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A Bipyridine-Based MOF-Supported Single-Site Palladium Catalyst for Efficient and Recyclable Carbonylation of Aryl Iodides to Esters

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02428A, Communication

Yan Jiao, Xingjie Feng, Yu Pan, Zhonghe Ma, Heng Yang, Pan Gao, Feng Chen
The development of efficient and recyclable catalysts for the carbonylation of aryl halides remains a significant challenge in industry production. Herein, we report the design and synthesis of m-bpy-MOF-PdCl₂, a...
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Linker-Curvature Stabilized Zn-Rod Framework with Inverted C2 Hydrocarbon Adsorption

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01008C, Communication

Xuan Han, Wei Wang, Jinli Zhu, Jin Wang, Mingxing Zhang
a Zn-based rod MOFs are fundamentally limited by Zn-O lability and activation-induced structural collapse, accounting for their scarcity. Here, linker curvature rigidifies Zn-rod secondary building units in NTUniv-69A, preventing pore...
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Pore-Wall Pyridine-N Density Regulation in Covalent Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Gold Capture

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01607C, Communication

Jun Cao, Meng Li, Hao Wang, Shiyuan Wei, Ruoyan Li, Jinping Xiahou, Jianhan Huang, Jiawei Li, You-Nian Liu
Pore-wall pyridine-N density regulation in quinoline-linked covalent organic frameworks (COFs) markedly enhances gold capture. COF-Q-Pz with the highest pyridine-N density achieves the highest adsorption capacity of 2512.2 mg g -1...
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Iodine-Photoredox Dual Catalysis Unlock Bifunctional Reactivity of α-Diazoesters in Radical Cascade Cyclization Reaction via Remote C–I Bond Dissociation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02172G, Communication

Xu-Yang Wang, Can Wang, Yongmin Ma, Peng Zhao
Current radical cascade cyclization reactions involving α-diazoesters mainly rely on photo-driven proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) path. In contrast, iodine-photoredox dual catalyzed radical cascade cyclization of α-diazoesters remain unexplored. In this...
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Synthesis of Fluorinated 1,2-Naphthoquinones from o-Trifluoromethylbenzylamines via Defluorinative Approach

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01497F, Communication

Rushikesh R Kusmude, Mahipal Yadav, Siddhant A Kale, Seema Dhiman
A highly efficient and mild defluorinative methodology has been developed to synthesize various fluorinated 1,2-naphthoquinones from readily accessible o-trifluoromethylbenzylamine derivatives and enolizable esters. The resultant fluorinated 1,2-naphthoquinones are subsequently transformed...
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Synergistic molecular lock strategy enables efficient and durable wide bandgap perovskite/TOPCon tandem solar cells

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01411A, Communication

Zehang Liu, Ruoyu Li, Yuzhou Wu, Tao Zhang, Yaxuan Yang, Xinquan Wang, Jing Li, Qingquan He, Jun Pan
A synergistic molecular lock strategy was developed based on tetraethyl (anthracene-9,10-diylbis(methylene))bis(phosphonate) (EnPO) additive for wide bandgap perovskite and TOPCon tandem solar cells. EnPO passivates cationic and anionic defects through dual...
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In situ composite of NiCo-LDH and MnCo-LDH nanosheet with ZIF-9 as efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts for water splitting

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01858K, Communication

Haobin Fang, Li Jin, Jiahua Zhu, kai liu
Two bifunctional bimetallic layered double hydroxides composite electrocatalysts derived from ZIF-9 are reported for water splitting in alkaline electrolyte. An easy in situ modified process not only retains the main...
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Ag incorporation in atomically precise Au3Ag3Cu6 nanoclusters promotes electrocatalytic nitrate-to-ammonia conversion

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01748G, Communication

Liwen Li, Anqi Xie, Cao Fang, lin xiong, Yingqiang Sun, Shan Jin, Manzhou Zhu
A trimetallic Au3Ag3Cu6 nanocluster, obtained by Ag doping of Au3Cu9, exhibits enhanced NO3RR-to-NH3 performance, delivering 90.66% Faradaic efficiency at -0.6 V vs. RHE. DFT calculations reveal that Ag incorporation strengthens...
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Recent Progress of Photo-electrochemical Hydrogen Peroxide Production and its Cascade Reaction

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01830K, Review Article

Dehang Sheng, Wenya Zeng, Xin Wang, Jin-Bo Pan, Daojian Cheng
Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), as a green and versatile oxidant, holds significant promise across environmental and energyrelated applications. However, its industrial production via the conventional anthraquinone process is plagued by issues...
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A Near-Infrared Fluorescence Probe for Facile Fluoride Detection in Environmental and Biological Systems

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02307J, Communication

Haibo Liu, Fulin Zhu, Jialiang Chen, Xuanyu Fu, Yuansheng Li, Xuyu Feng, Bin Li, Qiuyue Wu, Yingying Wang, Shengyuan Deng, Ying Wan
Excessive fluoride (F−) exposure poses a threat to environmental and biological ensembles, necessitating rapid and reliable recognition. Here, a near-infrared (NIR) photoluminescent probe, CF−F, is fabricated from a coumarin-benzopyrylium backbone...
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Ruthenium Catalyzed Selective Deacryloyl Silylation of Aromatic Acrylates

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01522K, Communication

Ping Li, Jiawang Ye, Ruxin Jin, Fanghua Cai, Haiyi Feng, Bin Li
An efficient and highly selective ruthenium-catalyzed deacryloyl silylation of aromatic acrylates is presented. A diverse range of monosilyl-ethers and disilyl-ethers were readily synthesized with excellent functional group compatibility, affording moderate...
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Copper catalysed radical cyclization from phenylboronic acid and N-acryloyl indole or benzimidazole derivatives with air as oxidant

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01857B, Communication

Zhuo-Tao Zhang, Shou-Jin Xiao, Yanlong Gu, Minghao Li
Thermochemical oxidation of phenylboronic acids to form aryl radicals relies on stoichiometric amounts of Mn(OAc)₃ or peroxides as oxidants, which limits their practical utility. We herein report report the copper-catalysed...
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Meso-Substitution Controlled Synthesis of BODIPY–DPM Conjugates: A Pathway to Tailored Photophysical Properties

