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Spin polarization and chemical catalysis: what we know, what works, and what's next

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00239G, Review Article

Junxian Liu, Ting Liao, Zhongfang Chen, Liangzhi Kou
Spin polarization offers a powerful lever for catalysis by tuning d-band levels, e_g occupancy, carrier separation, and spin filtering, enabling advances in HER, OER, ORR, CO₂RR, ammonia synthesis, and CO oxidation.
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Intelligent catalysis: on-demand dynamic self-optimization via responsive feedback

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01292A, Tutorial Review

Linbo Jiang, Shichun Mu
This review investigates intelligent self-optimization effects, responsive mechanisms and multimodal intelligent catalysis, associated challenges and solutions, aiming to promote on-demand applications in complex multi-scenario environments.
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Strong exciton coupling: a practical toolbox for computing interaction energies, wavefunctions, and optical spectra

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS00157B, Tutorial Review

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Rasmus Ringström, S. Rasoul Hashemi, Yuanxin Liang, Nicholas J. Hestand, Karl Börjesson
This review presents a practical toolbox for modelling exciton coupling in molecular aggregates, from Coulombic interactions and vibronic coupling to charge-transfer effects.
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An overview of reaction outcome prediction with physics-based and data-driven methods

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS00079G, Review Article

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Joonyoung F. Joung, Nicholas Casetti, Priyanka Raghavan, Connor W. Coley
Reaction outcome prediction can be formulated in multiple ways, spanning physics-based exploration of reaction pathways and data-driven prediction of product likelihoods.
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Switchable and biodegradable nanostructures for safe and precise tumor diagnostics

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00925A, Tutorial Review

Rebeka Rita Reszegi, Wenyao Zhen, Xiaoyuan Chen, Jingjing Zhang
This tutorial review outlines design principles for switchable and biodegradable nanostructures in cancer imaging, with emphasis on activation, stability, and clearance.
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Correction: From solar cells to memristors: halide perovskites as a platform for neuromorphic electronics

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS90041K, Correction

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Natalia Yantara, Xuechao Xing, Divyam Sharma, Darrell Jun Jie Tay, Shibi Varku, Nripan Mathews
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How far can you go? Extrapolating values of catalytic activity from known protein landscapes in natural and directed evolution

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01387A, Review Article

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Douglas B. Kell, Ivayla Roberts
Rugged protein fitness landscapes can be learned from sparse sequence–activity data. Machine learning plus extreme-value theory can guide directed evolution toward rarer, higher-activity variants.
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Single crystal covalent organic frameworks

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00526D, Review Article

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Yongzhi Chen, Zhihao Zhang, Donglin Jiang
This review maps strategies to achieve single crystal COFs, outlining methodological developments toward precise crystallization control and linking structure integrity with enhanced properties and advanced functional applications.
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Correction: Chromium-activated phosphors: from theory to applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS90040B, Correction

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Shengqiang Liu, Leipeng Li, Bing Chen, Quanlin Liu, Feng Wang
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Pore engineering in crystalline frameworks: from MOF “chemistry” to HOF “mechanics” for advanced drug delivery

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS00465B, Review Article

Ke Jiang, Zhining Yuan, Ling Zhang, Banglin Chen, Guodong Qian
Pore engineering bridges MOF chemistry and HOF mechanics, enabling chemically and mechanically gated crystalline frameworks for precision drug delivery.
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Emerging porous materials for cell encapsulation

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00071D, Review Article

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Francesco Carraro, Miriam de J. Velásquez-Hernández, Anita Emmerstorfer-Augustin, Daniel Kracher, Qilu Wu, Robert Kourist, Lien-Yang Chou, Ju Ge, Fa-Kuen Shieh, Christian Doonan, Paolo Falcaro
This review summarizes recent advances in cells@MOFs, cells@COFs, and cells@HOFs: synthesis strategies, cell–framework interactions, viability assessment, and advanced biotechnological applications.
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Chemical insights on covalent organic frameworks for ferroptosis and pyroptosis in cancer

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01295C, Tutorial Review

Eunji Kim, Min-Goo Lee, Yoonji Heo, Sumin Kim, Jiwoo Seo, Sungwook Jung, Jong Seung Kim, Min Kim
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), with their customizable structures and properties, can be employed as comprehensive platforms to induce ferroptosis and pyroptosis.
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Circularly polarized luminescence in chiral hybrid metal halides

