RSC – Chem. Sci. latest articles- Density-dependent sodium-storage mechanisms in hard carbon materials March 18, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC00030D, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Alexis Front, Tapio Ala-Nissila, Miguel A. CaroUnderstanding the sodium-storage mechanism in hard carbon (HC) anodes is crucial for advancing sodium-ion battery (SIB) technology. However, the intrinsic complexity of HC microstructures and their interactions […]Alexis Front
- Electrochemically Cooperative Halogen Cation Delivery Enables Modular Electrophilic Haloesterification of Both Activated and Unactivated Alkenes March 18, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC00279J, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Hehuan Xu, Duo-Duo Qian, Yi Fan, Jia-Jia Zhang, Chang-Le Guo, Hai-Chao XuIntermolecular haloesterification of alkenes is a practical platform for modular ester synthesis. However, current methods are restricted to aryl activated and directing-group […]Hehuan Xu
- Toward vanadium-mediated alkyne metathesis March 18, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SC01683A, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Shirley Hernandez, Vasilisa Krivovicheva, Adenilson Sousa-Silva, Xavier Solans-Monfort, Konstantin V. BukhryakovV alkylidynes react with alkynes via [2+2] cycloaddition reaction to form metallacyclobutadienes, key intermediates in alkyne metathesis.To cite this article before page numbers […]Shirley Hernandez
- Synergistic Diselenide/Guanidine Catalyzed Dehydrophosphorylation of 2-Nitrobenzhydrols to Access C-Stereogenic Phosphinates March 18, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5SC07228J, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Shang-Dong Yang, Jin-Yu Gong, Panpan Zhou, Yu-Hao Qiao, Zhichao Qi, Qian-Min Zuo, Qing-Xia FangThe development of catalytic and eco-friendly P-umpolung strategy for the synthesis of chiral phosphorus-containing compounds presents substantial challenges. Herein, we […]Shang-Dong Yang
- Unusual bonding situations in Th(IV) and U(IV)–Al(III) pnictogen complexes March 18, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SC09143H, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Pritam Mahawar, Ganping Wang, Robert J. Ward, Steven P. Kelley, Laurent Maron, Justin R. WalenskyTo enhance our understanding of the electronic structure of early actinides, a synthetic methodology of using an Al(I) precursor, […]Pritam Mahawar
- Silver-Catalysed Intermolecular Benzylic-Selective C–H Amidation via Nitrene Transfer March 17, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5SC10184K, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Subir Panja, Tuan Anh Trinh, Ethan M. Warrington, Derek B. Hu, Leah C. Garman, Ilia Guzei, Jennifer SchomakerTransition metal-catalyzed C-H functionalization is a powerful strategy to upgrade simple hydrocarbons to versatile synthetic building […]Subir Panja
- A Brønsted Acid-Base Approach for the Net Monoselective C-F Substitution of (Trifluoromethyl)alkanes March 17, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC01042C, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Nicholas James Coradi, Jeffrey S. BandarWe disclose a method for the net coupling of nucleophiles with a single C-F bond of unactivated (trifluoromethyl)alkanes.The process occurs via an initial base-promoted dehydrofluorination/defluorinative nucleophilic addition cascade […]Nicholas James Coradi
- Computational redesign and directed evolution of a lanthanide-dependent photoredox enzyme for enantioselective diol cleavage March 17, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5SC08010J, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Florian Leiss-Maier, Joshua Behringer, Ghulam Mustafa, Anna Heider, Rahel Mühlhofer, Andreas Sebastian Sebastian Klein, Michael Groll, Cathleen ZeymerDe novo designed metalloenzymes and photoenzymes are a valuable addition to the biocatalytic toolbox. We previously […]Florian Leiss-Maier
- Molecular Engineering of Metalloporphyrins and Phthalocycanines for Homogeneous and Heterogeneous CO 2 Electroreduction March 17, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5SC07983G, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Aakash Santra, Joost Helsen, Ally Aukauloo, Chanjuan Zhang, Arnab Ghatak, Zhiyuan Chen, Jing Shen, Yuvraj Y. BirdjaThis review provides an overview of recent advances in CO2 electrocatalysis, starting with the development of homogeneous […]Aakash Santra
- Screening pertactin-specific antibodies and evaluating competitive epitope recognition by native mass spectrometry March 17, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SC09702A, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Mohamed I. Gadallah, Kate A. McConnell, Kelli M. Hager, Virginia K. James, Annalee W. Nguyen, Jennifer A. Maynard, Jennifer S. BrodbeltStructural characterization of antigen–antibody interactions is critical for understanding protective vaccine responses and […]Mohamed I. Gadallah
