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Solution-shearing strategy for improved anchoring of self-assembled monolayers in inverted perovskite solar cells

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02421A, Communication

Wenjun Xu, Lin Zhang, Jinghang Tang, Ying Yang
A solution-shearing strategy improves carbazole-based SAM anchoring, buried-interface quality and perovskite crystallinity, leading to enhanced efficiency and operational stability of inverted perovskite solar cells.
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Fuel-free micro/nanomotors as adsorptive platforms for water treatment

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

Bin Ran, Hongmei Wu, Yuanli Gu, Furui Tang, Guangyong Zeng, Xi Chen
Fuel-free micro/nanomotors as active adsorbents for the removal of diverse water pollutants.
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CoFe alloy nanoparticles embedded in carbon nanofibers for efficient synthesis of ammonia from nitrate reduction

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02280D, Communication

Haitao Yin, Jingqi Huang, Xiaoyu Liu, Haohong Xian, Haoran Guo, Tingshuai Li
Co₉Fe₁ alloy nanoparticles embedded in carbon nanofibers achieve a large NH₃ yield of 31.1 mg h⁻¹ mg_cat.⁻¹ and a high faradaic efficiency of 83.5% at −0.6 V vs. RHE in 0.1 M NaOH with 0.1 M NO₃⁻.
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Electronic modulation of Fe–N4 sites by second-shell sulfur for enhanced oxygen reduction electrocatalysis

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02788A, Communication

Jiayun Wu, Xiangxiong Chen, Jing Hu, Dong Qian, Jinlong Liu
Second-shell S modulation, not direct ligation, optimizes Fe–N–C catalysts, resolving controversy and boosting ORR performance.
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Crystal engineering of manganese nitride thin film electrodes for all-nitride asymmetric supercapacitors

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
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 manganese nitride thin film electrodes for all-nitride Mn₃N₂‖VN asymmetric supercapacitors with a maximum energy density of 153.1 mWh cm⁻³ and power density of 53.7 W cm⁻³.
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Electrocatalytic valorization of waste sulfur-containing species

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02384C, Review Article

Chunyu Zhang, Jiahao Jin, Yuecheng Han, Hua Zhou, Mingfei Shao
Renewable electricity driven valorization of waste sulfur-containing species.
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Polymer-confined growth of perovskite–PAN composite micro-ring arrays for uniform and stable lasing

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01714B, Communication

Xuanyue Li, Haihua Zhang, Dexiang Zhu, Hongbing Fu
Polymer-confined in situ growth of perovskites in PAN micro-rings enables uniform, low-threshold, and humidity-stable micro-laser arrays.
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Advances in electrochemical synthesis of urea from CO2 and nitrogen-containing precursors

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02444K, Review Article

Zhengping Chen, Ting Chen, Xinyan Zhang, Gao Chen, Obeylaw Moyo, Mujia Sun, Hainan Sun, Yanping Zhu, Xiaogang Zhang
This review critically examines recent advances in electrocatalytic urea synthesis from CO₂ and nitrogenous precursors (N₂, NO₃⁻, and NO₂⁻).
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Heteroatom-doped carbon nanosheets decorated with FeS nanoparticles for efficient bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01837H, Communication

Yuhan Liu, Jie Huang, Long Chen, Shuhang Fang, Hanfei Xiong, Xuejun Liu, Junyuan Xu, Lixue Zhang
Benefitting from multiple active sites and porous structure, the FeS-loaded lignin-derived carbon nanosheet catalyst exhibits an excellent ORR half-wave potential (0.83 V) and a low OER overpotential (330 mV) at 10 mA cm⁻².
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Recent progress in transition metal nitride-based electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11257-11272
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01836J, Feature Article

Bo Ma, Yuxiang Zeng, Shuyue Li, Xudong Zhao, Xu Ma, Yantao Chen
This review article provides an overview of transition metal nitride-based electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction.
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Computational modeling of electrocatalyst reconstruction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11285-11294
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01709F, Review Article

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Ziyan Liu, Xiao-Yan Li
Computational approaches reveal how electrocatalyst reconstruct under reaction conditions, linking thermodynamics, atomistic pathways, and multiscale dynamics to predictive catalyst design.
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Two-step electrochemical oxidation enables synergistic Fe3+ doping and PO43− modification of nickel-based catalysts for efficient oxygen evolution

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11351-11355
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01978A, Communication

