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Fungal polyketide biosynthesis – a personal perspective

A personal summary of 40 years research in fungal polyketide biosynthesis is presented and developments in the field in the authors and other laboratories over that period are highlighted.

Graphical abstract: Fungal polyketide biosynthesis – a personal perspective
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Highlight

Recent advances in the biosynthesis of unusual polyketide synthase substrates

Polyketides comprise a diverse class of natural products, with many important biological and pharmacological activities. Substrates functioning as starter units and extender units during their assembly significantly contribute to the chemical complexity exhibited by this class of natural products. This highlight provides an overview of the recent advances in understanding the diversity of these polyketide synthase (PKS) building blocks.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in the biosynthesis of unusual polyketide synthase substrates
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Highlight

From epoxomicin to carfilzomib: chemistry, biology, and medical outcomes

The selective proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib (Kyprolis™), derived from the potent antitumor natural product epoxomicin, has been recently approved by the FDA for multiple myeloma. Here we present an account of the journey that began with the discovery of epoxomicin and ended with the successful development of a life-changing drug.

Graphical abstract: From epoxomicin to carfilzomib: chemistry, biology, and medical outcomes
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Perspective

Solution, surface, and single molecule platforms for the study of DNA-mediated charge transport

The parameters governing the rate, yield, and mechanism of DNA-mediated charge transport are explored in a variety of experimental systems.

Graphical abstract: Solution, surface, and single molecule platforms for the study of DNA-mediated charge transport
From the themed collection: Electron Transfer Theory
Perspective

Green chemistry teaching in higher education: a review of effective practices

Perspective

Exploring the cellular accumulation of metal complexes

The biological application of metal complexes requires an understanding of cellular uptake; here we describe a variety of techniques used to gain insight into the mechanism of uptake, localization, and efflux.

Graphical abstract: Exploring the cellular accumulation of metal complexes
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Focus

Education: a microfluidic platform for university-level analytical chemistry laboratories

We demonstrate continuous flow acid–base titration reactions as an educational microfluidic platform for undergraduate and graduate analytical chemistry courses.

Graphical abstract: Education: a microfluidic platform for university-level analytical chemistry laboratories
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Feature Article

Acetylene hydrochlorination using Au/carbon: a journey towards single site catalysis

The replacement of mercuric chloride in the production of vinyl chloride monomer, a precursor to PVC, would greatly reduce the environmental impact of this large scale industrial process.

Graphical abstract: Acetylene hydrochlorination using Au/carbon: a journey towards single site catalysis
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Feature Article

Supramolecular assembly/reassembly processes: molecular motors and dynamers operating at surfaces

Supramolecular engineering comprises the design, synthesis and self-assembly of well-defined molecular modules into dynamic architectures. Scanning tunneling microscopy studies were used to trigger, with a sub-nanometre resolution, the formation of responsive architectures with controlled geometries and properties.

Graphical abstract: Supramolecular assembly/reassembly processes: molecular motors and dynamers operating at surfaces
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Feature Article

The intrinsic nanofibrillar morphology of polyaniline

Nanofibrillar morphology is found to be intrinsic to polyaniline chemically synthesized in water. In conventional synthesis (left), the product that readily precipitates out of the solution is a mixture of irregularly-shaped, micron-sized particulates and nanofibers. In interfacial polymerization (middle) and rapidly-mixed reactions (right), the products are pure nanofibers that disperse very well in water.

Graphical abstract: The intrinsic nanofibrillar morphology of polyaniline
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Feature Article

Scanning probe microscopies beyond imaging

Scanning probe microscopies offer access to physico-chemical properties of complex molecular adsorbates on the nanoscale. Beyond imaging, e.g. nanomanipulations, the nanomechanics and electronics of molecular objects can be studied.

Graphical abstract: Scanning probe microscopies beyond imaging
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Review Article

Systems chemistry

A series of exciting phenomena that can occur in supramolecular systems away from equilibrium are reviewed.

