Themed collection 10th Anniversary of the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Science

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Metal and metal oxide amorphous nanomaterials towards electrochemical applications

Amorphous nanomaterials have aroused extensive interest due to their unique properties. Their performance is highly related with their distinct atomic arrangements, which have no long-range order but possess short- to medium-range order.

Graphical abstract: Metal and metal oxide amorphous nanomaterials towards electrochemical applications
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Transition-metal difluorocarbene complexes

We review the recent developments in the chemistry of transition-metal difluorocarbenes, including bonding and utility of M[double bond, length as m-dash]CF2 complexes.

Graphical abstract: Transition-metal difluorocarbene complexes
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Functional supramolecular gels based on poly(benzyl ether) dendrons and dendrimers

The design strategies and the gelation mechanism of poly(benzyl ether) dendritic gels, along with their potential applications, are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Functional supramolecular gels based on poly(benzyl ether) dendrons and dendrimers
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Selective oxidation conversion of methanol/dimethyl ether

Synthesizing high value-added oxygenated chemicals through the oxidation process is a new and important research direction for high-quality conversion of methanol/DME.

Graphical abstract: Selective oxidation conversion of methanol/dimethyl ether
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Improvement of adsorption and catalytic properties of zeolites by precisely controlling their particle morphology

The adsorption and catalytic performance of zeolites, dependent on the diffusion path, can be enhanced via precisely regulating their particle morphologies.

Graphical abstract: Improvement of adsorption and catalytic properties of zeolites by precisely controlling their particle morphology
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Recent advances in fluorescent probes for lipid droplets

This feature article discusses the recent advances in the design strategies, structural features and applications of fluorescent probes for lipid droplets.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in fluorescent probes for lipid droplets
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Chemical conversion based on the crystal facet effect of transition metal oxides and construction methods for sharp-faced nanocrystals

The facet effects of several important transition metal oxides in many chemical reactions are presented, and typical synthesis methods for their sharp-faced nanocrystals are summarized.

Graphical abstract: Chemical conversion based on the crystal facet effect of transition metal oxides and construction methods for sharp-faced nanocrystals
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Noble-metal based single-atom catalysts for the water-gas shift reaction

An overview of noble-metal based single-atom catalysts from catalyst compositions to reaction mechanisms for the water–gas shift reaction.

Graphical abstract: Noble-metal based single-atom catalysts for the water-gas shift reaction
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Recent advances in luminescent metal–organic frameworks and their photonic applications

In this feature article, we summarise the recent developments in luminescent metal–organic frameworks, including their emission mechanisms and photonic applications ranging from photonic barcodes to miniaturized lasers.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in luminescent metal–organic frameworks and their photonic applications
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Asymmetric hydrogenation of O-/N-functional group substituted arenes

This feature article focuses on the progress in catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation of O/N substituted arenes.

Graphical abstract: Asymmetric hydrogenation of O-/N-functional group substituted arenes
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Role of fluorine on the structure and second-harmonic-generation property of inorganic selenites and tellurites

Inclusion of the most electronegative fluorine can regulate the distortion direction and magnitude of the structure, bandgap, and second-harmonic-generation (SHG) efficiency of materials effectively.

Graphical abstract: Role of fluorine on the structure and second-harmonic-generation property of inorganic selenites and tellurites
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Nanoscale covalent organic frameworks: from controlled synthesis to cancer therapy

The controlled synthesis methods and the applications of nanoscale covalent organic frameworks in cancer therapy are summarized in this feature article.

Graphical abstract: Nanoscale covalent organic frameworks: from controlled synthesis to cancer therapy
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Tribochemistry of superlubricating amorphous carbon films

The recent progress in the superlubricity mechanism and properties regulation of DLC films is introduced from the perspective of tribochemistry.

Graphical abstract: Tribochemistry of superlubricating amorphous carbon films
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Germatranes and carbagermatranes: (hetero)aryl and alkyl coupling partners in Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions

The synthesis and Pd-catalyzed cross-couplings of structure-modified (hetero)aryl germatranes and alkyl carbagermatranes have been established.

