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Intermolecular charge transfer in electron-deficient MOFs enhances NIR absorption for photothermal conversion and water evaporation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02849G, Communication

Hao Zeng, Ci Kong, Jianqi Xiong, Chixian He, Shubiao Xia, Jian-Jun Liu
Host−guest materials based on an electron-deficient MOF were prepared through donor−acceptor interactions with electron-rich guest molecules. Charge transfer from the guests (TTF, Py) to electron-deficient DPNDI ligands results in enhanced...
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Modulating the coordination environment of Electrochemical Catalysis for enhanced catalytic performance

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01802E, Review Article

Xiangwen Liu, Jingjing Jiang, Shihua Jia, Donghao Xu, Tingting Chao, Lei Li, Jing Li, Xinqi Chen, Wei Wang, Jingui Duan
Electrochemical catalysis serves as the cornerstone for a sustainable future, enabling clean energy conversion and advancing green chemical synthesis. Understanding and designing catalysts helps us develop more efficient catalysts. This...
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A Synthetic Protein Plug for Assembly of Bio-nano-hybrids with Direct Electron Transfer Powered Photobiocatalysis

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02565J, Communication

Zi-Jie Lu, Jia-Qi Zang, Xing-Ming Zhao, Nan Ding, Li-Xin Dai, Tian-Yu Zhu, Junying Liu, Chong Sha, Yang-Chun Yong
A "plug-and-play" biohybrid assembly strategy was established by reprogramming cell membrane proteins into "synthetic protein plugs". This approach covalently confined carbon dots onto Shewanella oneidensis within the optimal electron tunneling...
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Twisted Graphene-Like MOFs for Efficient CO2 Photoreduction

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02843H, Communication

Hui Zhang, Zhenhao Peng, Wenyu Yuan, Boda Li, Quan-Guo Zhai
Herein, a series of twisted graphene-like MOFs (TGL-MOFs) with controlled interlayer twisted angle were constructed. Benefiting from the optimized electronic structure and improved charge separation ability, the TGL-MOF demonstrated switchable...
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Bioorthogonal tuning of nanosurface opsonisation via click coupling of a complement fusion protein inhibitor

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00733C, Communication

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Sarah Jacques, Hanmant Gaikwad, Jemma Pillatzke, Seyed Moein Moghimi, Dmitri Simberg
Complement opsonisation contributes to immune clearance of nanopharmaceuticals, but complement activation has some undesirable effects. Herein, we show that tethering the fusion complement receptor 2-complement receptor 1 (CR2-CR1) regulator to...
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PCN-224-Pt Nanozyme for Dual-Mode Detection of Acetylcholinesterase via LMB-PEG

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02043G, Communication

Weiyi Bai, Ling Teng, Xingzhi Yu, Qing Li, Huiing Tan, Yongchao Yao, Shufen Li, Limei Zhang, Hao Bai, Imran Shakir, Weihua Zhuang, Yuan Yang, Xuping Sun, Wenchuang Walter Hu
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is closely associated with cholinergic dysfunction, with acetylcholinesterase (AChE) as a key biomarker. Here, a dual-mode colorimetric/fluorescent platform based on PCN-224-Pt nanozyme and LMB-PEG is developed, enabling...
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Planarity-induced emission of neutral 1,2,3-diazaborines mediated by C–H borylation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02128J, Communication

Leonie Wüst, Johannes Chorbacher, Timo Keim, Andreas Häfner, Holger Helten, Holger Braunschweig
Targeted, self-mediated ortho-C–H borylation of 1,2,3-diazaborines (DABs) results in planarized, condensed heterocycles after work-up, which display unusual, pronounced photoluminescence.
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Ir doping induced phase transformation and morphological reconstruction of MnO2 for efficient alkaline water oxidation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02388F, Communication

Wenlan Hong, Yu Shuai, Shucheng Liu, Yi Liu
Ir doping induces a gradual phase transformation of MnO₂ from β to α phase, thus enhancing oxygen electrocatalysis.
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Prussian blue-based nanoplatforms for programmable and synergistic antimicrobial therapy

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02094A, Review Article

Jianfang Li, Yuanyuan Liu, Wenxin Zhang, Yiqing Fu, Xin Yu, Liheng Feng
This review elucidates the structure–performance relationship of PB NPs, covering programmable antimicrobial strategies responsive to endogenous and exogenous stimuli, including ROS generation, hyperthermia, and controlled ion release.
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Encapsulation of stimuli-responsive dyes into metal–organic frameworks for highly efficient dynamic multi-color emission

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02057G, Communication

Jian Lin, Nan Xu, Yuean Wang, Shangbai Wang, Zheng Li, Xiaoyu He, Lanhua Chen, Dongliang Liu
Solvent-responsive dyes, which exhibit excellent emission in solution, can be effectively utilized in the solid state upon encapsulation into MOFs.
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Orthogonally self-sorted hydrogels with pathway-dependent morphology guide bimetallic nanozyme formation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02116F, Communication

Debolina Saha, Shreya Sridhar, Ipsita Sahu, Priyadarshi Chakraborty
Two bioinspired building blocks self-sort into orthogonal hydrogel networks with pathway-dependent morphology, which template in situ Ag/Au nanozymes with peroxidase-like activity and catalytic dye degradation.
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Dual-molten-salt engineering of accessible active sites in single-atom Fe–N–C catalysts

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02413K, Communication

Peng Yu, Yazhou Zhou, Guangbo Chen, Xiafang Tao
We engineered accessible Fe–N_x single-atom sites in Fe–N–C catalysts through a dual-molten-salt-assisted strategy, leading to improved oxygen reduction reaction activity.
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Strong interfacial electronic coupling activates NiFeOOH for alkaline seawater oxidation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00208K, Communication