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01186A, Communication

Sonia Swami, Harshita Saroj, Ritika Jaiswal, Yohei Adachi, Aniruddha Roy, Joji Ohshita, Pankaj Arora, Nitika Grover
Meso-Substituent-controlled reactivity in meso-aryl-1,3,5,7-tetramethyl BODIPY facilitates selective mono- or bis-condensation with pyrrole-2-aldehyde or 1,9-diformyl-dipyrromethanes. The resulting π-extended BODIPY-DPM/pyrrole conjugates exhibit deep-red absorption, NIR emission, efficient triplet formation, and high singlet-oxygen...
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Photocatalytic amidyl radical formation: mechanistic insights and reactivity advances

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01832G, Review Article

Hongyang Fu, Yao Zeng, Xiaochen Wang, Lei Xie, Lingang Wu, Zhenfei Gao, Jin Lin
Amidyl radicals, as versatile N-centered radical intermediates, have emerged as pivotal building blocks in modern organic synthesis, enabling the construction of diverse C–N, C–C, and other carbon-heteroatom bonds under mild...
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Beyond the cell membrane: subcellular organelle-targeted nanomedicines

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC07262J, Feature Article

Hang Chen, Shihui Zang, Yifu Chen, Renxiang Gui, Dragos Cretoiu, Xuerui Chen, Junjie Xiao
Current nanomedicines specialized for targeting the nucleus, mitochondria, lysosomes, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are classified for a holistic view of organelle-specific nanomedicine, which are used for diagnosis and therapy.
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α-Trifluoromethyl Alkenes as Fluorinated Linchpins in Photochemical C–H/C–C Functionalization

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01665K, Feature Article

Hua-Wei Liu, Xin-Yi Sun, Zhi-Jian Zhang, Fang-Qi Gao, Zhen Chen
Photochemical activation of C–H and C–C bonds has emerged as a powerful strategy for accessing fluorinated molecules from simple feedstocks under mild conditions. In this context, α-trifluoromethyl alkenes have evolved...
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Rh-catalyzed C-H allylation and annulation of N-arylpyrazolidinones with MBH adducts

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01732K, Communication

Kshitiz Verma, Sharajit Saha, Hemanga Bhattacharyya, Sajal Roy, Tharmalingam Punniyamurthy
Rh-catalyzed (4+1)-annulation of N-arylpyrazolidinones with MBH adducts has been developed to furnish α-pyrazolo[1,2-a]indazole acrylates. The use of MBH adduct as C1-synthon, cascade C-C/C-N bond formation, air as the oxidant, substrate...
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Over-Etching Constructing V2O3-VC/C Directly from MAX Phase for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02055K, Communication

Mengjie Zhang, Maoqiang Shen, Yang Liu, Hong Xiao, Rui Wan, Linrui Hou, Changzhou Yuan
Accordion-like V2O3-VC/C hybrid nanosheets are directly constructed by over-etching of V2AlC MAX through a gas-solid reaction. The optimized V2O3–VC/C-700/PP can effectively suppress the shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides and accelerate...
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Boosting CO2 -to-C2H4 Electrocatalysis on Cu2O with Waste-Derived Porous Carbon from Coconut Shells

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01782G, Communication

Chen Qin, Tangrui Li, Gevindu Masakorala, cheng jie Zhi, Hongxiang Huang, Chen Zhou, Xue Wang, Bo Shen, Jian-Rong Zhang, Yang Zhou, Charitha Jayaruk Thambiliyagodage, Wenlei Zhu
This study presents a sustainable strategy to boost CO2 -to-C2H4 by constructing Cu-C interfaces using Cu2O nanospheres supported on porous carbon derived from waste coconut shells. The Cu2O-10mgC catalyst achieves...
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A seeding strategy enables catalyst-free high-rate lithium-oxygen batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02263D, Communication

Rongze Sun, Wenjie Niu, Ning Zhao, Pengfei Yu, Xiangixin Guo
A pre-nucleation strategy is developed to establish a seeding effect for high-rate lithium-oxygen batteries without relying on catalysts. The seeding effect guides the surface-directed growth of Li2O2 along high-surface-energy facets,...
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Selective K-region bromination unlocks 2,7-diazapyrene functionalization

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01587E, Communication

Dawid Zych, Aneta Slodek
Superacidic bromination enables the first selective K-region functionalization of 2,7-diazapyrene; substitution topology controls excited-state switching between locally excited and charge-transfer emission.
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10.21% efficiency Sb2(S,Se)3 thin film solar cells with a mixed hole-transport material

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00890A, Communication

Aoxing Liu, Pengwei Fang, Rongfeng Tang, Pingwu Du, Tao Chen
Solar cell devices with mixed hole transport materials exhibit high charge transfer efficiency and, consequently, achieve the highest power conversion efficiency.
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Rapid synthesis of nucleoside diphosphates accelerated by water

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01468B, Communication

Song Yang, Shuai Wang, Bing He, Qianqian Wu, Fengling Song, Pengcheng Wang, Debin Ji
A superfast water-mediated coupling of PhICF₃Cl-activated phosphates for the formation of dinucleoside diphosphates.
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Interfacial electronic engineering in an amorphous NiFe LDH/low-crystallinity CoPx heterostructure for efficient water splitting

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01972B, Communication

Minghui Quan, Yunxiang Liu, Zufeng He, Qian Hu, Abebe Reda Woldu, Liangsheng Hu
An amorphous NiFe-LDH/low-crystallinity CoP_x p–n heterojunction, made via two-step electrodeposition, is a superb bifunctional catalyst for overall water splitting, achieving industrial current density at low voltage with exceptional stability.
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Synthesis of fluorene-indole/benzofuran bicyclic molecules through palladium-catalyzed carboheterofunctionalization of alkynes