Graphical abstract: Germatranes and carbagermatranes: (hetero)aryl and alkyl coupling partners in Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions
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Atomically dispersed metal catalysts on nanodiamond and its derivatives: synthesis and catalytic application

The recent progress in the synthesis and catalytic application of atomically dispersed metal catalysts on nanodiamond and its derivatives is systematically summarized.

Graphical abstract: Atomically dispersed metal catalysts on nanodiamond and its derivatives: synthesis and catalytic application
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Perovskite photodetectors and their application in artificial photonic synapses

Hybrid perovskite photonic synapses can be modulated with photoelectric signals, and have great potential for the development of artificial intelligence.

Graphical abstract: Perovskite photodetectors and their application in artificial photonic synapses
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Brush-like polymers: design, synthesis and applications

Polymer brushes have emerged as one of the most important means of surface modification. We summarise efficient methods for the fabrication of polymer brushes. In addition, we highlight the topology and potential applications of polymer brushes.

Graphical abstract: Brush-like polymers: design, synthesis and applications
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Molecular structures and magnetic properties of endohedral metallofullerenes

Endohedral metallofullerenes are fascinating materials. Recent progress on molecular structures and magnetic properties of metallofullerenes is summarized in this feature article.

Graphical abstract: Molecular structures and magnetic properties of endohedral metallofullerenes
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Stimuli-responsive polypeptides for controlled drug delivery

We summarize the advances of polypeptide-based drug delivery systems that respond to various physiological stimuli for controlled drug delivery applications.

Graphical abstract: Stimuli-responsive polypeptides for controlled drug delivery
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An Fe-based single-atom nanozyme with multi-enzyme activity for parallel catalytic therapy via a cascade reaction

Fe-based single-atom nanozymes with multi-enzyme activities and excellent photothermal properties were synthesized for highly efficient parallel catalytic therapy and photothermal therapy.

Graphical abstract: An Fe-based single-atom nanozyme with multi-enzyme activity for parallel catalytic therapy via a cascade reaction
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Atomic controllable anchoring of uranium into zirconate pyrochlore with ultrahigh loading capacity

Unavailable high loading of uranium with controllabe doping site on pyrochlore was achieved through molten salt synthesis.

Graphical abstract: Atomic controllable anchoring of uranium into zirconate pyrochlore with ultrahigh loading capacity
From the themed collection: 2022 Emerging Investigators
Communication

Photoredox catalyzed C–H trifluoroethylamination of heteroarenes

The first C–H trifluoroethylamination of heteroarenes with N-trifluoroethyl hydroxylamine reagents under photoredox catalysis has been described.

Graphical abstract: Photoredox catalyzed C–H trifluoroethylamination of heteroarenes
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Encapsulation of atomically dispersed Pt clusters in porous TiO2 for semi-hydrogenation of phenylacetylene

The multilayered catalyst 1.91%Pt@TiO2 with atomically dispersed Pt clusters shows excellent performance in the semi-hydrogenation of phenylacetylene.

Graphical abstract: Encapsulation of atomically dispersed Pt clusters in porous TiO2 for semi-hydrogenation of phenylacetylene
From the themed collection: 2022 Emerging Investigators
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2D Hybrid perovskite incorporating cage-confined secondary ammonium cations toward effective photodetection

A Ruddlesden–Popper hybrid perovskite was assembled by confining secondary ammonium cations into the inorganic framework, for which 2D quantum-well motifs render a fascinating photoresponse and effective photodetection properties.

Graphical abstract: 2D Hybrid perovskite incorporating cage-confined secondary ammonium cations toward effective photodetection
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The effect of the particle size on Fischer–Tropsch synthesis for ZSM-5 zeolite supported cobalt-based catalysts

The highly selective synthesis of various middle distillate fuels including gasoline, jet fuel and diesel range hydrocarbons is achieved for hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite supported cobalt catalysts with different cobalt particle sizes for syngas conversion.

Graphical abstract: The effect of the particle size on Fischer–Tropsch synthesis for ZSM-5 zeolite supported cobalt-based catalysts
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Oxidative coupling of methane over Mo–Sn catalysts

The selectivity of C2 hydrocarbons reached 98.1%, along with the methane conversion of 8.6% over Mo1Sn3 catalyst. The deep oxidation of methane to CO2 was significantly inhibited due to the moderately strong basic sites and reactive oxygen species.

