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MOF-derived hollow multi-shell NiCo2O4 spheres as high-performance cathodes for alkaline aqueous Zn batteries

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00425C, Paper

Jingliang Wang, Xiaoyu Cheng, Dechao Chen, Jiaqi Yu, Zailai Xie, Changsheng Cao
MOF-derived hollow multi-shell NiCo₂O₄ spheres enable fast ion/electron transport and abundant redox sites. The resulting Zn battery delivers high capacity, robust cycling stability, and improved energy–power output.
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Application of various ylides in the [4+1] cycloaddition of enaminothiones and N-thioacylformamidines for constructing substituted thiophenes and thiazoles

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ01052K, Communication

Yuhang Sun, Junjie Wang, Jiangwei Wen, Xiaowen Qu, Daoshan Yang, Kelu Yan
The [4+1] cycloaddition of enaminothiones and N-thioacylformamidines with various ylides has been developed. Various products of useful thiophenes and thiazoles were constructed in 61‒84% yields. Synthetic applications and primary explorations...
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Regulation of competitive adsorption and reaction barriers for amine-based CO2 capture on metal-doped carbon nanotubes: molecular simulation and DFT study

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ01384H, Paper

Tongtong Wang, Zhenyu Jia, Fei Xu, Xin Song, Lina Sun
Global warming, driven by excessive CO2 emissions, urgently demands efficient CO2 capture technologies. Monoethanolamine (MEA)-based absorption is widely applied in industry but is plagued by high energy consumption, solvent loss,...
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Catalytic Hydrogenation of HMF over Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Sulfur Tri-Doped Molybdenum-Based Catalysts

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00699J, Paper

芊徐, Tongqi Ye, Xin Yao, Rulong Zhou, Jie Ren, Yuewen Ye
This work presents a novel "one-pot" method for synthesizing tri-doped catalysts, successfully constructing a nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur tri-doped molybdenum-based catalyst (NPS-Mo). The synergistic effects between Mo and multiple heteroatoms...
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Aqueous-phase composition affects the extraction selectivity of N,N,N′,N′-tetraisobutyldiglycolamide for light rare earth elements

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ01530A, Paper

Yaqi Guo, Gaohui Liu, Jianguo Zhao, Xiujing Peng, Hongyu Liu, Songquan Chen, Yu Cui, Xiaolei Liu, Yexin Li, Xuchuan Jiang, Guoxin Sun
Systematic variation of NaCl/HCl composition significantly affects the extraction selectivity of TIBDGA for light rare earth elements. Under non-redox chloride conditions, TIBDGA shows superior selectivity for La³⁺ and Ce³⁺ over Pr³⁺ and Nd³⁺.
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Design, synthesis and evaluation of novel nitroxide–gentiopicroside hybrids as anti-inflammatory agents with free radical scavenging activity

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00540C, Paper

Dan Wu, Longchen Cui, Xinyue Zhang, Wenkai Xu, Xujing Peng, Qili Zhang, Lei Zhao
Novel nitroxide–gentiopicroside hybrids as anti-inflammatory agents with free radical scavenging activity.
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Montmorillonite-supported ionic liquid and choline chloride as heterogeneous catalysts for efficient CO2 cycloaddition to cyclic carbonates

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00546B, Paper

Hadiseh Pirbeig Darvishvand, Majid Masteri-Farahani
The sustainable conversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into value-added chemicals is a major concern in modern green chemistry.
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Upcycling of Saline Lake Magnesium into Functionalized Si-MgO for Synergistic Fire-Safe PVC: A Waste-to-Wealth Strategy Coupling Catalytic Charring and Physical Insulation

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ01082B, Paper

Xiao Luo, Xiaoyan Liu, XinXing Lan, Changji Dong, Xiaobo Yang, Yi Sha, Xingmao Duo, Xinghong Duo
Abstract：PVC is easy to burn and release smoke, and traditional flame retardants will reduce its mechanical properties.Based on this, a halogen-free synergistic flame retardant system with low addition amount, high...
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Multiple hydrogen bonds endow single-component solvent-free adhesives with high flexibility and self-healing properties

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ01263A, Paper

Yulian Jiang, Baoyu Wang, Zhuoyu Yang, Xiaolei Hou, Xingyu Xu, Xiaoming Xie
The development of sustainable and multifunctional single-component adhesives is highly desired yet challenging owing to the difficulty to regulate intermolecular interactions. Here we synthesize a single-component solvent-free adhesive driven via...
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Preparation and Modulation of Temperature-Responsive Multicolor Phosphorescent Materials

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00640J, Paper

Yunan Liu, Wensheng Xu, Jiang Liu, Ligong Chen, Yang Li, Xilong Yan, Jianchao Ma, Lin Shuo Jiang, Yin Xiao, Bowei Wang
Organic room-temperature phosphorescent (RTP) materials hold great promise for environmental sensing, yet their poor structural stability, moisture-induced quenching and non-tunable afterglow color limit their wide applications. To solve these issues,...
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Polycarbonate synthesis via ring-opening polymerization: catalysts, mechanisms, and sustainable strategies

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00201C, Perspective

Nurul Atikah Mohd Iskak, Chin Fei Chee, Norazilawati Muhamad Sarih, Nurhidayatullaili Muhd Julkapli
Polycarbonates are treasured because of their transparency, impact resistance, and thermal stability.
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Solid-state fluorescence sensing of amine vapours by an anthracene-based Zn(II) complex, its phosphatase activity and theoretical calculations

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00629A, Paper

Alakananda Mahapatra, Piyali Adak, Shyamal Kumar Chattopadhyay
We report here a Zn(II) complex, [Zn(L)Cl₂], of an anthracene-based Schiff base ligand that can act as a good catalyst for phosphate ester hydrolysis. It can detect in the solid state various volatile amines which are markers for food spoilage.
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Nickel-doped copper oxide nanoparticles synthesized by a co-precipitation method for efficient electrocatalytic synthesis of ammonia from nitrate

