RSC – Chem. Commun. latest articles- Ring expansion of an antiaromatic beryllole: Synthesis of novel five-, seven-and nine-membered beryllacycles February 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC05783C, CommunicationTobias Tröster, Koushik Saha, Dipak Kumar Roy, Rian David Dewhurst, Holger BraunschweigThis study investigates the reactivity of a beryllole and presents the first comparison between this antiaromatic species and its boron analogue, borole. The reaction of a beryllole with small molecules...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Tobias Tröster
- The journey of short peptides: from molecules to materials February 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC05199A, Feature ArticleSampurna Routray, Malay Kumar Baroi, Priyam Das, Debapratim DasPeptide-based supramolecular systems consisting of conserved sets of building blocks and chemical reactions play a crucial role in the fabrication of supramolecular soft materials. Their inherent capacity for self-assembly, biocompatibility,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Sampurna Routray
- Laser Engineered Fabrication of Binder-Free NiCoFeCrZn-based High Entropy Oxide Electrode for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline Water February 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC07310C, CommunicationHaider Ali, Sobia Dilpazir, Mohd Yusuf Khan, Aasif Helal, M. Nasiruzzaman Shaikh, Abuzar KhanA NiCoFeCrZn-based HEO was directly synthesized over carbon cloth via one step CO2 laser irradiation of metal salts. The binder-free HEO-based electrode (HEO/CC) exhibits excellent HER activity in alkaline conditions,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Haider Ali
- Thionaphthalimide-based photosensitizer for efficient photodynamic therapy February 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00184J, CommunicationQian Chen, Lingyu Jin, Jia Hong, Mingming Sun, Xuefei Huang, Yangjie Liu, Wen Xiu Ren, Qian-Yong CaoA novel amphiphilic thionaphthalimide-based photosensitizer with enhanced ROS generation in aggregation stated has been developed for efficient photodynamic therapy.Scheme 1. Chemical structure of TNIS-TEG and its mechanism of action in...The content of this […]Qian Chen
- High-throughput visual detection of multiple sweat biomarkers based on Au@Pt modified bimetallic MOF-derived nanozyme hydrogels February 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06901G, CommunicationLijun Ding, Xilong Zhou, Shilin Wang, Hanyang Jiao, Dandan Huang, Tianshuo Wang, Lianxi Pu, Jin Shen, Min Zhang, Deping Wang, Kun WangWe constructed a MOF-derived nanozyme with a hydrogel matrix-based colourimetric wearable sensor for the simultaneous detection of three representative sweat biomarkers: vitamin C, lactate, and uric acid.To cite […]Lijun Ding
- Upcycling of Spent LiFePO4 Cathodes to Efficient Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts in Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00069J, CommunicationBaoling Niu, Huijing Ma, Xia Long, Xufang Qian, Yixin ZhaoAn efficient oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalyst LFP1G13Ni0.5Urea1.5 was innovatively developed by upgrading waste LiFePO4 and graphite. LFP1G13Ni0.5Urea1.5 showed a overpotential of 283 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and Tafel slope...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Baoling Niu
- Moisture-Driven Power Generation in MXene Composite Membranes Regulated by Hygroscopic Ionic Liquids February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06739A, CommunicationShiwei Chen, Wenjia Guo, Yanlei Wang, Yangyang Wan, Hongyan HeWe report a moisture-driven power generator (MPG) based on a MXene layered membrane confining hygroscopic ionic liquids. This unique configuration harnesses ambient humidity, simultaneously achieving efficient moisture absorption and selective...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Shiwei Chen
- Oxidant-controlled divergent construction of sulfenylsuccinimides and sulfonylsuccinimides via Mo-catalyzed C-S cross-coupling February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC07028G, CommunicationXianghua Zeng, Jiayi Sun, Dong Peng, Yun HuangWe Herein present a Mo-based catalyst can effectively promote the selective synthesis of sulfenylsuccinimides and sulfonylsuccinimides from maleimides with thiols by the use of air and hydrogen peroxide as oxidant,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryXianghua Zeng
- Catenated Nitrogen-Rich Triazine-Tetrazole Molecules for Advanced Explosives and Gas-Generator Applications February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00152A, CommunicationManojkumar Jujam, Vikas Ghule, Srinivas DharavathCatenated nitrogen-rich energetic materials are essential for gasgenerating and high-energy-density applications. Here, we developed two novel compounds: tricyclic compound 5 with 4+3+3 nitrogen catenation and tetracyclic compound 8 with 4+4+3+3...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryManojkumar Jujam
- One-pot asymmetric sulfoxidation using in situ generated H2O2 from H2 and O2 catalyzed by rhodium and vanadium complexes February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00169F, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Takeshi Yatabe, Naoto Kanda, Mizuki Tsuji, Sho Sakogashira, Norifumi Tashiro, Hidetaka Nakai, Seiji OgoHere we report the first one-pot asymmetric sulfoxidation using in situ generated H2O2, which catalyzed by two homogeneous catalysts.To cite this […]Takeshi Yatabe