Graphical abstract: Oxidative coupling of methane over Mo–Sn catalysts
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Heterometallic Al6Zn12 nano-plate with π-conjugated ligand: synthesis and nonlinear absorption properties

Presented herein is the synthesis of a heterometallic hybrid compound used as a candidate for third-order nonlinear optical (NLO) materials.

Graphical abstract: Heterometallic Al6Zn12 nano-plate with π-conjugated ligand: synthesis and nonlinear absorption properties
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Enhanced syngas production from CO2 photoreduction over CoPd alloy modified NiAl-LDH under visible light

A bimetallic CoPd alloy modified NiAl-LDH achieved enhanced syngas production by adjusting the Schottky barrier height to facilitate the separation and transfer of charge carriers and optimize the active sites for CO2 and H2O activation.

Graphical abstract: Enhanced syngas production from CO2 photoreduction over CoPd alloy modified NiAl-LDH under visible light
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A combined DFTB nanoreactor and reaction network generator approach for the mechanism of hydrocarbon combustion

We explored the mechanism of ethylene combustion by combining a density functional tight-binding based nanoreactor molecular dynamic method (DFTB-NMD) and a hidden Markov model (HMM) based reaction network generator approach.

Graphical abstract: A combined DFTB nanoreactor and reaction network generator approach for the mechanism of hydrocarbon combustion
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Crystal facet modulation of Bi2WO6 microplates for spatial charge separation and inhibiting reverse reaction

We experimentally demonstrated that spatial charge separation can take place between the {010} and {001} facets of Bi2WO6 microplates.

Graphical abstract: Crystal facet modulation of Bi2WO6 microplates for spatial charge separation and inhibiting reverse reaction
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Investigation of the sublimation mechanism of GeSe and GeS

We demonstrate the diatomic molecule sublimation mechanism of GeSe and GeS through a detailed theoretical and experimental investigation.

Graphical abstract: Investigation of the sublimation mechanism of GeSe and GeS
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Solvent-regulated chiral exciton coupling and CPL sign inversion of an amphiphilic glutamide-cyanostilbene

The chiral exciton couplings within a Y-shaped amphiphilic glutamide-cyanostilbene could be significantly biased by solvent polarity and hydration effect, which led to sign inversion of both CD and CPL of its assemblies.

Graphical abstract: Solvent-regulated chiral exciton coupling and CPL sign inversion of an amphiphilic glutamide-cyanostilbene
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A metal-porphyrinic framework film as an efficient optical limiting layer in an electro-optical switchable device

Herein we report a 2D surface-coordinated porphyrinic metal–organic framework film (SURMOF) CuTCPP prepared by a layer by layer method as an optical limiting layer in a polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) device.

Graphical abstract: A metal-porphyrinic framework film as an efficient optical limiting layer in an electro-optical switchable device
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Can nitrogen-based complex hydrides be a hydrogen isotope separation material?

The nitrogen-based complex hydride Li–N–H has positive thermodynamic isotope effects with a separation factor of 1.42.

Graphical abstract: Can nitrogen-based complex hydrides be a hydrogen isotope separation material?
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Design of ultra-high luminescent polymers for organic photovoltaic cells with low energy loss

Here, a new polymer named PBTT-C4 was designed based on carboxylate-functionalized thieno[3,2-b]thiophene units. Both pure polymer and its blend film with acceptors possess high luminescent properties, which is beneficial to the decrease of voltage loss.

Graphical abstract: Design of ultra-high luminescent polymers for organic photovoltaic cells with low energy loss
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In situ formed Co from a Co–Mg–O solid solution synergizing with LiH for efficient ammonia synthesis

A cobalt magnesium oxide solid solution (Co–Mg–O) supported LiH catalyst has been synthesized, in which LiH functions both as a strong reductant for the in situ formation of Co metal nanoparticles and a key active component for ammonia synthesis catalysis.

Graphical abstract: In situ formed Co from a Co–Mg–O solid solution synergizing with LiH for efficient ammonia synthesis
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Tertiary cyclopropyl carbagermatranes: synthesis and cross-coupling

Tertiary cyclopropyl carbagermatranes acting as robust nucleophiles for the synthesis of cyclopropane with quaternary centers.

Graphical abstract: Tertiary cyclopropyl carbagermatranes: synthesis and cross-coupling
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Pd-catalyzed selective tetrafunctionalization of diiodo-o-carboranes

Highly selective Pd-catalyzed double alkenylation-iodo migration cascade reaction of diiodo-o-carboranes has been developed, leading to the one-pot tetrafunctionalization of o-carboranes with sequential activation of two cage B–I and two B–H bonds.

Graphical abstract: Pd-catalyzed selective tetrafunctionalization of diiodo-o-carboranes
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Flame-made Cu/ZrO2 catalysts with metastable phase and strengthened interactions for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol

The strengthened Cu–Zr interactions in FSP-Cu/ZrO2 were beneficial for the adsorption of bi-HCOO* and the generation of methoxy species (*OCH3) at the interface by enhancing Cu+ species and Ov compared to the one made by the traditional method.

Graphical abstract: Flame-made Cu/ZrO2 catalysts with metastable phase and strengthened interactions for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol
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Hg3(Te3O8)(SO4): a new sulfate tellurite with a novel structure and large birefringence explored from d10 metal compounds

Four new sulfate tellurites have been found from d10 Metal–Te4+–SO42− systems and the mercury compound, Hg3(Te3O8)(SO4), exhibits the largest birefringence among the reported metal sulfate tellurites to date.

Graphical abstract: Hg3(Te3O8)(SO4): a new sulfate tellurite with a novel structure and large birefringence explored from d10 metal compounds
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Access to chiral γ-butenolides via palladium-catalyzed asymmetric allylic C–H alkylation of 1,4-dienes

Asymmetric allylic CH alkylation of 1,4-pentadienes with α-angelica lactones has been developed by tri-axial phosphoramidite-palladium catalysis.

Graphical abstract: Access to chiral γ-butenolides via palladium-catalyzed asymmetric allylic C–H alkylation of 1,4-dienes
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Enantioselective synthesis of polycyclic pyrrole derivatives by iridium-catalyzed asymmetric allylic dearomatization and ring-expansive migration reactions

A cascade Ir-catalyzed asymmetric allylic daromatization/ring-expansive migration reaction affords tetrahydropyrrolo[1,2-c]pyrimidine derivatives in good yields with high enantioselectivity.

Graphical abstract: Enantioselective synthesis of polycyclic pyrrole derivatives by iridium-catalyzed asymmetric allylic dearomatization and ring-expansive migration reactions
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A tumor-targeted near-infrared fluorescent probe for HNO and its application to the real-time monitoring of HNO release in vivo

A tumor-targeted near-infrared fluorescent probe has been developed for monitoring the intratumoral release of HNO from its donors in vivo.

Graphical abstract: A tumor-targeted near-infrared fluorescent probe for HNO and its application to the real-time monitoring of HNO release in vivo
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Chiral induction in boron imidazolate frameworks: the construction of cage-based absolute helices

Two cage-based absolute helices were prepared in achiral reaction systems. The presence of appropriate chiral inducers can control the helical orientation of bulk samples, which further act on the separation of racemic 1-phenylethanol.

Graphical abstract: Chiral induction in boron imidazolate frameworks: the construction of cage-based absolute helices
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About this collection

The Youth Innovation Promotion Association, Chinese Academy of Sciences (YIPA-CAS), was established in June 2011 as an innovative measure taken by the Chinese Academy of Sciences to comprehensively train young scientific and technological talents under the age of 35. Through effective organization and support, YIPA-CAS unites the young scientific and technological researchers of the whole academy; broadens their academic horizons; promotes mutual and interdisciplinary exchange; enhances the ability to organize scientific research activities; and trains a new generation of academic and technological leaders. The branch of Chemistry and Materials is an important association of YIPA-CAS devoted to the career development of young scientists and connecting scientists, markets, universities, and CAS.

Organized by Dr. Zhigang Gu (Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, CAS) and Dr. Yuyuan Lu (Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS), with Chemical Communications, this collection celebrates the 10th anniversary of the YIPA-CAS and includes review and Communication papers contributed by members of YIPA-CAS in a variety of fields across chemistry, materials, and interdisciplinary research.


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