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Designing inorganic-organic Ru-polyoxomolybdates cluster for one-pot conversion of aldehydes to primary amides

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00628K, Research Article

Jingping Wang, Jingyang Niu, Sen Liu, Kunhong Li, Siyu Liu, Zhen Jing, Pengtao Ma
Designing effective synthetic strategy for preparing primary amides under mild condition is a prominent but challenging assignment.Herein, two inorganic-organic crystalline Ru-polyoxomolybdates(Ru3-P2Mo18) were skillfully synthesized and characterized. Interestingly, two compounds manifest...
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Outstanding Reviewers for Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers in 2025

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5602-5602
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI90055K, Editorial

We would like to take this opportunity to highlight the Outstanding Reviewers for Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers in 2025, as selected by the editorial team for their significant contribution to the journal.
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Correction: Electrode/electrolyte interface design for multifunctional zinc–iodine batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5940-5940
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI90054B, Correction

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Lizhu Li, Qing Xu, Deyu Liu, Netanel Shpigel, Zi-Hai Cheng, Li-Feng Chen, Jingwei Chen
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Scalable engineering of the active NiMoO4/MoO2 catalyst by rapid Joule heating for industrial pre-treated seawater electrolysis

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00745G, Research Article

Yiming Chen, Zhan Zhao, Yuanyuan Liu, Kelei Huang, Xiangchao Meng
This work explores a scalable Joule heating method enabling high-performance, stable RO seawater electrolysis via optimized NiMoO₄/MoO₂ heterostructures, achieving industrial current density with lower voltage and energy consumption.
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Platinum(II)-CN/SCN-rhenium(I) luminophores adopting multiple aggregation states

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5906-5918
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00716C, Research Article

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Viktoria V. Khistiaeva, Victoria Cappellari, Andrey Belyaev, Toni Eskelinen, Antti J. Karttunen, Cristian A. Strassert, Igor O. Koshevoy
Platinum(II)–rhenium(I) bichromophoric complexes demonstrate reversible changes of solid-state luminescence, attributed to the switching between several conformations of noncovalently bound dimers, governed by the counteranions and solvents.
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Lithium recognition reconfigures a multistep spin-crossover pathway in a crown ether-functionalized Hofmann-type framework

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5784-5793
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00828C, Research Article

Hong-Tai Chen, Yu-Xiao Chen, Meng Yu, Jun Tao
Selective Li⁺ binding in a crown-ether-functionalized Hofmann framework reconfigures the cooperative multistep spin-crossover pathway.
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Modulating ligand-to-metal charge transfer in titanium-oxo clusters enables efficient H2O2 activation and pollutant degradation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5762-5771
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00774K, Research Article

Zihang Wang, Wenxin Peng†, Jintao Geng, Hui Wang, Xiaodong Zhang, Yi Xie
Schematic illustration of the LMCT effect influencing the Fenton-like performance of titanium-oxo clusters.
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In situ construction of a medium-entropy interface on manganese-based Prussian blue analogues for aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5919-5930
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00761A, Research Article

Zining Li, Jianhui Cen, Yang Li, Liubing Dong
An ion exchange strategy is applied to in situ construct a mid-entropy interface layer on the manganese-based Prussian Blue Analogues (MnPBA) surface, realizing notably improved Zn²⁺-storage capacity, rate performance and structural stability.
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Balancing stability and reactivity: a robust Pd(II) biaryl precatalyst for rapid generation of catalytically active Pd(0) species

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5931-5939
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00664G, Research Article

Weiqi Li, Tomoki Iida, Manaka Kaneko, Ziwei Hu, Takaki Kanbara, Junpei Kuwabara
A robust Pd(II) biaryl precatalyst enables air-stable storage while rapidly generating active Pd(0) species via clean reductive elimination. This system avoids initiation-side reactions and delivers high performance in cross-coupling reactions.
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Circularly polarized electroluminescence from sterically engineered ruthenium(II) complexes enabled by a chiral anion strategy in OLEDs

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5819-5827
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00692B, Research Article

Jin-Yue Guo, Zhong-Qiu Li, Jian-Cheng Chen, Yongli Yan, Yu-Wu Zhong
Circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) has garnered significant interest for advanced optoelectronic applications, with circularly polarized electroluminescence (CPEL) offering particular promise for next-generation displays.
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Magnetic field-induced porous carbon aerogel-supported CoFe nanowires for electromagnetic wave absorption

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5889-5905
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00748A, Research Article

Yucong Lei, Qinchuan He, Yiqun Wang, Congmin Fan, Xuemin Yin
Magnetic field-induced CoFe nanowires in a porous carbon aerogel achieve −64.6 dB reflection loss and 7.84 GHz bandwidth at 20 wt% loading, combining light weight and thermal insulation.
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Biomass-derived N-doped lamellar hierarchically porous carbon for high-performance Li–Se batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5807-5818
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00806B, Research Article

Yi-Xun Liu, Yu-Ting Xiong, Lin-Dong Wang, Yi-Qi Fan, Liang Wu, Hemdan S. H. Mohamed, Zhi-Yi Hu, Yu Li, Bao-Lian Su
A novel two-dimensional N-doped lamellar porous carbon/selenium cathode with high surface area and Se loading improves reaction kinetics, yielding excellent electrochemical performance for Li–Se batteries.
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Achieving giant optical anisotropy in the mid-far infrared region via ideal alignment of dual functional motifs

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5738-5745
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00591H, Research Article

Yi-Wen Shan, Ming-Zhi Zhang, Chun-Li Hu, Jiang-Gao Mao
Two high-performance birefringent crystals, La₂SbS₃(S₂)X (X = Cl, Br), have been synthesized through rational design, achieving a breakthrough balance between giant birefringence and wide band gaps (1.049 and 2.22 eV; 1.057 and 2.29 eV).
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Multiferroicity engineered by Co2+ substitution in hybrid ferroelectrics

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5879-5888
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00298F, Research Article

Ya-Ru Kong, Xiao-Lin Zhao, Dong-Sheng Shao, Wei Ye, Weihua Ning, Zheng-Fang Tian, Hong-Bin Luo, Xiao-Ming Ren
Partial substitution of Pb²⁺ with magnetic Co²⁺ in ferroelectric TMAPbI₃ enables coexisting ferroelectric order below 183 K and composition-tunable glassy magnetic ordering at 2–10 K, establishing a soft hybrid route to multiferroicity.
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Diamond-like AgxCu3−xPS4 (x = 1 and 2) synthesized by the metal oxide–boron–chalcogen (MOBQ) routine: local high-entropy engineering for balanced infrared nonlinear optical performance

