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Heteroatom-doped MXene quantum dots for selective transition metal ion sensing: from atomic-level design to intelligent and deployable platforms

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30369-30394
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02353C, Review Article

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Enas Daoud, Bakr Imad Najm, Omayma Salim Waleed, Maharshikumar B. Shukla, Rekha M. M., Y. Sasikumar, Vipasha Sharma, Ahmed Aldulaimi, Sharmin Smaeilpour
Heteroatom-doped MXene quantum dots offer atomically tunable electronic structures and surface sites for highly selective transition metal ion sensing.
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MXene quantum dots for geochemical ion sensing: mechanism-driven design of integrated platforms

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30180-30199
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01326K, Review Article

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Ghaleb Oriquat, Maryam Saleem Mohammed Ali, Amina Dawood Suleman, Maharshikumar B. Shukla, Rekha M M, C. P. Surya, Priyanka Sharma, Ahmed Aldulaimi, Hadi Noorizadeh
MXene quantum dots (MQDs) enable ultrasensitive ion sensing via engineered surface terminations, defect states, and charge-transfer pathways, detecting toxic metals and oxyanions while enabling sensing-remediation.
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Selective and sensitive recognition of Zn2+ by a dansyl-derived peptide sensor

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29361-29367
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00876C, Paper

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Alexandre Bianchi, Miriam Gaal, Priscilla S. Brunetto, Claudia Tringali, Katharina M. Fromm
A dansyl-derived peptide sensor, Dansyl-HGHW (D₁), was designed and investigated for the selective and sensitive recognition of Zn²⁺.
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Antimicrobial efficacies and molecular 3D modeling of novel biopolymer derivatives extracted from biowaste using a solid-state mechanochemical technique

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29025-29041
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00600K, Paper

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Murugaiyan Manimohan, Mohamed Aboobucker Sithique, Sivashanmugam Pugalmani
Antimicrobial efficacies and molecular 3D modeling of novel biopolymer derivatives extracted from lobster shell waste using a solid-state mechanochemical technique.
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Oxovanadium(IV/V) lawsone-based complexes: synthesis, characterization, DFT studies, and multifunctional biological activities

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28376-28394
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02275H, Paper

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Islam M. Elnabky, Mohamed M. Aboelnga, Heba A. Sahyon, Ahmed M. El-Hendawy, Shadia A. Elsayed
Three oxovanadium(IV/V) complexes with lawsone (HLw) were synthesized, including [VO(Lw)₂(H₂O)]·H₂O (1), [VO(Lw)₂Cl]·H₂O (2), and [VO₂(Lw)(bpy)] (3), and investigated for their structural features and biological potential.
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Development of a green and sustainable rice husk nanosilica-based spectrophotometric probe for dual detection of Ag(I) and Fe(III) in environmental and E-waste matrices

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28292-28305
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02312F, Paper

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Ahmad A. Alluhaybi, Azza Attia, Musa A. Said, Thamer S. Alraddadi, Biprajit Sarkar, Reda F. M. Elshaarawy, Ahmed Shahat, Mohamed Shenashen
The development of sustainable, economical sensing platforms for rapid monitoring of toxic metals is a critical priority for environmental safety.
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Transition metal driven altermagnetism and spin–orbit coupling effect in tetragonal Ce-based pnictides: a first-principles investigation

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28405-28412
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02985J, Paper

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Narayanan Namboodiri Puthusseri, Sambit Jena, Tanay Nag, Banasree Sadhukhan, Pankaj Bhalla
The study reveals a momentum-dependent spin splitting in CeCo₂P₂, indicating a potential d-wave altermagnetic behaviour. These findings highlight its promise for applications in next-generation spintronic devices.
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Oxidovanadium(V) coordination compounds based on 1,5-bis(2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)carbohydrazide: from discrete to polymeric assemblies

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,27906-27914
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02540D, Paper

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Diana Dragancea, Natalia Talmaci, Sergiu Shova, Anamaria Hanganu, Simon Grabowsky, Silvio Decurtins, Shi-Xia Liu, Svetlana G. Baca
Discrete clusters and coordination polymers demonstrate the versatility of a polytopic carbohydrazide ligand combined with oxovanadium(V) and dioxovanadium(V) cores.
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Topological isomers in lanthanide–chloranilate coordination polymers: synthesis, structure and CO2 adsorption properties

