RSC – Chem. Commun. latest articles- Visible light-induced generation of alkenyl radicals from alkenyl sulfonium salts: direct synthesis of 11-alkenyl-substituted dibenzodiazepines December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06510K, CommunicationJie Wang, Xue-Cen Xu, Yue Gong, Yu-Xuan Meng, Yu-Long ZhaoA visible-light-induced method for the generation of alkenyl radicals from vinylsulfonium salts derived from di(alkylthio)-substituted alkenes has been developed. Using the alkenyl radicals as key intermediate, the tandem cyclization of...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Jie Wang
- Invisible architects: Traceless directing group strategy towards late-stage functionalization and synthesis of drug derivatives December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06113J, Feature ArticleDebasis Banerjee, Purushotam Limba, Tarun ., Shuvojit Haldar, Sarvaiya Mayur ManubhaiSite-selective C-H bond functionalization, such as, C-C or C-X (X = heteroatom) bonds remains a challenging task. Traditionally, directing groups are used to achieve high selectivity for such processes, but...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Debasis Banerjee
- Thermodynamic stability and reactivity of amorphised tricalcium silicate December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CC05691H, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Alastair T. M. Marsh, Thiago R. S. Nobre, Marjorie Etchevers, Alexander Pisch, Karen L. ScrivenerWe show that amorphised tricalcium silicate is more thermodynamically stable than its crystalline form. However, the onset of the hydration […]Alastair T. M. Marsh
- Reticular Chemistry Approach to Constructing Metal-organic Frameworks with hmc Topology Using Organic Cage Building Blocks December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06047H, CommunicationLin Lin, Zihao Wang, Xinhui Zhao, Dalal Alezi, Jiangtao JiaA molecular design strategy for constructing metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) from preorganized organic cage building blocks is presented. Two frameworks, MOF-POC-1 and MOF-POC-2, were synthesized and found to crystallize in the...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Lin Lin
- Photocatalyst-Free Access to α‑Arylethanone Oximes Enabled by Sequential HAT/SET of Aryl Iodides with TBN and Alkenes December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06543G, CommunicationDabo Guo, Yibo Shi, Ningning Gong, Xiaobing Liu, Qiyue Zhu, Wenguang Li, Yongqi Yu, Weiguang Kong, Heyun Sheng, Ting LiHerein, we report a regioselective aryl-oximation of alkenes that proceeds without a photocatalyst. This method exploits a hydrogen atom transfer (HAT)/ single-electron transfer (SET) relay sequence to activate the aryl...The […]Dabo Guo
- Experimental and spectroscopic evidence of the hidden triplet transition state of quinone methide: A new reactivity paradigm December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06672G, CommunicationShashikant Tiwari, Ritika Sharma, Diwan S. RawatQuinone methides (QMs), a versatile class of reactive intermediates known for centuries, structurally have predominantly been shown in two states - neutral and zwitterionic, acting as an excellent electrophilic synthon...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryShashikant Tiwari
- Enzyme- and Photo-Gated Polymerization Using Readily Available Enzyme-Responsive Fluorescent Dyes December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06549F, CommunicationKanta Ogura, Masahiko Nakamoto, Michiya MatsusakiPhotoinitiated radical polymerization holds great promise as a method for creating biomaterials. Here, we report an enzyme-gated photoinduced polymerization using commercially available enzyme-responsive fluorescent dyes as photocatalysts. This system enabled...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryKanta Ogura
- Highly stable self-assembled nanotubes from a bipyridinium-based amphiphilic pseudopeptide December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06185G, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Alejandro Vila, Valentina Gauci, Arturo Blanco-GómezHerein, we report an amphiphilic pseudopeptide that spontaneously self-assembles into monodisperse cationic nanotubes under physiological conditions. These nanotubes exhibit fast self-assembly, remarkable thermal stability and thermoreversibility. The self-assembly concentration […]Alejandro Vila
- 1,4-Difunctionalizations of 1,3-Enynes：New Opportunities for the Synthesis of Allenes via Photochemistry and Electrochemistry December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06209H, Review ArticleKeyi Peng, Xiangyuan Yao, Ya Chen, Guo-Jun DengAllenes, characterized by their unique linear arrangements of orthogonal π-systems and axial chirality, represent an important class of structural motifs widely found in bioactive natural products, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials....The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryKeyi Peng
- Organomediator Enabled Electrochemically Regioselective 1,2-Arylalkylation of Alkenes with Aryl and Alkyl Halides December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06533J, CommunicationQian Su, Yulin Peng, Sheng Li, Jing Lei, Linhai Jing, Pan HanAlkene difunctionalization represents an efficient methodology for rapidly accessing complex molecular frameworks. Here, we developed a novel electrochemically intermolecular three-component regioselective 1,2-arylalkylation of alkenes with aryl and alkyl halides assisted...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Qian Su
