu(III) complexes.

Graphical abstract: Tuning the photophysical properties of luminescent lanthanide complexes through regioselective antenna fluorination
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Air-stable plasmonic bubbles as a versatile three-dimensional surface-enhanced Raman scattering platform for bi-directional gas sensing

‘Plasmonic bubbles’ as a versatile, air-stable, centimetre-sized 3D SERS platform with bi-directional gas sensing capabilities.

Graphical abstract: Air-stable plasmonic bubbles as a versatile three-dimensional surface-enhanced Raman scattering platform for bi-directional gas sensing
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

AI and computational chemistry-accelerated development of an alotaketal analogue with conventional PKC selectivity

We have designed and synthesized a new PKC ligand with a novel skeleton based on alotaketals through in silico screening, docking analysis, and molecular dynamics simulation. The new ligand has a higher affinity for PKCα-C1A than for PKCδ-C1B.

Graphical abstract: AI and computational chemistry-accelerated development of an alotaketal analogue with conventional PKC selectivity
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Decoupling the metal–insulator transition temperature and hysteresis of VO2 using Ge alloying and oxygen vacancies

Ge alloying enables independent control of forward and reverse metal–insulator transitions in VO2, enabling decoupling of transformation-temperature and hysteresis.

Graphical abstract: Decoupling the metal–insulator transition temperature and hysteresis of VO2 using Ge alloying and oxygen vacancies
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Multifunctional molecules with a bipyridyl core ameliorate multifaceted amyloid toxicity

The development of multifunctional modulators by curating the metal chelating properties of bipyridine and biomolecular auxiliaries to ameliorate the multifaceted amyloid toxicity.

Graphical abstract: Multifunctional molecules with a bipyridyl core ameliorate multifaceted amyloid toxicity
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Chelation-activated ultralong room-temperature phosphorescence and thermo-/excitation-dependent persistent luminescence

Chelation-activated tunable room-temperature phosphorescence in molecule-based metal complexes.

Graphical abstract: Chelation-activated ultralong room-temperature phosphorescence and thermo-/excitation-dependent persistent luminescence
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Mechanistic insight into rapid oxygen-atom transfer from a calix-functionalized polyoxovanadate

Accelerated rates of O-atom vacancy formation in calix-substituted POV–alkoxide clusters. Mechanisms if OAT dependent on surface ligand substitution patterns.

Graphical abstract: Mechanistic insight into rapid oxygen-atom transfer from a calix-functionalized polyoxovanadate
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Post-synthetic ligand cyclization in metal–organic frameworks through functional group connection with regioisomerism

Novel post-synthetic ligand cyclization (PSLC) strategy for metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) bearing regioisomeric functional groups has been developed to install benzo-fused heterocycles in MOFs.

Graphical abstract: Post-synthetic ligand cyclization in metal–organic frameworks through functional group connection with regioisomerism
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

Dual-photofunctional organogermanium compound based on donor–acceptor–donor architecture

A dual-photofunctional organogermanium compound based on a donor–acceptor–donor architecture that exhibits thermally activated delayed fluorescence and mechano-responsive luminochromism has been developed.

Graphical abstract: Dual-photofunctional organogermanium compound based on donor–acceptor–donor architecture
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Open Access Communication

High capacity ammonia adsorption in a robust metal–organic framework mediated by reversible host–guest interactions

To understand the exceptional adsorption of NH3 in MFM-300(Sc), we report a full study of the mechanism of adsorption by in situ neutron diffraction, inelastic neutron scattering, synchrotron infrared microspectroscopy, and 45Sc NMR spectroscopy.

Graphical abstract: High capacity ammonia adsorption in a robust metal–organic framework mediated by reversible host–guest interactions
Communication

Mixed molecular orientations promote charge transport in bulk heterojunction solar cells

This study reveals that a mixture of face-on and edge-on molecular orientations can be favorable for out-of-plane charge transport in solution processed bulk heterojunction organic solar cell active layers.

Graphical abstract: Mixed molecular orientations promote charge transport in bulk heterojunction solar cells
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

A microfluidic organic transistor for reversible and real-time monitoring of H2O2 at ppb/ppt levels in ultrapure water

A microfluidic organic transistor functionalized with phenyboronic acid could monitor not only a reversible boronate anion with H2O2 but also an irreversible conversion into a phenol structure by a continuous flow.

Graphical abstract: A microfluidic organic transistor for reversible and real-time monitoring of H2O2 at ppb/ppt levels in ultrapure water
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
Communication

Hundred-gram scale fabrication of few-layered silicene by a continuous vapor-dealloying strategy for high-performance lithium storage

A continuous vapor de-alloying strategy for a hundred-gram scale fabrication of silicene with high-performance Li storage capability.

Graphical abstract: Hundred-gram scale fabrication of few-layered silicene by a continuous vapor-dealloying strategy for high-performance lithium storage
From the themed collection: 2022 Pioneering Investigators
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