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00950F, Paper

Zhenxing Li, Qiling Duan, Xin Zeng, Xinyu Tan, Moyu Liao, Zhongxu Dai
A Ni-doped CuO catalyst (0.1-Ni–CuO NP) was constructed. Ni doping boosts nitrate adsorption and *H supply for hydrogenation. Consequently, it delivers a high NH₃ rate (1.065 mmol h⁻¹ cm⁻²) and Faradaic efficiency (90.6%) at low nitrate levels.
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Chemistry of water-soluble carbon nanotubes and carbon quantum dots with group IB metal-dithiolenes: structural and photophysical properties

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ03746H, Paper

Aasif Hassan Sheikh, Ishtiyaq Ahmad, Ameerunisha Begum, Zeenat Sheerazi
A series of nanostructures of transition-metal dithiolenes are prepared, and their photophysical interactions with CNTs and CQDs through various hydrogen bonding interactions are investigated.
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Insight into citric acid-enhanced abiotic degradation of benzo[a]pyrene: transformation of iron species and hydroxyl radical production

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04713G, Paper

Yunhao Wu, Yiwen Ou, Shixu Feng, Hongxia Zhao
Low-molecular-weight organic acids (LMWOAs) are known to influence organic pollutant transformation in soil.
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Gel-like aggregation of photoluminescent calcium phosphate nanoparticles via citric acid surface-engineering

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00663A, Paper

Yuhi Kinoshita, Tomoki Isa, Wanyu Shi, Daichi Noda, Kurisu Mikami, Motohiro Tagaya
Citric acid (Cit)-coordinated and Eu³⁺-doped calcium phosphate nanoparticle dispersion was successfully transformed into a gel-like aggregation upon heating near physiological temperature.
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Spectroscopic, Thermal and Mass Spectrometry Investigations of Mechanochemically Synthesized Deep Eutectic Solvents

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00183A, Paper

Oluseyi Olawuyi, Sabbir Ahmed, Momena Begum, Abdul Hannan, Md Rakibul Hasan, Shayla Kelley, Lingaraju Gorla, Ngubui Mukeh Cafarina, Wei Zhou, Carl Staint-Louis, Mohammad A Halim
Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are sustainable mixtures of hydrogen bond donors and acceptors that interact strongly to form liquids with melting points lower than their individual components. Various methods are...
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Fe3O4-loaded phosphoric acid-modified walnut shell biochar for uranium adsorption from simulated groundwater

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00709K, Paper

Zhao Liu
Fe₃O₄-loaded phosphoric-acid-modified walnut-shell biochar efficiently removes uranium(VI) from simulated groundwater via surface complexation and partial reduction, with easy magnetic separation and good reusability.
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Migratory fluorescent probe for monitoring dynamic changes in lysosomal pH during apoptosis

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00604C, Paper

Dingkun Xiong, Enxiang Ge, Guofang Li, Meini Tang, Weiying Lin
It is crucial to achieve real-time monitoring of pH changes in lysosomes and mitochondria during the process of cell apoptosis.
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Self-assembly mediated 3D Architectural Multiple-heteroatoms Doped Porous Carbons for Supercapacitors

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00884D, Paper

Meng Gao, Lingqi Huang, Shangru Zhai, Mengxi Li, Kairuo Zhu, Xiaoling Dong
To enhance ion transport and diffusion efficiency within electrolytes, it is essential to synthesize carbon-based electrode materials with high specific surface area, a narrow pore-size distribution, a well-developed microporous architecture,...
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Unraveling the time-dependent mechanism of quercetin glycosides from natural green silk in ameliorating UV-induced photoaging

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00439C, Paper

Yifei Mu, Jiayi Mu, Yidan Liu, Mingbo Ma, Wenlong Zhou
Skin photoaging, driven by chronic ultraviolet (UV) exposure, represents a growing global health concern, with epidemiological studies linking cumulative UV exposure to increased skin cancer risk and accelerated aging phenotypes....
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A new, comprehensive insight on the competition between (4+2) and (2+4) cycloaddition schemes and molecular mechanism of Diels-Alder reaction of 2-nitrofuran with isoprene

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00643D, Paper

Karolina Kula, Radomir Jasiński
A comprehensive mechanistic study of the competing [4+2] and [4+2] cycloadditions between 2-nitrofuran and isoprene was performed using Molecular Electron Density Theory at the ωB97XD/6-311G(d,p) theory level. Reactivity analysis of...
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Size control of NiO nanoparticles for hydrogen storage application

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00519E, Paper

Monalisa Poliana Hansen, Alisson Steffli Thill, Lucas dos Santos Assmann, Fabiano Bernardi
The development of highly efficient H₂ storage materials is fundamental for the dream of a H₂-based economy in the future. In this regard, NiO nanoparticles with controlled size were synthesized...
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A hydrogen peroxide-responsive supramolecular pseudopolyrotaxane driven by pillararene-based molecular recognition and metal–ligand interaction

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00901H, Communication

Liguo Ye, Yaozhong Zhang, Yujuan Zhou, Jie Yang
A hierarchical self-assembled linear supramolecular poly-pseudorotaxane is fabricated which can undergo selective disassembly upon exposure to H₂O₂, enabling controllable structural transformation under redox stimulation.
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Facile synthesis of a hierarchical coral reef-like Cu2O/rGO nanocomposite for a highly sensitive non-enzymatic glucose sensor

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00076B, Paper

Yongfu Zhao, Shuaijun Han, Hui Liu, Xinhua Xu, Yijun Tao, Shuting Jia, Di Li, Shuwen Liu, Mengdi Cai
In the present work, a non-enzymatic glucose sensor was fabricated using a hierarchical coral reef-like Cu₂O/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanocomposite, which was prepared via a simple chemical deposition method.
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Nickel(II)–flavonolate complexes of tetradentate 4N donor ligands as enzyme–substrate models of quercetin-2,4-dioxygenase: the effect of ligand steric and electronic properties on dioxygenolysis

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00257A, Paper

Devaraj Karthickram, Nattamai Bhuvanesh, Karuppasamy Sundaravel
A new series of nickel(II)–flavonolate adducts of piperidine-appended TPA-derivatives were isolated and investigated as functional models for the Ni(II)-containing 2,4-QDO enzyme.
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Carbazole–thioether conjugates for highly selective and sensitive fluorescent sensing of Hg2+ ions