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5746-5753
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00942E, Research Article

Ao Guo, Rong-Ling Zhu, Zheng-Ren Chen, Zhi Deng, Zong-Ze Li, Shao-Peng Gui, Mao-Yin Ran, Sheng-Ping Guo
By combining the partial cation substitution strategy with local high-entropy engineering, Ag_xCu_3-xPS₄ (x = 1, 2) were synthesized by the MOBQ method, which exhibit excellent infrared NLO properties by rationally regulating the Ag/Cu ratio.
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1D anionic dysprosium(III) coordination polymers with photoactive protonated 4-styrylpyridinium counter-ions: photoinduced modulation of magnetic behavior via synergistic dual photoresponses

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5858-5867
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00913A, Research Article

Shi-Kun Yan, Yu-Hang Wang, Yan-Rui Zhao, Jin Zhang, Qi-Yue Xin, Ya-Hui Wang, Guang-Zhi Zhou, Ai-Huan Sun, Ji-Xiang Hu, Guo-Ming Wang
Substituent-directed synergistic control of photocycloaddition and radical generation enables programmable optical modulation of single-molecule magnet behavior in a series of dysprosium(III) complexes.
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Single-atom engineering goldene for highly efficient and selective electroreduction of nitrate to ammonia

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5828-5840
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00595K, Research Article

Zishan Xiong, Song Lu, Jiaqi Fan, Tiancun Liu, Qing Li, Yong Wu, Zhixin Yu
Single-atom engineering goldene as highly efficient catalyst for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia.
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Polyoxometalate-assisted crystallization for ultraselective Ln(III)/An(VI) separation under strongly acidic conditions

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5868-5878
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00578K, Research Article

Guangtao Zhang, Yarui Li, Jiarui Chen, Yunyi Cui, Xiaoyuan Zhou, Qing Zou, Xiaofeng Guo, Yongxin Li, Peng Lin, Jian Lin
Selective Ln(III)/An(VI) separation is achieved via acidity-controlled crystallization of lanthanides with a Preyssler-type polyoxometalate, enabling record-high separation factors in a fully inorganic system.
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Solvent-induced assembly and photocatalytic properties of atomically precise tellurotungstate-templated Ag clusters

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5754-5761
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00923A, Research Article

Jiwei Ning, Mengyun Zhao, Yuanyuan Dong, Manzhou Chi, Yurui Li, Yeqin Feng, Yun Qin, Hongjin Lv, Guo-Yu Yang
Two tellurotungstate-templated Ag clusters, [Ag₆₀(TeW₆O₂₄)₂(^tBuCC)₃₆(NO₃)₁₀Cl₂]·38CH₃CN and [Ag₄₆(TeW₁₃O₄₆)₂(^tBuCC)₂₄(NO₃)₂(CH₃CN)₈]·24CH₃CN, were synthesized via a facile solvothermal method using in situ generated tellurotungstates as templates.
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A necroptosis-inducing nickel(II) complex for immunotherapeutic activation of breast cancer stem cells

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5794-5806
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00611F, Research Article

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Alex G. Brown, Minhui Cui, Xiao Feng, Kuldip Singh, Fabrizio Ortu, Haihua Xiao, Kogularamanan Suntharalingam
The immunotherapeutic anti-cancer stem cell (CSC) properties of a nickel(II) complex containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, diclofenac is reported.
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Countercation-regulated pore structure engineering of fcu-metal–organic frameworks for enhanced gas separation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5694-5700
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00842A, Research Article

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Jing Ling, Zhiyu Tao, Jiafeng Miao, Cong Lin, Hao Wang, Tsz Woon Benedict Lo
We demonstrate the sorption chemistry can be regulated by extra-framework counter-cations in metal–organic frameworks.
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Ionic-to-coordinate structural transformation of hybrid metal halides with improved anti-Kasha room-temperature phosphorescence and dynamic multicolor emission

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5772-5783
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00768F, Research Article

Jie Li, Chenghao Ye, Siwei Bo, Qimin Chen, Tianye Su, Yingxian Wang, Huiting Huang, Yunyun Feng, Xinyang Chen, Xiao-Hong Xiong, Qi Pang, Binbin Luo, Xianli Li
This work reports a thermally induced phase transformation from ionic In-1 to ionic In-2 and finally to coordinate In-3 along with improved anti-Kasha room temperature phosphorescence.
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A benzoxazolyl-linked cyclic(alkyl)(amino)carbene (CAAC): the N-sidearm negatively influences the Buchwald–Hartwig coupling

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5850-5857
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00113K, Research Article

Soumajit Nath, Subham Sarkar, Sudip Baguli, Ankit Kumar, Dibyendu Mallick, Debabrata Mukherjee
Additional-donor-functionalized cyclic(alkyl)(amino)carbenes (CAACs) are rare, but can be valuable as chelating ligands.
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Dual-action peptide shuttles prevent Cu-amyloid-β-induced neurotoxicity and relocate Cu intracellularly

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5701-5716
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00862C, Research Article

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Michael Okafor, David Schmitt, Enrico Falcone, Stéphane Gasman, Laurent Raibaut, Christelle Hureau, Peter Faller, Nicolas Vitale
Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease characterized by intracellular neurofibrillary tangles of Tau protein and extracellular senile plaques built on amyloid-β (Aβ) peptides.
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Evolution of lithium-ion battery recycling: state-of-the-art processes, emerging technologies, and future prospects

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5657-5681
DOI: 10.1039/D5QI02442K, Review Article

Zhuoyue Lu, Yao Ding, Mingjie Wang, Wen Li, Mengting Kou, Fang Liu, Liqiang Mai
Direct regeneration and repair of LIB cathode materials have advanced from proof-of-concept to engineering exploration. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the current recycling technologies.
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Efficient photothermal catalysis driving C–C coupling: challenges, strategies, and prospects for CO2 reduction to C2+ products

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5603-5656
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00570E, Review Article

Hongbin He, Yuqi Ren, Ruoxuan Peng, Yuan-Hao Zhu, Zhouze Chen, Xingyu Zhan, Pengyu Fei, Jiancheng Zhou, Yitao Si, Naixu Li
Photothermal catalysis enables CO₂-to-C₂₊ conversion. This review addresses bottlenecks (CO coverage, C–C coupling, HER) & advancements in material/reactor design, highlighting promise for CO₂ utilization.
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Biomimetic modeling of copper nitrite reductase: acid-catalyzed reduction of nitrite to nitric oxide at a Cu(I)-center via a Cu(II)-hydroxide intermediate

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5841-5849
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00546B, Research Article