Zhiheng He, Wenxuan Li, Runyu Jin, Xiaotong Mao, Senyuan Li, Ke Tang, Wenyu Huang, Fangyan Xie, Jian Chen, Nan Wang, Yanshuo Jin, Hui Meng
A two-step electrochemical oxidation strategy is developed to fabricate a (Fe³⁺,PO₄³⁻)–Ni(OH)₂/NiOOH catalyst on a commercial nickel mesh with an optimal ratio of 0.1 mM Fe³⁺ and 5 mM PO₄³⁻ for an alkaline OER.
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Interface-enhanced Ni3S2/LaNiO3 heterostructure for efficient water oxidation

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11370-11374
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02111E, Communication

Yana Liu, Zidong He, Yichao Hou, Yizhen Ye, Haodian Xie, Wei Shen, Pinxian Xi, Chun-Hua Yan
An oxide/sulfide heterointerface regulates charge transfer and surface reconstruction, achieving a combination of fast OER kinetics and structural stability.
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Beyond sintering: design strategies for initially conductive liquid metal particle inks in stretchable and printable electronics

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11318-11327
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01566B, Review Article

Caiqian Yuan, Kai Zhao, Jie Li, Changqing Ye
Key strategies including surface engineering, biphasic networks, and hybrid fillers for initially conductive liquid metal particle inks are summarized.
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Constructing amorphous lattice buffering regions enables stable P2-type layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11390-11394
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02188C, Communication

Yuanye Wutian, Yang Wang, Kaiyu Liu, Weifang Liu, Chen Tao
Amorphous buffer regions in P2-type layered oxides form an amorphous–crystalline architecture that alleviates lattice strain, inhibits phase transitions, and boosts Na⁺ diffusion, delivering 82.0% capacity retention after 600 cycles at 5C.
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Machine learning-driven high-throughput screening of electrocatalysts and electrolytes for electrochemical surfaces and interfaces

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11295-11317
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01112H, Review Article

Shun Zou, Lipan Luo, Guanyu Wang, Haochen Shen, Haoyun Bai, Guobin Wen, Bohua Ren, Shuangyin Wang
This review establishes a next-generation machine learning and high-throughput framework that uniquely integrates electrochemical interfaces, electrolyte effects, and multi-objective design constraints.
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Bimetallic metal–organic frameworks enable tandem catalysis for efficient electrocatalytic nitrate reduction and energy storage in Zn–NO3− batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11365-11369
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02410F, Communication

Long Lin, Tang Wang, Yu Zhou, Men Du, Rui Li, Wang Zhang
A bimetallic Cu/Fe-NDC catalyst enables tandem catalysis to suppress nitrite release for an efficient electrocatalytic NO₃RR and energy storage in Zn–NO₃⁻ batteries.
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Defect-rich carbon-supported Pt nanoparticles via Joule heating for enhanced oxygen reduction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11356-11360
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01881E, Communication

Muhammad Hamza, Song Lu, Xueyan Jiao, Bobo Zhao, Wei Wang, Bingchen Yin, Lipiao Bao, Xing Lu, Kun Guo
This study reveals the pivotal role of intrinsic carbon defects, especially pentagonal defects, in not only mitigating nanoparticle agglomeration but also enhancing the performance of platinum catalysts towards the oxygen reduction reaction.
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A restructuring-resistant BiCuOS superlattice stabilizing Bi–O coordination for highly selective CO2 electroreduction to formate

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11342-11346
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01492E, Communication

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Ganwen Chen, Jie Chen, Yukun Xiao, Meng Wang, Yishui Ding, Chenrui Ji, Lei Fan, Bailin Tian, Changjin Guo, Hexing Li, Yuecheng Xiong, Zhangliu Tian, Wei Chen
A restructuring-resistant BiCuOS catalyst preserves a stable and active Bi–O framework, delivers 96.6% FE_formate at −0.7 V_RHE, and enables identification of *OCHO as the key intermediate and *HCOOH formation as the rate-determining step.
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A hierarchical Ru nanoparticle-decorated MoS2@Ni-MOF for highly efficient overall water splitting

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11347-11350
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01908K, Communication

Yongyan Xue, Jing Chen, Jinglin Guo, Yueyue Wang, Jie Yang, Tuoping Hu, Xiao-Qing Wang
A series of hierarchical electrode materials were fabricated by sequential incorporation of MoS₂ nanosheets and Ru nanoparticles into a Ni-MOF.
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In situ construction of ZnP2/CuP2 heterojunction for efficient nitrate-to-ammonia electroreduction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11425-11428
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02778D, Communication