Bari Wulan, Weipeng Zhang, Nana Chen, Yuying Zhao, Haibin Guan, Jing Zhang, Dongxing Tan, Lei Chen, Baofeng Zhao
Ga-modified Ni₂P/Fe₂P nanosheets reconstruct into NiFeOOH–GaO_x for alkaline seawater oxidation. Interfacial Ga p-Ni/Fe d hybridization activates NiFeOOH and modulates adsorbate binding selectivity, enabling efficient AEM seawater electrolysis.
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Breaking the chlorine and oxygen evolution scaling relation via the selective shielding effect of oxophilic Ti sites

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02021F, Communication

Ruiting Liu, Jiachen Wang, Yan Zhang, Lu Wang, Jingjing Zhan, Baoxue Zhou
The oxophilic TiO₂ shell enables pathway decoupling via the shielding effect, achieving efficient and stable acidic chlorine evolution.
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Reversible Interconversion in Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02426B, Review Article

Khokan Paria, Paritosh Mahato, Saptarshi Mukherjee
Reversible interconversion in atomically precise metal nanoclusters (MNCs) holds utmost significance in constructing new functional materials for multi-faceted applications and understanding the fundamental mechanism of structural evolution. Over the decade,...
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Quantification of viable bacteria in fermented foods using an enzymatic cascade-based pre-amplification-free RNA assay

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02615J, Communication

Xinlei Zhang, Chunmiao Xu, Xuhan Xia, Aimin Luo, Ruijie Deng
We developed a nucleic acid pre-amplification-free RNA assay based on a dual LbuCas13a–LbCas12a enzymatic cascade (termed as dualCas) that enables rapid quantification of viable bacteria in fermented foods.
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Electronic pump regulates Fe-Co catalytic center to enhance advanced oxidation performance

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02401G, Communication

Zhengxi Chen, Yujie Cui, Liwei Yang, Ruoying Wang, Xuejun Pan, Fengzhi Jiang
Constructing efficient electron transport channels in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is critical for boosting peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation. We fabricated Co-doped MIL-101(Fe)-NH₂ catalyst, where Fe-Co orbital coupling constructs an electron pump for...
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Nanochemical modulation of ECM-driven pseudo-resistance: convergent microenvironmental pathways in COVID-19 and cancer

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC07234D, Feature Article

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Sanoj Rejinold N, Geun-woo Jin, Jin-Ho Choy
Extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling governs inflammation, fibrosis, and therapeutic response across chronic diseases, creating nanochemically targetable treatment barriers.
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Ensemble and single particle analysis of doxorubicin silk nanoparticles

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02515C, Communication

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Napaporn Roamcharern, Panida Punnabhum, Harriet Graham, F. Philipp Seib, Zahra Rattray
Adsorption-loaded silk nanoparticles exploit protein electrostatics and β-sheet-rich architecture to achieve high doxorubicin loading and pH-responsive release, while preserving silk structure. Ensemble and single-particle analyses reveal exceptional formulation uniformity, while...
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Coplanar Indoline-Functionalized Fullerene with Elevated LUMO Level for Tin Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02968J, Communication

Pengyu Yan, Tianqi Ma, Wanqi Jin, Jie Luo, Huanhuan Yao, Xilong Yang, Hanyu Zhang, Liming Ding, Feng Hao
Raising LUMO level of fullerene derivatives is essential for minimizing voltage losses in tin halide perovskite photovoltaics. Multi-adducts effectively raise the LUMO level but produce inseparable isomeric mixtures and weaken...
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Mononuclear and multinuclear Cu sites for modulating heterogeneous catalysis in Li–S batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01820C, Communication

Zhuofan Zhang, Yunfeng Zhang, Yuhong Zhang, Yuliang Liu, Hechao Xu, Qin Yang, Yingze Song
The intrinsically sluggish redox kinetics of sulfur species remains a critical challenge for lithium-sulfur (Li–S) batteries, prompting the exploration of metal–organic small molecules as efficient catalysts for polysulfide (LiPS) conversion....
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Electronic modulation of Fe–N4 sites by second-shell sulfur for enhanced oxygen reduction electrocatalysis

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02788A, Communication

Jiayun Wu, Xiangxiong Chen, Jing Hu, Dong Qian, Jinlong Liu
Atomically dispersed Fe single-atom catalysts are engineered with S as a second-shell environmental modulator rather than a direct ligand. This configuration delivers superior ORR activity and excellent zinc-air battery performance,...
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Chemical Space Blind Spots: How Chromatographic Selectivity Dictates Chemical Measurability and Coverage of LC-HRMS comprehensive analysis

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02811J, Communication

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Lapo Renai, Jens Heemskerk, Frederic Béen, Saer Samanipour
Liquid chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry enables broad chemical detection by comprehensive accurate mass to charge ratio measurement of the components in complex samples; yet analytical design constrains chemical space measurability....
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Switchable photoluminescence of europium(III) complexes with chromonylhydrazones

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01278G, Communication

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Asahi Kamei, Daisuke Saito, Kazuma Takahara, Keito Nose, Hideki Okamoto, Masaki Yoshida, Masako Kato, Takayoshi Suzuki
Europium(III) complexes bearing 4-hydroxy- or 4-methyl-N’-((6-methyl-4-oxo-4H-chromen-3-yl)methylene)benzohydrazide (HL¹ or HL²) showed characteristic Eu^III⁵D₀ → ⁷F_J (J = 0–4) luminescence both in acetonitrile and in solid states with relatively high Φ_tot...
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Correction: Phenylboronic acid-modified nanoparticles for cancer treatment

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC90175A, Correction

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Siming Zhou, Liqun Dai, Lili Pan, Guohua Shen, Zhiyong Qian
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Advances in Iridium Single-Atom Catalysts for the Electrochemical Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02225A, Review Article