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,27809-27817
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02049F, Paper

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Kenika Khotchasanthong, Chombongkot Sricharoen, Pacharapon Jearanaiwiwat, Kunlanit Chinchan, Sakchai Laksee, Bunyarat Rungtaweevoranit, Mongkol Sukwattanasinitt, Kittipong Chainok
This study shows how lanthanide contraction affects topological isomerism, honeycomb and brick-wall, in 2D lanthanide–chloranilate networks, highlighting the importance of topology in volumetric CO₂ adsorption capacity.
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Thermodynamic description of Eu(NO3)3-NaNO3-H2O and Eu(NO3)3-Mg(NO3)2-H2O systems. Solubility experiments and full dissociation Pitzer models

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25927-25943
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09321J, Paper

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F. Häusler, P. F. dos Santos, A. Lassin, X. Gaona, K. Garbev, S. Touzelet, Y. Cartigny, M. Altmaier, B. Madé
Experimental and model phase diagrams for Eu(NO₃)₃-NaNO₃-H₂O and Eu(NO₃)₃-Mg(NO₃)₂-H₂O systems at 25 °C, based on solubility experiments, XRD characterization, Schreinemakers' method, controlled relative humidity experiments and Pitzer equations.
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First-principles insights into the structural stability, spin-polarized electronic structure, and multifunctional properties of actinide antimonides U3TSb5 [T = Cr, Mn, Ti, and V]

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,27287-27299
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA10072K, Paper

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Aman Kumar
A comprehensive first-principles study of actinide antimonides U₃TSb₅ [T = Cr, Mn, Ti, and V] is carried out using density functional theory to explore their structural, electronic, magnetic, mechanical, optical, phonon and thermoelectric properties.
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Novel catalytic properties of pyridyl-bonded Pd-catalysts in cross-couplings of aryl halides with phenyl boronic acid under aerobic conditions

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,27300-27307
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02949C, Paper

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Ridhima Aggarwal, Ritu Bala, Tarlok Singh Lobana
A new series of stable, efficient, recyclable and phosphine free 2-benzoyl pyridine bonded Pd-catalysts with {Pd(N,N,S-L)Cl} core have been developed for Suzuki–Miyaura cross couplings.
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Data-driven insights into the performance of scalable magnetic clay-based composites for pollutant removal

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26833-26846
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01195K, Paper

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Maurizio Vespignani, Simona Ortelli, Magda Blosi, Ilaria Zanoni, Milad Takhsha, Franca Albertini, Irini Furxhi, Marina Naldi, Wendy Mensah, Alice Piraccini, Anna Luisa Costa
Magnetic clay-based composites are promising materials for pollutant remediation due to their tunable surface chemistry, ion-exchange capacity and facile magnetic recovery.
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Protein binding regulates complex configuration: comparative analysis of three dynamically racemic europium(III) complexes

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26165-26172
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02760A, Paper

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Huishan Li, Dominic J. Black, Robert Pal, David Parker
Induced Eu CPL signatures of opposite sign show that the same Eu(III) complex binds predominantly as the Λ enantiomer to human serum albumin, and as the Δ isomer to bovine serum albumin.
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Zn(II)-based metal–organic frameworks with tailored architectures: optimizing fluorescence performance for cell imaging and cancer therapy

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25892-25901
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02099B, Paper

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Jinglu Wang, Yutong Chen, Danian Tian, Siyi Li, Peipei Cen, Xiangyu Liu
Two Zn(II)-based metal–organic frameworks, which exhibit significant differences in framework architecture, photophysical performance, and biological performance, can be utilized as optical imaging probes for cancer cells.
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New organic–inorganic bromide (P(C4H9)4)2[ZnBr4]: crystal structure, vibrational properties, and electrical conduction behavior from impedance studies

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25732-25746
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00849F, Paper

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Molka Ezzedine, Malika Ben Gzaiel, Mohamed Tliha, E. López-Lago, Walid Rekik, Ali Ben Ahmed, Abderrazek Oueslati
There has been a lot of interest in the development of a novel hybrid material based on zinc with fascinating structural and physical properties.
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Effect of divalent cation substitution (M = Mn, Ni, Mg, Cu) on the structural, magnetic and electrical properties of MFe2O4 spinel ferrites