Huihui Zhu, Jun Ma, Shuaishuai Zhang, Hanke Song, Wenyou Zhu, Teng Chen
A ZnP₂/CuP₂ composite catalyst with abundant heterointerfaces was constructed, featuring tandem synergistic effect of ZnP₂ and CuP₂ dual sites, achieving a favorable NO₃⁻-to-NH₃ reaction pathway.
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Facet ratio engineering of CuO dictates C2+ product selectivity in CO2 electroreduction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11420-11424
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00724D, Communication

Xu Yang, Wei Fan, Jiayao Fan, Chongyang Zhou, Lizhi Jiang, Naien Shi, Min Han
This study reveals that a CuO catalyst with a balanced (111) to (11−1) facet ratio boosts C₂₊ product selectivity during CO₂ electroreduction.
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A self-supported Co–Mn oxide porous nanosheet electrode for enhanced oxygen evolution and seawater zinc–air batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11337-11341
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00833J, Communication

Zheng Sun, Shi-Fang Yang, Xu Liu, Ying Wang, Wang-Dong Lu, Peng Yu
A self-supported CoMnO/CC electrode for seawater ZABs stable over 300 h.
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Defect-state-controlled carrier recombination dynamics in nonmetal-doped brookite TiO2

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01828A, Communication

Yucui Xiang, Ke Long, Dazhong Sun, Hanling Wang, Daokuan Ma, Shiyu Zheng, Shuaijun Wang, Jinqiang Zhang, Jing Fan, Liyong Gan, Xiaoyuan Zhou
Defect-state distributions induced by nonmetal dopants govern carrier recombination via nonadiabatic coupling and decoherence in brookite TiO₂. Dopants with higher electronegativity and larger atomic mass favor longer carrier lifetimes.
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From prediction to materials design: machine learning in electrocatalytic water splitting

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01937D, Review Article

Chandrasekaran Pitchai, Ting-Yu Lo, Yu-Ting Hsu, I Chen, Hung-Chung Li, Chih-Ming Chen
Machine learning has advanced from static screening to dynamic interfaces and interpretable frameworks for predictive and experimentally relevant water-splitting electrocatalyst design.
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Ultrathin proton exchange membranes with enhanced dimensional stability towards acidic CO2 electroreduction

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02469F, Communication

Yi Guo, Jingyi Li, Yuqing Jiang, Yiming Ma, Yulong Ying, Yuqiao Zhang, Long Zhang, Qian Yang, Qing Yu, Wei Zhang, Weiqiang Zhou
We created an ultrathin proton exchange membrane enhanced by an MIL-110 skeleton for acidic CO₂ electroreduction to reduce internal resistance and promote CO₂ conversion.
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Addressing the energy efficiency and sustainability of electrocatalytic H2 production via sulfion oxidation chemistry

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00276E, Review Article

Santosh Semwal, Umaprasana Ojha
Sulfion oxidation reaction (SOR) promotes the overall energy efficiency of H₂ production via electrocatalytic water-splitting processes and the adaptability of the technology at commercial scales.
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Facile synthesis of a CuO/CoOOH composite electrocatalyst for efficient glucose electrooxidation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01496H, Communication

Xia Chen, Weiqiang Fan, Jinhui Hao, Weidong Shi
A facilely synthesized CuO/CoOOH electrocatalyst enabled complete conversion of glucose to formic acid with 98.7% selectivity in just 3 hours.
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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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All-solid-state electrochromic devices based on ultra-thin Li3PO4 electrolyte

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01668E, Communication

Jiuyong Li, Weiming Liu, Youxiu Wei, Xueting Xu, Yue Yan
First use of ∼12 nm Li₃PO₄ electrolyte enables all-solid-state ECDs with superior electrochromic performance and cycling stability, offering a low-cost route for ECD commercialization.
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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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Manipulating ligand effects over Pt–Ni solid-solution alloys for highly efficient ammonia electrooxidation

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC03051C, Communication

Weiyi Shen, Qingyi Yan, Lifang Zhang, Huiru Sang, Sisi Liu, Xiaolei Yuan, Wenjun Shi, Yutong Zhu, Xinyu Ding, Tao Qian
Manipulation of ligand effects over Pt–Ni solid-solution alloys is reported for ammonia electrooxidation in a direct ammonia fuel cell.
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Bimetallic nitrogen-doped carbon electrocatalysts for nitrate-to-ammonia conversion: synthesis strategies, catalytic mechanisms, and perspectives

