Themed collection Celebrating 10 years of ChemComm Emerging Investigators
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α-Diazo-λ3-iodanes and α-diazo sulfonium salts: the umpolung of diazo compounds
This article reviews the strategies available to achieve the umpolung of diazocompounds and the synthetic applications of such compounds.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 8032-8042
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CC01620J
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Surface chemistry and structure manipulation of graphene-related materials to address the challenges of electrochemical energy storage
An overview of the strategies developed in our research to create graphene-based electrodes with better ionic conductivity, electron mobility, specific surface area, mechanical properties, and device performance than state-of-the-art electrodes.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 2571-2583
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC06772B
Charge transfer in metal–organic frameworks
Design strategies and applications of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) showing charge transfer properties are discussed.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 1569-1588
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC05522H
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic toxicity of halloysite decorated with photoactive nanoparticles
In this paper we critically analyse the toxicity of halloysite decorated with photoactive nanoparticles on prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and fabrication of photoactive halloysite-based materials to tackle the microbial resistance to antibiotics.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 7719-7729
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02439J
Cycloparaphenylenes via [2+2+2] cycloaddition
Syntheses of cycloparaphenylenes utilizing the [2+2+2] cycloaddition have been highlighted and categorized according to the function of this key reaction.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 7483-7494
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02289C
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Introducing carbohydrate patterning in mannose-decorated supramolecular assemblies and hydrogels
Mannose patterning is introduced into benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide (BTA)-based supramolecular assemblies through copolymerization of fully mannosylated M3 BTA with non-functionalized nBTA, and compared to their asymmetric homopolymer counterparts (M1 and M2 BTA).
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 2090-2093
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC06064G
Potent pan-group quorum sensing inhibitors in Staphylococcus aureus revealed by N-terminal tailoring of peptidomimetics
Mimetics of a quorum sensing signal inhibit agr-type QS in S. aureus. These compounds include the most potent peptidomimetic-based QS inhibitor reported in S. aureus, remain active when tagged with a fluorescent label, and block agr in all four specificity groups.
Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 587-590
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC05733F
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Organocatalyst based cross-catalytic system
Small molecule-based cross-catalytic system that operates using principles of organocatalysis.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 13895-13898
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC05610K
Luminescence detection of peptide:N-glycanase activity using engineered split inteins
A convenient method to detect peptide:N-glycanase activity was developed using engineered split inteins in which the N-intein sequences contain N,N′-diacetylchitobiose.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 13282-13285
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC04865E
Dearomatization of benzopyrylium triflates with sulfoxonium ylides
The synthesis of benzo[b]oxepines is achieved through an innovative cyclopropanation and ring expansion sequence with benzopyrylium triflates and sulfoxonium ylides.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 12600-12603
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02023H
A phosphine-based redox method for direct conjugation of disulfides
Redox-assisted Disulfide Direct Conjugation (RDDC) allows for disulfide functionalization under mild aqueous conditions without prior reduction.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 12439-12442
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC04967H
Protein phosphatase 1 regulates phosphorylation of gasdermin D and pyroptosis
Phosphorylation of GSDMD inhibits pyroptosis by regulating the oligomerization of cleaved GSDMD_NT in the process of forming pores in cell membrane to induce cell death. Protein phosphatase 1 regulates dephosphorylation of GSDMD and pyroptosis.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 11965-11968
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC03590A
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New sustainable ternary copper phosphide thermoelectrics
Two promising copper phosphides with large thermoelectric power factors are reported.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 11811-11814
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC03154J
In situ conversion of a MOG to a crystalline MOF: a case study on solvent-dependent gelation and crystallization
The solvent dependent synthesis of single crystals of metal–organic frameworks via the formation of metal–organic gels at high temperature was demonstrated. These results highlight the new methodology to obtain the crystalline MOFs.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 11414-11417
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC04724A
Simultaneous photocatalytic H2 generation and organic synthesis over crystalline–amorphous Pd nanocube decorated Cs3Bi2Br9
Development of metal halide perovskite photocatalysts that can efficiently perform selective organic oxidations in combination with H2 evolution at mild conditions.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 10691-10694
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02453E
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Combined spectroscopic and computational study for optimising catalyst design in hydrocarbon transformations
Hydrocarbon-acid site interactions in heterogeneous catalysts probed using a combination of inelastic neutron scattering and computational methods, providing new insights for catalytic reaction pathways.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 10659-10662
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02003C