Prabhakar Bhardwaj, Sanjai Muthusamy, Soumyadip Ray, Padmabati Mondal, Pankaj Kumar
To mimic the functional model of CuNiR, we explored the mechanistic studies of the structurally characterized Cu(I)-nitrite complex [(PMDT)Cu(I)(NO₂⁻)], which reveal acid-catalyzed nitrite reduction to nitric oxide via a Cu(II)–hydroxide intermediate.
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A hybrid pyridine-thioether macrocycle to chelate theranostic copper and silver radioisotopes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5717-5737
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00525J, Research Article

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Marianna Tosato, Fortuna Ponte, Sara Franchi, Nora V. May, Mikael Jensen, Helmut Mäcke, Valerio Di Marco, Laura Pigani, Erika Ferrari, Emilia Sicilia, Mattia Asti, Caterina F. Ramogida
A hybrid pyridine-sulfur cyclen-based chelator achieves robust complexation of coinage radiometals with high in vitro stability, offering a promising platform for theranostic radiopharmaceuticals.
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Rationally controlled synthesis of Ni–Cu–Zn oxide hollow structures for high-performance supercapacitors

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5682-5693
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00197A, Research Article

Chengzhen Wei, Cheng Cheng, Weimin Du, Dechen Kong, Jia Chen, Xiaopei Ding, Dandan Wei, Tiantian Cheng
We developed a simple route to prepare Ni–Cu–Zn oxide YSS and HS structures. The compositional and structural features of both Ni–Cu–Zn oxides make them desirable for supercapacitor applications.
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Steering Nickel-Amidyl Radical Intermediates: From a Stable High-Valent Amide to C-C Coupling and Dinitrogen Activation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI01174H, Research Article

Jingjun Hao, Pengfei Xin, Xiaofei Li, Zhicheng Guan, Boris Vabre, Yin Yang, Zhong-Yi Liu, Xiufang Xu, Davit Zargarian
Nickel amides are pivotal intermediates in catalysis, yet their high-valent redox chemistry remains largely unexplored due to instability. Herein, we report the one-electron oxidation of two Ni(II) arylamides supported by...
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A Robust Gadolinium Shell Gold Core Nanoparticle Platform for Hybrid Diagnostic Imaging

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00921B, Research Article

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Li He, Ho-Fai Chau, Karolina Sprawka, Junhui Zhang, Ga-Lai Law
A new MRI/CT hybrid platform is developed by decorating AuNPs with a shell of chiral Gd complexes via a robust four-pronged anchoring strategy. This design is intended to preserve gadolinium...
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Symmetry Breaking and Hysteretic Four-Step Spin-Crossover in a 2D Hofmann-Type Coordination Polymer

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00990E, Research Article

Kang Chen, Yan-Ru Chen, Zi-Xuan Fan, Yan-Cong Chen, Si-Guo Wu, Zhao-Ping Ni, Ming-Liang Tong
Multi-step spin-crossover (SCO) materials possess multiple spin states, offering great potential for high-order information storage and multi-switches. Herein, we report two solvent-free two-dimensional Hofmann-type coordination polymers constructed using a flexible...
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Multiscale dynamic electrocatalysts: Reconstruction mechanism, in-situ characterization and pathway regulation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI01298A, Review Article

Zhishuo Fu, yanxue Chao, Suping Li, Lei Wang, Jianping Lai
Driven by the global implementation of carbon neutrality strategies, electrocatalysis has evolved into a core technology for the conversion and storage of renewable energy, with vital practical applications in green...
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A Series of Langasite-Type Compounds: Size Effect Regulation for Cation Occupation and Enhanced SHG Response

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI01143H, Research Article

Zhi Deng, Nian-Tzu Suen, Zhen-Cheng Wu, Huizhi Gao, Sheng-Ping Guo
The potential of oxides as laser frequency doubling crystals in the mid-infrared region is often overlooked due to their narrow infrared transparency and relatively weak second-harmonic generation (SHG) response compared...
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Laser-Driven Synthesis of an Air-Stable Nitrogen-Oxygen Polymer from N2O at Moderate Pressure

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00909C, Research Article

Jun Han, Ying Liu, Zhipeng Yan, Cheng Jin, Qunfei Zheng, Chenkai Li, Yating Jia, Hong Meng, Jinlong Zhu
Extreme synthesis conditions and poor ambient stability hinder the recovery of high-energy-density polymeric nitrogen materials. We demonstrate that nitrous oxide (N2O), a simple N-rich precursor, can be transformed into a...
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Interfacial engineering regulating the electronic structure of cobalt active sites in hollow Co3S4/In2S3 for enhanced photothermal catalytic cycloaddition of diluted CO2

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI01164K, Research Article

Hong An, Yiwen Zhu, Fengfeng Chen, Chunting Fu, Xiaoyu Chu, Junkuo Gao
An interfacial engineering strategy was employed to construct a hollow Co₃S₄/In₂S₃ heterojunction. The hollow structural features, combined with the intrinsic BEF, facilitate photocatalytic cycloaddition reactions between diluted CO₂ and epoxides.
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Covalent integration of photosensitizer and catalyst in the pore walls of periodic mesoporous organosilicas for efficient solar-driven CO2 reduction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00603E, Research Article

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Miguel A. Pozo-López, Raúl Rojas-Luna, Souvik Roy, Francisco J. Romero-Salguero, Dolores Esquivel
Dual-site periodic mesoporous organosilicas with a covalently integrated molecular photosensitiser and catalyst enable efficient visible-light-driven CO₂-to-CO conversion through rapid photoinduced electron transfer.
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Navigating lithium fluoride formation by electrode interphase engineering with an amphiphilic covalent organic framework-based electrolyte

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00771F, Research Article

Huifen Zhuang, Zixi Zheng, Yafang Guan, Runhan Li, Runhua Zuo, Wenhai Feng, Yifa Chen, Ya-Qian Lan
A kind of non-sacrificial amphiphilic covalent organic framework (i.e., TGBM-COF) that functions as a zwitterionic regulator in the electrolyte to realize a stable LiF-rich SEI/CEI for high-rate lithium-metal batteries.
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Grain boundary-mediated electrocatalytic C–N coupling for urea synthesis from CO2 and NOx

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00104A, Research Article

Siqing Wang, Yan Zhang, Pengda Xiang, Dawei Chen, Qiling Li, Zhiyan Guo, Chen Chen
Electrocatalytic urea synthesis from CO₂ and NO_x provides a sustainable route for simultaneous chemical production and pollutant utilization.
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Achieving Linear Anisotropic Thermal Expansion via Coupled Molecular Motion and Spin Crossover