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01877G, Review Article

Muhammad Akmal, Siming Li, Yu Ding, Yawei Li
BM-NC electrocatalysts uniquely integrate bimetallic synergy with nitrogen-doped carbon to optimize charge transfer and kinetics for sustainable, high-efficiency electrochemical nitrate reduction.
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One-step etching–functionalization of MXene with preserved structural integrity for ultrahigh uranium extraction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11215-11219
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02101H, Communication

Dawang Li, Yan Liu, Zhirong Liu, Changfu Wang, Yun Wang, Ruiming Zhang, Hao Jiang
A self-supporting membrane electrode is developed via a one-step covalent functionalization strategy, achieving an efficient uranium extraction capacity of 3576.3 mg g⁻¹ from wastewater.
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Noble metal–TMO–carbon hybrid catalysts for solar-driven antibiotic detoxification in wastewater

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11034-11056
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01641C, Feature Article

Deepak Kumar, Anshika Gupta, Sejoon Lee, Sanjeev Kumar Sharma
Noble metal–TMO–carbon interfaces enable efficient ROS-driven antibiotic removal.
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Balancing sodiophilicity and mechanical stability: Sn-engineered multicomponent alloy interfaces for anode-free sodium metal batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11192-11196
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01418F, Communication

Yuju Qi, Zewei Hu, Haiying Lu, Zhenwei Tang, Jiayao Wang, Chao Han, Weijie Li
Optimized MA-Sn_0.2 current collector balances interfacial reactivity and structural stability for durable anode-free sodium metal batteries.
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Boosting formaldehyde oxidation at low temperature with low-loading Ag catalysts via surface silanol engineering of MCM-41

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11140-11144
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00309E, Communication

Yuchun Chang, Jing Xu, Yi Wang, Hui Wang, Zhenping Qu
A novel acid pretreatment strategy modulates the distribution of silanol groups on MCM-41 by increasing isolated silanol groups while reducing H-bonded ones, which enables the formation of highly dispersed Ag nanoparticles.
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Reassessing host selection in Cl-rich argyrodite electrolytes: the stability–conductivity trade-off under industrial dry-room conditions

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01822J, Communication

Shaoyu Mo, Zunqiu Xiao, Dongcheng Lin, Maxwell Aaron Wallace, Wei Wei, Keming Yan, Kejia Xiang, Huaying Wang, Tao Ye, Huixian Jiang, Shitong Wang, Zilong Tang
Under dry-room exposure, Cl1.6 (Li_5.4PS_4.4Cl_1.6) best balances stability and Li⁺ transport via a pre-existing amorphous LiCl layer.
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Ultrafine Pt nanoparticle decorated NiRu-BDC nanosheets as bifunctional electrocatalysts for alkaline hydrogen evolution and methanol oxidation

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11211-11214
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01771A, Communication

Binghao Chen, Yilun Gao, Dongyang Zhang, Jiahui Xiang, Binbin Fan
NiRu₁-BDC nanosheets decorated with ultrafine Pt nanoparticles were synthesized, exhibiting excellent methanol oxidation reaction performance.
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In situ electrochemically activated stainless steel-derived NiFe hydroxides for a highly efficient and stable oxygen evolution reaction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11225-11229
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01083K, Communication

Ziran Tang, Shangye Tang, Xingyan Zhang, Yufeng Liu, Yanan Zhou, Haijun Liu, Shengxia Yang
Wide-potential activation of stainless-steel mesh supplies Fe ions for stable catalysis, while released Cr ions incorporate into nickel-iron hydroxides as charge regulators and Lewis acid sites to boost intrinsic OER performance.
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A graphene aerogel-supported NiFe alloy for efficient anion exchange membrane water electrolysis

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11150-11153
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01539E, Communication

Suhan Zhang, Jie Li, Mengrui Liu, Yanqing Fu, Likun Jia, Lan Jiang, Ruiyao Yu, Bahar Karadeniz, Krunoslav Užarević, Joyal Johny, Suraj Gupta, Weiyou Yang, Qiliang Wei
Microwave-alloyed NiFe on 3D graphene aerogels enables efficient AEM water electrolysis via support-architecture engineering.
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Defect-enhanced photothermal catalysis over ZnO for efficient depolymerization of waste polyester into high-purity BHET

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11126-11130
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01647B, Communication

