RSC – Chem. Sci. latest articles- Liquid-crystal-assisted chiral nanoscintillator architectures with circular polarization degree exceeding 0.7 in X-ray radioluminescence May 17, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SC02304E, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ziyi Yuan, Zejian Li, Zitong Ling, Ke Wang, Chenlu HeBy integrating perovskite nanocrystals with spectrum-matched cholesteric liquid crystals, we developed CRPL emitters exhibiting a circular polarization degree of 0.75, enabling real-time, polarization-modulated X-ray […]Ziyi Yuan
- Recycling nickel-rich cathodes toward structural and functional circularity: a perspective May 17, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SC02626E, Perspective Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Yuhan Huang, Haoyang Xu, Yimin Zeng, Han Xue, Ge LiA value-retention classification is proposed for Ni-rich cathode recycling: elemental recovery retrieves metal inventory, structural preservation repairs the layered framework, and functional restoration upgrades performance.To […]Yuhan Huang
- Dynamic pendulum strategy enables both anti-quenching and fast spin flipping for efficient blue multiple-resonance thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitters May 17, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SC02881K, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Xiangqin Gan, Bitian Chen, Jia-Qi Li, Han Si, Ning Sun, Guoyun Meng, Xian-Kai Chen, Liming Ding, Zheng-Hong Lu, Junqiao DingInspired by the swinging clock, a dynamic pendulum strategy is proposed to achieve anti-quenching […]Xiangqin Gan
- Core-block engineering enables control of ice recrystallisation inhibition in polymer nanoparticles May 17, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SC02659A, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Panagiotis G. Georgiou, Cigdem Buse Oral, Ho Fung Mack, Hubert Buksa, Chenrui Bao, Csilla György, Steven P. Armes, Matthew I. GibsonWe demonstrate that engineering the core blocks of nanoparticles derived from polymerization-induced self […]Panagiotis G. Georgiou
- Unveiling the role of local temperature gradients in individual zeolites containing metal active sites May 14, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC01014H, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Bing Zhao, Zhikang Xu, Guida Li, Gang Meng, Hang Chen, Tong Zhao, Haibo Zhu, Dan Zhao, Mingbin Gao, Mao Ye, Zhongmin LiuThe spatial distribution of active sites governs the behavior of solid catalysts, […]Bing Zhao
- Impacting the Balance between CO2 and Proton Reduction by Control over Aggregation in a Model π-Conjugated N‑Heterocycle – Proflavine May 14, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5SC06873H, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Yana Reva, Jonas Färber, Yifan Bo, Max Thiele, Christian Hanke, Ayşe Günay-Gürer, Maximillian Herm, Johannes Barth, Dirk M. GuldiIn this study, we investigated the mechanistic factors that govern the selective photocatalytic reduction of […]Yana Reva
- Clinical Fluorescent Probes: Mechanisms, Advantages and Inspirations May 14, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC02520J, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Qiao Liang, Baolei Fan, Wenfang Jin, Yuxia Liu, Dongliang Su, Pu Chen, Juyoung Yoon, Bo Tang, Guang ChenFluorescence imaging is revolutionizing oncologic surgery by overcoming the limitations of visual and tactile guidance. Despite […]Qiao Liang
- Substrate‑Driven Iridium Photocatalysts Enable Diastereoselective Dearomative Polyoxygenation of Hydroxyquinolines May 14, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC01835A, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Andrea Uroz, Laura Blanco, Sergio Díaz-Tendero, Claudia Feberero, Alba Collado, Silvia Cabrera, Jose AlemanWe report a novel strategy for the direct, diastereoselective dearomative polyoxygenation of 8-hydroxyquinolines, leverag-ing a substrate-coordinated Ir(III) complex as a […]Andrea Uroz
- A Columnar Liquid Crystalline Self-Assembly of a Donor–Acceptor TADF Emitter Design for Solution-Processed OLEDs May 14, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC02453J, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Joydip De, Yuka Yasuda, Mikihito Takenaka, Amy Drysdale-Dykes, Hironori Kaji, Eli Zysman-ColmanThe self-assembly of π-conjugated molecules into supramolecular columnar structures has become as an effective strategy for the creation of soft, durable, and […]Joydip De
- Atomic Modulation of Na⁺ Transport Channels to Enhance Rate and Cycling Performance of Tunnel-Type Sodium Manganese Oxides May 13, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC02363K, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Chen Xu, Qinghua Yi, Kaibin Feng, Jie Lai, Zhihao Lin, Yuanhao Zheng, Xiao Yan, Xi Chen, Chenchen Wang, Zhe HuTunnel-structured Na0.44MnO2 is considered a promising cathode material for large-scale sodium-ion batteries due to […]Chen Xu