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25515-25528
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02603F, Paper

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Ibtihel Soudani, Nazir Mustapha, Mokhtar Hjiri
Elaboration method of MFe₂O₄ (M²⁺ = Mn, Cu, Ni, Mg) compound using the solid-state route.
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Investigation of the structural, optical, and electrical properties of the (CH3NH3)3(SbCl5)·Cl compound

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25423-25438
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00964F, Paper

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N. Chakchouk, H. Khachroum, M. A. Ben Yazeed, A. A. Awhida, M. S. M. Abdelbaky, S. García Granda, A. Ben Rhaiem
Single crystals of (CH₃NH₃)₃(SbCl₅)·Cl were synthesized via slow evaporation.
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Dual-mode N4O3 tripodal hemi-salen Schiff base sensor for selective colorimetric detection of Ni2+ and fluorometric sensing of Zn2+: analytical applications across food, environmental, and forensic matrices

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25675-25695
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01601D, Paper

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Dishen Kumar, Srishti Dutta, Rajat Kumar Roy, Devanand Sahu, Abhilash Pandey, Vanshika Sharma, Anjali Suryavanshi, Goutam Kumar Patra
The tripodal N₄O₃ donor tris-Schiff base hemi-salen molecular probe L have been presented here for sensitive and selective colorimetric detection of Ni²⁺ and turn-on fluorometric detection of Zn²⁺ in aqueous medium.
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Investigations of heavy p-block elements (Sn, Sb, Bi) in 2-amino-5-methylpyridinium halogenometallate complexes: optical absorption and electrical properties

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25348-25364
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02081J, Paper

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Mohamed Loucif, Iheb Garoui, Souad Chkoundali, Rima Mohammed Altalib, Mehdi Akermi, Abderrazek Oueslati
The interaction between 2-amino-5-methylpyridinium and heavy p-block metal chlorides (Sn, Sb, and Bi) results in the formation of three hybrid compounds: (C₆H₉N₂)₂SnCl₆, (C₆H₉N₂)₃[BiCl₆], and (C₆H₉N₂)₂[Sb₂Cl₈].
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Magnetically recoverable nano-adsorbents for dual removal of organic dyes and heavy metals from aqueous media

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,24719-24738
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00956E, Paper

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Olufemi Ogunjimi, John Verdaris, Fatema Tarannum, Kayla Foley, Keisha B. Walters
Multifunctional iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles enable efficient and magnetically recoverable removal of Cu²⁺ ions and methyl orange dye from aqueous media under optimized conditions.
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A comprehensive review on graphene-/graphitic carbon nitride-based MOFs for the photocatalytic purification of dye wastewater

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,24761-24793
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01722C, Review Article

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Stephen Sunday Emmanuel, Gloria Onome Achurefe, Sefiu Olaitan Amusat, Ademidun Adeola Adesibikan, Ehiaghe Agbovhimen Elimian, Simiso Dube, Mathew Muzi, Mustapha Omenesa Idris
The development of advanced porous functional materials with enhanced photocatalytic performance for the degradation of hazardous dye pollutants has led to the emergence of graphene/graphitic carbon nitride-based MOFs as promising photocatalysts.
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Closing and coupling: metal linked biliazine dimers

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,24747-24751
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01668E, Paper

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Towhidi Illius Jeaydi, Wei-Yuan Chen, Michael D. Tedesco, Briana R. Schrage, Victor N. Nemykin, Christopher J. Ziegler
The self-assembly of four equivalents of azole-modified diiminoisoindolines with three equivalents of zinc ion produces zinc-linked biliazine dimers, where the bridging zinc ion completes the phthalocyanine-analogue rings.
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ESIPT-active 8-hydroxyquinoline chemosensor for highly selective detection of diethyl chlorophosphate and molecular logic gate applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,24568-24578
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01529H, Paper

