RSC – Inorg. Chem. Front. latest articles- Multifunctional additive biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid enables highperformance aqueous zinc-ion batteries March 2, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5QI02602D, Research ArticleNan Sun, Pan Song, Mengxiang Li, Lipeng Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhu, Jingang YangThe practical application of aqueous zinc-ion batteries is hindered by issues such as dendrite growth and side reactions on the zinc anode. To address these challenges, this study employs biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Nan Sun
- CeO2 Nano-Nails Induced Interface Electronic Effect Boost Ethanol Oxidation March 2, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6QI00024J, Research ArticleHaoran Jiang, Min Ouyang, Zichen Wang, Yinghui Jiang, Wangbin Zhu, Qiliang Wei, Niancai ChengDeveloping ethanol oxidation reaction (EOR) electrocatalysts for direct ethanol fuel cells (DEFCs) with high catalytic activity, durability, and resistance to CO poisoning remains a major challenge. Herein, we synthesize a...The content of this RSS […]Haoran Jiang
- Host-Guest Synergistic Regulation of Multi-Step Spin-Crossover Behavior in a Hofmann-Type Complex March 2, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6QI00300A, Research ArticleKai-Ping Xie, Xiao-Yin Weng, Kai-Ye Lin, Jing-Yin Liu, Ming Lu, Ziyi Du, Yi-Fei Deng, Zhongli Peng, Si-Guo Wu, Guo-Cong LiuSpin-crossover (SCO) materials hold promising application prospects in fields such as information storage and molecular switches; however, achieving multi-step transitions and controllable regulation of hidden spin states remains […]Kai-Ping Xie
- Covalent Heterojunction Enhances Electron Transfer and Oxygen Activation for Photocatalytic C(sp3)−C(sp2) Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling Reaction February 28, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6QI00052E, Research ArticleJincong Yuan, Lingjuan Zhang, Xian-Ming ZhangHeterogeneous aerobic photocatalytic oxidation has emerged as a powerful strategy for efficiently organic transformations, thus making O2 activation extremely attractive but challenging due to the spin-prohibited nature of O2. Herein,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryJincong Yuan
- Substituent effects on o-carborane reactivity with cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbene February 27, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6QI00095A, Research Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Nardeen Safadi, Vladimir Kampel, Roman DobrovetskyThe functionalization of carboranes, particularly at boron vertices, is a topic of extensive research. Here, we report the reactivity of ortho-carboranes (oCb) with cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbene (CAAC) - […]Nardeen Safadi
- Quantification of the Synergetic Contribution of a Buried WO3/TiO2 Heterojunction to Photocatalytic Activity February 26, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5QI02269J, Research Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Carlos Sotelo-Vazquez, Rachel L Wilson, Roxy Lee, Min Ling, Sanjayan Sathasivam, Robert Palgrave, Christopher S Blackman, Ivan P. Parkin, Asif Iqbal, Andreas Kafizas, Raúl Quesada-CabreraThe tungsten trioxide/titanium dioxide (WO3/TiO2) heterojunction is archetypical […]Carlos Sotelo-Vazquez
- Ultrafast in situ-formed FeOOH ultrathin overlayers on NiFe-LDH surfaces enable highly durable alkaline seawater oxidation February 25, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5QI02094H, Research ArticleZhipeng Chen, Lin Chen, Shiqi Yin, Yuning Zhang, Yao Ding, Kaicai Fan, Lingbo Zong, Lei Wang, Xiaofan Du, Zhiqiang Hu, Tianrong ZhanThe N2-plasma technique converts NiFe-LDH surfaces into an ultrathin FeOOH film, promoting the formation and stability of NiOOH and blocking Cl− from active sites. The electrode shows […]Zhipeng Chen
- Copper(III) Trifluoromethyl Tris(pyrazolyl)borates February 25, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6QI00184J, Research Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Vladimir MotornovThe first scorpionate complexes of high-valent copper(III) TpCu(CF3)2 and Tp*Cu(CF3)2 were synthesized by ligand exchange reaction in acetylacetonate complex (acac)Cu(CF3)2 and fully characterized. The structure, effective oxidation state of copper,...The content […]Vladimir Motornov
- Layered Perovskite-like Nitrates A2Ca(NO3)2Cl2 (A = Rb, Cs) as Ultraviolet Birefringent Optical Materials February 25, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6QI00086J, Research ArticleHussin Elkik, Muhammad Mujahid Iqbal, Aqsa Munawar, Zhihua Yang, Fangfang Zhang, Shilie PanThe progress of all-inorganic Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) perovskites broadens the selection of materials suitable for optoelectronic applications, especially in improving stability and performance. Two new alkali metal calcium halide nitrate-based layered...The content of this RSS Feed […]Hussin Elkik
- From Ba[Sn(IO3)6] to Ba[Sn(IO3)4F2]: Fluoride-Ion-Driven Enhancement of Birefringence and Band Gap February 25, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6QI00126B, Research ArticleXue-Ying Zhang, Peng-Fei Chen, Bing-Ping Yang, Jiang-Gao MaoBirefringent materials have garnered extensive attention as indispensable components in optical devices, including waveplates, polarizers, and optical isolators. In this study, two novel tin iodates birefringence materials, Ba[Sn(IO3)6] and Ba[Sn(IO3)4F2],...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Xue-Ying Zhang