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00885B, Research Article

Han-Han Lu, Meng-Jia Shang, Wen-Jing Jiang, Hui-Ying Sun, Ya-Lin Peng, Qiang Liu, Jingyi Xiao, Liang Zhao, Hiroki Oshio, Yin-Shan Meng, Tao Liu
Controlling anisotropic thermal expansion (ATE) at the molecular level is crucial for the development of high-precision actuators and sensors, yet remains a formidable challenge. Here we report a spin crossover...
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Electrosynthesis Unlocks High-Valent Lanthanide Complexes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00084C, Research Article

Qing-Song Yang, Tianjiao Xue, Hai-Lin Chen, Yousong Ding, Zhiping Zheng
The chemistry of lanthanide ions in unconventional oxidation states is of great interest due to their distinct reactivity, unique physicochemical properties, and promising applications. Progress, however, has been severely impeded...
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Breaking the Fluorine Reliance: Engineering a Fluorine-Free Organic/Inorganic Interphase with a Localized pH Buffer Zone for Sustainable Aqueous Zinc Batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI01059H, Research Article

Wan-Yue Diao, Chang Liu, Tingting Gao, Sa Lv, Li Lin, Huan Wang, Dan Xie
Employing low-salt concentration electrolyte has been regarded as a cost-effectiveness strategy to impel the industrialization of aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs). However, excessive free H2O molecules and localized Zn 2+...
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High Performance X-ray Imaging Enabled by Localized Lattice Modulated Cs3Cu2Br5 Scintillator

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00998K, Research Article

Andi Sun, Shuo Lyu, Huilin Liu, Jun Zeng, Taiguang Jin, Shuwei Hao, Chun-Hui Yang, Yunfei Shang
Zero-dimensional lead-free all-inorganic halides Cs 3 Cu 2 X 5 (X = Cl, Br and I) effectively confine excitons within their isolated [Cu 2 X 5 ] 3-polyhedral units, thereby...
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Circumventing Photoanode Bandgap Limits via Oxidative Photoelectro-Hole Primed Photoredox Catalysis for Energy-Demanding Solar-to-Chemical Synthesis

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00811A, Research Article

Weijian Yang, Pengju Li, Limei Tian, Zijian Zhao, Jing-Ao Fan, Tinghao Wu, Mark G Humphrey, Chi Zhang, Ke Hu
Photoelectrochemical (PEC) organic synthesis promises direct solar-to-chemical upgrading, yet activating arenes remains difficult because the required oxidation potentials lie beyond the reach of most visible-light photoanodes. Achieving such demanding oxidations...
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Ytterbium(II) phosphinidene complexes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI01149G, Research Article

Tingjun Li, Qingqing Wen, Thayalan Rajeshkumar, Xiaojuan Liu, Laurent Maron, Yaofeng Chen
The first series of divalent ytterbium phosphinidene complexes has been synthesized and structurally characterized. These complexes exhibit not only addition reactivity at the Yb–P bonds but also redox activity arising from the divalent centers.
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Ligand-mediated core structure engineering and luminescence of metal nanoclusters: tuning emission from NIR-I to NIR-II

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00809G, Research Article

Jia-Wei Liu, Dan Li, Peng-Xu Lu, Tao-Xiao Wen, Yan-Ru Chen, Jian-Hua Jia, Ming-Liang Tong
Three structurally comparable silver-rich clusters were prepared using a controlled variable approach, maintaining constant thiolate ligands and solely varying phosphine ligands, achieving regulation of emission from the NIR-I to the NIR-II.
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Exchange-transferred anisotropy: An isotropic MnII ion governs single-molecule magnetism in a {Mn9} double-decker metallacrown

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI01087C, Research Article

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Konstantina H. Baka, Max Mikael Kallio, Veacheslav Vieru, Andrew M. Mowson, Evangelia Koumousi, Catherine Raptopoulou, Vassilis Psycharis, Wolfgang Wernsdorfer, Eufemio Moreno-Pineda, George Christou, Liviu Chibotaru, Theocharis C Stamatatos
A mixed-valence {Mn^IIMn^III₈} (1) cluster with a double-decker structure comprising a central eight-coordinate Mn^II atom surrounded by a coupled array of eight, five-coordinate Mn^III atoms was isolated. Magnetic measurements revealed...
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Polyoxovanadate-based supramolecular vesicles for enhancing lithium–sulfur battery performance under high rates, high loadings, and subzero-temperature conditions

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00870D, Research Article

Yihai Song, Yi Feng, Chunhui Zhang, Jiayuan Zhang, Linlin Fan, Yundong Cao, Hong Liu, Guanggang Gao
V₃₄-DODA vesicles formed via electrostatic and polar interactions disperse active sites, enabling long-range electrostatic accumulation and transport of polysulfides to V₃₄ for robust chemical immobilization and reversible catalysis.
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Three-component diazaphospholium synthesis enables P(V)-to-P(III) conversion and ylide-mediated CO2 and CS2 activation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI01242F, Research Article

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Linwei Huang, Jannis Fidelius, Kai Schwedtmann, Philipp Royla, Rosa M. Gomila, Antonio Frontera, Jan J. Weigand
A three-component cycloaddition gives diazaphospholium salts with divergent base-controlled reactivity, enabling formal P(V)-to-P(III) conversion or ylide-mediated CO₂/CS₂ activation.
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Template-free synthesis of hierarchical hollow urchin-like fluorine-doped Nb2O5 microspheres for fast and stable lithium-ion storage

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00736H, Research Article

Guangyin Liu, Xiaowen Li, Nanfu Qiao, Xuefeng Liu, Shuoyu Yang, Bo Jin, Xuanxuan Sun, Mengru Gu, Yongsong Luo
Nb2O5 has become a promising fast-charging anode for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) owing to its open framework structure, safe operating potential, and pseudocapacitance properties. However, its poor electronic conductivity can lead...
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Electrochemical Generation of an Open-Shell Gold(III)-Dithiolene Porous Coordination Polymer

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00690F, Research Article

yohan cheret, Ghénadie Novitchi, Kaoutar Benjelloun, Pascale Senzier, Pere Alemany, Enric Canadell, Narcis Avarvari, Nicolas Zigon
Controlling the oxidation state of redox-active ligands during the assembly of Porous Coordination Polymers (PCPs) is a key challenge toward the design of electronically functional frameworks. Herein, we report a...
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Picolinamide-functionalized macrocyclic chelators for 203/212Pb theranostic radiotracers

