RSC - Chem. Soc. Rev. latest articles

Circularly polarized luminescence in chiral hybrid metal halides

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

Yi Wei, Huimin Kang, Yuxuan Wang, Yulian Liu, Zewei Quan
Chiral hybrid metal halides are promising circularly polarized luminescence materials with high emission efficiency and large dissymmetry factor. This review summarizes CPL generation, amplification strategies, and emerging applications.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Correction: The long road to outdoor stability: real-world challenges for controlling perovskite materials for solar cells

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Juan José Patiño López, Kelly G. Rivera Botia, Kevin Ballestas, Esteban Velilla, Juan Felipe Montoya, Franklin Jaramillo, Daniel Ramirez
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Harnessing rare earth coordination chemistry for advanced photofunctional materials: from fundamental principles to emerging technologies

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

Fu-Jia Song, Pingru Su, Xue Li, Chun-Hua Yan, Jun-Long Zhang, Yu Tang
Harnessing RE coordination chemistry, antenna effects, and ligand engineering, this review establishes ligand–RE³⁺ structure–property correlations, outlines photofunctional strategies, and bridges fundamentals to emerging technologies.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Harnessing biosynthetic logic for next-generation ADC payloads

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

Miaomiao Cai, Xinyuan Pan, Wei Shen, Sihui Bian, Dongbin Hu, Zhao-Xun Liang, Yu Tang, Xiaohui Fan, Guang-Lei Ma
This review explores how decoding nature's biosynthetic logic is transforming ADC payload innovation, from natural metabolites to clinical candidates, through genome-enabled discovery, scalable manufacturing, and emerging nontraditional modalities.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Ternary organic solar cells: optimizing the third components

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

Pachaiyappan Murugan, Yu-Long Peng, Shi-Yong Liu, Hongzheng Chen
This review highlights recent advances in T-OSCs based on NFAs, exploring material design, operational mechanisms, and morphology control to achieve efficiencies of >21%. Critical challenges and pathways toward commercial viability are discussed.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Non-isocyanate polyurethane foams: where we stand and what comes next?

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Bruno Grignard, Maxime Bourguignon, Florent Monie, Thomas Vidil, Henri Cramail, Gabriel Perli, Haritz Sardon, Jean-Marie Raquez, Sylvain Caillol, Christophe Detrembleur
Spotlight on non-isocyanate polyurethane foams: fabrication, utilization and end-of-life. This tutorial review highlights how they differ from traditional PU foams and the key challenges to competitiveness.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Ferroelectric materials in rechargeable batteries

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

Weizhong Liang, Yu You, Ziqin Liu, Kunyun Yan, Jialin Lin, Yongheng Wu, Qiwei Yu, Kun Zhao, Xiaowei Huang, Chunxiao Zhang, Jun Liu, Weifeng Wei
Ferroelectric materials introduce internal electric fields that regulate ion transport, interfacial charge distribution and electrochemical reactions. They can mitigate polarization, stabilize interfaces and enhance cycle life of advanced batteries.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

The design and development of glucose probes for sensing and imaging within biological systems

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Hao Wang, Chunfang Li, Fangyuan Zhang, Benjamin Kersch-Hunt, Jordan E. Gardiner, Lijuan Ren, Ying Li, Simon E. Lewis, Yanling Mu, Qingqiang Yao, Luling Wu, Robin R. Groleau, Wenhao Zhai, Zhen Liu, Tony D. James, Eric V. Anslyn, Kai Wang
Glucose and its homeostasis are crucial to biological regulation, making the development of probes for glucose sensing and imaging a long-standing priority in biological and chemical research.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Various energy-driven high-value-added oxidation reactions in CO2 reduction systems

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

Jinyu Ding, Peijin Du, Mengqian Li, Dongpo He, Qinyuan Hu, Qingxia Chen, Xingchen Jiao, Yi Xie
We summarize a timely and in-depth survey on the development of high-value alternative oxidation reactions to the OER in CO₂ reduction, including photocatalytic, electrocatalytic and multi-energy-driven catalytic CO₂ reduction.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Catalytic asymmetric [4+2] cycloadditions of unsaturated hydrocarbons by transition metal catalysis and photocatalysis