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS00132G, Tutorial Review

Yi Wei, Huimin Kang, Yuxuan Wang, Yulian Liu, Zewei Quan
Chiral hybrid metal halides are promising circularly polarized luminescence materials with high emission efficiency and large dissymmetry factor. This review summarizes CPL generation, amplification strategies, and emerging applications.
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Correction: The long road to outdoor stability: real-world challenges for controlling perovskite materials for solar cells

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,5561-5561
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS90039A, Correction

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Juan José Patiño López, Kelly G. Rivera Botia, Kevin Ballestas, Esteban Velilla, Juan Felipe Montoya, Franklin Jaramillo, Daniel Ramirez
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Harnessing rare earth coordination chemistry for advanced photofunctional materials: from fundamental principles to emerging technologies

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,5117-5197
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00384A, Review Article

Fu-Jia Song, Pingru Su, Xue Li, Chun-Hua Yan, Jun-Long Zhang, Yu Tang
Harnessing RE coordination chemistry, antenna effects, and ligand engineering, this review establishes ligand–RE³⁺ structure–property correlations, outlines photofunctional strategies, and bridges fundamentals to emerging technologies.
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Harnessing biosynthetic logic for next-generation ADC payloads

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,5530-5560
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01487E, Review Article

Miaomiao Cai, Xinyuan Pan, Wei Shen, Sihui Bian, Dongbin Hu, Zhao-Xun Liang, Yu Tang, Xiaohui Fan, Guang-Lei Ma
This review explores how decoding nature's biosynthetic logic is transforming ADC payload innovation, from natural metabolites to clinical candidates, through genome-enabled discovery, scalable manufacturing, and emerging nontraditional modalities.
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Ternary organic solar cells: optimizing the third components

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,5005-5038
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00964B, Tutorial Review

Pachaiyappan Murugan, Yu-Long Peng, Shi-Yong Liu, Hongzheng Chen
This review highlights recent advances in T-OSCs based on NFAs, exploring material design, operational mechanisms, and morphology control to achieve efficiencies of >21%. Critical challenges and pathways toward commercial viability are discussed.
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Non-isocyanate polyurethane foams: where we stand and what comes next?

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4960-5004
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00144G, Tutorial Review

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Bruno Grignard, Maxime Bourguignon, Florent Monie, Thomas Vidil, Henri Cramail, Gabriel Perli, Haritz Sardon, Jean-Marie Raquez, Sylvain Caillol, Christophe Detrembleur
Spotlight on non-isocyanate polyurethane foams: fabrication, utilization and end-of-life. This tutorial review highlights how they differ from traditional PU foams and the key challenges to competitiveness.
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Ferroelectric materials in rechargeable batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,5491-5529
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS00069J, Review Article

Weizhong Liang, Yu You, Ziqin Liu, Kunyun Yan, Jialin Lin, Yongheng Wu, Qiwei Yu, Kun Zhao, Xiaowei Huang, Chunxiao Zhang, Jun Liu, Weifeng Wei
Ferroelectric materials introduce internal electric fields that regulate ion transport, interfacial charge distribution and electrochemical reactions. They can mitigate polarization, stabilize interfaces and enhance cycle life of advanced batteries.
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The design and development of glucose probes for sensing and imaging within biological systems

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,5403-5490
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00795B, Review Article

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Hao Wang, Chunfang Li, Fangyuan Zhang, Benjamin Kersch-Hunt, Jordan E. Gardiner, Lijuan Ren, Ying Li, Simon E. Lewis, Yanling Mu, Qingqiang Yao, Luling Wu, Robin R. Groleau, Wenhao Zhai, Zhen Liu, Tony D. James, Eric V. Anslyn, Kai Wang
Glucose and its homeostasis are crucial to biological regulation, making the development of probes for glucose sensing and imaging a long-standing priority in biological and chemical research.
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Various energy-driven high-value-added oxidation reactions in CO2 reduction systems

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4939-4959
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00941C, Tutorial Review

Jinyu Ding, Peijin Du, Mengqian Li, Dongpo He, Qinyuan Hu, Qingxia Chen, Xingchen Jiao, Yi Xie
We summarize a timely and in-depth survey on the development of high-value alternative oxidation reactions to the OER in CO₂ reduction, including photocatalytic, electrocatalytic and multi-energy-driven catalytic CO₂ reduction.
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Catalytic asymmetric [4+2] cycloadditions of unsaturated hydrocarbons by transition metal catalysis and photocatalysis