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Dylan Mcfarlane-Urbszat, Raoul Francis Vaz, Aicheng Chen
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have emerged as a highly versatile catalytic material for enhancing many industrially relevant electrochemical reactions. This review highlights recent advancements in the development of iridium SACs, primarily...
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Oxidation-state-controlled switching between AIE and ACQ in pyrene luminophores

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02787C, Communication

Vignesh Rajendran, K. R. Justin Thomas
Stepwise sulphur oxidation switches AIE to ACQ in pyrene luminophores by tuning excited-state character and molecular packing.
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Chirality Transfer to Achiral Strands and Helicity Control through Selective Heteroleptic Complexation to Double-Helical Monometallofoldamers

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01957A, Communication

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Kotaro Matsumura, Shinji Murayama, Yoshitaka Tsuchido, Hidetoshi Kawai
Highly selective construction of heteroleptic double helices was achieved by utilizing bulky substituents to destabilize homoleptic complexation. This strategic design enables efficient chirality transfer to an achiral strand and solvent-dependent...
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Solution-shearing strategy for improved anchoring of selfassembled monolayers in inverted perovskite solar cells

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02421A, Communication

Wenjun Xu, Lin Zhang, Jinghang Tang, Ying Yang
A solution-shearing strategy was introduced to improve carbazole-based self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) in inverted perovskite solar cells. By improving anchoring density of SAM molecules and precursor wettability, this approach enhances crystallinity...
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The Direct Methanol Circular Fuel Cell: An Electrocatayst Design Perspective on Selective CO2 Recycling

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02001A, Review Article

Haritha Hareendrakrishna Kumar, Sneha Sivadasan, Dhakshina Prakash, N. Sandhyarani
Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) have emerged as a promising energy conversion platform amid the growing energy demand, particularly for portable and low-power applications, owing to their high energy density...
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CO homologation and Isocyanide Activation by a Trisilyl Alane Radical Anion

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02324J, Communication

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Yueer Zhu, Shigeyoshi Inoue, Xufang Liu, Fiona Kiefer
We report the divergent reactivities of a trisilyl-substituted alane and its radical anionic species towards isocyanides and carbon monoxide. While the neutral Al(III) species forms coordination complexes, Al(II) radical promotes...
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Self-Assembled Anchoring Shell on NiOx Nanocrystals Enables Efficient and Stable Wide-Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02332K, Communication

Sheng Li, Chengyue Luo, Qiuhan Yu, Tianshu Ma, Bowen Deng, Jingxuan Shi, Zhuo Zheng, Xiaodong Wang, Zhiping Wang
By replacing surface hydroxyls with bidentate carboxylate coordination, we construct a core-shell PO-NiO_x hole transport layer that exhibits elevated zeta potential and superior colloidal stability, enabling pinhole-free films. The resulting...
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Chemically-Fueled Transient Peptide Hydrogel enabling Programmable Time-Gated Functions

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01962E, Communication

Sk Areful Islam, Bapan Pramanik, Dhruv Grover, Basab Kanti Das, Ritvika Kushwaha, Sahnawaz Ahmed
Inspired by natural systems’ unprecedented temporal control, a recent interest has sparked toward realizing lifelike active materials for emerging functions. We introduce a minimal peptide capable of demonstrating chemically-fueled, programmable...
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Interface Engineering in Crystalline/Amorphous Pd-Ru Heterostructures for Boosting Alkaline Hydrogen Oxidation Kinetics

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02472F, Communication

Jianmei Wang, Xiaozhong Zheng, Xinxin Shu, Shun Li, Jian Wu, Cong Wang, Lingzhi Kang
A crystalline/amorphous Pd–Ru heterostructure is developed for alkaline hydrogen oxidation. Pd nanoclusters decorated on amorphous Ru nanosheets induce an electron-rich heterointerface that concurrently optimizes H* and OH* adsorption, enabling a...
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pH-Dependent Inversion of Optical Activity in Chiral Mesostructured In2S3 Induced by Cysteine

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02076C, Communication

Yuxuan Xiao, wanning Zhang, Yuxi Fang
Chiral mesostructured In2S3 particles withthe nanoflakes morphology were fabricated via a hydrothermal method, using cysteine as both the symmetry-breaking agent and the sulphur source. The pH-dependent inversion of their optical...
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Synergistic Enhancement of BiFeO3 Photocathodes’ Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Performance via Potassium Doping and Surface Platinum Modification

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02314B, Communication

Si-Jie Wen, Guangping Yi, Yi-Ping Zhao, Xiaofan Yang, Peng-Fei Lv, Zhao Jing, Qiang Wang, PengYi Tang
BiFeO3 (BFO) is promising material for photoelectrochemical water splitting, yet its performance is limited by photogenerated charge recombination and issues. In this work, we fabricate a K-BFO/Pt photocathode via synergistic...
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Synergistic interfacial stabilization and kinetics acceleration in olivine cathodes enabled by rare-earth perovskite engineering

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01846G, Communication

Xiangyue Chen, Xinhui Li, Wenji Yin, Si-Jiang Hu, Youwen Sun, Tengfei Zhou
Perovskite LaxSr1-xMnO3 (LSM) coatings are applied to LiMnxFe1-xPO4 (LMFP) to suppress dissolution, mitigate Jahn-Tellerinduced lattice degradation, and improve interfacial charge transfer. The multifunctional LSM layer aims to reconcile interfacial stability...
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Tuning Ni–O/Ni–S coordination for efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02599D, Communication

Wen Guan, Chao Xu, Yao Chen, Yanli Mao, Zhongxian Song, Binrong Li, Yongsheng Yan, Yunlei Zhang
By regulating the coordination of Ni–O/Ni–S, a Ni-based catalyst achieves 99.9% FDCA yield with 92.9% faraday efficiency in HMFOR reaction.
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Multi-colour and red emissions from a small donor–acceptor molecule by breaching Kasha's rule