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01420H, Communication

Huirong Li, Wenyu Zhang, Shuwei Zhang, Wei Jiang, Weiming Hu, Junliang Zhang, Lei Wang
A novel palladium-catalyzed carboheterofunctionalization of alkynes has been developed, providing an efficient strategy for the synthesis of fluorene–indole and fluorene–benzofuran biscycles in moderate to good yields.
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Overcoming interpenetration in ladder frameworks using a large readily accessible aliphatic linker

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01098A, Communication

William Murrell, Daniel Coomber, Carol Hua, Lauren Macreadie, Frederick Matthew Pfeffer
Fused [5]polynorbornanes are introduced as a new class of rigid aliphatic linker for the synthesis of coordination polymers. Assembly of a 25 Å bis(4-pyridyl) ligand with Zn(II) yielded a non-interpenetrated,...
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Tailoring Solvation Chemistry towards Concurrent Hydrolysis-Free I -/I + Redox and Reversible Zn Anode in Zn-I 2 Batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00648E, Communication

Zhihao Zhao, Fanglin Wu, Huihua Li, Huang Zhang
A multicomponent hybrid electrolyte enables a reversible four-electron I⁻/I⁺ redox process in Zn–I2 batteries. Composed of N,N dimethylacetamide, NaCl, ZnSO4, and tetramethylammonium iodide, this electrolyte redesigns the solvation structure to...
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Construction of a Cd6Eu4-containing coordination polymer for luminescence detection of ketoprofen as anti-inflammatory drug

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01054G, Communication

Jinshuai Song, Shuhan Zhang, Shiqing Wang, Desmond Schipper, Xiaoping Yang
A Cd6Eu4-containing coordination polymer was constructed from a Schiff base ligand for luminescence detection of ketoprofen through test strips and smartphone scanning with high selectivity and sensitivity.
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No-wash Immunosensors Based on Superhydrophilic Covalent Organic Framework Nanosheets with Aggregation-Induced Emission for Detecting Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01675H, Communication

Yue Du, Meiling Ye, Wentao Xu, Yonghai Song, Li Wang
How to enhance the aggregation-induced emission (AIE) activity and hydrophilicity of AIE-covalent organic framework nanosheets (CONs) is an important challenge in improving the sensitivity of sandwich-type fluorescence-on immunosensors. This work...
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Sb3+-doped indium-based halides with near-unity photoluminescence quantum yield and circularly olarized luminescence

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01623E, Communication

Xiaoqi Li, Suo Yang, Min Tao, Yin Xiao
Sb³⁺ doping activates self-trapped exciton emission in chiral 0D indium halides (R/S-3AP)₂InCl₇:x%Sb³⁺, delivering broadband yellow emission (585 nm) with near-unity photoluminescence quantum yields (99.9% ± 0.1%).
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Regulating interfacial water via Ca-doped RuOx for enhanced acidic oxygen evolution reaction

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01917J, Communication

Gaoliang Fu, Lina Du, Dengxu Liu, Baocheng Yang, Shouren Zhang
Ca-doped RuO_x with abundant oxygen vacancies tailors the interfacial hydrogen-bond network to enrich free H₂O on the catalyst surface, thereby accelerating *OOH formation and enabling a highly active and durable acidic oxygen evolution reaction.
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Fast and flow compatible pseudo-3D diffusion NMR

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01422D, Communication

Yuliia Horbenko, Patrick Giraudeau, Francois-Xavier Felpin, Jean-Nicolas Dumez
Flow NMR has become an indispensable tool for reaction monitoring. Consequently, a variety of NMR experiments have been developed to simplify the analysis of complex reaction mixtures. Among these, diffusion...
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Active-Template CuAAC Enables High-Yield Synthesis of (2)Handcuff [2]Rotaxanes

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC07117H, Communication

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Arjun Prakash, Helal Metawi, Abed Saady
An active-template CuAAC strategy enables the efficient synthesis of (2)handcuff [2]rotaxanes in high isolated yields. A bis-2,2′-bipyridine macrocycle acts as a CuI ligand that templates dual CuAAC reactions and enforces...
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Electrocatalytic Nitrate Valorization via C-N Coupling on Low-Dimensional Metal Nanomaterials for Pollution Remediation and Valuable Product Synthesis

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01596D, Feature Article

Zikang Xu, Yunhao Wang, Fu Liu, Fengkun Hao, Xiang Meng, Liang Guo, Mingzheng Shao, Chaohui Wang, Rundong Zhao, Hanxiao Du, Zhanxi Fan
By involving the electrocatalytic nitrate reduction process with appropriate carbon substrates, green nitrogen resources can be extracted to synthesize value-added organonitrogen chemicals for restoring the sustainable global nitrogen cycle. However,...
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Amino-Bridged Quantum Dots/Covalent Organic Frameworks S-Scheme Heterojunction for Photocatalytic Overall Water Splitting

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00307A, Communication

weiqiang guo, hongtao li, Yan-Xi Tan, Lei Jiao, Zhendong Wang, Qian Feng, Xiang Zhang, Yaobing Wang
An amino-bridged CdS/COF S-scheme heterojunction is constructed via molecular interfacial engineering. This design enhances charge separation while preserving strong redox capabilities. It prolongs carrier lifetime by 3.4-fold and boosts overall...
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Supramolecular colorimetric pressure sensing: ratiometric quantification based on pressure-modulated association

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00561F, Communication

Tomoyuki Hamachi, Iori Okamura, Shigehiro S. Y. Yamaguchi, Masahito Murai, Gaku Fukuhara
Supramolecular colorimetric pressure sensing in solution was achieved using silicon-bridged diazulenylmethyl cation 1PF₆, whose monomer-dimer equilibrium shifts under hydrostatic pressure. Pressurization promotes desolvation of the strongly solvated dimer to produce...
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Low melting non-corrosive asymmetric thioether-TFSI Li salts for solid polymer electrolytes