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,5198-5226
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01218J, Review Article

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Jun-Xiong He, Quan Cai
This review highlights recent progress in asymmetric [4+2] cycloadditions of alkenes, alkynes, and allenes by transition-metal catalysis and photocatalysis beyond the conventional Diels–Alder reaction.
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Electrocatalytic amine dehydrogenation as a green route to nitriles: precise construction of efficient catalysts and mechanism

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4911-4938
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01445J, Tutorial Review

Long Chen, Wen-Ping Zhang, Hao Tan, Yu-Ping Zhang, Shuo Sun, Yan-Cheng Zhu, Zhao-Hua Yin, Hong Liu, Jian-Jun Wang
This review outlines nitrile synthesis methods, highlighting recent progress in electrocatalytic amine dehydrogenation to nitriles, with a focus on catalyst design, mechanistic understanding, system optimization, key challenges and future prospects.
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Emerging deposition–dissolution chemistry for next-generation metal-based hybrid flow batteries: progress and perspectives

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,5332-5402
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01418B, Review Article

Jie Wei, Jingjie Sun, Sijia Bai, Liuxin Ding, Pengbo Zhang, Yixing Wang, Yuzhu Liu, Kang Huang, Zhong Jin, Zhi Xu
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the family of metal-based hybrid flow batteries based on deposition–dissolution chemistry, including fundamental principles, advancements in core components, and future research directions.
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Advanced high-entropy materials for fuel cells and water electrolysis

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,5269-5331
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01274K, Review Article

Minyuan Liu, Xiaoyan Luo, Guoqing Wang, Gebrehiwot Gebreslassie, Halefom G. Desta, Jianjian Zhang, Bin Lin, Wei Yan, Jiujun Zhang
High-entropy materials (HEMs) represent a paradigm shift in developing efficient components of proton exchange membrane fuel cells/water electrolysis and solid oxide fuel cells/water electrolysis for hydrogen energy conversion and storage.
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Advances in intelligent multi-mode lateral flow assays: from multi-metallic nanomaterials to smart analytical integration

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,5039-5079
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00963D, Review Article

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Xinyi Liang, Hayoung Kim, Thanh Mien Nguyen, Kun Wang, Chengcheng Li, Seunghyun Lee, Jingbin Zeng, Jaebum Choo
This review highlights intelligent, multi-metallic nanoparticle-based LFAs integrated with AI. It outlines their potential for data-driven, personalised point-of-care diagnostics.
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Dynamic interfaces in metal–organic frameworks

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,5227-5268
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01236H, Review Article

Yuanjie Cao, Reza Abazari, Qipeng Li, Jinjie Qian
This review deconstructs the dynamic interfaces in MOFs across (i) SBU, (ii) ligand, and (iii) framework interfaces. These interfacial insights establish a structure–dynamics–function paradigm for the design of multifunctional MOFs.
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Advances in heterochromophoric perylene bisimide self-assemblies towards supramolecular electronics

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,5080-5116
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01401H, Review Article

Vidushi Gupta, Samaresh Samanta, Sanchita Sengupta
Perylene bisimide (PBI) dyes owing to their exceptional photophysical features are well-suited for supramolecular electronics. Heterochromophoric PBI assemblies in solution are discussed, focussing on their optical and electronic applications.
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Surface and interface atomic engineering of ultrathin 2D inorganic materials for small molecule photocatalysis

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS00318D, Tutorial Review

Juncheng Zhu, Zijia Lin, Yang Wu, Yongfu Sun, Yi Xie
This review categorizes modification strategies into surface and interface atomic engineering and systematically elucidates their impacts on electronic structures and photocatalytic performances.
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Precision graphene nanoribbons: chemical strategies for tailored edge, backbone, and electronic structure

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS00220J, Tutorial Review

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Xinyu Chen, Yuanhuan Qiu, Jin-Jiang Zhang, Xiangyang Liu, Ji Ma, Xu Wang, Xinliang Feng
Recent advances in bottom-up synthesis strategies have enabled precise control over the edge, backbone, and heterostructure of graphene nanoribbons.
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Tissue-bioelectronics interfaces