The importance of crystal size for breathing kinetics in MIL-53(Al)
The crystal size plays a decisive role in the kinetics of guest-induced breathing of MIL-53(Al), showing orders of magnitude rate difference.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 10492-10495
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02662G
Ferroelectricity in a hydrogen-bonded alternating donor–acceptor supramolecular copolymer
Stable macro- and microscopic ferroelectricity with saturation polarization ∼3.2 μC cm−2 and Curie point ∼304 K is observed in H-bonded alternating supramolecular copolymer of amide-functionalized pyrene donor and naphthalene-diimide acceptor.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 10508-10511
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02506J
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A hydrogen-driven biocatalytic approach to recycling synthetic analogues of NAD(P)H
Soluble hydrogenase enables atom efficient, H2-driven, recycling of synthetic nicotinamide cofactors.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 10540-10543
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02411J
Highly sensitive acetylcholine biosensing via chemical amplification of enzymatic processes in nanochannels
In this work, we present the ultra-sensitive detection of acetylcholine (Ach) using enzymatic nanofluidic biosensors in which the ionic signal is generated via local chemical amplification of enzymatic processes.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 10166-10169
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02249D
Photofunctional cyclometallated iridium(III) polypyridine methylsulfone complexes as sulfhydryl-specific reagents for bioconjugation, bioimaging and photocytotoxic applications
Near-infrared-emitting cyclometallated iridium(III) complexes bearing a heteroaromatic methylsulfone moiety were designed as sulfhydryl-specific reagents to target cysteine-containing biomolecules for bioimaging and photocytotoxic applications.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 10162-10165
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02405E
Seeded-growth self-assembled polymerization of a ferrocene-bearing palladium(II)-terpyridyl bimetallic complex
A bimetallic complex containing a 4′-ferrocenyl-(2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine)palladium core with polyethylene glycol-based pyridine is applied in seeded-growth supramolecular polymerization, which affords nanoribbons with controllable dimensions.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 9878-9881
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02375J
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Facile high-yield synthesis and purification of lysine-modified graphene oxide for enhanced drinking water purification
Lysine-modified graphene oxide is synthesized and exploited as an adsorbent of emerging contaminants in drinking water.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 9766-9769
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC03256B
Isolation of uranium(III) primary phosphido complexes
Low-valent uranium(III) primary phosphido complexes supported by hydrotris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)borate (Tp*) were synthesized with phosphines of varying steric and electronic profiles.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 9630-9633
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02207A
Aqueous transfer of colloidal metal oxide nanocrystals via base-driven ligand exchange
In our work we develop a base-driven ligand stripping method for metal oxide nanocrystals, replacing oleate ligands with hydroxyls to create an aqueous dispersion. We generalize this method across a range of material compositions, particle sizes, and particle shapes to get stable dispersions.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 9496-9499
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02416K
Supramolecular polymerization of thiobarbituric acid naphthalene dye
Self-assembly pathways of barbituric acid dyes can be dramatically changed by partial O-to-S substitution for a critical CO group of the hydrogen-bonding barbituric acid group.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 9365-9368
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02984G
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Light-induced stabilization of microtubules by photo-crosslinking of a Tau-derived peptide
Stabilization of microtubules was achieved in vitro and in living cells by photo-crosslinking of a Tau-derived peptide using a photo-reactive diazirine group.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 9190-9193
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01890J
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Photoredox synthesis of 6- and 7-membered ring scaffolds via N-centered radicals
Nitrogen-centered radicals are an important way to build C–N bonds. Herein, the synthesis of 6- and 7-membered rings, which are really scarce in the literature, through visible light irradiation using a photoredox strategy was achieved.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 9206-9209
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02780A
Harnessing the intrinsic photochemistry of isoxazoles for the development of chemoproteomic crosslinking methods
The intrinsic photochemistry of the isoxazole, a common heterocycle in medicinal chemistry, can offer an alternative to existing strategies using more perturbing, extrinsic photo-crosslinkers.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 9116-9119
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02263J
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Velocity map images from surface-hopping; reactive scattering of OH (2Σ+) + H2 (1Σ+g)
We study OH(Σ) + H2 → H2O(X) + H reactive scattering using two potential energy models found in the literature.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 9092-9095
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC03368B
Photoinduced, copper-catalysed direct perfluoroalkylation of heteroarenes
An efficient and general process is reported for the room temperature photoinduced, copper-catalysed direct perfluoroalkylation of a broad range of heteroarenes with commercially available perfluoroalkyl iodides.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 9080-9083
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02146C
Modular solid-phase synthesis of electrophilic cysteine-selective ethynyl-phosphonamidate peptides
We report an efficient method to install electrophilic cysteine-selective ethynyl-phosphonamidates on peptides during Fmoc-based solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 8388-8391
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02379B
Uniform wrapping of copper(I) oxide nanocubes by self-controlled copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition toward selective carbon dioxide electrocatalysis
Cu2O nanocubes were wrapped with an extremely uniform layer through self-controlled growth on their surface, improving their CO2 reduction selectivity.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 8053-8056
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02017C
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Access to high value sp3-rich frameworks using photocatalyzed [2 + 2]-cycloadditions of γ-alkylidene–γ-lactams
By harnessing an energy transfer process, new photocatalyzed [2 + 2]-cycloadditions occurring between γ-alkylidene–γ-lactams and unsaturated substrates have been developed.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 8085-8088
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC03009H
Pre-targeting of polymeric nanomaterials to balance tumour accumulation and clearance
A pre-targeting approach to preserve the stealth surface chemistry of PEGylated nanomedicines during circulation is demonstrated.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 7912-7915
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02443H
High quantum yield photochemical water oxidation using a water-soluble cobalt phthalocyanine as a homogenous catalyst
A water-soluble cobalt phthalocyanine complex with sulfonate groups (CoPcTS) serves as an effective homogenous catalyst for photochemical water oxidation using a [Ru(bpy)3]2+/S2O82− photosystem.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 7674-7677
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01985J
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Minimalistic ice recrystallisation inhibitors based on phenylalanine
Phenylalanine is demonstrated to inhibit ice recrystallisation at low mM concentrations. Sequential modifications demonstrate the importance of amphiphilicity on activity.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 7658-7661
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02531K
Atropisomerism in a polyglutamate-based thermoresponsive alignment medium
PBPM3LG: A glutamate-based alignment medium with atropisomeric biphenyl sidechains induces different alignments in the LLC phase, allowing the extraction of multiple sets of linearly independent RDCs.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 7511-7514
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01982E
A five-coordinate Ni(I) complex supported by 1,4,7-triisopropyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane
We report the synthesis and characterization of an uncommon five-coordinate Ni(I) complex supported by 1,4,7-triisopropyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 7360-7363
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02516G
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Photoactivation of triosmium dodecacarbonyl at 400 nm probed with time-resolved X-ray liquidography
Photoactivation mechanism of triosmium dodecacarbonyl is elucidated via time-resolved X-ray liquidography, identifying two pathways, vibrational relaxation and ligand dissociation.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 7380-7383
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02438A
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Albumin-mediated extracellular zinc speciation drives cellular zinc uptake
Fatty acids alter zinc speciation in plasma, increasing zinc influx into endothelial cells.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 7384-7387
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02278H
Enantioselective synthesis of triarylmethanes via organocatalytic transfer hydrogenation of para-quinone methides
An organocatalytic asymmetric reduction of in situ formed para-quinone methides has been developed for the synthesis of enantioenriched triarylmethanes.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 7128-7131
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01996E
Sensitivity of gas sensors enhanced by functionalization of hexabenzoperylene in solution-processed monolayer organic field effect transistors
Highly sensitive detection of NH3 and NO2 in gas is achieved by monolayer films that consist of functionalized and unfunctionalized hexabenzoperylenes in a single homogeneous phase.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 7046-7049
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01899C
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Machine learning for non-additive intermolecular potentials: quantum chemistry to first-principles predictions
Via a generally applicable method, we interpolate ab initio calculations of intermolecular interactions and produce successful first-principles predictions.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 6898-6901
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01820A
Polyurethane–gelatin methacryloyl hybrid ink for 3D printing of biocompatible and tough vascular networks
A photo-crosslinkable polyurethane–gelatin methacryloyl was tuned to accommodate elasticity, printability, and biocompatibility. Extrusion-printed 3D-constructs resembled the vascular networks for the proliferation of endothelial cells.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 6894-6897
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02176E
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Isothiourea-catalyzed formal enantioselective conjugate addition of benzophenone imines to β-fluorinated α,β-unsaturated esters
The isothiourea-catalyzed enantioselective conjugate addition of 2-hydroxybenzophenone imine derivatives to α,β-unsaturated esters gives β-imino esters with up to 97 : 3 er.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 6886-6889
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01936A
Synthetic vaccines targeting Mincle through conjugation of trehalose dibehenate
A conjugate vaccine comprising a mycobacterial peptide antigen from the 6 kDa early secretory antigenic target (ESAT6) and a macrophage inducible C-type lectin (Mincle) signalling trehalose dibehenate (TDB) glycolipid adjuvant is described.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 6890-6893
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02100E
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Native ambient mass spectrometry of intact protein assemblies directly from Escherichia coli colonies
Electroporation combined with native liquid extraction surface analysis mass spectrometry allows analysis of intact protein assemblies directly from bacterial colonies.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 6857-6860