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI01035K, Research Article

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Bradley E. Osborne, Christina Siakalli, Ryan K. Brown, Andrew J. P. White, Claudia Rocco, Dominik Weiss, Estefanía Delgado-Pinar, Enrique García-España, Jane K. Sosabowski, Michelle T. Ma, Nicholas J. Long
Picolinamide-functionalized macrocyclic ligands represent a promising class of chelators for ^203/212Pb-based theranostic applications, offering a dual role in both diagnostic imaging and targeted radiotherapy.
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Optimal three-dimensional [Ag4P2S6]-framework assembly directed by a threefold roto-inversion axis for enhanced birefringence

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00873A, Research Article

Ming-Zhi Zhang, Chun-Li Hu, Jiang-Gao Mao
A symmetry-engineered γ-Ag₄P₂S₆ crystal features large birefringence, high thermal stability (>750 °C), and a wide IR transmission range (0.4–18.2 μm).
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Boosting charge transport in lead chalcogenide quantum dots with short-wave infrared band gaps through anion composition engineering

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00543H, Research Article

Seohee Park, Yongwoo Jeon, Hong Gu Kang, Cheayeon Lim, Taewon Goo, Younghyun Kim, Seong-Yong Cho, Seoungmin Park, Se-Woong Baek, Jeongeun Kim, Younghoon Kim, Sung Nam Lim, Shin Ae Song, Dennis T. Lee, Jung Hoon Song, Sohee Jeong, Ju Young Woo
Ternary PbSe_xS_1-x QDs were synthesized by introducing the key additive, diphenylphosphine, to balance precursor reactivity for SWIR applications. The ternary QDs exhibit outstanding charge transport compared to binary QDs due to the synergistic effects of size and composition.
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Flattening the polarization energy landscape in BiFeO3-based dielectrics via nanoscale phase coexistence for superior electrostatic energy storage

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00966B, Research Article

Jiarong Lv, Dingheng Lin, Ya Yang, Wei Zhang, Sen Chen, Jinjun Liu, Ning Liu, Huajie Luo, Zhongbin Pan
Nanoscale rhombohedral/tetragonal phase coexistence flattens the polarization energy landscape and suppresses hysteresis in BiFeO₃-based dielectrics, enabling a high W_rec of 8.12 J cm⁻³, 88.2% efficiency, and ultrafast discharge.
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Asymmetric Fe−O(P)−Ni Coordination Coupled with Oxygen Vacancies Boosting Deep Reconstruction of Fe-NPO for Industrial AEM Water Electrolysis

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00659K, Research Article

Shi-Yu Lu, Chuan Li, Longyu Qiu, Yan Zhang, Jiaming He, Minqi Liang, Xin Peng, Jun Zhang, Yin Liu, Juan Liu, Chuan Tan, Menggang Li, Meng Jin
Targeted regulation of electrocatalyst reconstruction during the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) under alkaline conditions proves essential to achieving highly efficient hydrogen production via electrochemical water splitting. Yet this remains a...
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The first fcc-type (AgCu)14 alloy nanocluster with unexpected Cu core doping

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00606J, Research Article

Jin-Sen Yang, Li-Jun Zhang, Lu-Yao Xiao, Jin Li, Xi-Yan Dong
The first face-centered cubic (fcc)-type (AgCu)₁₄ alloy nanocluster features an unexpected doping mode, with Cu at its superatomic core.
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Demonstration of low-symmetry rhombohedral GeTe single crystals with anisotropic thermoelectric properties

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00840B, Research Article

Siqi Lin, Hao Chen, Zhenyu Lai, Xiaofei Yue, Yongxian Mu, Xinyue Zhang, Jiye Zhang, Min Jin
This study achieves the growth of large GeTe single crystals, revealing their intrinsic thermoelectric anisotropy and establishing their crystallographic orientation as a powerful design parameter.
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Introduction to ‘Frontiers in Main Group Chemistry’

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5067-5069
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI90044E, Editorial

Liu Leo Liu, Viktoria H. Gessner, Douglas W. Stephan
Liu Leo Liu, Viktoria H. Gessner and Douglas W. Stephan introduce the Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers themed issue on frontiers in main group chemistry.
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Correction: Electrochemical ammonia synthesis from a bis-aryloxy-carbene-molybdenum nitride complex

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5587-5587
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI90049F, Correction

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Théo Personeni, Xueli Wang, Julien Babinot, Soussana Azar, Malo Duquesnoy, Stéphane Bellemin-Laponnaz, Lhoussain Khrouz, Nathalie Saffon-Merceron, Marie Fustier-Boutignon, Eric Clot, Christophe Bucher, Nicolas Mézailles
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NiCo–CuCo layered double hydroxides for ultra-low-potential biomass upgrading: enhancing the oxidation ability of Co3+

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5158-5169
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00522E, Research Article

Ruihua Mao, Ziheng Song, Zhaohui Wu, Tianrui Yu, Haoran Wang, Yu-Fei Song
In NiCo–CuCo, incorporation of Ni enhanced the intrinsic activity of Co³⁺ species and promoted synergistic effects between Co and Ni, leading to outstanding HMFOR performance.
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Ultrahigh energy storage performance in (Bi,Na)TiO3-based relaxor ferroelectrics via multi-scale high-entropy design

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5522-5537
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00454G, Research Article

Xueqiong Lei, Fan Zhang, Xin Wang, Xiaoyue Ma, Xinhui Li, Chao Wang, Tailong Che, Changlong Li, Zhan Jie Wang
A multi-scale high-entropy design enables synergistic control over lattice, microstructure, and electronic structure in (Bi_0.5Na_0.5)_0.94Ba_0.06TiO₃-based ceramics, yielding superior W_rec ∼10.72 J cm⁻³ and η ∼86.9% at 698 kV cm⁻¹.
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Unlocking d-orbital tunability in nickel-based hydroxide by a high-entropy strategy for boosting electrocatalytic 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5575-5586
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00593D, Research Article

Zhilong Yu, Hairui Guo, Huanhuan Zhang, Huiling Liu, Peilei He, Cheng Wang
A high-entropy strategy induces lattice distortion in Ni-based hydroxide, modulating the d-orbital electronic states of Ni active sites to promote deprotonation and electron transfer, achieving superior HMFOR performance.
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Built-in electric fields in asymmetric carbon nitride nanotubes for improved solar biomass valorization and hydrogen generation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5361-5371
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00598E, Research Article

Xiang Zhong, Yuxiang Zhu, Yiyang Chen, Mengjiao Yu, Qiufan Sun, DongEn Zhang, Yuhang Liang, Sai Xu, Jianfeng Yao
Asymmetric pyrimidine/S-doped carbon nitride nanotubes catalyze metal-free HMF oxidation with concurrent H₂ evolution. Sulfur sites promote selective C_α–H activation, while pyrimidine nitrogen sites facilitate H₂ generation.
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Self-reduced Co-TiO2 photocatalysts for peroxymonosulfate activation: efficient ciprofloxacin degradation and dynamic charge transfer