- Lacunary Strategy Facilitates Catalytic Conversion of Polysulfides by Polyoxometalates for High-Performance Quasi-Solid-State Li-S Batteries Based on LLZTO Electrolyte February 24, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5QI02333E, Research ArticleJia-Xin Zuo, Yi Feng, Yun-Dong Cao, Lin-Lin Fan, Caili Lv, Hong Liu, Yi-Hai Song, Guanggang GaoSolid-state lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are deemed next-generation energy storage systems based on their high theoretical energy density and enhanced safety. However, challenges such as sluggish sulfur conversion kinetics and the...The content of […]Jia-Xin Zuo
- Reversible CO2 induced gate-opening and closing pressures in 2D rare earth-oxalate coordination networks February 24, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6QI00094K, Research ArticleIssaraporn Rakngam, Kulwadee Ponanunrirk , Kenika Khotchasanthong, Pacharapon Jearanaiwiwat, Chombongkot Sricharoen, Phasini Kasantikul , Satida Prasantree , Bunyarat Rungtaweevoranit, Sakchai Laksee, Kittipong ChainokThe transition from nonporous to porous states induced by gas at varying gate-opening and closing pressures signifies notable advancements in the development of physisorbent materials […]Issaraporn Rakngam
- Sustainable and efficient production pathways for multi-carbon products via CO2 electrosynthesis: catalyst surface and interface engineering February 23, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5QI02512E, Review ArticleJiani Han, Yaodong Yu, Jiakuo Yang, Yuanduo Li, Yanxue Chao, Jiaxuan Zhou, Hongdong Li, Jingqi Chi, Jianping Lai, Lei WangThis review summarizes strategies for promoting C–C coupling in CO2 electroreduction to C2+ products, covering catalyst design, reaction environment modulation, pathway engineering, advanced characterization techniques, and future directions.To […]Jiani Han
- Flavoplatins: photoactivated platinum(IV) prodrugs bearing axial N-donors that trigger pyroptosis and reduce drug resistance February 20, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6QI00078A, Research Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Qiyuan Zhou, Nang-Hei Chu, Jiaqian Xu, Kwok-Chung Law, Guangyu ZhuNovel photoactivable Pt(IV) prodrugs have been developed by N-coordination of flavonol-derivatives at the axial position. Upon green-light irradiation, flavoplatins accumulate in the ER […]Qiyuan Zhou
- Correction: A 3D-printed pre-filter with a crystal violet–gold nanocluster hybrid for a reusable visible-light-activated antimicrobial air filtration system February 19, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,2114-2114DOI: 10.1039/D6QI90021F, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Jae Hak Shin, So Yeong Kim, Hyun Sung Kang, In Ho Kim, Joon Young Park, Ki Joon Heo, Gi Byoung Hwang, Jae Hee JungThe content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Jae Hak Shin
- Constructing donor-acceptor covalent organic frameworks with bex topology for efficient photocatalytic reduction of uranium February 19, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6QI00101G, Research ArticleLi Wang, Lingli Zhang, Feng LuoEffective elimination of uranium from wastewater is crucial for sustainable development in the nuclear industry. Extracting U(VI) by photocatalytic reduction using covalent organic frameworks (COFs) is regarded as an effective...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryLi Wang
- Competitive LC-MS/MS assay to investigate protein metalation dynamics February 19, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5QI02457A, Research Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Kira Küssner, Michael Wolf, Andrea Cucchiaro, Christian G. Hartinger, Samuel Meier-Menches, Monika CziferszkySpeciation analysis reveals selective binding in competitive assays. Metal-dependent binding selectivities may be exploited to guide future metallodrug design.To cite […]Kira Küssner
- Size-dependent electronic structure of titanium-oxo-alkoxides: exploring quantum confinement at the smallest sizes February 18, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5QI02443A, Research Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Thomas J. Barnes, Bin Wang, Eniola Sokalu, Frank De Proft, Sebastian D. PikeTi-oxo-alkoxides with 1–18 Ti atoms allow study of electronic size effects of titanium oxide materials at the smallest sizes. The […]Thomas J. Barnes
- Fe-O-coordinated porous honeycomb carbon nanofibers: an efficient catalyst with enhanced peroxymonosulfate activation toward rapid degradation of tetracycline in water February 18, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5QI01893E, Research ArticleLei Huang, Xue Zou, Ensi Li, Dongmei Wang, Imran Shakir, Xuping Sun, Zhengjun GongAdvanced oxidation process of inorganic peroxide activation is regarded as an effective and reliable method for antibiotics removal. In this paper, we report on the development of Fe-O-coordinated porous honeycomb...The content of this RSS […]Lei Huang
- Immobilization of metals on carbon nanotubes through non-covalent approaches - Focus on the use of polymerized lipidic interfaces to prepare catalytic hybrids February 17, 2026Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5QI02614H, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Edmond Gravel, Mateus P. Nunes, Snehal Pednekar, Céline Demeese, Guilherme Jardim, Eufrânio N. da Silva Júnior, Irishi N Namboothiri, Eric DorisThis review highlights advanced strategies for the immobilization of metal catalysts on […]Edmond Gravel
- Multifunctional additive biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid enables highperformance aqueous zinc-ion batteries March 2, 2026