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00051G, Communication

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Vladislav Y. Shevtsov, Francesco Gambino, Daniil R. Nosov, Jérôme Guillot, Silvia Porporato, Giuseppe A. Elia, Claudio Gerbaldi, Alexander S. Shaplov
Asymmetric thioether-TFSI Li salts plasticize PEO SPEs, suppress crystallinity, and retain conductivity, Li⁺ transference, and stability. They also passivate Al, improving Li-metal compatibility and enabling stable Li∥LiFePO₄ cycling.
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Preactivation-free direct decarboxylative alkynylation of indoleacetic acids: access to alkynyl-functionalized indoles

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01731B, Communication

Gui-Ting Song, Yuan Zhou, Xue-Ying Yang, Li-Min Zhang, Lan-Bin He, Li-Ping Qing, Cheng-Mi Lin, Zhuo-Er Chen, Chuan-Hua Qu
Microwave-promoted copper-catalyzed decarboxylative alkynylation of indoleacetic acids with terminal alkynes enables C(sp³)–C(sp) bond formation to access alkynyl-functionalized indoles efficiently.
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Facet-engineered Prussian blue analog nanosheet-assembled superstructures for efficient syngas production

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01888B, Communication

Quan Zhou, Shuai Li, Zixuan Li, Shibao Liu, Fan Gu, Binghui Yu, Qiangqiang Qiao, Yujing Liu, Huadong Yuan, Jianmin Luo, Yao Wang, Shihui Zou, Peng Shi, Xinyong Tao, Jianwei Nai
A hollow superstructure assembled from Cu–Co Prussian blue analogue nanosheets exposing (111) crystal facets was constructed via an anion exchange method, which significantly enhanced the syngas production.
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Diastereoselective synthesis of β-hydroxy allylic tertiary sulfides via nickel/photoredox cooperative catalysis

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01783E, Communication

Heyang Xu, Zhixian Wu, Jing-Ran Shan, Lei Shi
We report a nickel/photoredox cooperative catalysis system for the diastereoselective allylation of aldehydes with sulfur-substituted allylic acetates. Broad substrate scope, mild conditions, and good functional group tolerance are demonstrated.
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A prodigiosin-based whole-cell biosensor for sensitive colorimetric detection of Hg(II)

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8399-8403
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01432A, Communication

Peishuo Cao, Yan Guo, Jingwen Ling, Jiao Bai, Xueqin Yang, Liang Zhou, Chang-ye Hui
A bright red prodigiosin-based whole-cell biosensor enables naked-eye Hg(II) detection at nanomolar levels via simple acidified ethanol extraction, showing absolute selectivity and robust performance in tap, lake, and seawater.
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Recent advances in mechanistic insights and regulation strategies of cobalt-based catalysts for enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen production

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01482H, Review Article

Abhishikta Chatterjee, Papri Mondal, Bibhutosh Adhikary, Subrata K. Dey
This review summarizes advancements in Co-based catalysts for H₂ evolution, focusing on mechanistic insights and regulation strategies. Correlating structure with activity, it provides design principles for efficient and sustainable water splitting.
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Ni4N interspersed Ru for enhanced hydrogen oxidation reaction in alkaline media

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01926A, Communication

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Anagha Usha Vijayakumar, Manoj Shanmugasundaram, Vineesh Thazhe Veettil, David Zitoun
A Ru–Ni₄N/C heterostructured catalyst outperforms Pt/C in alkaline hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR), with a specific activity of 0.4 mA cm⁻² at 0.1 V.
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Cobalt polyoxometalate–LDH hybrids: pH-switchable molecular catalysts to confined cobalt oxide oxygen evolution layers

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01200K, Communication

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Javier Quirós-Huerta, Ramón Torres-Cavanillas, Susana Ochando-Pariente, Eugenio Coronado, Joaquín Soriano-López
Co-POMs in LDHs are stable and OER-active at neutral pH, but decompose to confined CoO_x layers in alkaline media.
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Rational engineering of a highly sensitive and specific tyrosinase probe for guiding melanoma surgical resection

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01628F, Communication

Yifeng Jian, Yongnan Luo, Ke Li, Minghui Yang, Xiang Chen
A novel tyrosinase probe (SCy-tyr) was developed. This probe enables highly sensitive and specific imaging of tyrosinase in living cells within 50 minutes, providing a new tool for precise imaging and surgical resection of melanoma.
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Polyethyleneimine-functionalized MXene as stable two-dimensional platforms for gene delivery systems

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8510-8513
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC05910K, Communication

Farhan Hadi, Seoyeon Park, Tae-il Kim, Jae-Min Oh
The molecular weight of PEI governs Ti–N bonding, stability, and biocompatibility of MXene hybrids, achieving strong oxidation resistance and high cellular uptake.
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Synthesis of Na-free high-silica zeolite Y with excellent catalytic performance

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8456-8460
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00666C, Communication

Tongrui Liu, Juan Wang, Dali Zhu, Wenhao Cui, Shaolei Gao, Liang Qi, Dimei Yang, Linying Wang, Peng Tian, Zhongmin Liu
High-silica zeolite Y (SiO₂/Al₂O₃ = 20.4) was synthesized in ~60% yield via a top-down route, yielding 50–100 nm nanocrystals with ultralow Na content and homogeneous Al distribution, showing enhanced dimethoxymethane carbonylation activity.
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An isaindigotone-based NIR fluorogenic probe for visualizing mitochondrial DNA G-quadruplexes in living cells

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8447-8450
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01423B, Communication

Zhaocheng Liu, Yinxia Liu, Xiaoqing Wang, Juan Zeng, Wanxiang Li, Zihao Wu, Jinchang Zeng, Yuan Zhang, Wen Chen
Growing evidence suggests that mitochondrial DNA G-quadruplexes (mtDNA G4s) play a critical role in modulating mitochondrial function.
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The impact of Pt particle size distribution on the HER pathway and performance

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8439-8442
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC07303K, Communication

Yintong Zhou, Dayu Xiang, Jiayao Mao, Wenping He, Hanling Tie, Rongsheng Chen, Jiaxing Wang, Feng Ma, Huimin Wang, Xiaohui Ren, Hongwei Ni
Pt nanoparticles with controlled size distribution were prepared using porous polydopamine spheres.
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Iron single-atom sites on MXene for a high-performance interdigitated micro-supercapacitor

