RSC – Chem. Commun. latest articles- Time-Dependent Rh(III)-Catalyzed Chemodivergent Reactions of 2-Pyridylthiophenes with Nitroalkenes December 16, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06419H, CommunicationCheng Wang, Qiang Zhang, Sisi Qin, Zhimin Lai , Taoyuan Liang, Guan Huang, Shuangliang Zhao, Zhuan ZhangSwitchable divergent reactions are highly valuable as they offer controllable access to distinct products from identical substrates, yet they remain challenging due to the difficulty of designing catalysts or conditions...The content of this […]Cheng Wang
- Unlocking Reactivity Potential of Gem-Dihaloolefins: Access to Halo-Functionalized 1,4-Naphthoquinones via Intramolecular Radical Oxidative Cyclization December 16, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06222E, CommunicationAkhilesh K. Verma, Manvi Sharma, Deepika Thakur, Shivam A Meena, Abhijit Nandy, Shibdas BanerjeeHerein, we demonstrate an unprecedented metal-free approach for synthesizing highly functionalized naphthoquinones from gemdihaloolefins. The reaction proceeds through a one-pot sequence comprising three pivotal steps: an initial oxidation, a 6-endo-dig...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Akhilesh K. Verma
- Sequence-Independent Optical Regulation of CRISPR/Cas Editing Using Star-Shaped crRNA Dendrimers December 16, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06011G, CommunicationXiao-Li Liu, Liang Cheng, Li LiuPrecise spatiotemporal control of CRISPR/Cas editing is vital for studying dynamic processes and ensuring therapeutic safety. We present a single-site photolabile crRNA dendrimer platform enabling robust, sequence-independent optical regulation of...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryXiao-Li Liu
- Tuning SF6 Affinity via Tailoring Pore Environments in Metal-Organic Frameworks December 16, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC05791D, CommunicationJackson Geary, Caith E Mckeown, Nickolas Gantzler, Scott Bobbitt, Dorina F. Sava GallisHerein, an investigation into the impact of subtle binding site changes on SF6 affinity is presented by systematically altering the pore environment of MOF-808 via post-synthetic modification with aryl and...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Jackson Geary
- Cu-catalyzed tandem cross-coupling/cyclization of aryl diazophosphonates with phenylacetylene derivatives December 16, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC04967A, CommunicationJiahui Du, Cheng-Kai Ruan, Guifa Cui, Hong-Ping Zhao, Cheng-Yu HeWe report herein the first copper-catalyzed tandem cross-coupling/cyclization of diazophosphonates with phenylacetylene derivatives, providing an efficient access to three kinds of alkylphosphonate-containing heterocyclic skeletons including indole, benzofuran, and isochromene. Preliminary...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Jiahui Du
- Acetylacetone-Modified Ubiquitin C-Terminus Enables Specific Capture of Sulfenylated Deubiquitinases December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC05543A, CommunicationYu Wang, Liwen Liu, Pincheng Li, shuo yang, Dingfei Yan, beichen wang, Yi-Ming LiActivity-based ubiquitin (Ub) probes have recently emerged as effective tools for profiling deubiquitinases (DUBs) in their reduced, catalytically active state; however, most existing Ub probes fail to capture oxidatively modified...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Yu Wang
- Screen-printed electron transport layer for efficient air-processed perovskite solar cells December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC05474E, CommunicationXinsheng Tang, Yangyang Liu, Tianxiao Liu, Lingyuan Wang, Yu Zhao, Zilong Wang, Shangshang ChenWe present a robust and screen-printed electron transport layer (ETL) by modulating mesoporous TiO2 scaffold with SnO2. This hybrid modification strategy simultaneously enhances the electrical conductivity and passivates interfacial defects...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Xinsheng Tang
- Highly Selective Separation of Toluene/Methylcyclohexane by a Clamparene-Based 3D Porous Crystal December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC05954B, CommunicationZhenyu Li, Jingxiong Jiang, Xiaoxi Jia, Ke Wang, Wenjing Shi, Wen-Juan Qu, Qi Lin, Tai-Bao Wei, Bingbing ShiWe demonstrate the application of clamparene-based 3D porous crystals as a purifying agent to effectively remove toluene from the mixture of methylcyclohexane and toluene. We found that clamparene can selectively...The content of […]Zhenyu Li
- The "Nanoribbon Sentinel": A Cell-Surface Aptasensor for Real-Time Imaging of Gliotransmitter Release December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06487B, CommunicationMei-Rong Cui, Chenxu Hu, Yiyu Cheng, Jiahan Dong, Lianhui Wang, Jie ChaoWe report a cell-surface-anchored "Nanoribbon Sentinel," an aptasensor overcoming endocytosis for real-time, high-resolution imaging of ATP on live astrocytes. This design uniquely couples a non-internalizing scaffold with a fast-kinetic “signal-on”...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Mei-Rong Cui
- Hybridization of preheated cellulose microcrystals with MoS 2 sheets for enhanced piezo-catalytic hydrogen evolution December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06359K, CommunicationHailong Zhang, Jianzhong Guo, Shuying Liang, Hongbo Yu, Xianhong Li, Chunzheng WuA heterostructured piezocatalyst was synthesized via a hydrothermal method by growing MoS2 nanosheets on cellulose microcrystals preheated at 350 oC. The composite achieved a H2 evolution rate of 2955.4 µmolg-1h-1...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Hailong Zhang