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00693K, Paper

C. Haritha, Lakshmi Anil, Sivaraman Gandhi, P. Chinna Ayya Swamy
Here, we synthesized two thiol-based chemosensors for selective Hg²⁺ detection; notably, Thiol-1 shows high selectivity even in the presence of competing metal ions.
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Brønsted acid-functionalized Cu(II) porphyrin entangled with a benzimidazolium-based ionic liquid for the photocatalytic acetylation of 1°, 2° and 3° alcohols with aromatic/aliphatic acids

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00767H, Paper

Vaibhav Devidas Channe, Pundlik Rambhau Bhagat
This work showcases an innovative and sustainable methodology for the esterification reactions of various alcohols with different acids, contributing significantly to the field of organometallic chemistry.
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Filling in the Gaps: the Last Unreported Mononuclear Lanthanide tris-Acethylacetonates with 1,10-Phenanthroline for Revealing Structural Trends and Studying the Dynamic Magnetic Properties

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00459H, Paper

Mikhail E. Buzoverov, Andrey Vyacheslavovich Gavrikov, Konstantin Andreevich Babeshkin, Elena N. Timokhina, Tatiana Yu. Astakhova, Nikolay N. Efimov
We prepared and studied the last of previously unknown members of square antiprismatic lanthanide tris(acethylacetonate) complexes with 1,10-phenanthroline, namely [Ln(acac)3(phen)] ones formed by Nd3+ (Nd), Ho3+ (Ho) and Tm3+ (Tm)...
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Tunable Band Alignment and Photovoltaic Potential in a Type-II Sb₂S₃/SnSe₂ Heterostructure

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00779A, Paper

Sixuan Huang, Li Fang, Guorui Rao, Guangzhao Wang, Hui Lv
2D vdW heterostructures offer an effective route for designing high-performance optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices through interfacial band engineering. Here, based on first-principles calculations, we systematically investigate the structural stability, formation...
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Establishing correlations among vinylsulfonic acid, vinylphosphonic acid and acrylic acid functionalities and the biomedical properties of hydrogels: a comparative analysis

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00734A, Paper

Ankita Kumari, Diwanshi Sharma, Baljit Singh
Varying the functional groups in hydrogels composed of different vinylic monomers modulates their biomedical properties owing to the change in the polarity and pK_a values of the acidic functionality present in the hydrogel network.
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Potential fluorescent probe ethyl 3-(2-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)-5 methoxynaphthalen-1-yl)propanoate for real-time monitoring of human serum albumin dynamics and cancer cell imaging

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00532B, Paper

Shreya Roy, Pragya Trivedi, Titas Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Sapana Dubey, Krishna Prasad Bag, Sipra Ghosh, Subhojit Das, Subrata Mahanta, Tapas Das
EBINP acts as an extrinsic probe for native and SDS-denatured HSA, showing strong experimental–theoretical corroboration and moderate anticancer activity as a breast cancer cell tracker.
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CuMgAl Layered Double Hydroxide-Catalyzed Oxidative Coupling of 2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol to Tetra-tert-butylbiphenyldiquinone

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00715E, Paper

Wancheng Ma, Ziqiang Han, Xincheng Wang, Long Huang
Tetra-tert-butylbiphenyldiquinone (TBDPQ) is a valuable electron-transport material, yet its selective synthesis from hindered phenols remains challenging. Herein, a CuMgAl layered double hydroxide (CuMgAl-LDH) catalyst prepared by coprecipitation is reported for...
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Self-Quenching-Resistant Carbon Dot with Tunable Solid-State Fluorescence

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00909C, Communication

Songlin Wang, Chunyu Lv, Kang Yuan, Xiran Xu, Ying Zhou, Lele Wang, Zeyu Liu, Jinli Li, Qile Li
Aggregation-induced emission quenching (ACQ) of carbon dots (CDs) is the main obstacle to their solid-state application. Herein, self-quenching-resistant CDs with tunable solid-state fluorescence (SSF) were obtained via the electrochemical method...
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Grain boundary phase control via synergistic Sb doping and In regulation for enhanced hydrogen production in aluminum alloys

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00931J, Paper

Zhijiang Jin, Xinyu Yang, Jie Shi, Hongyan Qu, Mingzhu Guo, Maosheng Xia, Qian Gao
Synergistic Sb/In tuning forms AlSb nucleation cores and lowers interfacial energy, refining InSn₄ phases for Al alloy's rapid hydrogen generation.
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PPh3-Mediated synthesis of multifunctional indolin-3-one derivatives from 2-(ethynyl)nitrobenzenes and aryl ketones

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ01151A, Communication

Xue Wang, Hui Fan, Faxiu Feng, Yongrun Yu, Hairui Wen, Jiacheng Zhu, Xiaoxiang Zhang
A metal-free synthetic strategy is developed for preparing multifunctional indolin-3-one derivatives from 2-(ethynyl)nitrobenzene and aryl ketones.
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Facile and direct synthesis of 1-phenyl-substituted β-benzofused oxygen heterocycles from benzoxaboroles and salicylaldehydes under amine catalysis

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ01557C, Paper

Xiaoning Yang, Shuyan Wu, Jiayi Wang, Yanqing Peng, Gonghua Song
A metal-free, amine-catalyzed cyclization of benzoxaboroles with salicylaldehydes provides unified access to 1-phenyl β-benzofused oxygen heterocycles, including 5- to 7-membered 1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran, isochroman, and benzoxepin rings.
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A dual pyridinium-tetraarylimidazole fluorescent sensor for the detection of the herbicide quizalofop-p-ethyl

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00696E, Paper

Hui Lin, Suhan Wu, Xiaoting Fang, Liangbin Lin, Hongyu Guo, Fafu Yang
A dual pyridinium-tetraarylimidazole for sensing quizalofop-p-ethyl effectively with a turn-on blue-green fluorescence response.
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A low crystallinity tungsten-supported palladium catalyst and its electrochemical hydrogen evolution activity

