RSC – Chem. Commun. latest articles- Visible-Light-Driven Photoreductive Complete Degradation of Sulfur Hexafluoride under Ambient Conditions March 13, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00483K, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Hu Zhang, Yi-Ming Chen, Sheng-Ye Zhang, Yan-Biao KangVisible-light irradiation with potassium tert-butoxide in dimethylformamide enables complete defluorination of sulfur hexafluoride under ambient conditions. Electron injection weakens the S–F bonds, producing intermediates that undergo stepwise […]Hu Zhang
- [ICl4]-: A Large Anisotropic Planar Anion Group Produces Giant Birefringence March 13, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00713A, CommunicationYi-Chen Liu, Ming-Zhi Zhang, Chun-Li Hu, Jiang-Gao MaoThis study designs the highly anisotropic planar [ICl4]- group, which enables exceptional birefringence (Δn = 0.94 at 546 nm) and broad mid-infrared transparency (0.36 -6 µm) in C5H7N2ICl4, providing a...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryYi-Chen Liu
- Silver-Catalyzed Fragmentation of All-Carbon Quaternary Centers from sp 3 to sp 2 Carbon via C-C Bond Cleavage March 13, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00885B, CommunicationShujie Chen, Bao-Le Dong, You-Hong Li, Bo Xu, Shu-Lian Chen, Guoshu Chen, Yun-Lin LiuA silver-catalyzed C-C bond cleavage/functionalization of highly functionalized acyclic all-carbon quaternary centers has been developed. This protocol enables the efficient conversion of sp³hybridized carbon centers into sp²-hybridized carbon moieties under...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Shujie Chen
- Stibine-catalyzed selective conversion of nitroarenes to hydroxylanilines through deoxygenation and hydroboration processes March 13, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00118A, CommunicationLu Zhao, Zichen Zhang, Kunlong Li, Jiliang ZhouWe accomplish the synthesis of hydroxylanilines, which usually serve as transient intermediates in nitro reduction, directly from nitroarenes by employing HBpin as the reductant and a simple stibine (nBu3Sb) as...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryLu Zhao
- A MoO₃-CoOOH Synergistic Catalyst for Low-Voltage Paired Glycerol Electrolysis March 13, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00289G, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.genxiang Wang, Pengzhen Zhang, Jun Wang, Junfeng Wang, Xiang Hu, zhiwen lu, Jing Yang, Zhenhai Wen, Hao ZhangA synergistic MoO3-Co(OH)2 precatalyst achieves efficient glycerol oxidation to formate in alkaline, where in-situ formed CoOOH serves […]genxiang Wang
- Solid-Phase Click2 Strategy for Chromophore-DNA Conjugates and their application as Light Harvesting System March 13, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00319B, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Andreas Juergen Schmidt, Annabel M. L. Knispel, Hans-Achim WagenknechtA stepwise and orthogonal approach of two independent click reactions directly on the solid phase gives an easy access to doubly modified DNA. Firstly, 5’-ethynyl-2’-deoxyuridine reacts […]Andreas Juergen Schmidt
- Rational integration of fluorine and hydroxyl functionalities in UiO-66 metal−organic framework for enhanced propylene/propane separation March 13, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00280C, CommunicationYao-Ting Wang, Yu-Tung Chou, Po-Chuan Chao, Anton Pozdeev, Alexander S Ivanov, Yu-Chun Chuang, Chung-Kai Chang, Ilja Popovs, Watchareeya Kaveevivitchai, Teng-Hao ChenZr-based metal–organic framework UiO-66 is an attractive platform for hydrocarbon separations due to its exceptional chemical and thermal stability. We report a new UiO-66 derivative, UiO-66-F₂(OH)₂, integrating fluorine and […]Yao-Ting Wang
- Copper-catalyzed stereodefined synthesis of halogenated spirodihydrofurans March 13, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00438E, CommunicationZi-Li Liu, Yu-Heng Yang, Ke Chen, Xiang Wang, Wen-Juan Hao, Man-Su Tu, Bo JiangA copper-catalyzed decarboxylative cyclization of cyclic ethynylethylene carbonates (EECs) with anthranils in the presence of halide salts under aerobic conditions is reported. This transformation proceeds via unique alkylidene ketenimine intermediates,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Zi-Li Liu
- Copper-Catalyzed spirocyclization-oxytrifluoromethylation of alkynyl-bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes for spirobutyl quinolones synthesis March 13, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00749J, CommunicationPeng-Cheng Xu, Yin Xu, Yu-Ting Wang, Jia Ling Mao, Xu Teng, Yu Yang Zhao, Xiao Zou, Shenghu Yan, Zheng Ren Jia, Hang-Dong ZuoThis work presents a copper-catalyzed radical-initiated spirocyclization-oxytrifluoromethylation to synthesize spirobutyl quinolones under mild conditions with high atom economy. The products show versatile late-stage reactivity, with one serving […]Peng-Cheng Xu
- Construction strategies and interface regulation of heterojunction oxygen electrodes: A review on optimizing the performance of high-efficiency Zinc-air batteries March 13, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC07390A, Feature ArticleYaxin Zhao, Kaiyun Xu, Kangbo Li, Liying Zhang, Zhaocheng Xia, Binhan Hu, Yifei Li, Yuhua Xie, Fang LuoZinc-air batteries (ZABs) hold promising prospects in energy storage and portable electronics due to their high theoretical energy density, low cost, and environmental friendliness. As the core component governing the...The content […]Yaxin Zhao