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00738D, Communication

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Prathaban G, Akanksha Sharma, Soumen De, Susnata Pramanik
A small (MW 260 Da) organic molecule that emits multicolour and red lights, capitalising on simultaneous anti-Kasha and donor–acceptor effects is reported.
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Recent advances in point-of-care colorimetric biosensors for detecting small molecule metabolites

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02166B, Review Article

Zhiqiang Zhu, Zhun Gu, Xinxing Cao, Shanshan Zhang, Shao Su
For decentralized diagnostics, the colorimetric method emerges as an ideal candidate for point-of-care (POC) applications due to its distinct advantages, such as simple operation, cost effectiveness, rapid responses, and intuitive results.
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Visible light-induced carbonylation of alkenes to construct α-branched aryl ketone derivatives

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02335E, Communication

Zi-Wei Xi, Zhuo-Ying Dong, Zheng-Kai Ji, Kai Zhang, Fu-Gang Zhao, Qi-Liang Yuan, Yong-Miao Shen
A practical photocatalytic strategy for the difunctionalization of alkenes with benzoyl cyanides and boronic acids, enabling efficient construction of α-branched aryl ketone derivatives with quaternary carbon centers via α-carbonylation.
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Chromium ion pair luminescence with controllable coupling strength

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01542E, Communication

Xuewan Lin, Long Chen, Jiyou Zhong
As δ increases in K₂Zr_1−δTi_δAl(PO₄)₃:Cr³⁺, the coupling strength is gradually enhanced, and improved absorption efficiency, improved PLQY, a red-shift in the emission spectrum, and an enhanced Cr³⁺ doping concentration were observed.
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From RRDE to GDE: loading-dependent H2O2 selectivity loss in Sn- and Sb-N-C catalysts

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01757F, Communication

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Marco Mazzucato, Riccardo Marinello, Christian Durante
P-block catalysts enabled selective H₂O₂ production via 2e-ORR in alkaline media. Low loadings (0–0.1 mg cm⁻²) improved activity without sacrificing selectivity.
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Surface-chemistry-controlled growth of NiBDC on carbon nanotubes governs urea oxidation activity

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02905A, Communication

Danjie Meng, Jian Luo, Lin Tao, Xin Tong, Mingjie Wu
Surface chemistry of carbon nanotubes dictates NiBDC growth and urea oxidation activity.
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Amino-bridged quantum dot/covalent organic framework S-scheme heterojunctions for photocatalytic overall water splitting

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00307A, Communication

Weiqiang Guo, Hongtao Li, Yan-Xi Tan, Lei Jiao, Zhendong Wang, Qian Feng, Xiang Zhang, Yaobing Wang
A novel amino-bridging strategy for S-scheme heterojunctions enables efficient photocatalytic overall water splitting.
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Harnessing host–guest recognition and electron transfer in MXene–Fe₃O₄@Au–pillararene for enhanced 4-nitrophenol monitoring

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01992G, Communication

Zhan Shu, Tian Wang, Jimei Chen, Xinxin Zhang, Xiting Zhu, Dongli Fan, Mingshan Zhu, Yang Wang, Yong Yao, Jin Wang
4-Nitrophenol (4-NP) is a major environmental pollutant, and its health risks call for efficient recognition methods. Here we developed a Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene-supported cationic [2]biphenyl-extended pillar[6]arene-functionalized Fe₃O₄@Au platform for 4‑nitrophenol detection....
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Interfacial electron modulation of RuO2@NiO enables efficient hydrazine-assisted hydrogen production in alkaline seawater

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00291A, Communication

Boxue Wang, Huachuan Sun, Mingpeng Chen, Tong Zhou, Hongshun Zheng, Minghui Shi, Dequan Li, Yuewen Wu, Yumin Zhang, Jin Zhang, Hao Cui, Qingju Liu
RuO₂–NiO interfacial electron modulation accelerates the HER and HzOR in alkaline seawater.
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The Silver Sputnik. Evaluation of the Exohedral Dynamic in [C60M]+ (M = Cu, Ag, Au)

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02430K, Communication

Alvaro Muñoz-Castro
Exohedral metal fullerenes given by coinage metals placed over the C60 surface, reveals distinct dynamic behaviors, from localized domains for [C60Au] + to largely delocalized surface mobility of the exohedral...
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Vibrational solvatochromism of rhodium pybox carbonyl complexes mediated by hydrogen bonding

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02481E, Communication

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Nil Roig, Mercedes Alonso, Adrian B Chaplin
The carbonyl stretching frequencies of structurally related classical and non-classical rhodium carbonyl complexes are significantly red-shifted by methanol enrichment in solution and rationalised in terms of the nature of the...
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Supramolecularly interactive terminal side chains enhance robustness of hydrogel materials

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02193J, Communication

Yuka Wakayama, Taku Sakurai, Takahiro Okabe, Takuma Kureha
Robust supramolecularly crosslinked hydrogels are created through a one-pot aqueous polymerization where only the terminal –OCH3 group of oligo(ethylene glycol) side chains is converted to –OH. The resulting gels display...
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Synergistic Cesium Carbonate-Promoted Dehydration of Ketonitrones: Stereoselective Synthesis of Indenyl-2-azadienes

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02719A, Communication

Meng-Xia Shen, Shen-Yu Ren, Yi-Zhuo Liu, Bo-Xiao Tang, He-Bang Zhao, Yilin Liu, Shaowei Zhang, Hongwei Lin, Jin-Heng Li
A strategy for N-O bond cleavage of ketonitrones promoted by cesium carbonate has been developed, enabling access to indenyl-2-azadienes via a dehydration process. Both cyclic indanone-derived nitrones and acyclic ketonitrones...
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Pd-Catalyzed Regioselective Synthesis of Allenyl Sulfones via Sulfinate-Enabled Isomerization