Graphical abstract: Systems chemistry
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Open Access Review Article

Block copolymer self-assembly for nanophotonics

From tunable reflectors to 3D metamaterials, the self-assembly of block copolymers is advancing nanostructures for photonic applications.

Graphical abstract: Block copolymer self-assembly for nanophotonics
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Review Article

The marine actinomycete genus Salinispora: a model organism for secondary metabolite discovery

This review covers the discovery of the marine actinomycete genus Salinispora and its development as a model for natural products research.

Graphical abstract: The marine actinomycete genus Salinispora: a model organism for secondary metabolite discovery
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Open Access Review Article

Selection of boron reagents for Suzuki–Miyaura coupling

This review analyses the general physical and chemical properties of the seven main classes of boron reagent that have been employed for SM coupling.

Graphical abstract: Selection of boron reagents for Suzuki–Miyaura coupling
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Tutorial Review

Chemical analysis in saliva and the search for salivary biomarkers – a tutorial review

A review of the uses of saliva biomarkers, detection methods and requirements for new biomarkers.

Graphical abstract: Chemical analysis in saliva and the search for salivary biomarkers – a tutorial review
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Open Access Critical Review

Is food allergen analysis flawed? Health and supply chain risks and a proposed framework to address urgent analytical needs

Food allergy is an increasing problem. If we fail to realise the promise of current risk assessment and risk management of food allergens through lack of ability to measure them reproducibly and with traceability to an international unit of measurement, the analytical community will have failed a significant societal challenge.

Graphical abstract: Is food allergen analysis flawed? Health and supply chain risks and a proposed framework to address urgent analytical needs
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Communication

Using an environmentally-relevant panel of Gram-negative bacteria to assess the toxicity of polyallylamine hydrochloride-wrapped gold nanoparticles

We aim to establish the effect of bacterial diversity in assessing nanotoxicity.

Graphical abstract: Using an environmentally-relevant panel of Gram-negative bacteria to assess the toxicity of polyallylamine hydrochloride-wrapped gold nanoparticles
Communication

Design and construction of artificial photoresponsive protocells capable of converting day light to chemical energy

Design and construction of artificial photoresponsive protocells based on the encapsulation and activation of metallized peptide/porphyrin self-assembled nanofilaments within silica-nanoparticle-stabilized colloidosomes.

Graphical abstract: Design and construction of artificial photoresponsive protocells capable of converting day light to chemical energy
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Open Access Communication

Polymer colour converter with very high modulation bandwidth for visible light communications

We report the synthesis, photophysics and application of a novel semiconducting polymer as a colour converter for high speed visible light communication.

Graphical abstract: Polymer colour converter with very high modulation bandwidth for visible light communications
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Communication

Oxygenophilic ionic liquids promote the oxygen reduction reaction in Pt-free carbon electrocatalysts

We propose a novel idea to improve the surface properties of carbon-based Pt-free electrocatalysts in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) and Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFCs).

Graphical abstract: Oxygenophilic ionic liquids promote the oxygen reduction reaction in Pt-free carbon electrocatalysts
Communication

Amino acid functionalisation using the 2-phosphaethynolate anion. A facile route to (phosphanyl)carbonyl-amino acids

We describe the reactivity of the 2-phosphaethynolate anion (PCO) towards enantiomerically pure α-amino acids (AAs) resulting in the formation of novel salts of phosphinecarboxamides bearing chiral functionalities.

Graphical abstract: Amino acid functionalisation using the 2-phosphaethynolate anion. A facile route to (phosphanyl)carbonyl-amino acids
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Open Access Communication

Encapsulation of a {Cu16} cluster containing four [Cu4O4] cubanes within an isopolyoxometalate {W44} cluster

We report a {Cu16} embedded within a {W44} cluster containing four cubane-like [Cu4O4] units within an isopolyoxotungstate (isoPOT) in a {Na4Cu4[(H2W11O38) (CH3COO)(OH)3]}4·88H2O (1) and a polyanion Cu-linked {W11} chain Na6Cu2[(H2W11O38)(CH3COO)(OH)]·26H2O (2).