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Jun-Xiong He, Quan Cai
This review highlights recent progress in asymmetric [4+2] cycloadditions of alkenes, alkynes, and allenes by transition-metal catalysis and photocatalysis beyond the conventional Diels–Alder reaction.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Electrocatalytic amine dehydrogenation as a green route to nitriles: precise construction of efficient catalysts and mechanism

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

Long Chen, Wen-Ping Zhang, Hao Tan, Yu-Ping Zhang, Shuo Sun, Yan-Cheng Zhu, Zhao-Hua Yin, Hong Liu, Jian-Jun Wang
This review outlines nitrile synthesis methods, highlighting recent progress in electrocatalytic amine dehydrogenation to nitriles, with a focus on catalyst design, mechanistic understanding, system optimization, key challenges and future prospects.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Emerging deposition–dissolution chemistry for next-generation metal-based hybrid flow batteries: progress and perspectives

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

Jie Wei, Jingjie Sun, Sijia Bai, Liuxin Ding, Pengbo Zhang, Yixing Wang, Yuzhu Liu, Kang Huang, Zhong Jin, Zhi Xu
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the family of metal-based hybrid flow batteries based on deposition–dissolution chemistry, including fundamental principles, advancements in core components, and future research directions.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Advanced high-entropy materials for fuel cells and water electrolysis

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

Minyuan Liu, Xiaoyan Luo, Guoqing Wang, Gebrehiwot Gebreslassie, Halefom G. Desta, Jianjian Zhang, Bin Lin, Wei Yan, Jiujun Zhang
High-entropy materials (HEMs) represent a paradigm shift in developing efficient components of proton exchange membrane fuel cells/water electrolysis and solid oxide fuel cells/water electrolysis for hydrogen energy conversion and storage.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Advances in intelligent multi-mode lateral flow assays: from multi-metallic nanomaterials to smart analytical integration

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Xinyi Liang, Hayoung Kim, Thanh Mien Nguyen, Kun Wang, Chengcheng Li, Seunghyun Lee, Jingbin Zeng, Jaebum Choo
This review highlights intelligent, multi-metallic nanoparticle-based LFAs integrated with AI. It outlines their potential for data-driven, personalised point-of-care diagnostics.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Dynamic interfaces in metal–organic frameworks

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

Yuanjie Cao, Reza Abazari, Qipeng Li, Jinjie Qian
This review deconstructs the dynamic interfaces in MOFs across (i) SBU, (ii) ligand, and (iii) framework interfaces. These interfacial insights establish a structure–dynamics–function paradigm for the design of multifunctional MOFs.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Advances in heterochromophoric perylene bisimide self-assemblies towards supramolecular electronics

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

Vidushi Gupta, Samaresh Samanta, Sanchita Sengupta
Perylene bisimide (PBI) dyes owing to their exceptional photophysical features are well-suited for supramolecular electronics. Heterochromophoric PBI assemblies in solution are discussed, focussing on their optical and electronic applications.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Surface and interface atomic engineering of ultrathin 2D inorganic materials for small molecule photocatalysis

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

Juncheng Zhu, Zijia Lin, Yang Wu, Yongfu Sun, Yi Xie
This review categorizes modification strategies into surface and interface atomic engineering and systematically elucidates their impacts on electronic structures and photocatalytic performances.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Precision graphene nanoribbons: chemical strategies for tailored edge, backbone, and electronic structure

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Xinyu Chen, Yuanhuan Qiu, Jin-Jiang Zhang, Xiangyang Liu, Ji Ma, Xu Wang, Xinliang Feng
Recent advances in bottom-up synthesis strategies have enabled precise control over the edge, backbone, and heterostructure of graphene nanoribbons.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Tissue-bioelectronics interfaces

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

Jiahong Li, Jin Qu, Wei Gao
A mechanism-driven framework for tissue–bioelectronics interfaces, integrating interfacial mechanisms, materials, structural design and fabrication to enable stable, conformal bioelectronic systems for continuous monitoring and therapy.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Optical probes for bioimaging of tumor-infiltrating immune cells and their applications in cancer immunotherapy

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Xinglong Chen, Cong Hu, Heejeong Kim, Lemeng Zhang, Zhipengjun Zhang, Hongwen Liu, Juyoung Yoon
Optical probes and their applications in biomedicine.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Stimuli-responsive nanoplatforms for central nervous system disorders: integrating delivery, modulation, and imaging