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00588H, Paper

Yu Luo, Hanruo Chen, Wenjing Gao, Ying Li, Yingzi Zhao, Hua Fang, Mingming Wang, Zhandong Ren, Yuchan Zhu
Low-crystallinity tungsten with abundant surface hydroxyls forms Pd–O–W interfaces, weakening Pd–H binding and accelerating hydrogen desorption as the key rate-determining step of the Volmer–Heyrovsky pathway.
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Enhancing lignin depolymerization in poplar by hemicellulose-first removal via oxalic acid pretreatment

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,8024-8033
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00687F, Paper

Haoyang Li, Xiao Jiang, Ruizhen Wang, Zhongzhi Yang, Hui Pan, Kui Wang, Jianchun Jiang, Junfeng Feng
Facing the depletion of fossil fuels, the utilization of renewable lignocellulosic biomass has become imperative.
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The generation of a database of promising short-circuit current organic solar cell hole transport layers with machine learning and density functional theory

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,8010-8023
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04184H, Paper

Hussein A. K. Kyhoiesh, Sajjad H. Jawad, Salam H. Alwan, Islam H. El Azab, Hassan E. Abd Elsalam
Unlike traditional QSPR screening of existing libraries, this work integrates ML with generative design to discover novel HTLs for OSCs.
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Comparative electrochemical performance of hydrothermally synthesized NiMnFeO4 and ZnMnFeO4 spinel ferrites for high-performance supercapacitors

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7948-7965
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04531B, Paper

Qamar Abuhassan, Ahmed Aldulaimi, Omayma Salim Waleed, G. PadmaPriya, S. Supriya, Subhashree Ray, Renu Sharma, Saodatkhon Ibragimova, Zokir Matniyozov, Doniyor Jumanazarov, Aseel Smerat
Hydrothermally grown NiMnFeO₄ spinel ferrite on Ni shows high capacitance, low resistance, and long-term stability for symmetric supercapacitors.
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SiO2–PDA–DDTC nanocomposites for efficient and selective recovery of silver from wastewater: performance and mechanisms

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7927-7937
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00278A, Paper

Xiaoping Huang, Jihui Luo, Shuangfei Sun, Jianxian Zeng
A novel functional nanocomposite was fabricated and characterized. It exhibits superior adsorption capacity for Ag⁺ owing to the chelation interactions between CS group and Ag⁺.
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Synthesis, anticancer activity, and molecular docking studies of some maleimide derivatives

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7916-7926
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00004E, Paper

Mashooq A. Bhat, Mohamed A. Al-Omar, Ahmed H. Bakheit, Abdullah Al-Dhfyan
A series of 4-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-N′-[(substituted phenyl)methylidene]benzohydrazides (BF 1–12) were synthesized and screened for in vitro anticancer activity against K562 and KG-1 cancer cell lines.
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Hippuric acid-appended aminothiazole derivatives as ion-responsive metallogelators for visual detection of Ce3+

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ01297C, Paper

Priyanka Yadav, Mahammdmahir M. Saiyed, Vinay S. Sharma
A new class of hippuric acid-appended aminothiazole derivatives (1a–4a) were synthesized and systematically evaluated as potential ion-responsive gelators in the presence of lanthanides such as Ce³⁺, Pr³⁺, Sm³⁺, and Eu³⁺, as well as other metal ions.
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One-step microwave synthesis of boron-doped BiOBr/rGO nanohybrids with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic and antibacterial performance

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7866-7883
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04431F, Paper

Shanavas Yoosuf, Muhammed Safeer Naduvil Kovilakath, Neena S. John, Shalina Begum Tharayil
This study reports a novel visible-light-responsive photocatalyst, boron-doped BiOBr anchored on reduced graphene oxide (B-BiOBr/rGO), synthesized via a facile microwave-assisted method.
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Absence of genotoxicity in mouse brain and hepatic cells following administration of carbon quantum dots derived from the mucilage of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7836-7844
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ02573G, Paper

Aristeo Garrido-Hernández, Alejandro Elizalde-Cárdenas, Félix Ivan López-Preza, Luis Enrique Francisco-Martínez, Antonieta García-Murillo, Felipe de Jesús Carrillo-Romo, Eduardo Madrigal-Bujaidar, Isela Álvarez-González
We synthesized carbon quantum dots from mucilage nopal using the hydrothermal carbonization method. We determined the absence of genotoxicity in the liver and brain of mice using the comet assay, as well as high fluorescence.
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Photocatalytic conversion of polylactic acid waste to ethyl acetate in alkaline solution under mild conditions

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00298F, Paper

Zhishan Liang, Xiaolu Wu, Wensheng Zhang, Bo Ding, Youlin Huang, Dongdong Qin, Dongxue Han
The growing accumulation of plastic waste, especially biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA), demands sustainable valorization strategies beyond conventional disposal methods.
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PPDO/PCL/PEG based amphiphilic polyurethanes with controllable degradation and mechanical retention

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00659K, Paper

Yue Chen, Qi Wang, Yun Bai, Jing Li, Nan Zhang, Bin He
In this work, a series of PPDO/PCL/PEG-based amphiphilic polyurethanes (PDEUs) with rapid degradation are fabricated, which have potential application as degradable and implantable medical devices such as ureteral stents.
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Cysteine and viscosity double-locked responsive fluorescent probe for imaging in HeLa cells

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7812-7819
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00753H, Paper

Yuting Du, Minmin Guo, Xingyu Xu, Sanhu Zhao, Jie Yang
Cysteine (Cys) fluctuation is a vital factor for maintaining redox homeostasis, while cellular viscosity is pivotal in tumor microenvironments.
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A zwitterionic polyethyleneimine binder in lithium-sulfur batteries: synergistic effects of polysulfide anchoring and Li+ transport promotion

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7804-7811
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00726K, Paper

Guang Li, Yuehao Bai, Xiaoli Duan, Li Sun, Jiasui Jiang, ChangAn Yang, Yong Tao
A water-soluble zwitterionic network binder synthesized by a facile method can achieve excellent long-term cycle performance at high current densities.
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Al–O–Ti electron bridges in Cr–TiAlOx: dual-functional catalysis for coupled N2O utilization and styrene production

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7778-7786
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00156D, Paper