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Aastha Palta, Gulshan Kumar, Kamaldeep Paul, Vijay Luxami
An ESIPT-active 8-hydroxyquinoline-based fluorescent chemosensor, HQHBI, has been synthesized for the sensitive detection of the nerve-agent simulant diethyl chlorophosphate (DCP).
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Valorization of BaCO3 with 8-HQS to produce the optical chemo-probe for highly selective sensing of Cd2+ in aqueous media

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,22784-22793
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01012A, Paper

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Sahel Sharifi, Amin Moghaddasfar, Ghodsi Mohammadi Ziarani, Alireza Badiei
Valorization is considered a method to convert wastes, or low-value substances, through slight modification, into valuable materials. BaCO₃ was valorized with 8-HQS to produce the optical chemo-probe for highly selective sensing of Cd²⁺(aq).
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Sustainable green-synthesized hematite nanocatalysts and their efficient reduction of aromatic nitro pollutants

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,23167-23176
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09934J, Paper

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Johnson Paul Jesudasson, Monikadevi P., Rama P., Jothika M., Sivakami S., Selvaraj Mohana Roopan, Karuppiah Muthu
Aromatic nitro compounds (ANCs) are extremely harmful environmental pollutants that cause severe threats to the environment and human life.
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Manganese-catalyzed dehydroxyamination of catechols for the synthesis of redox-active and heterocyclic scaffolds

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,23326-23334
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09855F, Paper

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Zahra Naseri Motlagh, Jasem Aboonajmi, Farhad Panahi, Laleh Khalvati, Hashem Sharghi
A catalytic protocol employing manganese(II) nitrate [Mn(NO₃)₂] has been developed for the selective C–O bond cleavage of catechols, enabling subsequent C–N bond formation.
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Study of solid-state synthesized Pr0.55Sr0.45Mn1−xCrxO3 perovskites with x = 0.0, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.15: Rietveld analysis and magnetic and magnetocaloric properties for magnetic refrigeration applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,22829-22840
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02079H, Paper

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A. Selmi, H. Ayed, Malek Gassoumi, W. Cheikhrouhou-Koubaa, E. K. Hlil, Abdelaziz Bouazizi
The Pr_0.55Sr_0.45Mn_1−xCr_xO₃ family of manganites is an attractive class of magnetocaloric materials for the fabrication of effective and eco-friendly magnetic cooling devices.
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Synthesis, structural characterization and molecular docking analysis of novel β-ketoiminato palladium(II) complexes with anticancer properties

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,22352-22367
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09325B, Paper

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Deeb Taher, Belal Khalil, Sara AlNaimat, Morad Mustafa, Zakariyya Ishtaiwi, Wissam Helal, Marcus Korb, Tuqa Abu Thiab, Amer Imraish, Tareq Alhindi, Ahmad Makahleh, Mohammad W. Amer, Duha H. Abdelrahman
A novel series of palladium(II) coordination complexes of the formula [Pd(CH₃C(NAr)CHC(O)CH₃)₂] (4a–j) were synthesized by the reaction of enaminone ligands (3a–j) with [PdCl₂(NCCH₃)₂] in a molar ratio of 2 : 1 in the presence of ^tBuOK.
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Solvation of copper(II), zinc(II) and lead(II) in monoethanolamine solutions attained via leaching of microwave-assisted-roasted sulfidic tailings

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,21765-21780
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00733C, Paper

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Nor Kamariah, Sai Manoj Gali, Koen Binnemans, Jeroen Spooren
Microwave-assisted roasting of sulfidic tailings was followed by leaching of Cu, Zn, and Pb in monoethanolamine (MEA)-based solutions. The observed metal salt dissolution behavior in MEA–water systems was corroborated by DFT calculations.
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From mononuclear to pyrazine-bridged dinuclear samarium(III) complexes: role of fluxidentate coordination in luminescent and thermal behavior

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,21639-21654
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00472E, Paper

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Vandana Aggarwal, Devender Singh, Swati Dalal, Shri Bhagwan, Sumit Kumar, Rajender Singh Malik, Parvin Kumar, Jayant Sindhu
Three Sm(III)-complexes featuring β-diketone ligand 4,4,4-trifluoro-1-thienyl-1,3-butadionate (TTBD) were studied for their potential as visible-light emitters.
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Diethylenetriamine-driven assembly of a dimeric cadmium bromide hybrid and an organic bromide salt: structural, vibrational, optical, in silico study and biological insights

