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- Emerging applications and mechanistic insights of copper mediated electrocatalysts in organic transformations July 3, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CS00382B, Review ArticleMasnun Naher, Miguel A. Gonzálvez, Craig M. Williams, Paul V. BernhardtThis review covers electrosynthesis mediated Cu-catalysed organic reaction methodology, with a focus on C–C, C–N and C–X bond formation. Mechanistic details are also discussed as part of this emerging area of synthetic methodology.To cite this article before […]Masnun Naher
- Outstanding Reviewers for Chemical Society Reviews in 2024 July 2, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CS90059J, EditorialWe would like to take this opportunity to highlight the Outstanding Reviewers for Chemical Society Reviews in 2024, as selected by the editorial team for their significant contribution to the journal.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]
- Advancements and prospects of near-infrared-light driven CO2 reduction reaction June 29, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4CS00721B, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Siheng Yang, Wei Che, Yanhua Shao, Woo Jin Byun, Xiaodong Li, Xingchen Jiao, Ruixiang Li, Jae Sung Lee, Jiaqi Xu, Jong-Beom BaekIn the realm of photoconversion of CO2 into high-value chemicals, the […]Siheng Yang
- Chemical-assisted analysis of epigenetic modifications June 29, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CS00479A, Review ArticleXucong Teng, Qiushuang Zhang, Yicong Dai, Hongwei Hou, Jinghong LiWe reviewed chemical-assisted methods for analyzing DNA and RNA modifications from the perspectives of reaction mechanisms, and summarized strategies for distinguishing modified and unmodified bases based on differences in their chemical reactivity.To cite this article before page numbers […]Xucong Teng
- Revisiting the reactivity of carbon dioxide: from physical and chemical properties to reactive carbon capture June 24, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CS00285K, Tutorial ReviewJerik Mathew Valera Lauridsen, Ji-Woong LeeThe dual nature of CO2, showing that despite its thermodynamic stability, it exhibits comparable reduction potential, electron affinity, and electrophilicity to reactive organic compounds—challenging the misconception of CO2 as an inert molecule.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Jerik Mathew Valera Lauridsen
- Sustainable decommissioning of perovskite solar cells: from waste to resources June 23, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CS00359H, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Valentina Larini, Matteo Degani, Silvia Cavalli, Giulia GranciniIn this review, we discuss implications of the decommissioning of perovskite-based photovoltaics (PVs) from a sustainable perspective, reviewing current PSC recycling strategies as general guidelines […]Valentina Larini
- Unveiling gas production in rechargeable batteries via in situ differential electrochemical mass spectrometry June 22, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CS00276A, Review ArticleGuochuan Tang, Jiyu Zhang, Siyu Ma, Junyu Li, Zhangquan Peng, Weihua ChenThis review introduces the operating principles of in situ DEMS, alongside the generation mechanisms, evolution behavior, key influencing factors, and effective mitigation strategies for gases in batteries.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Guochuan Tang
- New guidelines and definitions for type I photodynamic therapy June 19, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D1CS01079D, Tutorial ReviewMingle Li, Jianhua Xiong, Yingying Zhang, Le Yu, Lizhou Yue, Changyu Yoon, Yujin Kim, Yang Zhou, Xiaoqiang Chen, Yunjie Xu, Xiaojun Peng, Jong Seung KimThe goal of this review is to provide a clear and authoritative resource for type I PDT, including its standardized definitions, mechanisms, molecular […]Mingle Li
- Correction: Unified approaches in transition metal catalyzed C(sp3)–H functionalization: recent advances and mechanistic aspects June 19, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, 54,6599-6599DOI: 10.1039/D5CS90054A, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Jagrit Grover, Amal Tom Sebastian, Siddhartha Maiti, Alex C. Bissember, Debabrata MaitiThe content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryJagrit Grover
- Navigating the functionalization of unactivated alkenes via visible light photocatalysis June 18, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CS00181A, Review ArticleGuang-Mei Cao, Si-Shun Yan, Lei Song, Yuan-Xu Jiang, Tian-Yu Gao, Zhen Chen, Wei Zhang, Jian-Heng Ye, Da-Gang YuDirect functionalization of unactivated alkenes via visible-light photocatalysis has emerged as a highly effective strategy for the rapid construction of multi-functional, complex molecular architectures from simple, abundant chemicals.To cite this […]Guang-Mei Cao