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5465-5478
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00467A, Research Article

Shuzhe Zhang, He Wang, Gang Chen, He Zheng, Yanhua Song, Haifeng Zou
In this study, the Co²⁺/Co³⁺ redox cycling of Co-TiO₂ was explored, and its visible-light-induced catalytic performance toward peroxymonosulfate activation for ciprofloxacin removal was systematically investigated.
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Tuning the surface reducibility of perovskite supports for optimized Pt-based alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalysts

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5243-5255
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00425C, Research Article

Minji Kang, Won-Gwang Lim, Hoseok Lee, Yeongjun Yoon, Jeseon Lee, Juyeon Lee, Jaemin Baek, Sungjun Kim, Tae-Ho Kim, Jong Hyeok Park, Seonggyu Lee, Kyeounghak Kim, Sung Mook Choi, Eunho Lim
Tailoring the surface reducibility of La-based perovskite supports modulates Pt electronic structure and oxygen vacancy formation, enabling optimized hydrogen adsorption and accelerated water dissociation for enhanced alkaline HER activity.
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Phosphorescence emission from molecular complexes of bismuth

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5089-5117
DOI: 10.1039/D5QI02301G, Review Article

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Katharina L. Deuter, Rainer F. Winter
This review explores the photophysical processes and captures recent progress in the development of luminescent molecular Bi complexes. We emphasize general trends, design principles and Bi-specific issues.
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Crystallization pathways and hydrogen-bond topology program spin crossover in interconverting Fe(II)-complex polymorphs

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5269-5278
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00500D, Research Article

Jia-Qing Zhang, Jie-Sheng Hu, Xin-Li Shi, Ai-Wen Ge, Yu-Xiao Chen, Jia-Hui Zhang, Zi-Shuo Yao, Meng Yu, Jun Tao
Different crystallization pathways drive structural interconversion and hydrogen-bond reorganization to generate three solid forms with distinct spin-crossover behaviors.
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An organic–inorganic hybrid indium molecular ferroelectric originating from a “butterfly-flapping” model of 1,5-diazabicyclo[3.3.0]octane

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5256-5268
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00911E, Research Article

Guoyong Chen, Mingjun Zou, Mengxiang Luo, Xiuli You, Yaozhen Wu, Lin Zhou, Wenjing Guo, Zhenhong Wei, Hu Cai
A novel [3.3.0-Dabco]-based molecular ferroelectric is reported. It exhibits a reversible ferroelectric phase transition driven by the “butterfly-flapping” motion of cations, providing a new design strategy for molecular ferroelectrics.
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From actinide bonding to extraction performance: trends in An(IV) N-heterocyclic diamide complexes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5509-5521
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00523C, Research Article

Anna D. Krot, Mikhail A. Gerasimov, Nataliya E. Borisova, Daniil M. Ivanov, Maria R. Subbotina, Paulina Kalle, Vladislav E. Sharov, Alina A. Sivolap, Mikhail S. Grigoriev, Mariia V. Evsiunina, Anastasiia A. Smirnova, Alexander M. Fedoseev, Petr I. Matveev
A series of (^4EtDABipy)An(NO₃)₄ complexes is synthesized and structural and bonding trends are analyzed with relation to solvent extraction performance.
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Achieving superior oxygen evolution performance on multi-cation boride catalysts

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5393-5405
DOI: 10.1039/D5QI02355F, Research Article

Junxiu Liu, Weiwei Li, Gui Wang, Xiaoliang Zhang, Meng Song, Hongliang Dong, Hongwei Sheng, Bin Chen, Yu He, Hengzhong Zhang
(FeCoNi)B achieves high OER activity by balancing intermediate adsorption/desorption across cation sites. Adsorption on higher d-band center cations and desorption on lower ones, enable a “shifting catalyzing center” via atomic migration.
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Preservation of high-pressure synthesized pentazolate anions cyclo-N5− confined in sp3-hybridized boron nitride

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5567-5574
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00450D, Research Article

Linlin Guo, Shuang Liu, Yuanyuan Liu, Xu Guo, Zitong Zhao, Minghong Sui, Ran Liu, Bo Liu, Thomas Wågberg, Hamid Reza Barzegar, Qing Liang, Wei Zhang, Ying Zhang, Zhen Yao, Peng Wang
sp³-hybridized boron nitride serves as an ideal encapsulating template for preserving pentazolate anions cyclo-N₅⁻ synthesized under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions.
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Activation of residual sodium via in situ neutralization toward practical layered oxides

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5384-5392
DOI: 10.1039/D5QI02535D, Research Article

Xingjie Shao, Zhanhao Zhang, Xunmin Gu, Lei Ran, Yunchen Duan, Yubin Niu, Maowen Xu
Layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries face challenges from surface residual alkalis, which degrade electrochemical performance and slurry processability.
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Tailoring the electronic structure and kinetics of VSe2via selenium vacancy engineering for ultralong-life zinc-ion batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5338-5351
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00524A, Research Article

Dejun Gong, Yuling Tu, Lirong Jia, Zeming Lu, Jun Gao, Hui Chai, Yali Cao, Xiaogang Zhang, Naseem Iqbal
Introducing Se vacancies into VSe₂ nanosheets via anionic defect engineering creates abundant active sites and weakens Zn²⁺–host interactions, enabling a VSe_2−x-40 cathode to achieve accelerated kinetics and 80.2% capacity retention over 5000 cycles.
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Highly efficient PMS activation by nZVI@MoS2via Mo–Fe interfaces synergistic interaction for rapid degradation of ofloxacin

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5538-5552
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00351F, Research Article

Wanling Wu, Tingting Wang, Zitong Song, Xuena Chen, Yuang Liu, Donglin Zhao
In this paper, the composite nZVI@MoS₂ with different proportions was prepared to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for the effective removal of ofloxacin (OFL) from aqueous solutions.
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Molecular engineering of pyridinium-functionalized metal–organic cages for iodine capture in multiple phase media

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5456-5464
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00532B, Research Article

Wen-Jun Chen, Hua-Rong Shangguan, Yi-Xin Wei, Zhenqiang Wang, Feng-Rong Dai
Multi-strategy synergistic molecular engineering of metal–organic cages enables efficient iodine capture in both gas and aqueous phases.
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Research progress on photo-driven catalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5118-5144
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00410E, Review Article