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

Yihan Chen, Yuanqing Ding, Han Lin, Jianlin Shi
Stimuli-responsive nanoplatforms integrate endogenous cues and external fields to enable BBB-crossing delivery, neuromodulation and imaging-guided therapy, advancing adaptive treatment for CNS disorders.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Recent advances in photochemical rearrangements involving diradicals

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

Jun-Jie Chen, Shu-Sheng Chen, Qiu-Zhu Wang, Huan-Ming Huang
This review highlights recent advances in photochemical rearrangements involving diradical intermediates, including ring expansion, ring contraction, ring construction, applications in natural products and materials synthesis.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Laser-induced polymer dynamics and applications

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Daeyeon Won, Jiyong Ahn, Jooyeun Chong, Ahyoung Cho, Taehyun Kim, Seok Hwan Choi, Deog-Gyu Seo, Jiheong Kang, Seung Hwan Ko
In this review, we introduce the latest discoveries in the interaction of lasers with various functional polymers, discussing energy delivery mechanisms and their influence on structure modifications and property changes.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

The importance of nano–bio interfacial design in the sensing performance of nanoparticle-based affinity biosensors

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Xueqian Chen, Xuejie Li, Richard D. Tilley, J. Justin Gooding
This review covers interfacial design of nanoparticle modification, including the impact of the biomolecule orientation and coverage, the composition of surface modifying layers and spatial distribution of biomolecules on nanoparticles.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

The sustainability of the Morita–Baylis–Hillman reaction

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

Thaynan A. B. Chagas, Manoel T. Rodrigues, Fábio S. Fernandes, Luna S. dos Santos, Cíntia D. F. Milagre, Wanda P. Almeida, Fernando Coelho
The MBH reaction is a chemical transformation that offers several sustainability advantages and enables the synthesis of small, polyfunctionalised products with high synthetic versatility. In this review, we discuss some of these sustainable aspects.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Organic afterglow probes: mechanisms, chemical design, performance optimization, and biomedical applications

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

Fengrui Yang, Zhe Li, Lingling Lei, Ying Zhou, Xiaobing Zhang, Guosheng Song
This Review systematically summarizes organic activatable afterglow probes, covering their material categories, luminescence mechanisms, responsive design strategies, performance optimization approaches, and representative biological applications.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Hollow micro-/nanostructures for enhanced pathogen theranostics

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

Liang Zhang, Yuechun Li, Yuanyuan Zhao, Sheng Chen, Jing Ke, Iman Zarei, Hao Song, Chengzhong Yu, Lizhi Liu
Hollow micro-/nanostructures enable bacterial biosensing and antibacterial therapy, addressing scalability and clinical translation for post-antibiotic era.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Recent advances in atomically precise metal nanoclusters for photothermal conversion

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

Wei-Yang Li, Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Kun Zhou, Yan-Feng Bi, Sukhendu Mandal, Di Sun
Summary of design strategies and synthesis methods of atomically precise metal nanoclusters for photothermal conversion, exemplified by various representative systems.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

The condensation of π-conjugated units: a new paradigm for designing high-performance optical crystals

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

Hangwei Jia, Bailin Chen, Fangfang Zhang, Xueling Hou, Shilie Pan
π-CUCP provides a new direction for designing novel high-performance optical crystals.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Covalent organic frameworks for gas storage and separation

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

Yunjia Jiang, Junyu Ren, Yiwen Yuan, Basem E. Keshta, Yuanbin Zhang, Xinyu Guan, Yabing He, Dan Zhao, Banglin Chen
This review summarizes the latest advancements in the field of COFs for gas storage and separation, highlights the persisting challenges, discusses potential strategies for enhanced performance, and summarizes progress in scaled-up synthesis.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Computational mechanisms of spin-influenced organic reactions catalyzed by 3d iron-group metals

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

Hongdan Zhu, Tengyue Ma, Guorong Li, Zicong Wang, Junjie Li, Xinyuan Wang, Qian Peng
This review provides computational insights into the spin-influenced mechanisms of C–H bond activation and alkene transformations catalyzed by mono- and binuclear 3d iron-group metal complexes.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Catalytic strategies for post-translational modifications regulating protein higher-order structure and properties

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Yuki Yamanashi, Motomu Kanai
Post-translational modifications (PTMs) are chemical switches modulating protein higher-order structures. This Tutorial Review surveys biotic and abiotic catalysis for PTM control, enabling mechanistic understanding and therapeutic applications.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Squaraine dyes for biophotonics: sensing, imaging and theranostics