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8431-8434
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00142D, Communication

Mariyarathinam Vinoth Inbaraj, Mohandas Sanjay Kumar, Muthuramalingam Prakash, Govindhan Maduraiveeran
A scalable, flexible, and custom-engineered design of interdigitated micro-supercapacitors (MSCs) based on Fe single-atom sites on MXene (Fe SAS-MXene) electrodes is demonstrated.
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Ligand field and polarity tuning of Fe(II) complexes for selective ROS-mediated anticancer activity

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8491-8495
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00812G, Communication

Hyewon Lee, Lucia Wiwid Wijayanti, Hyungbin Park, Seungwoo Hong
A redesigned N5-type ligand that strengthens the donating ability while reducing polarity was utilized to generate an Fe(II) complex.
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Quantitative evaluation of intermolecular interactions in Fe(III) spin crossover systems via metal dilution

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8435-8438
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC06360D, Communication

Kanta Miyake, Hikaru Zenno, Yoshihiro Sekine, Wataru Kosaka, Hitoshi Miyasaka, Shinya Hayami
Intermolecular interactions in Fe(III) spin crossover (SCO) systems were quantitatively evaluated via Ga(III)/Al(III) metal dilution.
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Thermally activated delayed fluorescence chiral molecules exhibiting photoinduced radical emission

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8486-8490
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01726F, Communication

Shujun Gong, Amjad Ali, Yudong Cao, Ying Liu, Glib V. Baryshnikov, Hans Ågren, Guoquan Zhou, Yunhui Wan, Danfeng Ye, Liangliang Zhu
Chiral TADF molecules in a rigid PMMA matrix enable stable room-temperature phosphorescence. UV induces an anti-Kasha color switch for high-security encryption and rewritable photopatterning.
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Stacking of MoS2 monolayers by sequential electrochemical thinning of bulk crystals

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8496-8500
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00816J, Communication

Isaque A. A. Feitosa, Renan G. de Assis, Matheus F. F. das Neves, Leonardo H. Hasimoto, Alisson R. Cadore, Ingrid D. Barcelos, Murilo Santhiago
Controlled stacking of bulk MoS₂ to be sequentially thinned down to monolayers with potential energy generation application.
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Molecularly anchoring TPE-PDMS micro-dots for rupture-free and high-fidelity deformation mapping

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8408-8412
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01041E, Communication

Wenbo Wang, Zhihao Zhao, Xiaohan Sun, Lingyun Xu, Zhao Wang, Xiangyu Jiang, Shutao Wang
Molecular anchoring of TPE-PDMS eliminates interfacial rupture, enabling high-fidelity strain mapping and reliable fracture warning over 1000 cycles.
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Ce/Gd Co-doping in NiFe LDH engineered oxygen vacancies for enhanced oxygen evolution

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8443-8446
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00175K, Communication

Xiaobing Bao, Junfeng Wang, Yang Yang, Qiqi Liu, Xiaoyong Fan, Shanjun Mao, Yutong Gong, Lei Gou
CeO₂ clusters and dispersed Gd synergistically create abundant oxygen vacancies, promoting the LOM pathway and enhancing Ce,Gd-NiFe LDH performance.
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Triptycene-grafted helicenes: modular synthesis and key properties

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8426-8430
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC06240C, Communication

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Pattarakiat Seankongsuk, Martin Vacek, Jiří Rybáček, Jaroslav Vacek, Katsiaryna Kutsenka, Lucie Bednárová, Radek Pohl, Ivana Císařová, Irena G. Stará, Ivo Starý
Racemic and enantiopure ditriptyceno[n]helicenes (n = 5–7) were accessed via a modular, straightforward synthesis, enabling a systematic investigation of their conformational dynamics, solubility, electronic and (chir)optical properties.
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Amide linkage engineering in phthalocyanine-based covalent organic frameworks for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8422-8425
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00222F, Communication

Mingchao Xie, Man Dong, Fanfei Meng, Jingting He, Wei Li, Chunjing Tao, Yuxiao Zhang, Baoli Li, Liang Zhao, Chunyi Sun
Post-synthetic amide linkage conversion in phthalocyanine COFs triples CO₂-to-CO performance, revealing a charge-separation design strategy.
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Strategic alkene incorporation into peptide backbones to prevent enzymatic hydrolysis by evading molecular recognition

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8506-8509
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC07071F, Communication

Kohei Watanabe, Yoshinori Taguchi, Takuma Nishizawa, Sayuri Takeo, Chihiro Iio, Nobuyuki Mase, Kohei Sato, Tetsuo Narumi
Alkene isosteres at enzyme–substrate recognition sites block hydrolysis by evading molecular recognition, enabling the design of non-hydrolysable peptidomimetics without altering the hydrolytic peptide bonds.
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Desaturative arylaldehyde synthesis by synergistic carbocatalysis and organocatalysis

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8476-8480
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00868B, Communication

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Naokatsu Kannari, Ivan Curic, Nina Place, Lukas Enders, Shotaro Kawasaki, Anna Lenarda, Juho Helaja
A metal-free cooperative carbocatalyst–organocatalyst system promotes the dehydrogenative aromatization of 3-cyclohexene aldehydes to aromatic aldehydes.
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From screening to stepwise lithiation: computational insights into Fe-porphyrin for Li-ion batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8413-8416
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01491G, Communication

Hemjot Kaur, Neetu Goel
Computational screening identifies Fe-porphyrin as a superior organic electrode enabling stepwise lithiation and enhanced Li-ion storage.
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Copper nanoclusters with atomic precision as catalyst for organic reactions

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8307-8326
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC07349A, Feature Article