Wen Yin, Xiao Yu, Qiuge Wang, Bin Zhu, Soliman I. El-Hout, Jian Zhang, Chunlin Chen
It is interesting to convert biomass into platform molecules via light-driven catalysis. This review summarizes recent advances in photocatalytic, photothermocatalytic, and photoelectrocatalytic oxidation of HMF into downstream furan derivatives.
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Assessing the functional selectivity of an arsenic sensing protein in vitro and in vivo

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5553-5566
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00876C, Research Article

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Annamária Tóth, Bálint Hajdu, Zeyad H. Nafaee, Réka Sára Gyimesi, Béla Gyurcsik, Éva Hunyadi-Gulyás, Joao Guilherme Correia, Juliana Schell, Thanh Thien Dang, Kohsuke Kato, Atsushi Kawaguchi, Lars Hemmingsen, Attila Jancsó
Dissociation of AfArsR from its target DNA sequence is promoted by the metalloids As^III and Sb^III, but not by Hg^II and other soft metal ions, demonstrating the functional selectivity of the regulatory protein both in vitro and in vivo.
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Binding azaphilic copper radioisotopes with all-nitrogen macrocycles for cancer theranostics

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5479-5494
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00856A, Research Article

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Sara Franchi, Mattia Asti, Nóra V. May, Silvia Pozzo, Sofia Gama, Erika Ferrari, Laura Pigani, Christian Jentschel, Christin Neuber, Fabrizio Mancin, Sven Stadlbauer, Klaus Kopka, Constantin Mamat, Helmut Mäcke, Valerio Di Marco, Marianna Tosato
Chelators bearing amino donors showed excellent complexation of ⁶⁴Cu with promising in vitro and in vivo stability for theranostic radiopharmaceuticals.
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Water splitting with cobalt-incorporated ruthenium sulfide (CoxRuS) and a molecular cobalt porphyrin

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5431-5442
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00499G, Research Article

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Nasim Jafari, Neidy Ocuane, Brenda Torres, Jose L. Lasso, Carlos R. Cabrera, Dino Villagrán
A synergistic cobalt–ruthenium sulfide/cobalt porphyrin catalyst enables efficient and durable water splitting. Cobalt incorporation and porphyrin functionalization enhance charge transfer and active-site accessibility, improving HER/OER activity.
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Chelation of radium with double-armed benzo-rigidified macrocycles for radiopharmaceutical purposes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5406-5419
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00505E, Research Article

Anastasia D. Zubenko, Anna V. Pashanova, Lyubov S. Zamurueva, Ekaterina V. Matazova, Bayirta V. Egorova, Ekaterina Y. Chernikova, Valentina A. Karnoukhova, Ivan V. Fedyanin, Sofia P. Mosaleva, Yury V. Fedorov, Olga A. Fedorova
Utilizing a preorganized cavity, BADPA-21 achieves quantitative radium chelation at ambient temperature within 1 minute and partially redirects the radionuclide from bone in vivo, serving as a valuable structural lead for targeted alpha therapy.
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Cytotoxicity and immunogenic cell death studies of water-soluble tetrahedral Ga(III) or Fe(III) coordination cages containing a Au(I) anticancer drug as guest

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5221-5232
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00661B, Research Article

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Priya Ranjan Sahoo, Fatima Aftab, Aaron A. Manu, Anwita Roy, Maria Contel, Janet R. Morrow
Coordination cages of Fe(III) or Ga(III) encapsulate Au(I) drugs but release the drugs at mildly acidic pH. A cage encapsulated Au(I) drug is selectively cytotoxic towards cancer cell lines and uptake into these cells is modulated by the cage.
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Structural modulation of TiO2 supports by Cr doping to tune Ir electronic structure and accelerate acidic OER

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5201-5209
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00394J, Research Article

Chen Cao, Shirui Cui, Yanqin Li, Chunyang Zhao, Wei Hu, Feng Shi, Zelong Li, Yu Tang
Cr doping triggers TiO₂ phase transformation, regulating Ir sites to optimize the adsorption of intermediate, delivering superior acidic OER performance in PEM electrolysis (1.73 V@2 A cm^–2).
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Two “X”-shaped {Eu6}-embedded water-soluble heterometallic polyoxotungstates based on {Eu6M4WSe4(GeW10)4} (M = Cr, Al) clusters with resistance-switching

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5233-5242
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00494F, Research Article

Yun-Fei Cao, Ju-Ning Chen, Xiao-Min Shen, Yan-Qiong Sun, Shou-Tian Zheng
Two water-soluble polyoxotungstates (1-EuCr, 2-EuAl) are built from {Eu₆M₄WSe₄(GeW₁₀)₄} heterometallic clusters with X-shaped {Eu₆}cores. Both show resistive switching behavior and 1-EuCr displays higher switching ratio owing to Cr³⁺ redox activity.
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Pre-intercalation of squaric acid to construct V–O–C bonding: boosting Zn2+ storage in H11Al2V6O23.2 cathodes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5495-5508
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00504G, Research Article

Zihan Wang, Qiande Liu, Xin Yu, Siyu Song, Yusheng Wu, Fang Hu, Kai Zhu
Squaric acid pre-intercalated HAVO with robust V–O–C linkages for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
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Polymerization-enhanced optical anisotropy in selenites: a trimeric [H2Se3O7] motif delivering large UV birefringence

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5279-5287
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00635C, Research Article

Xize Zhan, Gangji Yi, Xuan Zou, Gen Li, Lu Liu, Jiarong Lv, Hongmei Zeng, Zhien Lin, Guohong Zou
Acid-driven polymerization of selenite generates an unprecedented trimeric [H₂Se₃O₇] unit, leading to a nearly twofold enhancement in birefringence.
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Redox-responsive Fe(II)/Fe(III) MRI probes with pentadentate or hexadentate macrocyclic ligands

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5326-5337
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00660D, Research Article

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Deepak Krishnan Balaji, Joseph A. Spernyak, Matthew R. Crawley, Janet R. Morrow
Redox-responsive Fe(II)/Fe(III) MRI probes are activated by micromolar peroxide concentrations relevant to physiological conditions. Complexes with hexadentate versus pentadentate ligands show different reactivity towards peroxide and O₂.
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Titanium-mediated coupling of CO2 and ethylene to form acrylate: mechanistic insights from Cp*2Ti complexes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5420-5430
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00548A, Research Article

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Areum Kim, Nayeong Seok, Mijung Lee, Young Kyu Hwang, Jeongcheol Shin, Changho Yoo
Titanium complexes provide an energetically favorable pathway for CO₂/ethylene coupling through facile metallalactone formation, while comproportionation between Ti(II) and Ti(IV) intermediates emerges as a key challenge for catalyst development.
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In situ dual-site passivation of all-inorganic perovskite quantum dots using zwitterionic taurine for enhanced defect resistance