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01422K, Review Article

Jiahong Li, Jin Qu, Wei Gao
A mechanism-driven framework for tissue–bioelectronics interfaces, integrating interfacial mechanisms, materials, structural design and fabrication to enable stable, conformal bioelectronic systems for continuous monitoring and therapy.
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Optical probes for bioimaging of tumor-infiltrating immune cells and their applications in cancer immunotherapy

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01412C, Review Article

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Xinglong Chen, Cong Hu, Heejeong Kim, Lemeng Zhang, Zhipengjun Zhang, Hongwen Liu, Juyoung Yoon
Optical probes and their applications in biomedicine.
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Stimuli-responsive nanoplatforms for central nervous system disorders: integrating delivery, modulation, and imaging

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01323B, Review Article

Yihan Chen, Yuanqing Ding, Han Lin, Jianlin Shi
Stimuli-responsive nanoplatforms integrate endogenous cues and external fields to enable BBB-crossing delivery, neuromodulation and imaging-guided therapy, advancing adaptive treatment for CNS disorders.
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Recent advances in photochemical rearrangements involving diradicals

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS00068A, Review Article

Jun-Jie Chen, Shu-Sheng Chen, Qiu-Zhu Wang, Huan-Ming Huang
This review highlights recent advances in photochemical rearrangements involving diradical intermediates, including ring expansion, ring contraction, ring construction, applications in natural products and materials synthesis.
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Laser-induced polymer dynamics and applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00047E, Review Article

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Daeyeon Won, Jiyong Ahn, Jooyeun Chong, Ahyoung Cho, Taehyun Kim, Seok Hwan Choi, Deog-Gyu Seo, Jiheong Kang, Seung Hwan Ko
In this review, we introduce the latest discoveries in the interaction of lasers with various functional polymers, discussing energy delivery mechanisms and their influence on structure modifications and property changes.
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The importance of nano–bio interfacial design in the sensing performance of nanoparticle-based affinity biosensors

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00823A, Review Article

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Xueqian Chen, Xuejie Li, Richard D. Tilley, J. Justin Gooding
This review covers interfacial design of nanoparticle modification, including the impact of the biomolecule orientation and coverage, the composition of surface modifying layers and spatial distribution of biomolecules on nanoparticles.
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The sustainability of the Morita–Baylis–Hillman reaction

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01408E, Review Article

Thaynan A. B. Chagas, Manoel T. Rodrigues, Fábio S. Fernandes, Luna S. dos Santos, Cíntia D. F. Milagre, Wanda P. Almeida, Fernando Coelho
The MBH reaction is a chemical transformation that offers several sustainability advantages and enables the synthesis of small, polyfunctionalised products with high synthetic versatility. In this review, we discuss some of these sustainable aspects.
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Organic afterglow probes: mechanisms, chemical design, performance optimization, and biomedical applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00445K, Review Article

Fengrui Yang, Zhe Li, Lingling Lei, Ying Zhou, Xiaobing Zhang, Guosheng Song
This Review systematically summarizes organic activatable afterglow probes, covering their material categories, luminescence mechanisms, responsive design strategies, performance optimization approaches, and representative biological applications.
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Hollow micro-/nanostructures for enhanced pathogen theranostics

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00509D, Review Article

Liang Zhang, Yuechun Li, Yuanyuan Zhao, Sheng Chen, Jing Ke, Iman Zarei, Hao Song, Chengzhong Yu, Lizhi Liu
Hollow micro-/nanostructures enable bacterial biosensing and antibacterial therapy, addressing scalability and clinical translation for post-antibiotic era.
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Recent advances in atomically precise metal nanoclusters for photothermal conversion

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01312G, Review Article

Wei-Yang Li, Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Kun Zhou, Yan-Feng Bi, Sukhendu Mandal, Di Sun
Summary of design strategies and synthesis methods of atomically precise metal nanoclusters for photothermal conversion, exemplified by various representative systems.
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The condensation of π-conjugated units: a new paradigm for designing high-performance optical crystals

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01327E, Review Article

Hangwei Jia, Bailin Chen, Fangfang Zhang, Xueling Hou, Shilie Pan
π-CUCP provides a new direction for designing novel high-performance optical crystals.
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Covalent organic frameworks for gas storage and separation

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4522-4584
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01537E, Review Article

Yunjia Jiang, Junyu Ren, Yiwen Yuan, Basem E. Keshta, Yuanbin Zhang, Xinyu Guan, Yabing He, Dan Zhao, Banglin Chen
This review summarizes the latest advancements in the field of COFs for gas storage and separation, highlights the persisting challenges, discusses potential strategies for enhanced performance, and summarizes progress in scaled-up synthesis.
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Computational mechanisms of spin-influenced organic reactions catalyzed by 3d iron-group metals