- Hybridized Through-bond/Through-space Charge Transfer Enables Efficient Blue Emitters with Rec. 2020 Color Gamut May 13, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC01886F, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Xihao Yang, Yongxu Hu, Xiaoyu Guo, Jingsheng Miao, He Liu, Chuluo YangAchieving efficient deep-blue emission with high color purity remains a critical challenge for BT.2020-compliant OLEDs.Herein, we present a rational molecular design strategy […]Xihao Yang
- Surface-hydrogenation activity regulation toward robust anti-poisoning of ZrCo-based hydrogen isotope storage materials May 13, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC03342C, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Qianwen Zhou, Yiting Yu, Panpan Zhou, Shunrui Xiao, Jingyu Hu, Xuezhang Xiao, Xingwen Feng, Huaqin Kou, Wenhua Luo, Xiulin Fan, Lixin ChenZrCo alloy is promising for hydrogen isotope storage but suffers severe CO […]Qianwen Zhou
- Dual-Ion Co-storage in a Donor-Acceptor Covalent Organic Framework for High-Performance Low-Temperature Sodium-Organic Batteries May 13, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC02423H, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Xinya Zhang, Shuangqin Yang, Yihao Zhang, Xiaoyan Zhang, Zaiwang Zhao, Yuan ChenThe development of covalent organic framework (COF) cathodes for low-temperature sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) remains challenging due to sluggish reaction kinetics at low-temperature […]Xinya Zhang
- Electrochemical Synthesis of 2-Oxa-bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes by Anodic Oxidation-Cyclization Relay Strategy May 13, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC03129C, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Andrea Brunetti, Giulia Monda, Alessandro Mazza, MAGDA MONARI, Carlos S López, Giulio Bertuzzi, Marco BandiniA general electrosynthetic strategy for the preparation and direct functionalization of 2-oxa-bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes (i.e. 2-oxa-BCHs) from hydroxymethyl-substituted bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes is reported. […]Andrea Brunetti
- A nickel/cobalt-free Mn-based layered oxide cathode based on an orbital hybridization modulation strategy for high energy density sodium-ion batteries May 13, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SC02906J, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Zhuozheng Hong, Xin-Yu Zhang, Minwen Yang, Yan-Fang Zhu, Diancheng Chen, Yan-Jiang Li, Haojie Dong, Yaping Yan, Yubin Niu, Peng-Fei Wang, Yang Sun, Chao Wu, Yao XiaoOrbital hybridization modulation by Mg substitution in a […]Zhuozheng Hong
- A General Strategy for High-Efficiency Live Bacteria Imaging and Targeted Phototherapy May 13, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC00548A, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Xinci Wang, Lihao Ding, Jiang Liu, Jiahui Lv, Junjie Liu, Yu Yan, Xutong Li, Huan Shi, Hui Wang, Jiajia Wang, Senquan Liu, Duanhua Cao, xinxing Yang, Lin XueBacterial peptidoglycan (PG) serves as a […]Xinci Wang
- Generative Intelligence Explores Chemical Space at Ten Million Catalysts May 13, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC01469K, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ruili Li, Shuoqi Zhang, Qingli Tang, Qingqing Mao, Ritankar Das, Rui Qi, Beien Zhu, Yi GaoDiscovery of catalytic materials requires systematic exploration of vast chemical spaces. However, the scope of exploration that can […]Ruili Li
- Tunable Synaptic Memory Response Using Organic Regioisomeric Donor-Acceptor-Donor Luminophore Triads May 13, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC01505K, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Mainak Bose, Manoj Kangsabanik, Dibyendu Dey, R. N. Gayen, Manas K. Panda, Pance NaumovModeling synaptic memory with small molecular compounds allows for replication of key features of biological learning and memory in a […]Mainak Bose
- Rethinking photosensitization in therapy and sun protection May 13, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC01417H, Perspective Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Erick Leite Bastos, Waleska Kerllen Martins, Rosangela Itri, Thiago Tasso, Mauricio S. BaptistaLight-induced tissue damage involves photosensitization. This process forms the basis of photodynamic therapy but also underlies photoaging and skin cancer development during […]Erick Leite Bastos
- In situ X-ray absorption and emission spectroscopy to understand the electron transfer-oxygen transfer reaction of vanadium polyoxomolybdate in homogeneous medium May 13, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC02170K, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Kamar Bendehiba, Santanu Sarmah, Estelle Pujol, Dominique Nkeuya, Dominik Neukum, Vera Truttmann, Dmitry E. Doronkin, Nuria Romero, Philippe Serp, Jan-Dierk Grunwaldt, Bidyut Bikash SarmaElectron transfer-oxygen transfer reactions of vanadium polyoxomolybdates have been investigated […]Kamar Bendehiba
- Liquid-crystal-assisted chiral nanoscintillator architectures with circular polarization degree exceeding 0.7 in X-ray radioluminescence May 17, 2026