Mengyao Wang, Haoze Li, Hailong Cheng, Xueming Li, Weihong Lai, Tengfei Zhou, Dionisio Zaldivar Silva, Manuel Rapado Paneque, Derek Hao, Li Wang, Jianping Yang
ZnO_1−x was synthesized for the photothermal catalytic glycolysis of PET. It presented nearly 100% depolymerization of PET with the purity of the obtained BHET about 96%. The recovered BHET was further utilized in the synthesis of polyurethane (PU).
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Photocatalytic synthesis of biomass-based N-containing chemicals

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11096-11111
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01188H, Review Article

Ye Meng, Zhi Xia, Minjian Yang, Hu Li
This review outlines the advances in the high-value conversion of biomass to N-containing chemicals via photocatalysis, explains the relationship between catalyst structure and activity, and emphasizes the involved mechanisms and pathways.
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Interface-induced fast Li+ transport in mixed ionic–electronic conductors

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11175-11178
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00741D, Communication

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Chenchen He, Zhuoxun Zhang, Tao Li
A Li₂OHCl_0.75Br_0.25–CNT interlayer generates a built-in electric field that enhances interfacial ionic conductivity.
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Transition-metal selenides in oxygen evolution electrocatalysis: from pre-catalysts to active regulators

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11057-11072
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01171C, Review Article

Seunghwa Lee
Selenium in reconstructed selenides is not merely sacrificial but actively shapes structure, electronic properties, and catalytic behavior in alkaline OER.
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Reversing the activity landscape of MoSx electrocatalysts via NixP interfacial coupling for alkaline hydrogen evolution

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11154-11158
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01893A, Communication

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Ioannis Vamvasakis, Aggelos Grammenos, Gerasimos S. Armatas
Ni_xP interfacial coupling reverses morphology-activity trends in MoS_x, enabling an amorphous–amorphous Ni_xP/MoS_x interface that promotes HER kinetics beyond the Volmer-limited regime.
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A bifunctional two-dimensional BiPd electrocatalyst for efficient paired CO2 reduction and ethylene glycol oxidation

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11202-11205
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00781C, Communication

Shengqi Yang, Tong Xu, Ruoyin Wang, Yuxin Chen, Feng Yu, Leiduan Hao, Zhenyu Sun
An efficient two-dimensional BiPd electrocatalyst is designed for cathodic CO₂ reduction and anodic ethylene glycol oxidation to formate and glycolic acid, respectively.
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Boosting photoreduction of CO2via synergistic Cu–Ag bimetallic sites on carbon nitride

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11179-11183
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02014C, Communication

Jingru Wang, Jinke Li, Zhenbo Zhang, Hao Shi, Jiayi Wan, Yiming Zhou, Tong Bian, Huijun Yu
The sequence of photodeposition of Cu and Ag on carbon nitride was regulated to promote photocatalytic reduction of CO₂ to C₂H₄.
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Water-confined CuFe Prussian blue analogues empower Nafion membranes for high-temperature/low-humidity fuel cells

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11159-11162
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02010K, Communication

Jun Zhang, Yalin Fan, Jinqiu Ye, Changming Zhong, Liangyu He, Xuan Zhou, Yu Liu, Ce Wang, Ping Hu, Yong Liu
CuFe-PBA frameworks embedded within Nafion water channels build interconnected networks that facilitate efficient proton transport.
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A post-treatment additive enables synergistic surface passivation and secondary grain growth regulation for high-performance air-processed perovskite solar cells

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11220-11224
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02408D, Communication

Kelan Wang, Shuai Xu, Rong Cao, Xinyi Zhang, Haocong Wang, Chongzhen Tang, Ran Fansheng, Yipu Wang, Minmin Wang, Yanqiang Hu
A post-treatment strategy using N-(2-fluoropyridin-6-yl)-2-(4-amino-4-formamido-1H-pyrazol-2-yl)acetamide (FPA) achieves the benefits of both surface passivation and secondary grain growth regulation, thereby achieving an efficiency of 26.01%.
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Confining acetonitrile–I2 complexes via Fe single-atom sites for rapid and reversible iodine redox kinetics at −40 °C

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11131-11135
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01734G, Communication

Chuanyang Li, Chengxu Niu, Ruoyang Xu, Jikun Li, Yanchen Liu, Hengjian Pu, Jin Li, Teng Zhai, Hui Xia
A low-barrier liquid–liquid conversion pathway is induced via atomically dispersed Fe sites to confine acetonitrile–I₂ charge-transfer complexes, realizing fast and reversible iodine redox kinetics even at −40 °C.
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Fluorination fine-tunes the electronic structure and hydrophobic microenvironment of metal-free nitrogen-doped carbon for efficient electrocatalytic CO2 reduction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,11112-11116
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01712F, Communication

Weiqi Liu, Chuangchuang Yang, Peiyao Bai, Shilin Wei, Haoquan Wang, Shiyong Xu, Lang Xu
Fluorine selectively modulates the p-orbital of pyridinic N, lowering the *COOH formation barrier, while its hydrophobicity engineers a CO₂-rich, H₂O/H⁺-lean microenvironment. This dual action delivers efficient CO₂-to-CO conversion.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Synergistic residual strain regulation and defect passivation in high-efficiency inverted perovskite solar cells

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10977-10981
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02269C, Communication

Yufei Guo, Shiqiong Wang, Jiankai Zhang, Wenyi Wu, Yuning Zhang, Chengwen Huang, Hai Zhou
1,2-Diformylhydrazine was used for the first time to regulate residual strain and passivate defects within perovskite films, and the corresponding devices exhibit high performance and good stability.
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Distinct roles of Te and Mo in modulating the activity and selectivity of CO2 hydrogenation to ethanol over CoFe catalysts

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10895-10899
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01339B, Communication

Zihan Zhao, Yan Shao, Zongliang Kou, Huanhao Chen
Te dopants steer CoFe toward ethanol via formate-mediated C–C coupling on electron-enriched surfaces, while Mo dopants redirect it to the RWGS pathway for high CO selectivity through stabilizing *CO on electron-deficient surfaces.
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Polysaccharide-based hydrogels and additives in electrolyte engineering for Zn-ion batteries: anode stabilization mechanisms, performance enhancement, and perspectives

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10825-10852
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02122K, Review Article

Yi Kong, Jicheng Li, Bin-Bin Xie, Jiele Chen, Hangyi Shen, Hongfei Wang, Yong Hu
This review summarizes several representative polysaccharides, including cellulose, chitosan, alginates, and cyclodextrins, as electrolyte components for Zn-ion batteries, with a focus on their applications in hydrogel electrolytes and as additives.
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Sulfate-mediated reactive oxygen species for efficient photocatalytic nitrogen fixation over TiO2

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10863-10867
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02106A, Communication

Xin Zhang, Linlin Zhang, Yaming Hu, Xue Li, Xuesheng Yang, Ping Wang, Hengxin Yu, Shiyou Song, Botao Zhang, Xin Ding
Direct photocatalytic nitrogen fixation from air under mild conditions (compared to the harsh conditions of the Haber–Bosch process) remains a fundamental challenge due to the inertness of NN bonds and the lack of controllable activation pathways.
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Over-etching construction of V2O3-VC/C directly from the MAX phase for lithium–sulfur batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10890-10894
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02055K, Communication

Mengjie Zhang, Maoqiang Shen, Yang Liu, Hong Xiao, Rui Wan, Linrui Hou, Changzhou Yuan
Gas–solid over-etching of V₂AlC MAX yields accordion-like V₂O₃-VC/C nanosheets, which as LSBs separator modifiers exert excellent adsorption-catalysis toward LiPSs.
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Tandem dye sensitized photoelectrochemical cells mimicking photosynthesis for efficient H2O2 production without bias

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10876-10880
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01396A, Communication

Xin Zhang, Xinghua Guo, Degao Wang
A bias-free tandem dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical system enables efficient solar H₂O₂ production through cooperative photoredox processes, providing a new strategy for sustainable solar-to-chemical energy conversion.
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A multiple synergistic strategy to fabricate Si@TiO2/C-ZIF-8@CNFs with a hierarchical porous structure for enhancing Li storage kinetics

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10963-10966
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00913A, Communication

Chentong Guo, Zhiyuan Gao, Songchen Zheng, Junhao Zhang, Qianqian Fan, Xingmei Guo, Yuanjun Liu, Xiangjun Zheng, Zhongyao Duan, Shenglin Xiong
A multiple synergistic strategy is proposed to fabricate Si@TiO₂/C-ZIF-8@CNFs, exhibiting excellent cycling stability with a reversible capacity of 757.9 mAh g⁻¹ (87.8% capacity retention) after 500 cycles.
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Nitrogen doping boosted aqueous Zn–CO2 batteries producing methane and electricity simultaneously

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10918-10921
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01317A, Communication

Rani Misbah, Di Li, Hameed Sidra, Muhammad Ehtasham Ul Haq, Tengda Lu, Sheng Chen, Qiang Li, Jingjing Duan
Aqueous Zn–CO₂ batteries (AZCBs) could convert CO₂ into valuables and generate electricity simultaneously.
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Effects of the synthesis route on the structure and electrochemical performance of layered oxide cathodes for Na-ion batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02378A, Communication

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Arnob Dey, Sharmin Akter, Arjun Thapa, Jacek B. Jasinski, Hui Wang
Co-precipitation surpasses solid-state synthesis of Na_0.67Fe_0.5Mn_0.5O₂ cathodes by producing finer and more homogeneous morphology and enhanced Na⁺ diffusion,leading to superior electrochemical stability in sodium-ion batteries.
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Molybdate-mediated self-healing NiMoFeO/Ni electrodes for durable alkaline OER performance

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02123A, Communication

Zude Shen, Ang Li, Min Deng, Jiangbin Han, Hongmei Chen, Ling Zhang
Molybdate is not merely leached during an alkaline OER; its reversible redeposition enables a self-healing interface that maintains reconstructed NiFeOOH and stabilises the catalyst surface.
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Integrated dual-confinement effects of quantum dots and spatial CO2 activation for enhanced photoreduction performance

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02356H, Communication

Jia Zheng, Xiaoxue Zhao, Yang Li, Zhengguo Song, Zhi Liu
Co₃S₄ quantum dots/NiAl-LDH creates dual confinement for CO₂ photoreduction. An interfacial electric field enriches electrons at hydroxyl sites, lowers the COOH* barrier, and boosts CO evolution 17.8-fold over NiAl-LDH.
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Sub-grain boundaries by cold-rolling copper nanoparticles for boosting alkaline HER

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02036D, Communication

Le Shuai, Chuanqi Cheng, Wenxuan Lv, Xinzhuo Hu, Chunyan Han, Zhe Li, Yanzhu Dai, Long Shang, Rui Zhang, Cunku Dong, Jing Yang, Hui Liu, Xi-Wen Du, Peng-Fei Yin
Cold rolling generates dense sub-grain boundaries (Sub-GBs) in Cu nanoparticles, revealing Sub-GBs as the key active sites for boosting alkaline HER.
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PolyHIPE-derived amine–porphyrin monoliths for mild cycloaddition of low-concentration CO2

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01914E, Communication

Zicheng Zhong, Fei Shi, Yahya Alemin, Peixuan Xie, Yulong Gao, Hui Gao, Xiaoyan Wang, Bien Tan
Amine-porphyrin monolith: solvent-knitted into PolyHIPE, sulfonated, Co-immobilized and aminated. Shows CO₂/N₂ selectivity 55, 76% yield (TON = 1141) for 15% CO₂ cycloaddition at ambient cond., with recovery, recyclable for industrial CO₂ upgrading.
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A flexible silicon-based hydrogen-bonded organic framework for quasi-solid-state lithium metal batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02530G, Communication

Xin-Ying Huang, Mao-Lin Guo, Shang-Qi Li, Ji-Wei Liu, Yingnan Cao, Chaofei Guo
A Si-HOF-based solid-state electrolyte is developed, enabling fast Li⁺ transport and effective TFSI⁻ immobilization. And the Li|Si-HOF SSE|LFP cell delivers long-term cycling stability with a stable interface and suppressed dendrite growth.
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Research progress of high-entropy catalysts in electrochemical oxidation of organic small molecules

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01919F, Review Article

Xiaolong Wang, Jingying Li, Yingxia Zong, Hongdong Li, Lei Wang
This review systematically surveys recent advances of high-entropy material catalysts in the electrooxidation of organic small molecules.
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Measuring ionic conductivity in electrodes prepared by solvent-free melt extrusion

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02190E, Communication

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Charlotte Sorel, Paul Nicolle, Gabrielle Foran, Arnaud Prébé, Mickael Dollé
Solid polymer electrolytes are electronically insulating. This allows ionic conductivity to be isolated in solid state electrodes.
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Amorphous Ni3MnB nanoparticles enabled single-step ultralow-temperature (40 °C) hydrogen desorption from LiBH4

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02148D, Communication

Dong Yin, Fuying Wu, Liuting Zhang
Amorphous Ni₃MnB nanoparticles can lower the initial hydrogen release temperature to 40 °C and prevent the formation of the intermediate phase Li₂B₁₂H₁₂, thus enabling one-step hydrogen release from LiBH₄.
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Anisotropic surface modification of GaN:ZnO for photocatalytic water splitting

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10759-10762
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01717G, Communication

Yimin Ye, Haifeng Wang, Jifang Zhang, Zihao Zhang, Meng Liu, Ke Shi, Xiaowei Tao, Guijun Ma
GaN:ZnO, a promising visible-light-responsive photocatalyst, was asymmetrically decorated with a ZnO layer on one side of each particle, enabling vectorial electron transport.
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Reducing defects in ruthenium oxide via crystal engineering towards a durable acid oxygen evolution reaction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10709-10713
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01718E, Communication

Jiaheng Peng, Jie Su, Runhua Li, Zhen Fang, Qionghao Xiong, Chenhao Wu, Zhao Liu, Jiakang Tian, Wencong Zhang, Zhenpeng Yao, Jianbo Wu
Ligand-substitution-mediated crystal engineering minimizes defects in RuO₂ to suppress the LOM and eliminate additional, low-activity and unstable CUS, thereby enhancing stability.
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A vapor-deposited nanotwinned copper thin film enhances C2 production in CO2 electroreduction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10704-10708
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01214K, Communication

Juntai Shen, Xiang Yao, Qingye Ren, Tianxiang Jiang, Langli Luo, Lifeng Zhang
This work reports vapor-deposited copper thin-film electrocatalysts with tunable twin boundary densities.
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Recent advances and future prospects in energetic binary C–N anions

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10639-10649
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01523A, Review Article

Baojing Tian, Qi Sun, Xiaoting Ren, Jinxuan He, Siping Pang, Shenghua Li
This review explores binary C–N anions, classifying their structure and synthetic routes. By analyzing structural trends and nitrogen content, this work offers perspectives to support the future development of advanced energetic materials.
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Hydridoborate solid electrolytes: opportunities and challenges

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10553-10565
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01787H, Feature Article

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Hugo Braun, Corsin Battaglia, Arndt Remhof
Key aspects of hydridoboride solid electrolytes linking chemistry, transport, stability, and cell integration for next-generation solid-state batteries.
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Cu-modulated PtCr intermetallic nanoparticles: balancing activity and durability for efficient oxygen reduction reaction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10754-10758
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01936F, Communication

Gongao Peng, Chengyu Li, Peng Qin, Jiaqi Zhao, Lu Shang, Tierui Zhang
Cu incorporation optimizes PtCr intermetallic nanoparticles to deliver durable high performance for oxygen reduction reaction catalysis.
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Preparation of heterogeneous VOx/V2C MXene@V2O5via van der Waals self-assembly for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10654-10658
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00225K, Communication

Huan Liu, Yi Wu, Lin Jiang, Bin Cao, Zijing Wang, Mengmeng Zou, Yu Li, Jie Ding
Heterogeneous VO_x/V₂C@V₂O₅ is designed via a van der Waals self-assembly method to mitigate structural degradation and improve conductivity, thereby achieving stable cyclability and high-rate performance.
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A synergistic molecular lock strategy enables efficient and durable wide bandgap perovskite/TOPCon tandem solar cells

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10745-10749
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01411A, Communication

Zehang Liu, Ruoyu Li, Yuzhou Wu, Tao Zhang, Yaxuan Yang, Xinquan Wang, Jing Li, Qingquan He, Jun Pan
A molecular lock strategy using the EnPO additive was developed for perovskite/TOPCon tandem devices. The synergistic dual-site passivation and optimized energy-level alignment simultaneously bolster both the performance and stability of the devices.
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Ag incorporation in atomically precise Au3Ag3Cu6 nanoclusters promotes electrocatalytic nitrate-to-ammonia conversion

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10727-10731
DOI: 10.1039/D6CC01748G, Communication

Liwen Li, Anqi Xie, Cao Fang, Lin Xiong, Yingqiang Sun, Shan Jin, Manzhou Zhu
An atomically precise Au₃Ag₃Cu₆ nanocluster exhibits superior electrocatalytic nitrate-to-ammonia conversion with 90.66% FE, boosted by trimetallic synergy and optimized key intermediate adsorption and reaction kinetics.
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Recent progress of photo-electrochemical hydrogen peroxide production and its cascade reaction

Chem. Commun., 2026, 62,10566-10594
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 energy-related applications.
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