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4824-4866
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01430A, Review Article

Hongdan Zhu, Tengyue Ma, Guorong Li, Zicong Wang, Junjie Li, Xinyuan Wang, Qian Peng
This review provides computational insights into the spin-influenced mechanisms of C–H bond activation and alkene transformations catalyzed by mono- and binuclear 3d iron-group metal complexes.
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Catalytic strategies for post-translational modifications regulating protein higher-order structure and properties

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4409-4425
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS00107F, Tutorial Review

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Yuki Yamanashi, Motomu Kanai
Post-translational modifications (PTMs) are chemical switches modulating protein higher-order structures. This Tutorial Review surveys biotic and abiotic catalysis for PTM control, enabling mechanistic understanding and therapeutic applications.
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Squaraine dyes for biophotonics: sensing, imaging and theranostics

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4867-4899
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01375E, Review Article

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Sivaramapanicker Sreejith, Chodoparambil Sanjay, Balaraman Vedhanarayanan, Ayyappanpillai Ajayaghosh
In this review we discuss recent advances in the design and application of squaraine dyes as molecular probes across diverse biophotonic platforms. We highlight emerging strategies that leverage their tunable optical features and versatility.
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Amino acid-based biomaterials for modulation of cell behaviors: from mechanisms to biomedical applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4707-4755
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01504A, Review Article

Mingyue Liu, Jinjin Chen, Hongjie Li, Yulong Ma, Qingyang Xiao, Jianxun Ding, Jinghong Li, Xuesi Chen
Amino acid-based biomaterials modulate cell behaviors through various chemical and physical mechanisms, gathering increased attention for their advanced potential in biomedical fields.
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Bridging the gap: gradient scaffolds as bioinstructive platforms for peripheral nerve repair

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4376-4408
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00738K, Tutorial Review

Jie Gao, Feng Xiong, Zhichao Yang, Xilin Ye, Ke Ma, Biyin Shi, Zihao Li, Kaixin Long, Zhengwei You, Liqun Zhang, Huiyu Liu, Jiajia Xue
This tutorial review summarizes gradient scaffold design for peripheral nerve repair from a materials and chemical perspective, linking fabrication strategies to gradient architecture and regulation of cellular behavior and nerve regeneration.
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Emissive organic crystals and device applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4585-4617
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01429H, Review Article

Shuai Zhao, Xue-Dong Wang, Hongbing Fu
Emissive organic crystals bridge superior crystalline order with efficient light emission opening new pathways for integrated photonic and optoelectronic devices.
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Deciphering the interaction patterns of intermediates on single atom catalysts during electrocatalytic CO2 conversion reactions

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4783-4823
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00621J, Review Article

Dongfang Li, Xiaobo Zheng, Yufei Zhao, Jinqiang Zhang, Guoxiu Wang
This review presents a unified framework linking coordination in single atom catalysts to the active sites. By classifying intermediate binding patterns, we show how coordination engineering steers CO₂ conversion pathways toward different products.
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Micro–nano surface engineering and property modulation: insights from black silicon for advanced material applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4466-4521
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01448D, Review Article

Junling Lv, Lihong Jiang, Xinlin Liu, Gaojie Li, Mingrui Qian, Mingxin Tang, Xinao Cheng, Lan Lu, XiaRong Ren, Xueling Zhang, Haiyang Zou, Zhong Lin Wang
Micro–nanotechnology tailors semiconductor properties. Using black silicon as a model, this review highlights micro/nano surface morphology and surface states, revealing structure–property relationships for diverse applications.
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The long road to outdoor stability: real-world challenges for controlling perovskite materials for solar cells

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4648-4706
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01085C, Review Article

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Juan José Patiño López, Kelly G. Rivera Botia, Kevin Ballestas, Esteban Velilla, Juan Felipe Montoya, Franklin Jaramillo, Daniel Ramirez
Real-world performance of perovskite solar cells: chemical control of materials for highly stable devices under outdoor evaluations.
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The unusual slow cooling of hot carriers (HCs) in halide perovskites presents a promising route to harvest the excess carrier energy and exceed the Shockley–Queisser (SQ) efficiency limit of single-junction perovskite solar cells.
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