Graphical abstract: Encapsulation of a {Cu16} cluster containing four [Cu4O4] cubanes within an isopolyoxometalate {W44} cluster
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Communication

N-Heterocyclic carbene-stabilised arsinidene (AsH)

N-Heterocyclic carbene adducts of the parent arsinidene (AsH) were prepared by two different synthetic routes, either by reaction of As(SiMe3)3 with 2,2-difluoroimidazolines followed by desilylation or by reaction of [Na(dioxane)3.31][AsCO] with imidazolium chlorides.

Graphical abstract: N-Heterocyclic carbene-stabilised arsinidene (AsH)
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Open Access Communication

6-exo-trig Michael addition-lactonizations for catalytic enantioselective chromenone synthesis

The catalytic enantioselective 6-exo-trig Michael addition-lactonization of enone-acid substrates to form cis-chromenones with high diastereo- and enantiocontrol was developed using the commercially available isothiourea tetramisole.

Graphical abstract: 6-exo-trig Michael addition-lactonizations for catalytic enantioselective chromenone synthesis
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Communication

Cyclotrimerisation of isocyanates catalysed by low-coordinate Mn(II) and Fe(II) m-terphenyl complexes

Isocyanurates can be synthesised through the cyclotrimerisation of primary isocyanates catalysed by low-coordinate manganese(II) and iron(II) m-terphenyl complexes under mild conditions.

Graphical abstract: Cyclotrimerisation of isocyanates catalysed by low-coordinate Mn(ii) and Fe(ii) m-terphenyl complexes
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Communication

Visible-light-mediated generation of nitrile oxides for the photoredox synthesis of isoxazolines and isoxazoles

Visible-light photoredox catalysis enables the synthesis of biologically relevant isoxazolines and isoxazoles from hydroxyimino acids.

Graphical abstract: Visible-light-mediated generation of nitrile oxides for the photoredox synthesis of isoxazolines and isoxazoles
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Open Access Communication

A new perspective in bio-refining: levoglucosenone and cleaner lignin from waste biorefinery hydrolysis lignin by selective conversion of residual saccharides

The sustainability of biorefineries can be improved through levoglucosenone production from residual sugars in waste lignin.

Graphical abstract: A new perspective in bio-refining: levoglucosenone and cleaner lignin from waste biorefinery hydrolysis lignin by selective conversion of residual saccharides
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Open Access Communication

Synchronous intramolecular cycloadditions of the polyene macrolactam polyketide heronamide C

Two spontaneous intramolecular cycloadditions lead to the biosynthetic congeners heronamide A and B.

Graphical abstract: Synchronous intramolecular cycloadditions of the polyene macrolactam polyketide heronamide C
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Communication

Hollow mesoporous raspberry-like colloids with removable caps as photoresponsive nanocontainers

The fabrication, characterisation and controlled cargo release of hollow mesoporous raspberry-like colloids (HMRCs), which are assembled by utilising host–guest complexation of cucurbit[8]uril (CB[8]) are described.

Graphical abstract: Hollow mesoporous raspberry-like colloids with removable caps as photoresponsive nanocontainers
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Open Access Communication

In vitro gene expression within membrane-free coacervate protocells

Cell-free gene expression of a fluorescent protein (mCherry) is demonstrated within the molecularly crowded matrix of a polysaccharide/polypeptide coacervate.

Graphical abstract: In vitro gene expression within membrane-free coacervate protocells
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Communication

Synthesis and indole coupling reactions of azetidine and oxetane sulfinate salts

Azetidine and oxetane sulfinate salts are easily prepared from commercially available 3-iodoheterocycle precursors in a three-step sequence.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and indole coupling reactions of azetidine and oxetane sulfinate salts
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Open Access Communication

The first near-linear bis(amide) f-block complex: a blueprint for a high temperature single molecule magnet

An unprecedented near-linear bis(amide) f-element complex has been prepared by utilizing bulky silylamide ligands. This Sm(II) complex is a blueprint for the next generation of single molecule magnets, where predictions for the Dy(III) analogue suggest they could operate above 77 K.