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02404A, Communication

Shengming Ma, Shiwen Fan, Zhaoqiang Chen, Wenya Li, Hui Qian
An efficient Pd-catalyzed C-S coupling strategy for the synthesis of tetrasubstituted allenyl sulfones has been developed. Excess sulfinate uniquely acts as both coupling partner and isomerization promoter, driving the in...
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Integrated CO2 capture and methanation over inorganic dual-functional materials: from mechanism to reactor

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01320A, Feature Article

Zhaorui Zhang, Zhaohui Li, Shuai Han, Jinsheng Zhao, Lingcong Li, Ningqiang Zhang
This review highlights inorganic dual functional materials (DFMs) as the key enabler for integrated CO₂ capture and in situ methanation.
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Visible-light-mediated installation of unactivated alkyl groups enabling access to non-natural amino acid derivatives: detailed mechanistic insights

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01933A, Communication

Arindam Manna, Subhankar Shee, Krishnendu Khamaru, Rabindranath Lo, Biswadip Banerji
Silane-mediated, visible-light-driven alkylation of electron-deficient olefins, enabling streamlined access to non-natural amino acid derivatives from unactivated halides, is reported here.
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An unexpected NH4HSO4-catalyzed C3–H alkenylation of quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones with allenes

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02160C, Communication

Ding Luo, Li-Mei Duan, Hong Yang, Sha Peng, Li-Hua Yang, Long-Yong Xie
An unexpected NH₄HSO₄-catalyzed C3–H alkenylation of quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones with allenes for the synthesis of 3-vinylquinoxalines has been readily developed under transition-metal-free conditions.
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Achieving ultrahigh synaptic potentiation with a two-terminal device based on a solution processed Cs3Bi2Br9–MoS2 hybrid

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01499B, Communication

Xiaoyu Zhang, Jian Wang, Yanjun Liang, Lu Jiang, Zhiwei Yang, Jian Zhang, Xiao Huang
This study presents a two-terminal Cs₃Bi₂Br₉–MoS₂ hybrid synaptic device with exceptional synaptic properties, including a PPF index of over 230%, a long-term retention of 860 s, and highly linear LTP.
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Evolving a fluorescent light-up aptamer for rotationally quenched asymmetric rhodamines

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01648K, Communication

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Franziska Grün, Daniel Englert, Andrijana Crenner, Sven Jänner, Eva-Maria Burger, Murat Sunbul, Andres Jäschke
We describe the evolution and characterization of a fluorescent light-up RNA aptamer, RhoBAST^G36C, that binds asymmetric, rotationally quenched rhodamines, such as PhTMR, and induces an over 300-fold fluorescence turn-on.
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Enhancing bipolar ion storage in azulene-based conjugated microporous polymer cathodes via donor–acceptor dipole homogenization

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01780K, Communication

Sijie Chen, Ju Duan, Jiawei Liu, Yuzhu Wang, Hongfei Xu, Yaozu Liao
An azulene-based CMP was designed via donor–acceptor dipole homogenization to enhance electron transport. Further integration with CNTs promoted electrochemical kinetics, thereby leading to improved electrochemical performance.
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Interfacial reaction microenvironment engineering for promoting acidic CO2 electrocatalytic reduction

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01866A, Review Article

Fan Yang, Xinhao Li, Dongzhe Cui, Yunhu Han, Zhanqing Liu, Yifei Shen, Xin Xiao, Shenghua Chen
A schematic diagram of interfacial reaction microenvironment engineering for promoting acidic CO₂ electrocatalytic reduction is provided.
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Mechanistically orthogonal radical strategies converging on programmable site-selective halogenation of quinoxalinones

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01927G, Communication

Chidananda Biswal, Pravat Nayek, Sandeepan Maity, Prasenjit Mal
Programmed to C₃-, C₆-, and C₇-halogenation of quinoxalinones by two orthogonal radical paths merging to same products. Sunlight-driven PDI photoredox and NXS chains enable one-step, site-selective access to 6,7-dihalodihydroquinoxalin-2,3-diones.
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Tuning the interlocking in partially saturated copper(I) rotaxane complexes for O2-to-H2O electrocatalytic reduction

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02558G, Communication

Yan Zhang, Hei Tung Yau, Qi-Fa Chen, Yulin Deng, Zhuoliang Ying, Seungkyu Lee, Ho Yu Au-Yeung, Edmund C. M. Tse
Mimicking the dynamic, under-coordinated metalloenzyme active sites is challenging. Here, we develop rotaxane ligands to support Cu centers with a low coordination number that promote O₂ acceptance and stabilize adducts to form H₂O via a 4e⁻ pathway.
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Rapid Bacterial Diagnostics at the Point of Care: Emerging Electrochemical and Raman-Based Approaches

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01897A, Review Article

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Petr Jakubec, Václav Ranc, Milan Kolar, Ondrej Zitka, David Panáček, Michal Otyepka
Bacterial infections impose a major clinical and economic burden, which is likely to increase further as antimicrobial resistance rises, reinforcing the need for early detection to accelerate and better target...
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Cu8Na2-silsesquioxane/acetylacetonate precatalyst for the one-pot cyclohexane to ε-caprolactone transformation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02859D, Communication

Zhibin Huang, Victor N Khrustalev, Elena Shubina, Marco Terzaroli, Ismayil M. Garazade, Nuno Reis Conceição, Maxim L. Kuznetsov, Brij Mohan, Fabio Marchetti, Alexey N. Bilyachenko, Armando J. L. Pombeiro
Self-assembly of heterometallic (copper/sodium) complexes stabilized by phenylsiloxanolate and acetylacetonate ligands resulted in Cu8Na2-cage structures. Their unprecedented cage-like geometry features two peripheral Cu3 and one central Na-Cu2-Na linear fragments surrounded...
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Fuel-free Micro/nanomotors as Adsorptive Platforms for Water Treatment