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5210-5220
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00251J, Research Article

Jun Ho Choi, Jin Young Kim, Yu Min Lee, Huiseong Lee, Jeong Wan Park, Dong Hwan Wang
Taurine ligands enable robust zwitterionic dual-site passivation, suppressing dynamic ligand desorption and producing uniform CsPbBr₃ QDs with enhanced photoluminescence and environmental stability.
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An abnormal decrease in Curie temperature in pseudohalide rare-earth double perovskite ferroelastics driven by lanthanide contraction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5184-5191
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00521G, Research Article

Meng-Jun Lin, Jun-Ying Li, Pei-Guo Liu, Ya-Ting Zou, Hao-Fei Ni, Lei Pan, Gele Teri, Chang-Feng Wang, Da-Wei Fu, Yi Zhang
We synthesized a new family of pseudohalide rare-earth double perovskite ferroelastics, (DMSOX)₂LnCs(NO₃)₆, whose Curie temperature decreases with the contraction of the rare-earth ionic radius.
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A rare-earth double perovskite ferroelastic for low-bias X-ray detection

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5192-5200
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00542J, Research Article

Ze-Yu Jia, Zheng-Hui Hu, Hong-Fei Zhao, Ting Hai, Yi Wu, Dong-Lan Zhang, Chang-Chun Fan, Yong Ai, Chao Shi
This rare-earth double perovskite ferroelastic material serves as a direct-type detector, exhibiting high-sensitivity X-ray detection performance at low bias voltages.
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Stable oxygen vacancies engineered via microenvironment-regulated diglyceryl ether decomposition for solar-driven clean water generation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5302-5312
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00387G, Research Article

Chao Wang, José M. Fraile, Weian Wang, Leichen Wang, Baowei Shen, Wei Ji, Su Jing, Elísabet Pires, Jian Qu, Chang Liu, José A. Mayoral, Wenzhong Yang
An oxygen-deficient microenvironment directs the decomposition of biomass-derived D100 to yield bulk OVs associated with aromatic carbon doping, endowing black TiOC with efficient photothermal performance.
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First tetrametallic 19-nuclear CeIII–ScIII–WVI–SbIII cluster-incorporated polyoxometalate for electrochemical biosensing of CYFRA21-1

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5170-5183
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00653A, Research Article

Jiaxin Li, Zhigang Tang, Yu Liu, Lijuan Chen, Junwei Zhao
The first four-metal 19-nuclear Ce^III–Sc^III–W^VI–Sb^III cluster-incorporated polyoxometalate was employed as an electrode modification material to fabricate an electrochemical biosensor for the sensitive detection of CYFRA21-1.
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Mixed-valence Ln2@C79N endohedral metallofullerenes: magnetic exchange, magnetic anisotropy, and electric-field control of SMM characteristics

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5443-5455
DOI: 10.1039/D5QI01908G, Research Article

Tanu Sharma, Gopalan Rajaraman
DFT and CASSCF calculations unravel the structure–bonding features of Ln₂@C₇₉N, showcasing mixed valency and demonstrating external electric-field control, providing design insights for next-generation single-molecule magnets.
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Selective C–O cleavage and CO deoxygenation of carbamates and polyurethane catalyzed by organoactinide complexes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5313-5325
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00325G, Research Article

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Tamer Saiaede, Ida Ritacco, Lucia Caporaso, Moris S. Eisen
We unveil the ability of organo-f-complexes to catalytically and selectively cleave C–O bonds in carbamates with concurrent CO bond deoxygenation.The method supports homogeneous depolymerization. Industrial use is shown with a lanthanide compound.
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An Ir(III)-based type I photosensitizer triggers immunogenic pyroptosis in prostate cancer

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5372-5383
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00069J, Research Article

Tianyi Kang, Fangfang Wei, Yuxin Shi, Jiayuan Xu, Jiqiang Liu, Boyan Huang, Mingcheng Liu, Jin-Tang Dong, Li Zhou, Keith Man-Chung Wong, Kai Li
Fluorescein–Ir(III) hybrid type-I photosensitizers were designed for inducing immunogenic pyroptosis in hypoxic prostate cancer. Complex Ir3 could effectively activates Caspase-1/GSDMD, inhibits tumors, and establishes immunological memory.
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Ethylene carbonate splitting and Claisen-type self-addition of γ-butyrolactone promoted by an oxygen-bridged Ga/P FLP

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5352-5360
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00380J, Research Article

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Julian Buth, Beate Neumann, Jan-Hendrik Lamm, Hans-Georg Stammler, Yury V. Vishnevskiy, Norbert W. Mitzel
The geminal frustrated Lewis pair [(Me₃Si)₂CH]₂Ga–O–P^tBu₂ is capable of reversible activations, bond cleavages, and multistep substrate transformations, including the splitting of ethylene carbonate and a Claisen-type addition of γ-butyrolactone.
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Easily available click ligands enable iridium-catalysed aromatic C–H borylation with proximal selectivity: the critical role of solvent and B2pin2 in catalyst modification under operando conditions

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5288-5301
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00270F, Research Article

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Vanessa Delahaye, Thierry Roisnel, Sylvie Dérien, Mathieu Achard, Rafael Gramage-Doria
Click ligands unexpectedly behave as anionic N,C-chelators to iridium under borylating reaction conditions, thus promoting efficient ortho-selective borylation of carbonyl-containing substrates, including sterically demanding phthalimides.
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Detection and capture of highly toxic H2S in porous cage-like materials: MOFs, COFs and POCs

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5070-5088
DOI: 10.1039/D6QI00068A, Review Article

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Pablo Marín-Rosas, Antonio Hernández-Monsalvo, M. A. Estrella-Gutiérrez, Nora S. Portillo-Veléz, Jose Antonio de los Reyes, Diego Solis-Ibarra, Ricardo A. Peralta, Ilich A. Ibarra
Different interactions between H₂S and porous cage-like materials.
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Solid-state NMR and theoretical studies illuminate lanthanum borohydride C–H borylation catalysts confined within a zeolite

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2026, 13,5145-5157
DOI: 10.1039/D5QI02586A, Research Article

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Jinlei Cui, Yuting Li, Da-Jiang Liu, Marco Mais, Jie Zhang, Long Qi, Aaron D. Sadow, Takeshi Kobayashi
Solid-state NMR and machine-learning MD showed that zeolite-supported La borohydride, which generates species catalyzing C–H borylation, adopts a bidentate, ligand-exchangeable, low-coordination state due to Brønsted acid binding and confinement.
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