Yulin Li, Shiying Zong, Xiaohui Sun, Xiaolong Zhen, Jian Wang, Zhuyin Sui, Xiufeng Xu
The synergistic coupling reaction of N₂O decomposition with ethylbenzene dehydrogenation is a promising strategy for both greenhouse gas mitigation and styrene production.
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Phase variations in waste-derived CaSiO3 for efficient drug loading, releasing, and antimicrobial applications

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7726-7737
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04635A, Paper

Sumaya Tabassum, Mashrafi Bin Mobarak, Md. Farid Ahmed, Md. Najem Uddin, Muhammad Shahriar Bashar, Umme Sarmeen Akhtar, Shirin Akter Jahan, Samina Ahmed, Md. Sahadat Hossain
Eggshell-derived calcium silicate scaffolds were structurally confirmed, exhibited effective drug loading-release behavior, and displayed notable antimicrobial performance.
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Regioisomers of carbazole- and triphenylamine-based D–A–D ternaries: synthesis, optical properties and colorimetric vapochromic anti-counterfeiting application

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7706-7714
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00809G, Paper

S. Arunkumar, George Rajendra Kumar
Two regioisomers, 1 and 2, having an asymmetric D–A–D (donor–acceptor-donor) architecture are reported along with their structure property relationship studies and anti-counterfeiting application.
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Synthesis, structure and catalytic capability of two yttrium diphenylglycinate complexes

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00784H, Paper

Tian Xing, Kuiyuan Wang, Timothy J. Prior, Carl Redshaw
Unique yttrium clusters have been evaluated for their catalytic potential for the co-polymerization of propylene oxide with CO₂, ring opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone and δ-valerolactone, depolymerization of PET and ethylene polymerization.
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Enhanced titanium carbide MXene structure with CuO quantum dots as an electrode for advanced supercapacitor applications

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7679-7696
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00232C, Paper

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Mpho Rantsotlhe, Kabir Otun, Rashed A. M. Adam, Gift Rutavi, Samuel Chigome, Ncholu Manyala
Ti₃C₂ : CuO quantum dot composites with different mass ratios (1 : 0.5, 1 : 1 and 1 : 2) were successfully synthesized through hydrofluoric acid etching of Ti₃AlC₂ to obtain Ti₃C₂ MXene, followed by sonication-assisted intercalation of quantum dots.
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Succinic anhydride-functionalized corncob biosorbent for rapid and selective removal of cationic dyes from water

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7966-7975
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00514D, Paper

Linlin Du, Hao Fang, Bing Niu, Sisi Ma, Wenying Shi
A scalable succinylation strategy upcycles waste corncob into a carboxylate-rich adsorbent for fast, selective capture of cationic dyes (MB/MV) in complex water, offering a sustainable route for agricultural residue valorization.
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Dual-buffer optimization and docking-supported electrochemical fluoride nano-detection using UiO66-NDC

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7751-7760
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04826E, Paper

Pavithra N., Simranjeet Singh, Radhika Varshney, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Nabila Shehata
Electrochemical sensing of fluoride ions using UiO-66-NDC, demonstrating stable detection in both acidic and alkaline media. The limit of detection was found to be 0.33 µM in alkaline medium and 0.11 µM in acidic medium.
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Pillar[5]arene-based crosslinked polymer gel films for organic dyes adsorption

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7906-7915
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00522E, Paper

Changjun Gan, Liping Zhu, Wenzhong Huang
Two novel pillar[5]arene-based crosslinked polymer gel films exhibited a maximum Rhodamine B adsorption capacity of 448.5 mg g⁻¹, coupled with excellent recyclability.
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DBU-mediated [3+2] annulation of 3-hydroxyisoindolinones with vinylsulfonium salts: an efficient approach to functionalized oxazolo[2,3-a]isoindolones

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7609-7613
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00608F, Communication

Yan Gou, Jing Wang, Na Li, Shanling Hou, Yang Cheng, Yuming Li
A sequential [3+2] annulation reaction between 3-hydroxyisoindolinones and vinylsulfonium salts has been developed for the first time, affording tricyclic isoindolinones in good to excellent yields with high diastereoselectivities (dr = 2 : 1 to 20 : 1).
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Highly dispersed zirconium-oxo species anchored on ultrathin g-C3N4 nanosheets for efficient catalytic transfer hydrogenation of furfural

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7738-7750
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04920B, Paper

Yanan Li, Yixiao Shi, Lei Li, Lijun Wang
Zirconium–oxo species anchored on ultrathin g-C₃N₄via surface N sites form highly effective acid–base pairs, enabling efficient transfer hydrogenation of biomass-derived furfural.
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A dual-functional surfactant strategy for in situ sulfur doping and pore engineering of cyclodextrin-derived carbon microspheres toward supercapacitor and desalination applications

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7697-7705
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00564K, Paper

Shuaiqi Liu, Yiduo Liu, Yinglong Xu, Zeming Liu, Jingjing Hao, Xiaohui Huang, Qinghan Meng
Supercapacitors, leveraging their advantages of rapid charge/discharge capability and long cycle life, demonstrate significant potential in both energy storage and capacitive deionization desalination.
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DBU-mediated thiocyanate and selenocyanate activation enables transition-metal-free synthesis of chalcogen-linked heterocycles

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7614-7618
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00711B, Communication

Pallavi Saha, Deepak K. Sharma
We report a transition-metal-free protocol for synthesizing chalcogen-linked organosulfur and organoselenium frameworks via DBU mediated coupling of heteroaryl thiocyanates and selenocyanates with alkyl halides and pseudohalides.
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Formation and morphology simulation of CL-20/4,5-MDNI cocrystal explosives in different proportions of ethanol/acetonitrile binary solvents

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,8000-8009
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00031B, Paper

Yiming Liu, Zhonglin Tang, Weiye Liu, Peng Ma, Congming Ma
In order to predict the eutectic morphology and structural stability of explosives, the growth morphology of the CL-20/4,5-MDNI cocrystal was simulated by the molecular dynamics method.
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Diastereomeric P,P*-mixed-donor phosphine–diamidophosphites with an oxalamide backbone as bridging ligands

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7984-7989
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00345A, Paper