- High-pressure crystal structure and phase transitions in B2O3 March 13, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00368K, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Dominik Spahr, Sean S. Sebastian, Lukas Brüning, Pascal L. Jurzick, Ninel Sharapova, Lkhamsuren Bayarjargal, Elena Bykova, Maxim Bykov, Victor Milman, Björn WinklerB2O3-P212121 is a high-pressure boron trioxide polymorph with an acentric orthorhombic crystal structure […]Dominik Spahr
- Atomic Layer Deposition of Metal Halide Perovskites: Chemistry, Growth Mechanisms, and Emerging Prospects March 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06809F, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Joshua Sraku Adu, George Kwesi Asare, Helen Hejin ParkAtomic layer deposition (ALD) offers exceptional control over film thickness, composition, and interface quality, making it an attractive approach for constructing metal-halide perovskite absorber layers. […]Joshua Sraku Adu
- From aligned structures to enhanced performance: a review on freeze-cast hydrogels and functional applications March 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CC07185B, Review ArticleMengye Luo, Jiating Liu, Jiaxing Yao, Pengcheng Zhao, Simin Liu, Shuzhang Liao, Hongzhang Zhu, Rong Cai, Ziguang Zhao, Yi ChenThis review summarizes how freeze-casting creates anisotropic hydrogels with tailored architectures for high-performance applications across multiple fields.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Mengye Luo
- Photocatalytic Surface Grafting of Hydrophobic Shells onto Hydrogels March 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00575F, CommunicationYanru Zhao, Cabell B Eades, Peng Yu, Xinjin Li, Xiangye Li, Brent S. SumerlinWe developed a light-mediated, surface modification technique to encapsulate hydrogels in covalently bound, hydrophobic polymer coatings. Poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) hydrogel surfaces were photocatalytically decarboxylated and subsequently decorated with hydrophobic polyacrylates....The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Yanru Zhao
- A Dual-Additive Strategy Constructing Robust Li 3 N-Rich SEI and Proton Scavenging for High-Rate Lithium Metal Batteries March 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00660D, CommunicationDongxiang Li, Suyan Niu, Zhi-Gang Zhang, Chen Yang, Boyun Wang, Zilong Liu, Na ju, You Fu, Lei Shi, Guangwen Xu, Hongbin SunThe synergistic combination of 3-cyano-1,2,4-triazole (CTZ) and 1-(Trimethylsilyl)imidazole (TMSIM), featuring π-donoracceptor (π-DA) interactions, facilitates the formation of a Li3N-rich solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) with high mechanical strength and […]Dongxiang Li
- Fabrication of a Self-Assembling Peptide for the Inhibition of Cancer Cell Proliferation by Targeting LAT1 March 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00782A, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Yuki Koba, Kanta Ogura, Masahiko Nakamoto, Michiya MatsusakiSelf-assembling peptides targeting overexpressed proteins and/or enzymes on the cancer cell membrane have emerged as promising strategies for effective and selective cancer therapy. We developed a self-assembling […]Yuki Koba
- Direct C-H magnesiation of thiophenes with a Mg-Mg-bonded compound March 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00381H, CommunicationLi Yang, Zhenzhou Sun, Lin Wang, Jianqi Geng, Biao Wu, Xiao-Juan YangReaction of Mg-Mg-bonded compound [K(THF)3]2[LMg-MgL] (1, L = [(2,6-iPr2C6H3)NC(CH3)]2 2-) with thiophenes afforded magnesium thienyl complexes (2-11) through ortho C-H magnesiation with release of H2. This provides an efficient approach...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Li Yang
- Structure-guided engineering of membrane-binding regions for surfactant-free solubilization of direct electron transfer-type alcohol dehydrogenase March 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00143B, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Konatsu Ichikawa, Taiki Adachi, Tomoko Miyata, Fumiaki Makino, Keiichi Namba, Yuki Kitazumi, Osamu Shirai, Keisei SowaMembrane-bound alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) from Gluconobacter oxydans is a direct electron transfer-type biocatalyst for ethanol oxidation. To improve its […]Konatsu Ichikawa
- Copper-catalyzed allylic substitution of nitroally derivatives with Grignard reagents March 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC00637J, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Louis Clavier, Stellios Arseniyadis, Laurent El Kaim, Nicolas FinciasGrignard reagents engage with nitroallyl derivatives in the presence of copper (I) salts to promote allylic substitution of the nitro group. The reaction is particularly effective […]Louis Clavier
- Plasmon-Enhanced Fluorescent Nanoprobe for Ultrasensitive and Selective Detection of Nitroaniline Derivatives March 12, 2026Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC07258A, CommunicationFarhin Akhtar, Santanu Dolai, Sabyasachi Pramanik, Satyapriya BhandariA water-soluble, plasmon-enhanced fluorescent nanoprobe is engineered through Zn²⁺-directed assembly of HQS-capped silver nanoparticles and zinc–quinolate complexes. Plasmonic coupling amplifies emission, enabling selective ppb detection of 4-nitroaniline and 2,4-dinitroaniline via...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryFarhin Akhtar
- Visible-Light-Driven Photoreductive Complete Degradation of Sulfur Hexafluoride under Ambient Conditions March 13, 2026