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02046A, Review Article

Bin Ran, Hongmei Wu, Yuanli Gu, Furui Tang, Guangyong Zeng, Xi Chen
Micro/nanomotors (MNMs), which can actively move in fluid environments via self-propulsion, have emerged as a powerful platform for environmental remediation. Among them, fuel-free micro/nanomotors (FMNMs) are gaining particular attention owing...
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Co2P as a pre-catalyst: enhancing NO3RR activity by controlled surface activation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00852F, Communication

Paz Stein, Yan Tetarevsky, Yakir Levi-Sagzan, Naor Cohen, Ronen Bar-Ziv, Maya Bar Sadan
Co₂P nanorods operate as dynamic precatalysts for neutral nitrate electroreduction via activation-induced surface reconstruction. Surface hydroxylation followed by electroreduction exposes metallic Co sites without disrupting the phosphide framework, reshaping adsorption...
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Crystal Engineering of Manganese Nitride Thin Film Electrodes for All-Nitride Asymmetric Supercapacitors

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02349E, Communication

Quanxing Guo, Shuyue Fang, Binbin Wei, Qiaoyan Chen, Junjie Chen, Junhong Huang, Jingang Wu, Minming Jiang, Xiaohong Ge, Ningbo Liao, Hanfeng Liang, Zhengbing Qi
Crystal engineering of magnetron sputtered manganese nitride thin film electrodes is demonstrated. Mn3N2 electrodes deliver a high areal capacitance of 66.7 mF cm⁻², attributed to favorable K+ adsorption, enhanced charge...
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Formal C-H Alkylation of (Hetero)Arenes via one-pot Halogenation and Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Electrophile Coupling Strategy

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02189A, Communication

Fan Wu, Yongming Zhang, Yuying Weng, Feng Ni
Direct C(sp²)-C(sp³) bond formation via arene C-H alkylation remains a highly desired transformation in organic synthesis. Herein, we describe a versatile one-pot protocol that merges I₂/Selectfluor-mediated in situ C-H iodination...
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Manganese-based metal-organic frameworks with nickel porphyrin for highly selective photocatalytic oxidation of benzylic C(sp³)–H bonds

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02353C, Communication

Kesheng Shen, Ruiming Jia, Ling Zhou, Xudong Liu, Xu Jing
We report a nickel porphyrin–based manganese metal–organic framework photocatalyst that can activate molecular oxygen to generate singlet oxygen under mild conditions, achieving high selectivity in the photocatalytic oxidation of benzylic...
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Direct electrochemical amidation of fatty acids with ammonia in liquefied ammonia

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02514E, Communication

Yuki Maeda, Kiyoshi Sakuragi, Makoto Kawase
Amides represent a critical class of chemicals. Direct amide synthesis from fatty acids and ammonia is an efficient and highly desirable route for the valorisation of fatty acids. Here, we...
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Corrosion-Assisted Heterogeneous Nucleation for CoNiFe Layered Double Hydroxides toward High-Current Methanol Oxidation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01525E, Communication

Ye Li, Yonglin Wang, Xingyu Luo, Hanlu Xie, Yuchen Wei, Yuan Gao, Peng Xiao, Yunhuai Zhang
A corrosion-assisted strategy enables in situ growth of CoNiFe LDH on nickel foam for high-current-density methanol oxidation. Co incorporation modulates the electronic structures of Ni and Fe, regulates oxygen vacancies...
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Chalcogen σ-hole interaction enabled radical reactions

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02381A, Feature Article

Yan Zhang, Jin-Ru Chen, Xiang-Yu Chen, Qiang Liu
Chalcogen bonding (ChB), an attractive noncovalent σ-hole interaction involving Group 16 elements, has recently emerged as a powerful activation mode in synthetic chemistry. This review provides a comprehensive overview of...
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Interfacial Interaction in Organic-Inorganic Heterostructure via W-N Bond for Enhanced Photocatalytic H2 Production

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02330D, Communication

Xu-Bing Li, Rui Ma, Juan Li, Yao Wang, Chen-Ho Tung, Li-Zhu Wu
We report the synthesis of two-dimensional conjugated organic frameworks based organic-inorganic Z-scheme heterojunction (2D c-COFs/WO3) for photocatalytic hydrogen (H2) production. Under the optimal conditions, H2 production rate reaches 80.9 mmol/g/h,...
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The octahedral distortion promotes the dynamic reconstruction for enhanced water oxidation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02316A, Communication

Jing Qi, Yajing Zhao, Jing Li, Shengbo Gao, Mingxing Chen, Ying Gao
Herein, we demonstrate that distorted CoO6 octahedra in K2Co3(P2O7)2 efficiently promote the surface oxidation. Specifically, the octahedral distortion can increase unpaired d electrons, thereby facilitating the intermediate adsorption, structural reconstruction...
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Pathway-engineered Co-assembly of nanorod–nanosphere binary superlattices

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02653B, Communication

Di Lei, Hao Wang, Ziyue Zheng, Fangyue Wu, Siyu Wan, Dong Yang, Wei Li, Tongtao Li, Angang Dong
A pathway-regulation strategy enables rod–sphere co-assembly into diverse superlattices and ordered non-close-packed architectures via selective etching.
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A urea-integrated molecular phenothiazine cathode via hydrogen-bonding engineering for high-performance lithium organic batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02439D, Communication

Jing Zeng, Shujuan Cao, Yanran Guo, Xiujuan Wang, Xiaoming He
A urea-integrated phenothiazine-based small molecule (MPT-U) with limited solubility as a high-potential, two electron cathode for lithium organic batteries has been reported.
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Mapping reaction pathways and catalyst dynamics in electrochemical CO2 reduction through in situ and operando characterisation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01583B, Review Article

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Tom Burwell, Madasamy Thangamuthu, Jesum Alves Fernandes, Andrei N. Khlobystov
Advances in spectroscopy and microscopy reveal how surface intermediates and catalyst restructuring govern selectivity in eCO₂RR.
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Multiplexed digital colloid-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for metabolite detection via selective molecular affinity