Ilya V. Chuchelkin, Ilya D. Firsin, Vladislav K. Gavrilov, Valeria M. Lukankova, Alexey A. Shiryaev, Ilya A. Zamilatskov, Vladimir S. Tyurin, Alexey N. Rodionov, Konstantin N. Gavrilov
The bridging coordination mode was investigated using a new P,P*-phosphine–diamidophosphite as a convenient model by NMR studies.
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Ion-etching-induced defect engineering toward porous Fe–N–C catalysts for efficient oxygen reduction reaction

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7976-7983
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00579A, Paper

Yong Yang, Kun-Zu Yang, Ling Jia, Hao-Ning Zhu, Wen-Quan Yuan, Ping-Jie Wei, Chao Xu, Jin-Gang Liu
A Zn²⁺ ion-etching-induced defect engineering approach was employed to prepare ZIF-derived defect-rich porous Fe–N–C catalysts that exhibited superior performance for the oxygen reduction reaction to Pt/C in zinc–air batteries.
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Metal-decorated carbon-doped BN fullerenes as highly efficient materials for solid-state hydrogen storage: insights from DFT calculations

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7854-7865
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04787K, Paper

Qamar Abuhassan, Luma Hussain Saleh, G. Padma Priya, Subhashree Ray, Amrita Pal, Renu Sharma, Arofat Inkhonova, Azam Zoyidov, Saodatkhon Ibragimova, Varagunapandiyan Natarajan, Saiful Islam
DFT shows metal-decorated carbon-doped B₁₂N₁₂ fullerenes store H₂:Li₈@B₁₂C₁₂ (12.7%) and Sc₄@B₁₂C₁₂ (6.6%), with desorption at 263–349 K.
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An enhanced linear range glucose biosensor based on a Prussian blue/glucose oxidase composite with a tailored polyurethane diffusion-limiting membrane

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7990-7999
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00527F, Paper

Xia Liu, Lu Liu, Yu Tang, Hongying Liu, Xitian Pi
A sandwich-structured membrane is engineered to synergistically balance glucose/oxygen flux and facilitate in situ oxygen regeneration. This integration strategy effectively alleviates hypoxia, significantly extending the linear detection range.
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Dual-ligand engineering of Ti-based MOFs for efficient piezo-photocatalytic overall water splitting

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7938-7947
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00561F, Paper

Xiao-Jie Jiang, Yu-Tong Zhu, Chao Li, Guang-Yu Pan, Mei-Ling Xu, Jian Jia, Xin Cheng, Kui Li
A dual-ligand engineering strategy endows a Ti-based MOF with tunable electronic structure and piezoelectric polarization. The resulting multivariate MOF enables efficient near-stoichiometric overall water splitting under light-ultrasound coupling.
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Fluoride-free synthesis of surface-modulated MXene via molten salt etching for high-performance sodium-ion batteries

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7761-7767
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04191K, Paper

Junru Wu, Guoxu Ni, Qiuhong Cui
Fluoride-free molten salt synthesis creates open 3D S-terminated Nb₂C MXene with expanded interlayer spacing, delivering 320 mAh g⁻¹ and 137.2 mAh g⁻¹ at 5 A g⁻¹ for sodium-ion batteries.
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Construction of an environmentally durable, flame-retardant, and superhydrophobic melamine sponge functionalized with polydopamine and octadecyltrichlorosilane for efficient oil–water separation

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7787-7803
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04933D, Paper

Teng Chen, Yunjiang Wo, Xin Li, Fei Yu, Wenwei Tang, Jie Yang, Jinhui Hou, Fayin Ju, Kai He, Ning Li, Zhaojian Gao
An environmentally durable, flame-retardant, and superhydrophobic melamine sponge was constructed using a facile dip-coating process.
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Engineering active sites at hydrotalcite-derived Cu–ZnO interafaces for promoting CO2 hydrogenation to methanol

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7894-7905
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00968A, Paper

Ying Yang, Peixiang Shi, Zhiqiang Yan, Zhaohui Liu, Yanchun Li, Hongyan Ban, Congming Li
CO₂ hydrogenation to methanol presents a promising route for sustainable carbon utilization and neutrality. Issues of uneven metal dispersion and weak interface effects in Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃ catalysts can be addressed by preparing hydrotalcite precursors.
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One-dimensional CeO2 nanostructures derived from Ce-BTC MOFs as fluorescent probes for hexavalent chromium detection

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7768-7777
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00517A, Paper

Samrudhi S. Gawade, Sneha V. Koparde, Sonali S. Sadavar, Dhanshri A. Naik, Onkar S. Nille, Samadhan P. Pawar, Govind B. Kolekar, Tukaram D. Dongale, Sagar D. Delekar, Pramod A. Koyale
Porous 1D CeO₂ nanostructures derived from Ce-BTC MOFs exhibit a strong fluorescence quenching response toward Cr⁶⁺, offering a promising platform for water quality monitoring.
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Enhanced sensing of acetone by Al–ZnO synthesized using microwave-assisted combustion

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7884-7893
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04777C, Paper

Divyanshu Singh, Brajendra Singh, Shyam Lal Gupta
A microwave-assisted combustion synthesized 5% Al–ZnO sample shows enhanced acetone sensing performance at 500 ppm with a high sensing response of ∼242% and excellent selectivity at low operating temperature (60 °C).
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Water-addition timing switches MOF-808 formation in a DES: mechanistic insights from ab initio molecular dynamics and spectroscopic evidence

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7715-7725
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00308G, Paper

Ruixue Zhang, Chen Fan, Jie Li, Ran Duan
Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have recently emerged as a sustainable, biodegradable alternative to volatile organic solvents for metal–organic framework (MOF) fabrication.
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Boosting the electrocatalytic durability and full water splitting efficiency of CoMoO4via strategic CeO2 decoration

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7845-7853
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00359A, Paper

Tengfei Li, Zhirong Cao, Xiangdong Meng, Min Zhou, Yuxue Zhou
Precisely tuning cerium oxide loading on CoMoO₄ enables exceptional bifunctional activity with low overpotentials for the HER and OER.
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Photocatalytic activation of persulfate by a TiO2/ZnFe2O4 Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst for the efficient degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,8034-8046
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00065G, Paper