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Sivaramapanicker Sreejith, Chodoparambil Sanjay, Balaraman Vedhanarayanan, Ayyappanpillai Ajayaghosh
In this review we discuss recent advances in the design and application of squaraine dyes as molecular probes across diverse biophotonic platforms. We highlight emerging strategies that leverage their tunable optical features and versatility.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Amino acid-based biomaterials for modulation of cell behaviors: from mechanisms to biomedical applications

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

Mingyue Liu, Jinjin Chen, Hongjie Li, Yulong Ma, Qingyang Xiao, Jianxun Ding, Jinghong Li, Xuesi Chen
Amino acid-based biomaterials modulate cell behaviors through various chemical and physical mechanisms, gathering increased attention for their advanced potential in biomedical fields.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Bridging the gap: gradient scaffolds as bioinstructive platforms for peripheral nerve repair

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

Jie Gao, Feng Xiong, Zhichao Yang, Xilin Ye, Ke Ma, Biyin Shi, Zihao Li, Kaixin Long, Zhengwei You, Liqun Zhang, Huiyu Liu, Jiajia Xue
This tutorial review summarizes gradient scaffold design for peripheral nerve repair from a materials and chemical perspective, linking fabrication strategies to gradient architecture and regulation of cellular behavior and nerve regeneration.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Emissive organic crystals and device applications

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

Shuai Zhao, Xue-Dong Wang, Hongbing Fu
Emissive organic crystals bridge superior crystalline order with efficient light emission opening new pathways for integrated photonic and optoelectronic devices.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Deciphering the interaction patterns of intermediates on single atom catalysts during electrocatalytic CO2 conversion reactions

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

Dongfang Li, Xiaobo Zheng, Yufei Zhao, Jinqiang Zhang, Guoxiu Wang
This review presents a unified framework linking coordination in single atom catalysts to the active sites. By classifying intermediate binding patterns, we show how coordination engineering steers CO₂ conversion pathways toward different products.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Micro–nano surface engineering and property modulation: insights from black silicon for advanced material applications

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

Junling Lv, Lihong Jiang, Xinlin Liu, Gaojie Li, Mingrui Qian, Mingxin Tang, Xinao Cheng, Lan Lu, XiaRong Ren, Xueling Zhang, Haiyang Zou, Zhong Lin Wang
Micro–nanotechnology tailors semiconductor properties. Using black silicon as a model, this review highlights micro/nano surface morphology and surface states, revealing structure–property relationships for diverse applications.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

The long road to outdoor stability: real-world challenges for controlling perovskite materials for solar cells

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Juan José Patiño López, Kelly G. Rivera Botia, Kevin Ballestas, Esteban Velilla, Juan Felipe Montoya, Franklin Jaramillo, Daniel Ramirez
Real-world performance of perovskite solar cells: chemical control of materials for highly stable devices under outdoor evaluations.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Multicolour luminescence phenomena of vibration-induced emission

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4618-4647
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01495F, Review Article

Xin Jin, Xuwen Sun, Yuting Zou, Zhiyun Zhang, He Tian
This review summarizes vibration-induced emission (VIE) in sterically hindered dihydrophenazines. It details how structural vibrations enable multi-color emission, covering design principles, mechanisms, and applications in sensing materials.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Hidden interfacial electric fields in chemistry: contact electrification and beyond

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4756-4782
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01066G, Review Article

Shaoxin Li, Zhong Lin Wang, Di Wei
Hidden interfacial electric fields at solid dielectric–liquid, liquid–liquid and gas–liquid interfaces, arising from electron transfer, ion redistribution and radical generation processes, can serve as driving forces for chemical transformation.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Optical probes of hot carriers in halide perovskites

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4354-4375
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00777A, Tutorial Review

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Zengshan Xing, Rui Cai, Tze Chien Sum
The unusual slow cooling of hot carriers (HCs) in halide perovskites presents a promising route to harvest the excess carrier energy and exceed the Shockley–Queisser (SQ) efficiency limit of single-junction perovskite solar cells.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Lysosome-specific chemical platforms for precision oncology: from structural design to biological applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4426-4465
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01352F, Review Article