- Site-selective bromination of anthracene–maleimide Diels–Alder crystals for tunable afterglow and white light emission March 16, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SC00542J, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Guangxin Yang, Tianwen Zhu, Xiang Chen, Junhao Duan, Zhipeng Zhao, Wang Zhang YuanCompact anthracene–maleimide adducts exhibit excitation-dependent, color-tunable persistent phosphorescence and single-component white-light emission. Site-selective bromination modulates through-space conjugation and intersystem crossing.To cite […]Guangxin Yang
- Symmetry-Breaking Charge Separation in Perylene Diimide Trimers: Effects of Aggregation and Solvent Polarity March 16, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5SC09357K, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Lie Tian, Guangliu Ran, Shixuan Zheng, Wenkai ZhangSymmetry-breaking charge separation (SB-CS) is a fundamental process in natural photosynthetic systems, serving as the primary trigger for electron transfer and ultimately leading to the formation […]Lie Tian
- Holistic Bulk-to-Surface Tailoring of Ni-Rich Cathodes for Unlocking Superior Electrochemical Stability March 16, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC01562J, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Yang Li, Zhixuan Liu, Haoji Wang, Jun Chen, Zebo Gu, Junyong Deng, Guorong Liu, Kun Huang, Siyao Zhang, Hao Feng, Hao Chen, Hongxin He, Fuliang Zhu, Lina Hu, Hongshuai Hou, Xiaobo JiNi-rich cathodes […]Yang Li
- Triethanolamine-activated imine-linked covalent organic frameworks for highly efficient NADH generation March 16, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SC01309K, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Xiaoyu Li, Rui Liu, Han Cao, Chuanyin Tang, Guancheng Hua, Yingxu Hu, Xiangjiang Fan, Yongqing Xia, Shengjie WangWe present a reversible activation mechanism of imine-linked COFs under non-acidic conditions with triethanolamine under light […]Xiaoyu Li
- Advances in Electrochemical Technologies for PFAS Destruction March 16, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5SC09459C, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Yuqing Dong, Shuaiyu Gao, Yuelin Zhao, Genban Sun, Jihong YuPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of man-made chemicals extensively employed in industrial processes, with their strong C-F bond energy conferring exceptional […]Yuqing Dong
- Stealing from a distant neighbor: an unexpectedly fast long-span peroxy radical hydrogen-shift reaction in a long-chain diether March 16, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SC10150F, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Hongmin Yu, Thomas Golin Almeida, Samir P. Rezgui, Vili-Taneli Salo, John D. Crounse, Brian M. Stoltz, Henrik G. Kjaergaard, Paul O. WennbergAn unexpectedly fast long-range intramolecular hydrogen-shift (H-shift) reaction is observed and measured […]Hongmin Yu
- Record-Large Indium-Oxo Clusters: Synthesis, Hierarchical Assembly, and Efficient Optical Limiting March 16, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC00913A, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Xiuzhen Wang, Yian Chen, Xiaofeng Yi, Shumei Chen, Jian ZhangHigh-nuclearity indium-oxo clusters (InOCs) represent critical molecular models for understanding indium oxide (In2O3) nanoparticles, yet their rational synthesis remains a formidable challenge. Herein, we […]Xiuzhen Wang
- Correction: Bis(amidophenolate)-supported pnictoranides: Lewis acid-induced electromerism in a bismuth complex March 16, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SC90049F, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Simon B. H. Karnbrock, Jan F. Köster, Isabelle Becker, Christopher Golz, Franc Meyer, Martí Gimferrer, Manuel AlcarazoTo cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]Simon B. H. Karnbrock
- Mechanism Governing the Formation of Atomically Precise Dithiolate-Protected Gold Nanoclusters March 13, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC00460A, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sara Yoshikawa, Tokuhisa Kawawaki, Sakiat SH Hossain, Yuichi NegishiAtomically precise metal nanoclusters (NCs) stabilized by organic ligands are promising functional materials in various fields owing to their unique geometric and electronic structures. However, […]Sara Yoshikawa
- Promoted hydrogen activation and spillover over Pt/Co3O4 by facet engineering of Co3O4 for enhanced catalytic hydrogenation March 13, 2026Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SC09402J, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Hui Yun, Jiao Feng, Wanying Peng, Mi XiongThe (111) facet-induced electron-rich Pt nanoparticles on Co3O4 accelerate both H2 activation and hydrogen spillover dynamics, leading to a superior turnover frequency (TOF) in catalytic hydrogenation.To […]Hui Yun
- Density-dependent sodium-storage mechanisms in hard carbon materials March 18, 2026