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Rupa Sarma, Sourav Mandal, Dipanwita Rout, Mandira Ghosh, Tokuhisa Kawawaki, Sourav Biswas, Yuichi Negishi
This review article highlights the use of various atomically precise copper nanoclusters in diverse organocatalytic reactions and discusses how differences in their structural architectures influence the yields of the final products.
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Tuning the oxygen vacancy formation energy of ceria by doping first row transition metals for aerobic oxidation desulfurization

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8466-8470
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00790B, Communication

Xiaoshuang Tian, Shenhao Huang, Yuhan Tang, Haiyang Feng, Lizhao Liu, Hong Liu, Jiasheng Wang
CeCrO_x has the lowest oxygen vacancy formation energy among the first row transition metal doped ceria. Thus, the VO_x/CeCrO_x catalyst has the highest oxygen vacancy content and exhibits the best aerobic oxidation desulfurization performance.
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Synthesis of planar chiral biferrocenes by iridium-catalyzed [2+2+2] cycloaddition of biferrocene-linked diynes with nitriles: asymmetric desymmetrization and kinetic resolution

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8451-8455
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00435K, Communication

Takahiro Sawano, Kayo Murata, Tomoaki Suzaki, Kazuki Urasawa, Manami Kobayashi, Ryota Aso, Kazuki Ozasa, Eri Ishikawa, Ryo Takeuchi
A method for the synthesis of planar chiral biferrocenes by iridium-catalyzed asymmetric [2+2+2] cycloaddition of biferrocene-linked diynes with nitriles is reported.
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Bifunctional tin telluride electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution and reduction reactions

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8514-8518
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01536K, Communication

Harish Singh, Amideddin Nouralishahi, Kurt Lagemann, Manashi Nath
SnTe octahedral microcrystals have been investigated for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution (OER) and reduction (ORR) reactions.
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Bis-BN-embedded [4]helicenes: synthesis, structures and properties

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8481-8485
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00478D, Communication

Bingkang Liu, Jiahao Cui, Xiaoming Wu, Jing Zhou, Lei Zhang, Chenglong Li, Xuguang Liu
A series of bis-BN [4]helicenes were synthesized through a sequential nitrogen-directed electrophilic borylation strategy, and their properties were investigated.
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Regio- and diastereoselective synthesis of multi-substituted silacyclopentanes by catalytic cyclosilylborylation of styryl(vinyl)silanes

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8461-8465
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00416D, Communication

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Kanta Ueji, Ryo Shintani
A NaOtBu-catalyzed regio- and diastereoselective cyclosilylborylation of styryl(vinyl)silanes with silylboronates has been developed for the synthesis of multi-substituted silacyclopentanes.
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An unprecedented genre of lanthanide-based coordination polymers to widen the scope of CO2 fixation

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8501-8505
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00067C, Communication

Vaibhav Singh, Vajeeha Urunikulavan, Arun Kumar Bar
A hitherto unknown genre of lanthanide-based coordination polymers was found to be the reactive species for the fixation of CO_₂into inorganic carbonate and organic orthocarbonate.
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N/O-functionalized MOFs with nonpolar channels for efficient natural gas purification and carbon capture

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8394-8398
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00792A, Communication

Weiwei Xu, Xing-Zhe Guo, Nan Ma, Zihao Xing, Jiantang Li, Jinfa Chang
A PyC–Zn-MOF with nonpolar channels and N/O-functionalized surfaces enables selective natural gas purification and CO₂ capture through synergistic electrostatic interactions for dual-function clean energy applications.
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Ru(II) complexes in antibacterial phototherapy: emerging strategies for combating bacterial infections

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8340-8360
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01012A, Review Article

Qipeng Yuan, Jiayan Huang, Kangqi Guan, Xia Zhou, Ying Xiong, Siping Wei, Lin Yang, Yao Jian
Ru(II) complexes have emerged as promising candidates to combat drug-resistant bacteria infections via phototherapy strategies.
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Synthesis of sulfur- and oxygen-bridged cationic [4]-helicenes mediated by Friedel–Crafts-SNAr tandem reactions for red-light-driven organophotoredox catalysis

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8404-8407
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC07398G, Communication

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Ryoga Hasebe, Rumi Hanada, Yuta Tanaka, Yuta Goto, Mio Takeuchi, Hiroyoshi Takamura, Isao Kadota, Kenta Tanaka, Yujiro Hoshino
The synthesis of sulfur- and oxygen-bridged cationic [4]-helicenes via a tandem Friedel–Crafts–S_NAr reaction of a diaryl sulfide or a diaryl ether with a (thio)salicylic acid has been developed.
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Advances in functional photoisomerisable low-molecular-weight π-gelators

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8374-8393
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00923A, Review Article

Tufan Singha Mahapatra, Mukta Gan Choudhuri, Sourav Ghosh, Saheli Roy
This review provides a critical assessment of the design principles, structural characteristics, mechanisms, and sol–gel behavior of low molecular π-weight gelators in response to UV-vis light irradiation, as well as their potential applications.
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Silver-catalysed asymmetric [3+2] cycloaddition for the construction of 5–5-membered 1,3′-indolyl pyrrole atropisomers

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8471-8475
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00517A, Communication

Zhengguo Deng, Yan Xie, Chao Xiong, Jiayang Lv, Xinyu Chen, Jinzhong Yao, Weihui Zhong, Fei Ling
We present a silver-catalysed asymmetric [3+2] cycloaddition of N-alkynyl ketones with isocyanides for highly enantioselective construction of versatile 5–5-membered 1,3′-indolyl pyrrole atropisomers.
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Squaratides: a tunable platform for anion binding in peptide-inspired macrocycles

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8417-8421
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00836D, Communication

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Farhad Ali. Mohammed, Hua Tong, Chris S. Hawes, Shayon Bhattacharya, Damien Thompson, Katrina A. Jolliffe, Robert B. P. Elmes
We report a new class of sequence-defined peptidomimetic macrocycles, termed squaratides, that integrates squaramide units directly into a tunable peptide backbone.
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When mechanochemistry meets fluorine

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8327-8339
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01414C, Feature Article

Vishal B. Purohit, Ronak V. Prajapati, Vaibhav D. Prajapati, Dmitry Katayev, Satenik Mkrtchyan, Viktor O. Iaroshenko
Given the importance of organofluorine compounds as potent pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, there has been a surge in synthetic approaches to introduce fluoro/fluorinated functionalities into intact molecules.
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Review of supra-carbon dots: from functional modification to biological applications

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,8361-8373
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00945J, Review Article

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Xue Wu, Yupeng Liu, Caishi Huang, Songnan Qu
This review outlines the inherent driving forces and external modulation strategies for the formation of supra-carbon dots. It demonstrates that precise assembly can enhance their performance, achieving exceptional antitumor efficacy.
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Revealing the Reaction Pathways and Interfacial Regulation Mechanisms of Urea Electro-Oxidation on Nickel-Based Catalysts

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01805J, Review Article

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Riyi Zhang, Yong Yan, Zhihao Yi, Dong Wang
With an equilibrium potential of 0.37 V versus RHE, much lower than that of the oxygen evolution reaction, the electrocatalytic urea oxidation reaction has been widely regarded as a promising...
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Synthesis and characterization of L-3-(pentafluorophosphato-difluoromethyl)-alanine, a structural and functional mimetic of phosphoserine

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC06914A, Communication

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Anna Magdalena Ambros, Niklas Limberg, Katrin Denzinger, Markus Tiemann, Gerhard Wolber, Sebastian Riedel, Jörg Rademann
Serine phosphorylation is an essential switch for regulating the interactions and functions of many disease-related proteins. Accordingly, stable phosphoserine mimetics constitute chemical tools to study the effects of these post-translational...
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A tandem dye sensitized photoelectrochemical cell mimicking nature photosynthesis for efficient H 2 O 2 production without bias

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01396A, Communication

Xin Zhang, Xinghua Guo, Degao Wang
A tandem dye sensitized photoelectrochemical cell mimicking natural photosynthesis is developed for solar driven H2O2 synthesis. The system couples a Ru/TiO2 photoanode for water oxidation with a PSI like molecular...
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Correction: Highly stable bidentate thiol-protected Ag5Cu4 nanoclusters: a stable catalyst for enhanced Knoevenagel condensation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC90099B, Correction

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Yan Nong, Juefei Dai, Chao Yang, Haifeng Su, Chengcheng Feng, Chuanhua Shi, Zhixun Zhang, Xianyong Yu, Xueji Zhang, Huayan Yang
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Rise of high-entropy MXenes in electrocatalysis for sustainable energy conversion

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00413J, Review Article

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Muhammad Yousuf, Xiaopeng Liu, Connor W. Schroeder, Jonathan Tjioe, Yurui Liu, Yue Wu
High-entropy (HE) MXenes constitute an emerging class of two-dimensional carbides and carbonitrides that combine the tunable surface chemistry and metallic conductivity of MXenes with the configurational entropy, lattice distortion and...
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Fabrication of lithium phenoxide complexes for hydrogen storage evaluation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00719H, Communication

Nor Izzati Nordin, Khai Chen Tan, Teng He, Ping Chen, Yong Shen Chua
Compositional control in the phenoxide system yields lithium- and phenol-rich complexes exhibiting distinct structures and hydrogen storage performance, with the lithium-rich complex outperforming both its unmodified parent and phenol-rich species.
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Size-Tunable Hemoglobin Oxygen Carriers with Antioxidant and Pro-Angiogenic Functions for Wound Healing

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02127A, Communication

Yu Zhang, Honglei Zhu, Qinqi Wang, Leijiao Li, Liana Shestakova, Youry Ostrovsky, Xincui Shi Shi, Yuan Cui, Wenliang Li
Size-tunable hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (Hb-Oxy) were synthesized via a template-assisted strategy and functionalized with caffeic acid (CA). The optimized Hb-CA building blocks exhibit an ideal P50 (35.84 mmHg) and >99%...
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Mechanochemical NH4Cl-Mediated Hydrogen-Bonding Network Reconstruction of HFIP: Enabling Yne-Allylic Substitutions

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01632D, Communication

Linhong Zuo, Haifeng Zhou, Qianzhi Yang, Xuguang Kong, Xin Liu, Qixing Liu
Herein, we report a practical strategy for H-bonding network recombination of Hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) enabled by NH4Cl mediated mechanochemical operation, which efficiently facilitates diverse intermolecular yne-allylic substitutions. Mechanistic studies reveal the...
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Epitaxy-Induced PtOx-TiO2 Interfaces Boost the Reverse Water-Gas Shift Reaction

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00793G, Communication

Anwen Yu, Xin Wang, Shoujie Zhang, Jiajie Ye, Aiyong Wang, Yanglong Guo, Wangcheng Zhan, Li Wang, Xuan Tang, Yun Guo
The precise construction and tuning of metal-support interfaces remain a significant challenge in catalyst design. Here, we developed an epitaxial spreading structure Pt/PtOx/TiO2 catalyst using interface compatibility. Stable interfacial PtOx...
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Crystallization-Driven Co-self-seeding Strategy Toward Controlled Preparation of Heterojunction Nanofibers

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01421F, Communication

Yunuo Song, Fengfeng Huang, Xiaoyu Huang, Guolin Lu, Chun Feng
This work develops a crystallization-driven co-self-seeding strategy, including mixed-seed and co-seed co-self-seeding approaches, to generate heterojunction nanofibers containing a heterogeneous BT-OPE7-BT/OPE9 (OPE = oligo(p-phenyleneethynylene), BT = benzothiadiazole) core with controllable...
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Upcycling disposed sunscreen waste into supported catalysts for environmental purification

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01514J, Communication

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Toshiki Shimizu, Fuminao Kishimoto, Yasuhiro Sakamoto, Minh Thuan Pham, Ryo Sasaki, Rie Nakamura, Kazuhiro Takanabe
Sunscreen waste is upcycled into Pt-supported ZnO catalysts via reagent-free photodeposition using intrinsic ZnO photocatalysis. The materials show efficient CO oxidation, offering a scalable, separation-free route for circular use of consumer waste.
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Supramolecular network-based artificial light-harvesting system employing an AIE-active metallacycle for aqueous-phase photocatalytic oxidation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00850J, Communication

Ni Mao, Ponmani Jeyakkumar, Qian Liu, Xiaorong Hou, Xueqi Tian, Huilan Yue, Xiujun Yu, Xiao-Yu Hu
A supramolecular network-based artificial light-harvesting system featuring two-step sequential energy transfer and its photocatalytic oxidation activity in aqueous media.
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Supramolecular glass formation by arene–perfluoroarene pairing of three-dimensional macrocycles

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01163B, Communication

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Katsuto Onishi, Shunsuke Ohtani, Kenichi Kato, Shigehisa Akine, Tomoki Ogoshi
A supramolecular glass was formed by mixing two crystalline benzylated and pentafluorobenzylated pillar[6]arenes; despite the absence of melting points, arene–perfluoroarene interactions and the sterically bulky framework enabled the glass formation.
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Chemically modified nucleic acid nanodevices: molecular engineering for drug delivery, theranostics, biosensing and diagnostics

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01064D, Review Article

Caini Wang, Shuyao Yang, Ting Wang, Tiancong Wang, Meixia Wang, Zhipeng Su, Jun Zhu, Chunhui Zhang, Fang He, Hong-Hui Wang
Chemical modification strategies of nucleic acids, including nucleobase, backbone, sugar ring, and terminal or structural engineering, enable biosensing, drug delivery, and theranostic applications.
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Ligand rigidity as a design principle for planar pentacoordinate fluorine

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01294A, Communication

Li-Xia Bai, Ya-Xuan Cheng, Fernando Martínez-Villarino, Luz Diego, Jin-Chang Guo, Gabriel Merino
Ligand rigidity enables a true planar pentacoordinate fluorine global minimum. A rigid Zn₅O₅ framework stabilizes D_5h F©Zn₅O₅⁻ and drives it into the superhalogen regime.
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Unlocking efficient near-infrared circularly polarized phosphorescence reaching 800 nm in cyclometalated Pt(II) complexes

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01319H, Communication

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Shilin Gu, Dongsheng Li, Deng Long, Xinglin Yu, Wentao Li, Sihan Ma, Peng Tao
Rational molecular engineering enables Pt(II) complexes with exceptional diastereoselectivity, yielding pure enantiomers with unprecedented near-infrared circularly polarized phosphorescence reaching 800 nm and high photoluminescence quantum yields.
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2,7-Diazatriptycene: acid-responsive ternary fluorescence switching via modulation of through-space conjugation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01046F, Communication

Ryo Inoue, Yusuke Hashimoto, Atsushi Aoki, Taniyuki Furuyama, Kazuya Kubo, Yasuhiro Morisaki, Tomohiro Agou
A 2,7-diazatriptycene was synthesized. The compound exhibited ternary fluorescence switching, including on/off behavior and a cyan–violet color change.
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Epitaxial growth of rutile-type noble metal oxides layers on rutile TiO2 for heterogeneous catalysis

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC06834G, Review Article

Xuan Tang, Anwen Yu, Shoujie Zhang, Heying Zhao, Yun Guo, Sheng Dai
The construction of coherent oxide-oxide interfaces provides an effective route to modulate metal–support interactions and bridge atomic-level structure with catalytic function.
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Efficient access to α-substituted β-keto phosphonates via NHC-catalyzed dehaloacylation of α-bromo phosphonates

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01503D, Communication

Ziye Cheng, Lala Wang, Hongqian Zou, Tingting Li, Ge-Fei Hao, Lin-Hong Jin, B. Marambe, Barana C. Jayawardana, Huimin Xia, Shi-Chao Ren
An NHC-catalyzed dehaloacylation of α-bromo phosphonates for efficient access to α-substituted β-keto phosphonates was disclosed.
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Single-atom nanozymes for antitumor catalytic therapy: structural engineering, catalytic mechanism, and advanced therapeutic strategies

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01069E, Review Article

Zhangsibo Yu, Wanli Ma, Xue Wei, Weimin Xie, Xiao-Le Han, Yi Liu
Single-atom nanozymes (SAzymes) have emerged as a transformative platform for antitumor catalytic therapy, uniquely combining the catalytic efficiency of natural enzymes with the structural robustness of conventional nanozymes.
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I2-mediated oxidative dearomatization for the synthesis of spirooxindole-lactones in water

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CC07384G, Communication

Zan Liu, Longxia Jia, Pan Zhou, Yingru Xu, Yunlu Du, Haojie Guo, Can Zhang, Meizhou Zhang, Bin Wang, Dangui Wang
A I₂-mediated oxidative dearomatization of indole derivatives was developed, enabling the synthesis of valuable spirooxindole-lactones in water.
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Cross-coupling of aryl aldehydes and benzyl chlorides enabled by dual N-heterocyclic carbene/cobalt catalysis

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01204C, Communication

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Hassan Jomaa, David Martin, Eder Tomás-Mendivil
We have developed a dual N-heterocyclic carbene/cobalt-salen catalytic system for the cross-coupling between aryl aldehydes and benzyl chlorides via direct C–H activation of aldehydes.
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Rational design of metal–organic framework derived ZnFe2O4/Fe2O3 modified carbon cloth with intermittent lithiophilicity for high-performance anode-free lithium metal batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00743K, Communication

Xiaonuo Jiang, Xingtong Guo, Rui Luo, Zi Wang, Hongmei Cao, Tao Wei
A MOF-derived ZnFe₂O₄/Fe₂O₃ composite was constructed on carbon cloth to obtain an integrated electrode, which can effectively guide the uniform lithium deposition. The anode-free full cell exhibits remarkable long-term cycling stability.
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In situ anchored silver nanoparticles in porous organic polymers for efficient CO2 cyclization with propargylic alcohols

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00959J, Communication

Lunbao Chen, Tao Yang, Chunliang Yang, Tianxiang Zhao
In situ anchored silver nanoparticles in porous organic polymers.
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