Xing Wang, Yuqi Tang, Quan Li
This review summarizes recent advances in lysosome-targeted chemical platforms for tumor theranostics, highlighting design strategies, therapeutic mechanisms, lysosomal escape, and future prospects for precision oncology.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Synthetic receptors for steroids: from molecular recognition to biomedical functions

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01092F, Review Article

Yue Liu, Qing-Yu Zhao, Si-Dan Guo, Kang Cai
Synthetic receptors for steroids have progressed from fundamental molecular recognition to diverse biomedical applications. This review summarizes recent advances and highlights their roles in sensing, imaging, and therapeutic contexts.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Catalytic strain-release enabled cycloaddition of carbonyl activated bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01224D, Review Article

Binghui Wang, Xu Ban, Zhiyong Jiang
Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes (BCBs), characterized by their compact and highly strained carbocyclic frameworks, have emerged as versatile building blocks in modern synthetic chemistry.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Nano-structuring hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks: strategies, composites, and functional applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01279A, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Qiang Zhu, Antonio Fernandez
This review provides an overview of hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks nanomaterials, focusing on classification, fabrication strategies, diverse applications, and future perspectives in this evolving field.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Intelligent optoelectronics and electronics based on electrospinning technology

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01179E, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Shuwen Xin, You Meng, Li Ni, Aolin Wang, Jinwei Pu, Siyuan Wu, Xin Peng, Yujin Liu, Kun Tang, Zhengxun Lai, He Shao, Johnny C. Ho
Electrospinning offers precise control of nanofiber architectures for multifunctional intelligent (opto)electronic devices. This review highlights structure–property–application relationships in smart sensing, energy, and neuromorphic systems.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Covalent organic framework membranes for ion separation and ion-driven energy conversion

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01237F, Review Article

Qing Guo, Jiaming Yi, Huixia Lv, Zhuozhi Lai, Qi Sun
This review summarizes recent advances in COF membranes for ion separation and their applications in resource recovery, wastewater treatment, and iontronic energy devices. Benchmarking reveals clear structure–property–performance relationships.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

The effects of external electric fields on proteins

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00244F, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Michal Cifra, Saurabh Kumar Pandey, Tomás Zakar, Michaela Poplová, Daniela G. Blanco Campoy, Jiří Průša, Daniel Havelka, Paolo Marracino, Micaela Liberti, Francesca Apollonio, Niall J. English, Carl Caleman, Erik G. Marklund
Electric fields modulate protein structure and function via direct coupling and indirect pathways, with outcomes tunable through field parameters.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Functional tetrapodal zinc oxide: from synthesis and multiphysics to advanced applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,3834-3930
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00594A, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Mozaffar Abdollahifar, Erik Greve, Jonas Lumma, Rainer Adelung
This review synthesizes recent developments in tetrapodal ZnO, including synthesis, properties, and applications. It highlights tetrapodal ZnO as a microscopic building unit bridging the design gap between nanoscopic and macroscopic 3D assemblies.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Correction: Functionalization of o-carboranes via carboryne intermediates

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4342-4343
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS90026G, Correction

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Zaozao Qiu, Zuowei Xie
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Surface-initiated living crystallization-driven self-assembly: from precision nanofabrication to functional interfaces

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4031-4053
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS00030D, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Jiawei Tao, Yao Lu, Chenchen Gao, Peiwen Wang, Zhenyan Ji, Sen Lv, Xiaomin Cai, Jingwen Zhang, Huibin Qiu
Surface-initiated living crystallization-driven self-assembly (SIL-CDSA) is emerging as a transformative tool for precise engineering of surface nanostructures, driving innovations in catalysis, sensing, device fabrication, etc.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Machine learning-driven molecular engineering of nucleic acids

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,3810-3833
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01091H, Tutorial Review

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Qien Shi, Hui Lv, Fei Wang, Chunhai Fan, Mingqiang Li
This tutorial review outlines machine learning-driven nucleic acid molecular engineering, from structure design and performance tuning to biomedical and information technology applications, guiding the shift from empirical to data-driven approaches.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Photo-responsive chemical systems enabling multiscale structural ordering

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,3788-3809
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00843C, Tutorial Review

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Jianshuo Cheng, Mouwei Liu, Liangliang Zhu
Recent advances of photo-responsive chemical systems designed to achieve and control multiscale structural ordering were summarized.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Multi-scale roles of water in electrocatalytic CO2 and CO reduction