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02085H
Ring-opening of a thorium cyclopropenyl complex generates a transient thorium-bound carbene
Thermolysis of [Cp3Th(3,3-diphenylcyclopropenyl)] results in isomerization to the ring-opened product, [Cp3Th(3-phenyl-1H-inden-1-yl)] via a transient carbene intermediate.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 6805-6808
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01780F
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Novel thiophene-based donor–acceptor scaffolds as cathodes for rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors
Two novel thiophene-based donor–acceptor molecules TDA-1 and TDA-2 are synthesized through Aldol and Knoevenagel condensations, and used as cathode materials in aqueous zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 6689-6692
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC02021A
Membrane targeting enhances muramyl dipeptide binding to NOD2 and Arf6–GTPase in mammalian cells
Membrane localization of each component strengthens NOD2–MDP–Arf6 binding, demonstrating importance of membrane targeting for future NOD2 agonist design.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 6598-6601
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01903E
Thermally stable zinc hydride catalyst for hydrosilylation of CO2 to silyl formate at atmospheric pressure
Neutral zinc complexes supported by H[PNNO], a diaminophenolate ligand bearing a pendant phosphine group, were synthesized and characterized.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 6192-6195
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01498J
Photochemical organocatalytic enantioselective radical γ-functionalization of α-branched enals
Reported herein is a rare example of asymmetric catalytic functionalisation of enals at the remote γ-position, proceeding via a radical path.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 6072-6075
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01638A
Phosphine-catalyzed hydroboration of propiolonitriles: access to (E)-1,2-vinylcyanotrifluoroborate derivatives
We report an organocatalytic trans hydroboration of 3-substituted-propiolonitriles. The reaction proceeds through a 1,2-phosphine addition instead of a canonical 1,4-conjugate addition pathway.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 5984-5987
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC00603K
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Long-lived, near-IR emission from Cr(III) under ambient conditions
[Cr(N^N^N)2]PF6 complexes that incorporate both pyridyl and isoindoline donors possess physical properties that lead to the observation of near-IR phosphorescence (928–949 nm) under aerated solvent conditions at room temperature.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 5733-5736
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01434C
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Reengineering of cancer cell surface charges can modulate cell migration
Reducing the negative charges induced by the overexpression of cell surface sialic acids using cationic clickable labels leads to a reduction in cancer cell migration without affecting drug supceptibility.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 5522-5525
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC00402J
A ferric guest inside a spin crossover ferrous helicate
Encapsulation of an Fe(III) tris-oxalate coordination complex inside an Fe(II) metallosupramolecular helicate drastically reduces the quantum coherence of the ferric S = 5/2 spin of this ion.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 5375-5378
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC00928E
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Amyloid fibril-UiO-66-NH2 aerogels for environmental remediation
A sustainable hybrid aerogel based on β-lactoglobulin amyloid fibril/UiO-66-NH2 is developed for environmental remediation.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 5104-5107
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC00695B
A perylene five-membered ring diimide for organic semiconductors and π-expanded conjugated molecules
A perylene five-membered ring diimide was developed as a new electron-deficient building block for n-type semiconductors. The π-expanded conjugated molecules containing azulenes were synthesized from PDI39. These conjugated molecules show near-infrared absorption up to 810 nm.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 5100-5103
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC01061E
Liposome triggered content release through molecular recognition of inositol trisphosphate
Liposome cargo release triggered by IP3 is achieved using a synthetic lipid switch designed to undergo conformational changes upon binding.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 4520-4523
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC00951J
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A neutral, acyclic, borataalkene-like ligand for group 11 metals: L- and Z-type ligands side by side
Side by side! An α-borylated phosphorus ylide can act as L- and Z-type ligand side by side. A detailed experimental and computational study provides evidence for a tuneable L/Z-ratio by varying the metal fragments and/or the boron substituents.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 3905-3908
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC00199C
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Facile synthetic routes to bridge-functionalised calix[4]arenes
Facile synthetic alteration of the calix[4]arene methylene bridges provides access to a range of new molecules whilst preserving the characteristics of this extremely versatile host framework.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 3302-3305
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CC06889J
Tunable photosalient behaviours within coordination polymers via functional molecular prearrangements
Four coordination polymers with similar 1D chain motifs exhibited different photosalient behaviors, which can be tuned via monomer preorganization.
Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 2674-2677
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CC07139D
About this collection
This special collection marks 10 years of our Emerging Investigators collection, an annual collection showcasing high quality research being carried out by international researchers in the early stages of their independent careers. To celebrate the tenth anniversary, this collection features new work from contributors to the early Emerging Investigator collections.
New articles will be added to this collection as they are published.