- Mechanochemical one-pot Barbier/Simmons–Smith reaction via sequential zinc activation December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CC05732A, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Asma A. Alharthi, Benson M. Kariuki, Louis C. Morrill, Duncan L. BrowneBall-milling-mediated activation of zinc(0) enables a one-pot Barbier/Simmons–Smith sequence, with diastereoselectivity emerging as a function of solvent loading.To cite this article before page […]Asma A. Alharthi
- An AIE Photosensitizer with Type I/II ROS Generation for Photodynamic Therapy of Toxoplasmosis December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC04690D, CommunicationJiating Chen, Wen Li, Rulong Chen, Tingfei Xie, Jinxin Zhang, Jiahui Chen, Xiaolu Sui, Pengfei Zhang, Jihong ChenToxoplasmosis, a global parasitic disease threatening one-third of humans, lacks effective treatments. We developed a mitochondria-targeting AIE photosensitizer (AIEPS) generating dual Type I/II ROS, enabling light-activated eradication of Toxoplasma gondii...The content of […]Jiating Chen
- Enhancing the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction on Ru/KTN through an RuClx Intermediate Strategy December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06034F, CommunicationGuangzhen Zhao, Chengzhi Xiao, Tonzhou Hong, Guoliang Gao, Guang ZhuA RuClₓ intermediate strategy was employed to synthesize a Ru/KTN-T catalyst for alkaline hydrogen evolution reactions. The Ru/KTN-T, containing high-valent Ru, enhanced the hydrogen desorption kinetics. This catalyst achieved a...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Guangzhen Zhao
- Facile Synthesis of Multisubstituted 2,3-Dihydrofurans via Intermolecular Cyclization of Enals or Alkyl/Aryl Aldehydes with Acyl-Stabilized Sulfur Ylides December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06219E, CommunicationYin Su, Ziyi Sun, Quansheng Zhao, Liang FuReported herein is a general strategy for the synthesis of multisubstituted 2,3-dihydrofurans through pivalic acid and DABCO-promoted intermolecular cyclization of aldehydes with acyl-stabilized sulfur ylides. Following this process, a series...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryYin Su
- Core–shell covalent organic framework-copper nickel disulfide nanoreactors for the synergistic treatment of wound infections December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CC05801E, CommunicationHongmei Deng, Tongyao Wang, Junlun Zhu, Ziwei Xiang, Yuzhu Long, Yuzhu Yuan, Wei Wen, Shengfu Wang, Shaojiang Zheng, Xiuhua Zhang, Huayu XiongA Cu-NiS2@COF@PEG nanoreactor not only eliminated pathogenic biofilms but also accelerated collagen deposition and angiogenesis, significantly enhancing wound healing efficiency.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]Hongmei Deng
- p-block main-group metal-based two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks as efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06584D, CommunicationYanan Zhou, Xiaoping Gao, Wenhua ZhangDeveloping efficient and cost-effective electrocatalysts for sluggish oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is vital for renewable energy technologies. Herein, we designed p-block main-group metals based 2D MOFs by using DFT calculations....The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryYanan Zhou
- Tuning CO2 uptake capacity in covalent organic frameworks via metal doping December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CC04666A, CommunicationHarrison D. Root, Matthew J. Hurlock, Jessica M. Rimsza, Brianna M. Addison, Sydney A. Goodman-Miller, Ping Lu, Benjamin Siu, Melissa L. Meyerson, Jessica Román-Kustas, Tina M. NenoffCovalent organic framework (COF) structures have been synthesized and doped with Cu2+, Mn2+, and Zn2+.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]Harrison D. Root
- Visible-light-driven N=N bond functionalization of azobenzenes December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06561E, Feature ArticleWantong Ma, Hongyan Zhou, Jingya YangDirect N=N bond functionalization of azobenzenes has traditionally been challenging. Previously, only a few examples were achieved through thermochemical approaches. In recent years, our group has combined the advantages of...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryWantong Ma
- Exploring the origin of chirality in Ag 8 clusters based on modular disassembly December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06965C, CommunicationJingbin Hao, Shenao Wu, Jiayun Cao, Qinzhen Li, Jinsong Chai, guiqi gao, lin xiong, Sha Yang, Manzhou ZhuA pair of chiral R/S-Ag8 clusters using chiral thiol ligands was reported. The R/S-Ag8 cluster can be disassembled into two Ag4 units, with one being a chiral twisted and the...The content of […]Jingbin Hao
- Dynamic regulation of nucleic acid replication beyond the Watson-Crick base-pairing rule December 23, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06470H, Feature Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Shuntaro Takahashi, Lutan Liu, Naoki SugimotoNucleic acids form various helical structures through base-pair formation. The most fundamental base pairing is Watson–Crick, which establishes a complementary rule in nucleic acids. According to this rule, […]Shuntaro Takahashi
- Visible light-induced generation of alkenyl radicals from alkenyl sulfonium salts: direct synthesis of 11-alkenyl-substituted dibenzodiazepines December 23, 2025