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4303-4341
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01088H, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Xiaoyang He, Weiwen Zhou, Junxiong Chen, Qinghong Zhang, Ye Wang, Shunji Xie
This review presents the first comprehensive multi-scale framework for water regulation in CO₂RR and CORR, outlining its roles across multi-scales, advanced regulation strategies, in situ characterization techniques, and future research directions.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Engineering MXene surfaces and heterostructure interfaces for efficient heterogeneous catalysis

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4244-4302
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00376H, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Liang Tian, Feiyan Xu, German Sastre, Ana Primo, Jiaguo Yu, Hermenegildo García
This review highlights how MXene surface and interface engineering enables atomic-scale control of terminations, defects, and interfacial fields, thereby regulating charge flow and catalytic pathways across electro-, photo-, and thermocatalysis.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Mechanistic insights into the design of fluorogenic molecules for wash-free biological applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,3957-4030
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01519G, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Rongrong Huang, Syed Ali Abbas Abedi, Guanyu Jiang, Chao Wang, Lingya Peng, Tianruo Shen, Nabil Mroweh, Yu Fang, Xiaogang Liu
This review highlights photophysical mechanisms guiding the rational design of fluorogenic probes for high-contrast, real-time, wash-free bioimaging.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Beyond single pathways: synergistic SET–EnT pathways in visible-light photochemistry

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4224-4243
DOI: 10.1039/D6CS00112B, Review Article

Bao-Gui Cai, Qiang Wang, Jun Xuan, Wen-Jing Xiao
Synergistic coupling of SET and EnT is emerging as a general strategy in visible-light organic synthesis. This Review summarises advances and offers a framework for how these pathways cooperate to unlock reactivity beyond either mode alone.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

High-performance bioimaging and biosensing via nucleobase-editing enzymes

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,3766-3787
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00678C, Tutorial Review

Ruomeng Li, Longyingzi Xie, Xucong Teng, Fuan Wang, Jinghong Li
A critical review of recent developments in nucleobase editing enzymes-mediated bioanalysis, rooted in three fundamental principles (base conversion, modification/demodification, and base erasure).
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Fundamental understanding of electrochemical energy storage devices via in situ or operando characterization

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4160-4223
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01220A, Review Article

Pratteek Das, Jiaxin Ma, Zhong-Shuai Wu, Hui-Ming Cheng
This review provides a mechanistic understanding of charge storage and degradation processes in energy storage devices by analyzing the results of corresponding in situ and operando techniques across a wide range of materials.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Rational design of fluorescent imaging agents for hepatic diseases: from molecular mechanisms to diagnostic precision

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4121-4159
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00947B, Review Article

Yuantao Mao, Wen Zhang, Xin Wang, Ping Li, Bo Tang
This review summarizes recent advances (since 2020) in fluorescent probes for hepatic diseases, covering design, mechanisms, imaging applications, challenges, and future directions for precision diagnosis and treatment.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Molecularly engineered zeolites with extra-large-pore architectures and functional opportunities

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,4054-4120
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS00473J, Review Article

Haimei Xu, Xinwei Guan, Lu Lin, Yuanshuai Liu, Zhihao Lei, Xiaoning Li, Shuaiyu Jiang, Zijun Yong, Yibo Ma, Wenping Sun, Hongge Pan, Baohua Jia, Valentin Valtchev, Tianyi Ma
Extra-large-pore (ELP) zeolites bridge micro- and mesoporous materials. This review provides a comprehensive overview of their structural features, advanced characterisation, synthesis methods, representative frameworks, and functional applications.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Shedding light on overpotentials and underpotentials in (photo)electrochemical reactions

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,3737-3765
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00695J, Tutorial Review

Daiki Nishiori, Edgar A. Reyes Cruz, Lillian K. Hensleigh, Nghi P. Nguyen, Gary F. Moore
Overpotential requirements are central to catalytic performance. This article provides an overview of overpotentials in electrochemical versus photoelectrochemical reactions and considers their enthalpic versus entropic contributions.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Recent research progress on organoboron-based stimuli responsive materials

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, 55,3931-3956
DOI: 10.1039/D5CS01242B, Review Article

Zhiyu Jia, Yue Gao, Tongtong Zhang, Nan Wang
This review focuses on boron-based stimuli-responsive materials, spanning from small molecules and polymers to supramolecular assemblies.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry