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Recent advances on COF-based single-atom and dual-atom sites for oxygen catalysis
The COF-based SACs and DACs, including their design, synthesis, applications, and electrocatalysis mechanism, are reviewed by investigating their catalytic mechanisms underlying both the oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC03535F
Synergistic catalysis for promoting selective C–C/C–O cleavage in plastic waste: structure–activity relationship and rational design of heterogeneous catalysts for liquid hydrocarbon production
The review examines the structure–function relationship and outlines future directions to develop heterogeneous catalysts for C–C and C–O bonds cleavage in plastic waste and upcycling real-world plastic waste into chemicals and fuels.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC03261F
Sulfonated Hierarchical ZSM-5 Zeolite Monoliths as Solid Acid Catalyst for Esterification of Oleic Acid
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC05044D
Lattice Expansion of MnO Induced by Sulphur Doping for Enhanced Aqueous Zinc-Ion Diffusion and Storage
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC04773G
Cobalt-Catalyzed Dithiolation of Unactivated Alkenes with Thiols: A Facile Access to Diverse Vicinal Dithioethers
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC04746J
Reversible CO2 insertion into the silicon-nitrogen σ-bond of an N-heterocyclic iminosilane
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC04798B
Fullerene as a probe molecule for single-atom oxygen reduction electrocatalysts
This study reveals the probing role of fullerenes in identifying the active sites of single-atom catalysts due to steric hindrance.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 11964-11967
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC03901G
Flexible, shape-editable wood-based functional materials with acetal linkages
Flexible shape-editable transparent wood was prepared by addition reaction and free radical polymerization. The wood skeleton promotes directional enhancement and energy dissipation, and the acetal linkages ensure shape memory and editability.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC03522D
Fe3O4 nanostructure films as solar-thermal conversion materials for ammonia synthesis
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC04112G
Synthesis of body temperature-triggerable dynamic liquid crystal elastomers using Diels–Alder crosslinkers
Diels–Alder dynamic covalent bond-crosslinked liquid crystal elastomers are developed, whose reprogrammable and reconfigurable actuators display reversible deformation between room and body temperature.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 11774-11777
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC03721A
An ultralow iridium-incorporated Ni–Fe bimetallic–organic framework for efficient oxygen evolution reaction
An iridium-incorporated ionic MOF was prepared and applied as a highly efficient and stable OER electrocatalyst.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 11588-11591
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC03818E
Photoinduced fluoroalkylation-peroxidation of alkenes enabled by ligand-to-iron charge transfer mediated decarboxylation
A photoinduced iron-catalyzed fluoroalkylation-peroxidation of activated and/or unactivated alkenes with fluoroalkyl carboxylic acids and hydroperoxide has been realized.
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC04650A
A multifunctional phenylphosphinamide additive for stable flexible inverted perovskite solar cells
The additive of phenylphosphinamide enhances the mechanical reliability of flexible inverted perovskite solar cells.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 11335-11338
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC03491K
Amine functional reactive coalescing agents (RCA) for emission-free waterborne paints and coatings
Acid–base interactions have been utilized in designing new amine-functional reactive coalescing agents (RCAs), making them ideal for producing VOC-free and emission-free waterborne coatings.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 11331-11334
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC03147D
Streamlining Si–O bond formation through cobalt-catalyzed dehydrocoupling
Dehydrogenative coupling – Si–O and Si–N bond formation in the presence of commercially available catalysts and ligands.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 10886-10889
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC04144E
Fe–Nx sites coupled with Fe3C on porous carbon from plastic wastes for oxygen reduction reaction
Isolated Fe–Nx sites as well as Fe3C NPs co-embedded in N-doped carbon (Fe3C/Fe–N–C) was synthesized using PET as carbon precursor. The Fe3C/Fe–N–C showed excellent ORR performance, realizing the concept of turning trash into treasure.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 10334-10337
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC03683B
Multimetal synergy in an iron–cobalt–nickel hydroxide electrocatalyst for electro-oxidative lignin depolymerization to produce value-added aromatic chemicals
A ternary iron–cobalt–nickel hydroxide nanoarray catalyst was fabricated, which achieves enhanced performance towards electro-oxidative depolymerization of lignin models to produce benzoic acid and phenol.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 9982-9985
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02748E
Highly sensitive and selective detection of DCP vapors using pyridine-based fluorescent nanofilms
A homogeneous, thickness-tunable, and large Stokes-shifted pyridine-based fluorescent nanofilm was developed, which exhibited high sensitivity, low detection limit, and high selectivity in the detection of DCP vapors.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 9773-9776
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC03712J
Defect-rich W1−xMoxS2 solutions for efficient H2 evolution in acidic electrolytes
A defect-rich W0.4Mo0.6S2 solid solution is controllably synthesized and exhibits markedly enhanced HER activity and durability in both 0.5 M H2SO4 and 2.0 M NaCl, thereby showing outstanding practical prospects.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 9558-9561
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02900C
Automated monitoring of electrocatalyst corrosion as a function of electrochemical history and electrolyte formulation
We present an automated platform for studying electrode corrosion as a function of electrochemical history and electrolyte composition using Pt ORR as a proof-of-concept relevant to next-generation phosphoric acid fuel cells.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 9554-9557
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02906B
Enhanced CO2 conversion in dielectric barrier discharge plasma coupled with a heterojunction photocatalyst
The CO2 conversion efficiency was boosted by the synergistic effect of the dielectric barrier discharge plasma and heterojunction photocatalyst.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 8900-8903
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02753A
Chemical fixation of CO2/CS2 to access iodoallenyl oxazolidinones and allenyl thiazolidine-thiones
CO2/CS2 was used to prepare iodoallenyl- and allenyl heterocycles with high yields and diastereoselectivities in a metal-free manner under mild conditions.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 8756-8759
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02894E
Phosphorus-doped Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets enabling ambient NH3 synthesis with high current densities
In this work, nitrate reduction to ammonia was achieved using P-doped Ti3C2Tx nanosheets. Impressively, this catalyst showed ampere-level nitrate reduction in a flow cell, implying its potential for sustainable ammonia production.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 8728-8731
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC03051F
Lithium–silver alloys in anode-less batteries: comparison in liquid- and solid-electrolytes
In situ X-ray characterizations and electron microscopy observations reveal that lithium deposits in anode-less batteries are more homogeneous in solid electrolytes than in liquid electrolytes, attributed to the diffusional Coble creep process.
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 8268-8271
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02704C
CO2 capture by imidazolium-based deep eutectic solvents: the effect of steric hindrance of N-heterocyclic carbenes
CO2 does not react with the N-heterocyclic carbene possessing two isopropyl N-substituents in deep eutectic solvents composed of ethylene glycol and the imidazolium-based salt [IiPim][Triz].
Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 7061-7064
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC02422B
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Topics covered in this collection include sustainable energy storage, chemistry enabling decarbonization and net zero, sustainable synthesis and circular economy approaches, sustainable materials for a range of applications, and topics related to ensuring safe water resources. The collection spans various disciplines, including materials science, nanoscience, physics, and engineering.