- Tin-halide perovskites for light-emitting diodes June 18, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CS00340G, Review ArticleXiao-Zhen Li, Yilong Ye, Yu Cao, Diwei Zhang, Yuan Lin, Jin Chang, Lin Zhu, Nana Wang, Wei Huang, Jianpu WangTin-halide perovskites have demonstrated exceptional potential in light-emitting diodes. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the fundamental mechanisms underlying the efficiency limitations and stability issues in these […]Xiao-Zhen Li
- Photolithographic organic electronics: from material design to applications June 16, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4CS00896K, Tutorial ReviewShen Zhang, Yi Zhao, Yiran Wang, Renzhong Chen, Yunqi Liu, Dacheng WeiPhotolithographic organic electronics enable high-resolution, reliable and large-scale fabrication of organic devices, with compatibility with current microelectronic industry manufacture.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]Shen Zhang
- Correction: Decoding recombination dynamics in perovskite solar cells: an in-depth critical review June 15, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, 54,6597-6598DOI: 10.1039/D5CS90053K, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ramkrishna Das Adhikari, Mayur Jagdishbhai Patel, Himangshu Baishya, Deepak Yadav, Manab Kalita, Mizanur Alam, Parameswar Krishnan IyerThe content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryRamkrishna Das Adhikari
- Ampere-level electroreduction of CO2 and CO June 15, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4CS00863D, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Qian Sun, Chen Jia, Haochen Lu, Mengmeng Yang, Ruirui Liu, Dan M. Villamanca, Yong Zhao, Chuan ZhaoThis review summarized recent advances in CO2RR/CORR at ampere-level current density (>500 mA cm−2), including mechanisms, […]Qian Sun
- Bridging the molecular mechanism and industrial process of zeolite-catalyzed methanol conversion to olefins and ethanol using advanced solid-state NMR spectroscopy June 12, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CS00341E, Review ArticleJing Niu, Xinzhi Ding, Shutao Xu, Yingxu Wei, Zhongmin LiuThis review advances a novel solid-state NMR framework to decode methanol conversion dynamics in zeolites, shedding light on molecular mechanisms while bridging their implications for industrial innovation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI […]Jing Niu
- Emerging compositions in functional mesoporous materials June 11, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4CS01308E, Review ArticleYalin He, Rongyao Li, Haojie Tong, Wendi Wang, Jingyu Zhang, Jialong Li, Dongyuan Zhao, Kun LanSince the emergence of mesoporous materials research results in the 1990s, this review systematically compiles their synthetic development, recent advances, and looks at future directions.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Yalin He
- Radical sulfonylation with sulfur dioxide surrogates June 10, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4CS01312C, Review ArticleWei Xiao, Jian-Qiang Chen, Jie WuThis review highlights the advances from the past decade that provide readers with essential tools for designing and implementing radical sulfonylation using SO2 surrogates in organic synthesis.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The […]Wei Xiao
- Recent advances in the efficient synthesis of steroid natural products: emerging methods and strategies June 10, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3CS01150J, Review ArticleYu Wang, Jinghan GuiThis review highlights key C–C bond formation and reorganization reactions in the construction of steroidal skeletons, as well as redox-relay events for the installation of complex oxidation states of steroid natural products.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Yu Wang
- Lignin polymerization: towards high-performance materials June 9, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4CS01044B, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Li Yan, Alberto J. Huertas-Alonso, Hai Liu, Lin Dai, Chuanling Si, Mika H. SipponenNative lignin is fragmented during biorefinery processing into heterogeneous oligomers, limiting its material performance. Polymerization strategies hold promise for […]Li Yan
- Transfer dynamics of photo-generated carriers in catalysis June 8, 2025Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, 54,6553-6596DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00512D, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Jun Wang, Wanru Liao, Yao Tan, Olivier Henrotte, Yicui Kang, Kang Liu, Junwei Fu, Zhang Lin, Liyuan Chai, Emiliano Cortes, Min LiuCarrier transfer plays the crucial role that dominates the overall photo-assisted catalytic […]Jun Wang
- Emerging applications and mechanistic insights of copper mediated electrocatalysts in organic transformations July 3, 2025