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01952H, Communication

Shuang Ni, Zhewen Luo, Xinyuan Bi, Haoran Chen, Zehou Su, Linley Li Lin, Jian Ye
Complementary selective affinities of dual nanoparticles combined with dCERS enable multiplexed metabolite quantification.
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Correction: Visualizing glutathione levels in adipose tissue: a CBD aryl ether thiolysis-activated ESIPT probe for obesity research

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10982-10982
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC90174C, Correction

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Liya Jing, Lijuan Shan, Ziming Shen, Mengyuan Liu, Junjie Shi, Chunlin Qian, Zihan Jiang, Minxuan Xiong, Xixian Miao, Zhicheng Xie, Jing Xu, Haowen Jiang, Jia Li, Chang Peng, Jinlong Li, Wei Liu
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Spiro-[indene-1,2′-indolin] scaffolds via Rh(III) catalyzed C−H activation/[3+2] spiroannulation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01624C, Communication

Imtiaj Mondal, Gracy Salam, Sudip Karmakar, Koushik Naskar, Dibas Dandapat, Ng Shereinai Bliss, Moumita Chowdhury, Indubhusan Deb
An unprecedented Rh(III)-catalyzed [3+2] spiroannulation enables access to architecturally complex C2-spiro-[indene-1,2′-indolin] scaffolds with a broad substrate scope and excellent yields.
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Electrochemical ring-contraction synthesis of [60]fullerene-fused indanes from [60]fullerene-fused tetrahydroisoquinolines

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01056C, Communication

Jian-Feng Li, Wan-Qing Gao, Zheng-Chun Yin, Wen-Jie Qiu, Xinmin Huang, Ming-Wei Liu, Guan-Wu Wang
The electrochemical ring-contraction synthesis of [60]fullerene-fused indanes from [60]fullerene-fused tetrahydroisoquinolines via trace-oxygen mediation is established.
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Oxidative C5−H amination of imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidines via iodine catalysis

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02067D, Communication

Frenki Mahato, Alakananda Hajra
Herein, we report an iodine-catalyzed oxidative C–H amination of imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine at its C5 position with secondary cyclic amines using tert-butyl hydroperoxide under an open atmosphere.
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Biomass-derived components to platform chemicals using heterogeneous redox catalysts: an overview

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC06795B, Feature Article

K. V. Athira, N. P. Nimisha, A. Sakthivel
This article summarizes the catalytic valorization of biomass molecules by heterogeneous catalysts, including framework materials, hydrotalcite-, and perovskites- derived mixed oxides. It also discuss the structure–activity relationships.
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Intramolecular oxidative C(sp3)–N coupling towards pyrrolidine and piperidine with a catalytic amount of iodoform

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02334G, Communication

Shaoqun Zhu, PengPeng Zhu, Siwen Chen, Mengyan Gao, Linyang Jiang, Tong Liu, Huaguang Yu, Ying Han, Hong Hou
We report herein an oxidative intramolecular C(sp³)–N coupling reaction with a catalytic amount of iodoform under visible-light irradiation conditions, providing a novel and general procedure to access pyrrolidine and piperidine derivatives.
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Dipole-field interaction: a missing link to bridge the gap between theoretical and experimental catalysis in single-atom electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10936-10939
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01824F, Communication

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Ruirui Ren, Yuhang Wang, Bo Li, Jun Fan
This work identifies dipole-field interaction as the missing physical link governing activity shifts in CO₂RR-to-CO for Fe/Co/Ni-based single atom catalysts under realistic electrochemical conditions.
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Interfacial electric field modulation of 1D/2D FeCo2O4/g-C3N4 heterostructures for lithium sulfur batteries over wide temperatures

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02065H, Communication

Mengqing Wang, Caixiang Wang, Qin Tang, Baojun Hou, Zhenjie Cheng, Tengfei Duan, Lu Wang, Manfang Chen
The FeCo₂O₄/g-C₃N₄ heterostructure serves as a separator modifier for Li-S batteries. The high surface area and polar sites of g-C₃N₄ trap LiPSs, while FeCo₂O₄ and the interfacial electric field from work function differences boost LiPS conversion.
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Sustainable aviation fuels: entering a new era of research and development

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10797-10814
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC06829K, Review Article

Ruonan Zhang, Shunan Zhang, Hangqing Lin, Hui Zhan, Zhixin Wang, Xinlong Li, Hui Wang
To address the challenges in the PtL pathway, a systematic review of the experimental mechanisms and catalysts was conducted.
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Cooperative organelle targeting from a single molecular module: sterically hindered phenol–diaminopyridine–functionalized cycloalkynes for mitochondria–endoplasmic reticulum localization

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02377K, Communication

Aleksandra A. Vidyakina, Mia D. Kim, Sergey A. Silonov, Egor S. Galkin, Mariya A. Kryukova, Elmira M. Gibadullina, Adel M. Shakirov, Alexandra D. Voloshina, Elena A. Chugunova, Alexander R. Burilov, Oleg G. Sinyashin, Irina A. Balova, Igor V. Alabugin, Natalia A. Danilkina
A modular approach for dual organelle targeting based on phenol–diaminopyridine–oxaazacyclononyne (SHP–DAP–OACN) thiourea-linked hybrids was developed.
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Synergistic dual sites in a cobalt-porphyrin polymer enable tunable syngas production from CO2 photoreduction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10959-10962
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02685K, Communication

Guangfu Zhou, Bin Chen, Ting-Ting Li
A cobalt-porphyrin organic polymer featuring spatially separated dual active sites, composed of Co(II)-porphyrin and Co(II)-bipyridine motifs, enables efficient photocatalytic CO₂-to-syngas conversion under visible light irradiation.
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A quinazolinone-linked covalent organic framework with an intrinsic N–N bond for efficient palladium nanocatalysis