- Synthesis of indoline-2,3-fused tetrahydroquinolines bearing two free N–H using a protecting-group-free approach. December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06157A, CommunicationRaju Chouhan, Sajal Kumar DasWe report the first general synthesis of tetrahydro-5H-indolo[2,3-b]quinolines via a transition-metal- and protecting-group-free two-step approach. The strategy combines NaOtBu/Et3B-promoted alkylative dearomatization of indoles with a B2(OH)4-mediated cascade nitro reduction and...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryRaju Chouhan
- Edge-Centred Chirality Induced Enantiopure Square-Like Sulfonylcalix[4]arene-{CoII16} Cages for Selective (+)-/(-)-α-Pinene Adsorption December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC05936D, CommunicationIlya Denisovich Shutilov, Pavel A. Volodin, Alexander Ovsyannikov, Ilya M. Zinoviev, Vladimir Y Guskov, Daut Islamov, Timur Anvarovich Mukhametzyanov, Mei-Jin Lin, Pavel Dorovatovskii, Georgy Peters, Elizaveta S. Kulikova, Vladimir Alexandrovich Burilov, Svetlana Evgenievna Solovieva, Igor Sergeevich AntipinThe chiral recognition event plays a crucial role in such fields as pharmaceutical […]Ilya Denisovich Shutilov
- Surface Ni–O–Co sites in cube-shaped Ni–Co3O4 spinel oxides for boosting soot oxidation December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06092C, CommunicationLinsheng Xu, Haoqi Guo, Wen Cao, Jing Xiong, Yaxiao Ma, Baolong Cui, Zekai Cui, Hao Guo, Peng Zhang, Yuechang WeiCatalytic oxidation of NO to NO2 occurs at Ni–O–Co sites on the catalyst surface, which can boost the reaction of soot with O2 to form CO2.To cite this article before […]Linsheng Xu
- Anthraquinone-based Covalent Organic Framework for Sustainable Photocatalytic Oxidative Degradation of Polystyrene December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06210A, CommunicationAparna Tiwari, Supriti Dutta, Bikash Mishra, Pekham Chakrabortty, Pradip PachfuleWe present a mild, additive-free, photochemical, aerobic upcycling strategy for the selective conversion of polystyrene (PS) into benzoic acid, using an anthraquinone-based covalent organic framework (COF). The reaction proceeds with...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Aparna Tiwari
- In situ grown CNTs and electrodeposited MnO2 on MXene-carbon nano-fibers for flexible supercapacitors with high energy density December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06218G, CommunicationBinhe Feng, Deyang Zhang, Wenbo Guo, Zhaorui Wang, Jinbing Cheng, HaiLong Yan, Tao Peng, Kangwen Qiu, Feng Jing, Yikai Ge, Mengzhen Du, Paul K. Chu, Yongsong LuoIn this work, a one-step catalytic carbonization process was employed to convert MXene composite fibers with in situ grown ZIF-67 into an excellent […]Binhe Feng
- Organocatalytic α-Deuteration of Carbonyl Compounds: pTSA/D 2 O Strategy for Bioactive and Natural Products December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06264K, CommunicationSikandar Singh, Rahul Vishwakarma, Sanjay Singh, Rima Samanta, Chinmoy Kumar HazraWe report a Brønsted acid-catalyzed, selective α-deuteration of carbonyl compounds using D2O as an economical, sustainable deuterium source. The method offers high incorporation, broad scope, and mild conditions. Mechanistic studies...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Sikandar Singh
- Effect of Protonating Single-Moiety Sulphonic Acid-Based Dopants on the Mechanical Properties of Electroconductive Polyaniline/Poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic Acid) Complexes December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06192J, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Arya Ajeev, Colton Duprey, Evan K. WujcikThis comparative study investigates the role of side-group chemistry in mono-sulfonic acid dopants—CSA, DBSA, and TFMSA—within PANI/PAAMPSA complexes. The structural variations among the dopants significantly influenced the polymer-dopant […]Arya Ajeev
- Synthesis of 2-Imidazolidinone from Ethylenediamine using CO 2 as a C1 building block over the SnO 2 /g-C 3 N 4 catalyst December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC05882A, CommunicationAkash Mandal, Sumanta Mondal, Aniruddha Singha, Akash Surajlal Rane, Sourav Ghosh, Ranjit Thapa, Asim Bhaumik, Biswajit ChowdhurySnO₂ nanoparticles are supported over graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) via a simple precipitation method and it efficiently catalyzes the reaction of CO₂ and ethylenediamine to 2-imidazolidinone, achieving 95% conversion and...The content of this […]Akash Mandal
- A mitochondria-anchored dual-lock probe for sequential detection of HOCl and viscosity during oxidative stress and ferroptosis December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06089C, CommunicationXue Wu, Yaran Yang, Chenchun Zhou, Junjie Kou, Mingxia Li, Fanpeng Kong, Bo TangWe have developed a mitochondria-targeted and anchored dual-lock probe DHX-HOCl-V that is sequentially activated by HOCl and viscosity. This near-infrared probe exhibits excellent selectivity, low toxicity, and has been successfully...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Xue Wu
- Covalent Organic Frameworks-Based Solid-State Electrolytes for Lithium Metal Batteries: From Materials to Applications December 15, 2025Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5CC06086A, Feature ArticleZexi Di, Liang He, Bingqi Li, Ruoyu Cao, Chao Su, Hongmei Cao, Tao WeiSolid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs) have attracted extensive attention due to their excellent safety and high energy density. In the SSLMB systems, the solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) are considered to be...The content of this RSS Feed […]Zexi Di
- Time-Dependent Rh(III)-Catalyzed Chemodivergent Reactions of 2-Pyridylthiophenes with Nitroalkenes December 16, 2025