- Differential self-assembly of sequence-isomeric phosphoestamers February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06986F, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.James Williamson, Tomasz Piskorz, Bini Claringbold, Alexandra R. Paul, Nikita Harvey, Fernanda Duarte, Christopher J. SerpellNMR and molecular dynamics have been used to study the relationship between sequence and self-assembly in tetrameric phosphoestamers, providing […]James Williamson
- Plasma-Induced Reconstruction of FeNi Alloy Nanoparticles on Carbon Nanotubes toward Highly Efficient OER February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC07431B, CommunicationXiao-Qing Deng, Ying-Xin Luo, Hao-Chen Yang, Xiang Li, Hao-Yu LianThe electrocatalytic performance of FeNi–CNTs toward the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is significantly enhanced after O₂ plasma treatment. Comprehensive characterization reveals that the improved OER activity originates from the plasma-induced...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Xiao-Qing Deng
- Pd-Catalyzed Synthesis of Deuterated Olefins from (Hetero)Arenes and Ketones via Cross-Coupling Approach February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC07257C, CommunicationHappy Sharma, Bhoomika Duklan , Pokhriyal Yamini, Dongari YadagiriHere, we have developed a novel, straightforward approach for the synthesis of deuterium olefins from arenes, heteroarenes, and ketones, with broad substrate scope, high yields, and excellent deuterium incorporation. The...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryHappy Sharma
- Cu-modified CoSe2 nanoarrays for efficient electrocatalytic nitrite reduction to ammonia February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00196C, CommunicationJiawen Wang, Man Qiao, Shuaiyou Chen, Xue Lu, Jiahui Shen, Dongsheng Geng, Dongdong ZhuElectrochemical nitrite reduction can be a possible way to achieve ammonia electrosynthesis, nitrite-containing sewage disposal, and energy supply simultaneously. Herein, a novel Cu-CoSe2 electrocatalyst was synthesized for nitrite reduction, which...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Jiawen Wang
- Conformation-driven (de)localization of exciton in 2-Phenylpyridine oligomers: Non-adiabatic surface hopping dynamics February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00016A, CommunicationPalak Mandal, Aditya N. PandaWe report on non-adiabatic surface-hopping dynamics of exciton localization and delocalization processes in two 2-Phenylpyridine oligomers: a linear and a helical one. In the linear pentamer, excited-state relaxation involves the...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryPalak Mandal
- Imidazolium-Functionalized Metalloporphyrin Porous Organic Polymers for Catalytic CO2 Conversion into Cyclic Carbonates February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00449K, Feature ArticleRongchang Luo, Qing Chen, Xu Wang, Huang JianhuiPorous organic polymers (POPs) have emerged as a versatile platform for constructing advanced functional materials, particularly in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. By covalently incorporating metalloporphyrin units into POP frameworks,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryRongchang Luo
- Quantum Dot-Enabled Optical Codes for Neurotransmitter Sensing at the Bio-Nano Interface with Translational Relevance February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC07269G, Review ArticleShrodha Mondal, Prithidipa SahooQuantum dots (QDs), including semiconductor (Cd-based and III-V), carbon/graphene, and emerging halide perovskite QDs, offer size-tunable, bright, and photostable optical signals, making them uniquely suited as nanoreporters for neurotransmitter sensing....The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryShrodha Mondal
- Iron-Substituted Bioglass Nanozyme for Alcohol Intoxication Alleviation February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06823A, CommunicationZiyun He, Quan Zhao, Shuhua Chang, Zhuangzhuang Zhang, Yun Bai, Ju-E Cun, Jun Cao, Bin HeThis study developed an iron-substituted bioglass (BG) nanozyme that directly and efficiently catalyses the degradation of ethanol and acetaldehyde, achieving alcohol detoxification and alleviation of intestinal injury. Specifically, the etching...The content of this RSS […]Ziyun He
- Photocatalytic Heck-type coupling reactions of alkyl chlorides mediated by halide-exchange of CsPbBr3 nanocrystals February 11, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00547K, CommunicationQiangwen Fan, Yan Qian, Suhao Liu, Zong-Bo Xie, Haibo Zhu, Zhang-Gao LeDespite the significant synthetic potential and broad applicability of alkyl chlorides, their applications in Heck-type coupling reactions remains a substantial challenge due to the high bond dissociation energy and low...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Qiangwen Fan
- Perovskite-gold Shell Composite Nanoprobe for Trimodal Lateral Flow Immunoassay Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies February 10, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC07358H, CommunicationXin Wang, Zhi Tong, Hongyu Liu, Hongwei Zhang, Xin Luo, Jingbin ZengA CsPbBr3@SiO2-Aushell nanoprobe enables trimodal (colorimetric/fluorescent/photothermal) lateral flow immunochromatographic assay for SARS-CoV-2 IgG detection. This multi-signal approach offers environmental adaptability and internal cross-verification, with the photothermal mode achieving the highest...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Xin Wang
- Ring expansion of an antiaromatic beryllole: Synthesis of novel five-, seven-and nine-membered beryllacycles February 12, 2026