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10955-10958
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00607H, Communication

Xu-Hao Zhang, Xiu-Hao Zhang, Fu-Hao Liu, Fei Li, Yan Geng, Bing-Jian Yao
A quinazolinone-linked COF featuring an intrinsic N–N bond provides an N,O-rich microenvironment for stabilizing Pd nanoparticles, enabling efficient and recyclable Suzuki–Miyaura coupling.
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Bent ligand-directed assembly and adsorption property modulation of pseudo-tetrahedral polyoxometalate–organic cages

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10858-10862
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01941B, Communication

Meng-Yu Li, Ke-Wei Tong, Li Zhang, Ming-Hua Lu, Abudula, Bai-Qiao Song, Zun-Qi Liu, Peng Yang, Yan-Hu Wang
Herein, we present a strategy for novel pseudo-tetrahedral polyoxovanadate–organic cages with bent ligands and vanadium clusters, showing tunable iodine capture for porous functional materials.
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Dihalogenation/cyclization reactions of bicyclo[1.1.0]butane-1-carboxamide: rapid access to dihalogenated spiro[cyclobutane-1,3′-quinolin]-2′-one derivatives

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10967-10971
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01504B, Communication

Jiyao Liu, Junyi Zhu, Qiru Yao, Jing Yang, Xingyue Chen, Xiaoqin Liu, Liangce Rong
A rapid catalyst-free dihalogenation/cyclization reaction of Bicycle[1.1.0]butane-1-carboxamides and IX or NXS to assemble dihalogenated spiro[cyclobutane-1,3′-quinolin]-2′-one derivatives via a strain-release reaction has been developed.
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An ortho-B-π-B-regulated multiple-resonance emitter enables high efficiency narrowband yellow OLEDs

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10909-10913
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02248K, Communication

Tao Hua, Yongxu Hu, Ting Jiang, Xiaoyu Guo, Chi Zhang, Zhanxiang Chen, Jingsheng Miao, Chuluo Yang, Zhongyan Huang
An ortho-B-π-B-regulated yellow multi-resonance TADF emitter enables high-performance OLEDs with EQEs up to 31.3% and narrowband emission.
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Synergistic zinc and tantalum doping of RuO2 boosts acidic water oxidation activity and stability

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10931-10935
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01977C, Communication

Lichan Wei, Xiaolu Feng, Jing Du
A Ru_0.5Zn_0.2Ta_0.3O₂ catalyst was used as an electrocatalyst for the acidic water oxidation reaction, showing a well-balanced activity–stability profile.
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Synthesis of pyrazolo[5,1-a]isoindoles via silver-mediated cascade cyclization of 1,5-enynes with diazo compounds

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10922-10926
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01160H, Communication

Jiarong Li, He Wang, Chunbo Li, Jing Sun, Xin Wang, Ran Sun, Lei Li
A silver-mediated cascade cyclization of 1,5-enynes and diazo compounds has been developed, providing efficient access to pyrazolo[5,1-a]isoindoles from simple acyclic precursors via a [3+2] cycloaddition/elimination/aza-addition sequence.
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Arrested mesoscopic growth of toroidal nanoobjects by molecular control of interaction surfaces

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10905-10908
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01739H, Communication

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Ryuichi Kawai, Yuhei Yamada, Sougata Datta, Hiroki Hanayama, Shiki Yagai
We show that molecular control over the interaction surfaces of self-assembled toroidal nanoobjects enables programmable hierarchical self-assembly at the mesoscale.
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Diarylethene-powered photo-switching between precipitated nanostrips and dispersed supramolecular polymers

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10950-10954
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01370H, Communication

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Katsuyuki Murai, Honami Matsui, Tatsuya Seki, Takayuki Umakoshi, Christian Ganser, Takashi Kajitani, Sougata Datta, Hiroki Hanayama, Shiki Yagai
UV/visible light reversibly switches diarylethene-based supramolecular polymers between precipitated, ordered nanostrips and dispersed supramolecular fibers in a low-polarity solvent by modulating conformational freedom.
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Guiding the activity of the electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction on copper oxide

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10927-10930
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01676F, Communication

Jiansen Wang, Jibiao Wang, Mengyuan Li, Houyu Zhu, Yuanxing Wang
Optimizing the surface area and *O adsorption is essential for enhancing the performance of Cu-oxide-based catalysts in the oxygen evolution reaction.
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Oxidative coupling of 3-ethoxy PdII N-confused porphyrins with β-diketones using PIFA as the oxidant

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10872-10875
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01372D, Communication

Jieqing Huang, Wenrui Yang, Sijie Wen, Zenan Zheng, Xiaolin Chen, Xiaofan Gan, Ling Xu, Hua-Wei Jiang
The first site-selective C21 functionalization of Pd^II N-confused porphyrins with β-diketones is achieved via PIFA-mediated oxidative coupling, revealing distinct reactivity from Ni analogs.
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Boosting electronic and Li+ transport in silicon via titanium nitride incorporation for high-performance all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10881-10884
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02289H, Communication

Xiaobo Jiang, Chaolin Mi, Ao Gong, Yuanchang Shi, Rutao Wang
Incorporating highly conductive TiN significantly improves the rate performance and cycling stability of Si anodes.
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Cutoff-voltage-dependent low-voltage structural evolution and apparent capacity balancing in spinel LiFe0.5Mn1.5O4

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10945-10949
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01105E, Communication

Zuojun Yang, Shun Zheng, Guokang Chen, Qinfeng Zheng, Xuheng Jiang, Chenji Hu, Pengtao Xu, Yixiao Zhang, Xi Liu, Liwei Chen
Limiting the discharge cutoff to 2.5 V suppresses the severe structural distortion induced at 1.9 V and sustains the apparent capacity-balancing behavior enabled by cubic–tetragonal phase coexistence.
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