Pengyu Sun, Tong Gao, Hailiang Ma, Yao Liu, Jiangtao Fan, Yuanqing Luo, Linnan Zhang, Tiantian Yang
TiO₂/ZnFe₂O₄ Z-scheme heterojunction activates persulfate under sunlight, achieving 97% tetracycline degradation in 18 min with excellent stability and wide pH range.
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Micellar-colloidal iron oxyhydroxide-integrated hybrid-composite photocatalysts for orthogonal rhodium/cobalt-mediated NAD+/NADH cycling and mediator-free boronic acid hydroxylation

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7658-7668
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04983K, Paper

Shaifali Mishra, Rajesh K. Yadav, Chandani Singh, Rehana Shahin, Kanchan Sharma, Vinay K. Mishra, Surendra K. Jaiswal, Sandeep Chaudhary, Tanmoy Tantra, Jin Ook Baeg
The dual-function platform highlights composite-metal oxide organic–inorganic hybrid-composite frameworks as efficient, sustainable photocatalysts for integrated biocatalytic and synthetic applications such as boronic acid hydroxylation.
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A CZS-decorated Al-MOF S-scheme heterojunction for concurrent photocatalytic H2 generation and methylene blue degradation under visible light

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7820-7835
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00817H, Paper

Zhou Shujun, Zhang Tianyuan, Wang Liping, Wang Zhijuan, Chen Hongjin, Miao Yingchun
High efficiency of photocatalytic hydrogen production coupled with the degradation of dye wastewater is realized on a CZS-decorated Al-MOF S-scheme heterojunction.
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A carboxyl-functionalized poly(arylene ether sulfone)–terbium(III) coordination polymer-based fluorescent fibrous membrane for highly sensitive detection of Cr(VI) ions

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7669-7678
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00405A, Paper

Yi Li, Wanting Zhong, Guanghui Fu, Zipeng Liu, Tianhao Yan, Xiao Wang, Hailong Tang
A chemically robust CPES–Tb(III) fluorescent fibrous membrane was developed for rapid Cr(VI) sensing, exhibiting high selectivity, strong anti-interference capability, and excellent reusability.
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Novel palmatine hydrochloride–phenolic acid cocrystals: effects of different phenolic acids on hygroscopicity improvement and antibacterial activity enhancement

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7647-7657
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04579G, Paper

Xin-Ru Zhu, Ze Li, Dan Sun, Roudaina Elmidaoui, Meng-Xuan Dai, Zhi-Long Zhao, Xiang-Zhu Chen, Fei Jiang, Lu Liu
Three novel palmatine chloride (PCl) cocrystals with phenolic acids were developed. The cocrystallization enhanced the hygroscopic stability and antibacterial activity of PCl.
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Hybrid azine–oxamic acid molecular design: synthesis, structure, and supramolecular implications

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7619-7634
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04656D, Paper

Ketlyn Wolfart Borth, Letícia dos Santos Leal, Verônica de Carvalho Teixeira, Grazielli da Rocha, Tatiana Renata Gomes Simões
Novel molecules incorporating azine and oxamic acid-derived groups. Intramolecular hydrogen bonds contribute to the stabilization of molecular planarity. This structural conformation endows the molecules with potential for photophysical applications.
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On the magnetic criteria of aromaticity in topologically spherical molecules: theoretical tools for the magnetic response of giant fullerenes C240 and C540

New J. Chem., 2026, 50,7635-7646
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00094K, Paper

Paolo Lazzeretti, Francesco Ferdinando Summa, Riccardo Zanasi, Guglielmo Monaco
Magnetically induced 3D current densities, net bond current strengths and divergence of the isotropically averaged Lorentz force density are used to characterize the magnetic response of giant I_h-fullerenes containing 240 and 540 carbon atoms.
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Synthesis and multiscale computational analysis of 6-nitrobenzoxazole-2-thione: electronic structure, intermolecular interactions, and predicted protease inhibition

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00979D, Paper

Said Jebbari, Mohamed Omari, Mohammed Riad Fouad, Haydar Mohammad-Salim, Marwa Alaqarbeh, Ali Ben Ahmed, Abdessamad Tounsi, Mohamed Anouar Harrad
Nitro-substituted benzoxazole-2-thione derivatives constitute an underexplored class of heteroaromatic systems with promising pharmacological potential.
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Synthesis of Cl@Ti3C2 for supercapacitor applications and first-principles insights into its enhanced electrochemical properties

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00107F, Paper

Sheheera Irfan, Eisha Naeem, Yasir A. Haleem, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Arshad, Abdul Ghafar Wattoo, Abdullah K. Alanazi
This study investigates the properties of Cl@Ti₃C₂ for supercapacitor applications, with experimental findings supported by first-principles calculations.
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Green N, S-codoped carbon dots from fennel and garlic enabling selective Fe³⁺ sensing and robust colorimetric thermometry

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ01024E, Paper

Qingmei Zhang, Yonghua Du, Zewei Cheng, Peng Gao, Qi Jin, Wei Wang, Bing Li
Dual-mode optical probes that are low-cost, sustainable, and stable over long periods are attractive for fieldable chemical and temperature readouts. We report a one-pot hydrothermal synthesis of nitrogen- and sulfur-codoped...
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D–π–A type AIE molecules exhibiting persistent room temperature phosphorescence and delayed fluorescence through structural regulation

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00835F, Paper

Zhihua Zhang, Hongmei Qu, Xia Li, Yameng Li, Ruihan Dai, Xuesong Zhang, Wenjing Pan
Left: Three D–π–A emitters with distinct π–bridge and phosphorescence lifetimes, all exhibiting ICT, AIE and triple PF/DF/RTP emissions. Right: Dual-mode MCL of CzBI-OBIN, highlighting the key role of compact π–π stacking in persistent RTP.
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TEMPO-promoted thioacid–amine coupling for peptide synthesis

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ01410K, Paper

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Surya Pratap Singh, Upasana Chatterjee, Daniel T. Glatzhofer, Indrajeet Sharma
TEMPO promoted oxidative coupling of thiocarboxylic acids with amines enables mild, reagent-free peptide bond formation via diacyl disulfide intermediates, delivering di- and tripeptides without detectable epimerization.
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Quercetin-functionalized silver nanoparticles as a selective colorimetric sensor of Hg2+ in water and studies on interactions between the nanoparticles and bovine serum albumin

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04529K, Paper

Sushma, Deepti Chauhan, Hendrik C. Swart, Kalyan Sundar Ghosh
Quercetin-functionalized silver nanoparticles (QC-AgNPs) as colorimetric sensor of Hg²⁺.
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Highly efficient hydrogenation reduction of nitrate to ammonia and nitrogen via a Ni-MOF-74 reduction-derived Ni-based catalyst

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00427J, Paper

Ling-Feng Zou, Zi-Sheng Chao, Tao Xiang, Fen Wu, Mou-Huan Song, Jia-Ao Xia, An Li
A novel Ni-MOF-74-derived nickel-based catalyst was successfully developed for the efficient hydrogenation reduction of nitrate to ammonia and nitrogen, exhibiting high activity, selectivity, and stability under mild conditions.
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Facile transformation of rofecoxib into a novel near-infrared AIEgen for real-time dynamic monitoring of lipid droplets metabolism

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ01099G, Paper

Tao Dai, Renfu Li, Tong Wu, Xia Wang, Xinli Wang, Weiwei Zhang, Xueyuan Chen, Zhuo Chen, Lijun Xie
Lipid-related diseases that surpass other diseases cause a significant number ofglobal deaths each year. Visual monitoring the formation, dynamic movement and degradation of lipid droplets (LDs) can enhance our understanding...
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Self-Assembly of Tetraphenylethylene-Cored Metallacycles Linked by Stereo-isomerizable Ligands: Photo-induced E to Z isomerization within Supramolecular Structures

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ01109H, Paper

Bing-Yu Li, Jin Tong, Ji Wang, Shu-Yan Yu
A new series of [4+4] and [2+2] supramolecular metallacycles incorporating di-1H-pyrazole ligands based on tetraphenylethene (TPE) inspired us to gain an understanding of the successive photo-induced transformation of multiple TPE...
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Serum Prolidase in Myocardial Infarction: Purification, Kinetic Properties, and Drug-Enzyme Interactions

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ05027H, Paper

Lana Abid Mansor Alnajar, Ahmed H Kudhair, Ansam Faeq Nouman, Ebaa Azooz
Objective: This study aimed to isolate, purify, and characterize the enzyme prolidase from the serum of patients with myocardial infarction (MI). Also, evaluate potential pharmaceutical inhibitors using in silico methods.Methods:...
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Density Functional Theory-Assisted Electrochemical Sensing of Caffeic Acid Using an Iron(II) Complex of Diethyl Thiophene-2,5-Dicarboxylate-Modified Carbon Paste Electrode

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ01171C, Paper

Kruthika Manohara Sakamma, Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash, Kayim Pineda-Urbina, Sunitha Mughalihalli Shivashankar, Bhavana Rikhari, Andrés Aparicio- Victorino
In this work, Density Functional Theory calculations along with the electrochemical technique were employed to design and evaluate an efficient sensing platform for detecting Caffeic Acid (CA). The role of...
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Mat Stick–Derived CQD/Fe³⁺ Sensor for Ascorbic Acid Detection and Fluorescent Ink Applications

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04845A, Paper

Manjushree Bera, Tithi Maity, Manik Das, Arjina Khatun, Subrata Mukhopadhyay, Bidhan Chandra Samanta
Ascorbic acid (AA) (C6H8O6), also known as vitamin C, is a water-soluble vitamin consisting of a skeleton of six-carbon lactone derived from fruits and vegetables. Detection of ascorbic acid in...
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Sustainably Driven ZnO Nanocatalytic Paradigm for Assembling Novel Bis-Heteroaryl Indole Frameworks: Robust Cytotoxic Profiling against HCT116 and MCF-7 Cells

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00348F, Paper

Parveen Kumar, Anurag Mishra, Gourav Kumar, Baldev ., Prisha Bhatia, Sri krishna Magani Jayadev, Meena Nemiwal
The escalating global burden of cancer continues to demand the discovery of structurally novel anticancer pharmacophore supported by efficient and economically viable synthetic methodologies. Aligned with the pursuit of sustainable...
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Sequentially Electrodeposited Fe6Ni/FeNi6 NiFe Hydroxide/LDH-Like Double-Layer Electrode for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00338A, Paper

Wenxu Wang, Xiaotian Zhao, qiang liu, mengjie bai, Chuancheng Liang, xia li, yiqing jiao, Zhihao Fang, Yongwei Li, yan zhou
In this work, we prepared a sequentially electrodeposited NiFe hydroxide/LDH-like double-layer electrode on nickel foam by using precursor solutions with different Fe/Ni feed ratios in two deposition steps. The resulting...
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Dual-activator strategy to facilely tune pore structure of lignin-based porous carbon for high performance supercapacitors

New J. Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00491A, Paper

Xiaofeng Liang, Yue Yang, Hongtao Guo, Yichao Ye, Tao Yin, Zhipeng Tian, Chao Wang, Jingtao Zhang, Riyang Shu
Based on the energy storage principle of electric double-layer supercapacitors, regulating the hierarchical pore structure of porous carbon is of great significance but remains a formidable challenge. Herein, we propose...
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Fe(III)-modified activated alumina with enhanced fluoride adsorption under near-neutral pH conditions

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6NJ00627B, Paper

Vaishali Chauhan, Felipe Fantuzzi, Anirban Das, Kalisadhan Mukherjee
The present work demonstrates the enhanced fluoride adsorption performance of Fe(III)-modified activated alumina under near-neutral pH conditions.
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A visible light-promoted C–H insertion reaction of diazoamides with 1,3-diketones

New J. Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ04942C, Paper

Selvaraj Hariharan, Sengodagounder Muthusamy
Visible light-promoted C–H insertion of diazoamides with 1,3-diketones efficiently affords 3-substituted-2-oxindoles. Subsequent transformation provides biologically active 3-pyrazol-4-yl indole derivatives in good to excellent yield.
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