Graphical abstract: The first near-linear bis(amide) f-block complex: a blueprint for a high temperature single molecule magnet
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Communication

Rescuing DNA repair activity by rewiring the H-atom transfer pathway in the radical SAM enzyme, spore photoproduct lyase

Engineering the active site of the spore photoproduct lyase, a radical SAM enzyme involved in DNA repair, proves that it is possible to rewire the H-atom transfer pathway in a radical SAM enzyme.

Graphical abstract: Rescuing DNA repair activity by rewiring the H-atom transfer pathway in the radical SAM enzyme, spore photoproduct lyase
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Open Access Communication

Synthesis and kinetic resolution of N-Boc-2-arylpiperidines

An efficient kinetic resolution of 2-arylpiperidines was developed using a chiral base.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and kinetic resolution of N-Boc-2-arylpiperidines
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Open Access Communication

A microstereolithography resin based on thiol-ene chemistry: towards biocompatible 3D extracellular constructs for tissue engineering

A new class of degradable aliphatic poly(carbonate) resins for use in microstereolithographic process is described.

Graphical abstract: A microstereolithography resin based on thiol-ene chemistry: towards biocompatible 3D extracellular constructs for tissue engineering
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Communication

Covalent ladder formation becomes kinetically trapped beyond four rungs

Scrambling experiments suggest that oligomers cross-linked by four imine bonds are kinetically trapped, limiting the synthesis of covalent ladders with five or more rungs.

Graphical abstract: Covalent ladder formation becomes kinetically trapped beyond four rungs
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Communication

Pronounced effects of substituents on the iridium-catalyzed borylation of aryl C–H bonds

Iridium trisboryl complexes containing bisphosphine and bipyridine ligands and pinacolate and catecholate substituents are reported.

Graphical abstract: Pronounced effects of substituents on the iridium-catalyzed borylation of aryl C–H bonds
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Open Access Edge Article

Direct and indirect hyperpolarisation of amines using parahydrogen

Para-hydrogen achieves the hyperpolarisation of amines via SABRE.

Graphical abstract: Direct and indirect hyperpolarisation of amines using parahydrogen
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Open Access Edge Article

ZnSe quantum dots modified with a Ni(cyclam) catalyst for efficient visible-light driven CO2 reduction in water

A robust precious metal-free photocatalyst system comprised of ligand-free ZnSe quantum dots and a phosphonic acid-functionalised Ni(cyclam) catalyst achieves efficient reduction of aqueous CO2 to CO.

Graphical abstract: ZnSe quantum dots modified with a Ni(cyclam) catalyst for efficient visible-light driven CO2 reduction in water
Open Access Edge Article

A practical, organic-mediated, hybrid electrolyser that decouples hydrogen production at high current densities

A hybrid electrolyser utilising anthraquinone disulfonic acid allows H2 and O2 production to be decoupled at current densities of up to 3.71 A cm−2, and provides an inherently safer and more flexible approach to water splitting.

Graphical abstract: A practical, organic-mediated, hybrid electrolyser that decouples hydrogen production at high current densities
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Open Access Edge Article

Sensing iron availability via the fragile [4Fe–4S] cluster of the bacterial transcriptional repressor RirA

The global iron regulator RirA controls transcription of iron metabolism genes via the binding of a fragile [4Fe–4S] cluster.

Graphical abstract: Sensing iron availability via the fragile [4Fe–4S] cluster of the bacterial transcriptional repressor RirA
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Open Access Edge Article

Evolved polymerases facilitate selection of fully 2′-OMe-modified aptamers

Evolved DNA polymerases are used in selections with fully 2′-OMe modified libraries to identify aptamers with high affinity for HNE.

Graphical abstract: Evolved polymerases facilitate selection of fully 2′-OMe-modified aptamers
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Open Access Edge Article

Understanding single enzyme activity via the nano-impact technique

The electrochemical detection and characterisation of individual enzymes via the nano-impact technique is predicted.

Graphical abstract: Understanding single enzyme activity via the nano-impact technique
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Open Access Edge Article

Metathesis of a UV imido complex: a route to a terminal UV sulfide

The metathesis reaction of a UV imido complex supported by sterically demanding tris(tert-butoxy)siloxide ligands with CS2 afforded a terminal UV thiocarbonate but metathesis with H2S afforded the first example of a terminal UV sulfide.

Graphical abstract: Metathesis of a UV imido complex: a route to a terminal UV sulfide
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Open Access Edge Article

[MIII2MII3]n+ trigonal bipyramidal cages based on diamagnetic and paramagnetic metalloligands

A family of [MIII2MII3]n+ trigonal bipyramidal cages are characterised in the solution and solid state.

Graphical abstract: [MIII2MII3]n+ trigonal bipyramidal cages based on diamagnetic and paramagnetic metalloligands
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Open Access Edge Article

A well-defined NHC–Ir(III) catalyst for the silylation of aromatic C–H bonds: substrate survey and mechanistic insights

A well-defined NHC-Ir(III) catalyst provides access to a wide range of aryl- and heteroarylsilanes by intermolecular dehydrogenative C–H bond silylation.

Graphical abstract: A well-defined NHC–Ir(iii) catalyst for the silylation of aromatic C–H bonds: substrate survey and mechanistic insights
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Open Access Edge Article

A 2-aza-Cope reactivity-based platform for ratiometric fluorescence imaging of formaldehyde in living cells

We present the first ratiometric fluorescent probes for formaldehyde, a major reactive species in biology, operating in the visible region.

Graphical abstract: A 2-aza-Cope reactivity-based platform for ratiometric fluorescence imaging of formaldehyde in living cells
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Open Access Edge Article

Mild, visible light-mediated decarboxylation of aryl carboxylic acids to access aryl radicals

Herein we present the first example of aryl radical formation via the visible light-mediated decarboxylation of aryl carboxylic acids using photoredox catalysis.

Graphical abstract: Mild, visible light-mediated decarboxylation of aryl carboxylic acids to access aryl radicals
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Open Access Edge Article

Manganese-catalyzed allylation via sequential C–H and C–C/C–Het bond activation

Manganese-catalyzed sequential C–H and C–C/C–Het bond activation to synthesize allylic alcohols, allylated arenes, functionalized cyclopentenes and skipped dienes is reported.

Graphical abstract: Manganese-catalyzed allylation via sequential C–H and C–C/C–Het bond activation
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Open Access Edge Article

Formicamycins, antibacterial polyketides produced by Streptomyces formicae isolated from African Tetraponera plant-ants

Ant pharming: antibacterial polyketides from plant-ant associated bacteria.

Graphical abstract: Formicamycins, antibacterial polyketides produced by Streptomyces formicae isolated from African Tetraponera plant-ants
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Open Access Edge Article

The development and mechanistic investigation of a palladium-catalyzed 1,3-arylfluorination of chromenes

A mild palladium-catalyzed ligand-controlled regioselective 1,3-arylfluorination of 2[H]-chromenes has been developed.

Graphical abstract: The development and mechanistic investigation of a palladium-catalyzed 1,3-arylfluorination of chromenes
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Open Access Edge Article

Reduction chemistry of neptunium cyclopentadienide complexes: from structure to understanding

Structural investigation on neptunium cyclopentadienyl organometallic complexes in the formal oxidation states II, III, and IV: similarities and differences between Np and U.

Graphical abstract: Reduction chemistry of neptunium cyclopentadienide complexes: from structure to understanding
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Open Access Edge Article

A tendril perversion in a helical oligomer: trapping and characterizing a mobile screw-sense reversal

Inducing opposite screw senses at the two ends of a helix traps a helix reversal, allowing it to be characterised spectroscopically.

Graphical abstract: A tendril perversion in a helical oligomer: trapping and characterizing a mobile screw-sense reversal
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Open Access Edge Article

Inner-sphere vs. outer-sphere reduction of uranyl supported by a redox-active, donor-expanded dipyrrin

The uranyl(VI) complex UO2Cl(L) of the redox-active diimino-dipyrrin anion, L is reported and its reactions with inner- and outer-sphere reductants studied.

Graphical abstract: Inner-sphere vs. outer-sphere reduction of uranyl supported by a redox-active, donor-expanded dipyrrin
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Open Access Edge Article

Mechanistic studies on the addition of hydrogen to iridaepoxide complexes with subsequent elimination of water

Iridium complexes of the PCsp2P ligand in which the donors are linked by 2,3-benzo[b]thiophene groups engage in the cooperative activation of N2O and the resulting iridaepoxides can be treated with dihydrogen to effect elimination of water and regeneration of the starting iridium complex.

Graphical abstract: Mechanistic studies on the addition of hydrogen to iridaepoxide complexes with subsequent elimination of water
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Open Access Edge Article

Pd-η3-C6H9 complexes of the Trost modular ligand: high nuclearity columnar aggregation controlled by concentration, solvent and counterion

Pd-η3-C6H9 cations bearing the Trost ligand (2) undergo two-stage oligomerisation-aggregation to form high nuclearity aggregates (up to 56 Pd centres), with aggregation strongly modulated by concentration, solvent and counter-anion.

Graphical abstract: Pd-η3-C6H9 complexes of the Trost modular ligand: high nuclearity columnar aggregation controlled by concentration, solvent and counterion
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Open Access Edge Article

Flaws in foldamers: conformational uniformity and signal decay in achiral helical peptide oligomers

The conformational influence of a single stereogenic centre in an otherwise achiral oligomer behaves as a signal that decays with distance.

Graphical abstract: Flaws in foldamers: conformational uniformity and signal decay in achiral helical peptide oligomers
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Open Access Edge Article

Enantioselective α-amination enabled by a BINAM-derived phase-transfer catalyst

The enantioselective amination of carbonyl derivatives is achieved via phase-transfer of aryldiazonium salts by BINAM-derived phosphoric acids.

Graphical abstract: Enantioselective α-amination enabled by a BINAM-derived phase-transfer catalyst
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Edge Article

Catenanes from catenanes: quantitative assessment of cooperativity in dynamic combinatorial catenation

A series of dynamic combinatorial [2] and [3]catenanes have been prepared. Formation of the [3]catenanes occurs with positive or negative cooperativity, depending on the cyclodextrin homologue. Systems level analysis allows cooperativity to be quantified and MD simulations reveal that cooperativity derives from the extents to which hydrophobic surface area is exposed to the aqueous surroundings.

Graphical abstract: Catenanes from catenanes: quantitative assessment of cooperativity in dynamic combinatorial catenation
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Edge Article

Iridium-catalyzed diborylation of benzylic C–H bonds directed by a hydrosilyl group: synthesis of 1,1-benzyldiboronate esters

We describe the regioselective diborylation of 2-methyl hydrosilylarenes by the combination of [Ir(COD)OMe]2 as metal precursor and 4,4′-di-tert-butyl-2,2′-bipyridine to form diborylbenzylic compounds.

Graphical abstract: Iridium-catalyzed diborylation of benzylic C–H bonds directed by a hydrosilyl group: synthesis of 1,1-benzyldiboronate esters
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Open Access Edge Article

Biosynthesis of thiomarinol A and related metabolites of Pseudoalteromonas sp. SANK 73390

Biosynthesis of the PKS-FAS-NRPS hybrid antibiotic thiomarinol A was investigated using feeding studies in wild type and mutant strains of the marine bacterium Pseudoalteromonas.

Graphical abstract: Biosynthesis of thiomarinol A and related metabolites of Pseudoalteromonas sp. SANK 73390
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Edge Article

Decamethylscandocinium-hydrido-(perfluorophenyl)borate: fixation and tandem tris(perfluorophenyl)borane catalysed deoxygenative hydrosilation of carbon dioxide

Facile reduction of CO2 by a decamethylscandocene hydridoborate contact ion pair, followed by B(C6F5)3 catalysed hydrosilation constitutes a highly active tandem catalyst system for the hydrosilation of CO2 to CH4.

Graphical abstract: Decamethylscandocinium-hydrido-(perfluorophenyl)borate: fixation and tandem tris(perfluorophenyl)borane catalysed deoxygenative hydrosilation of carbon dioxide
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Edge Article

Photoelectron spectroscopy of solvated electrons in alcohol and acetonitrile microjets

Solvated electrons are generated in methanol, ethanol, and acetonitrile liquid microjets. Their binding energies are studied by photoelectron spectroscopy and compared to solvent cluster findings.

Graphical abstract: Photoelectron spectroscopy of solvated electrons in alcohol and acetonitrile microjets
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Paper

Salt metathesis routes to homoleptic near-linear Mg(II) and Ca(II) bulky bis(silyl)amide complexes

A series of bulky bis(silyl)amide ligands have been utilised to stabilise rare examples of formally 2-coordinate linear or near-linear Mg and Ca complexes.

Graphical abstract: Salt metathesis routes to homoleptic near-linear Mg(ii) and Ca(ii) bulky bis(silyl)amide complexes
Open Access Paper

Order in disorder: solution and solid-state studies of [MIII2MII5] wheels (MIII = Cr, Al; MII = Ni, Zn)

Heterometallic species with Anderson-like structures are characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, solution- and solid-state NMR spectroscopy, ESI mass spectrometry and SQUID magnetometry.

Graphical abstract: Order in disorder: solution and solid-state studies of [MIII2MII5] wheels (MIII = Cr, Al; MII = Ni, Zn)
Paper

Investigation of ternary metal dodecaborides (M1M2M3)B12 (M1, M2 and M3 = Zr, Y, Hf and Gd)

Optical images of the surface patterns formed by hexaboride (MB6) and dodecaboride (MB12) phases.

Graphical abstract: Investigation of ternary metal dodecaborides (M1M2M3)B12 (M1, M2 and M3 = Zr, Y, Hf and Gd)
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Paper

Multimodal LA-ICP-MS and nanoSIMS imaging enables copper mapping within photoreceptor megamitochondria in a zebrafish model of Menkes disease

Coregistering quantitative high-resolution metal imaging with fluorescence imaging identifies copper accumulation in megamitochondria within intact neuroretinal slices.

Graphical abstract: Multimodal LA-ICP-MS and nanoSIMS imaging enables copper mapping within photoreceptor megamitochondria in a zebrafish model of Menkes disease
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Unexpected insights into antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Zinc oxide nanoparticles cause marked up-regulation of pyrimidine biosynthesis and sugar metabolism but consistent down-regulation of amino acid synthesis in MRSA, suggesting a previously unrecognized mechanism of action.

Graphical abstract: Unexpected insights into antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
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Frustrated Lewis pairs incorporating the bifunctional Lewis acid 1,1′-fc{B(C6F5)2}2: reactivity towards small molecules

Applications of the bifunctional Lewis acid 1,1′-fc{B(C6F5)2}2 in FLP chemistry are described, including reactions towards H2O, NH3, CO2 and cyclohexylisocyanate.

Graphical abstract: Frustrated Lewis pairs incorporating the bifunctional Lewis acid 1,1′-fc{B(C6F5)2}2: reactivity towards small molecules
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About this collection

In celebration of the 2018 Royal Society of Chemistry prizes and awards, we have collected together some of the exciting research recently published by the winners. This collection showcases articles authored by the winners from across the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journals portfolio – these articles are free to access until 1st August 2018.

Why not also have a look at last year’s collection of articles by our 2017 winners here.

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