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,20526-20543
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02827F, Paper

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Iteb Ben Mahmoud, Mashael A. Alghamdi, Houda Lazreg Aref, Noureddine Mhadhbi, Hossam H. Nasrallah, Ahlem Guesmi, Naoufel Ben Hamadi, Sandra Walha, Ferdinando Costantino, Houcine Naïli
Two diethylenetriamine-derived compounds, DETCdBr and DETBr, were synthesized. Metal coordination tunes optical absorption, photoluminescence, and α-amylase inhibition, revealing structure–property relationships.
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Benzylidene insertion reactions in organoplatinum chemistry: mechanism and selectivity

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,20600-20608
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02340A, Paper

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Mohamed E. Moustafa, Paul D. Boyle, Richard J. Puddephatt
The reaction of the cycloneophylplatinum complex [Pt(CH₂CMe₂C₆H₄)(NN)], 1, with PhCHBr₂ gave the corresponding complex [PtBr₂(CH₂CMe₂C₆H₄CHPh)(NN)].
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An iron-based molecular cathode for alkaline electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,20427-20432
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09721E, Paper

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Bharath M, Srijit Sen, Bhupendra P. Mali, Munmun Ghosh
This article discusses a simple and reliable electrochemical methodology for heterogenizing iron-based molecular catalysts on conducting carbon surfaces.
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Rhenium-186-labeled ortho-hydroxythiobenzhydrazide: a potential theranostic agent for use in metastatic breast cancer

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,20241-20256
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07970E, Paper

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Arpit Mitra, Avik Chakraborty, Trupti Upadhye, Sudeep Sahu, Megha Tawate, Sudipta Chakraborty, Rubel Chakravarty, K. V. Vimalnath, Somnath Kar, Dolan Sengupta, Snigdha Gangopadhyay, Sanchita Goswami, Pijush Kanti Gangopadhyay, Sharmila Banerjee
Ortho-hydroxythiobenzhydrazide was radiolabelled using [¹⁸⁶Re]ReO₄⁻ to yield the [¹⁸⁶Re]Re-(htbh)₂ complex with high radiochemical purity, stability and targeting potential for metastatic breast cancer.
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Frontiers in manganese catalysis: a sustainable platform for bond construction and heterocycle synthesis

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,19920-19968
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02092E, Review Article

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Asit Kumar Das, Kumares Sarkar, Suchandra Bhattacharjee, Sushmita Gajurel, Subhendu Dhibar, Sumit Kumar Panja, Shubham Avinash Deshmukh, Sujit Sarkar
This review summarizes recent advances in manganese-catalyzed reactions, highlighting sustainable methodologies for C–N, C–C, C–O, and C–S bond-formation, along with the most recent progress in the synthesis of diverse heterocyclic frameworks.
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Photophysical studies of diazines: effects of solvents and complexation with Cu2+, Ni2+, Co2+ and Pb2+ ions

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,19885-19894
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00637J, Paper

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Packirisamy Kuzhalmozhi Madarasi, Chinnappan Sivasankar
Metal sensing property of diazine molecules.
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Fluorine-engineered two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks for enhanced C2H2/CO2 separation

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,19969-19973
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01174H, Paper

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Jialiang Liu, Wenjie Wei, Sen Wang, Pengyue Hao, Wang Zhang, Yongwu Peng
2D COFs with hcb topology and tunable fluorine functionalization were synthesized, exhibiting enhanced C₂H₂/CO₂ separation performance.
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High-efficiency electro-Fenton mineralization of triclosan using a novel octahedral iron(III) complex: structure, mechanism, and performance

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,19687-19701
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01483F, Paper

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Nejmeddine Rabaaoui, Ahlem Guesmi, Wiem Jabeur, Noureddine Mhadhbi, Naoufel Ben Hamadi, Lotfi Khezami, Mourad Cherif, Houcine Naïli
A novel Fe(III) complex, [Fe(CO₃)(en)₂]Cl, was synthesized and characterized. As a cathodic catalyst in a boron-doped diamond electro-Fenton system, it enabled near-complete triclosan mineralization, showing potential for water treatment.
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Novel NHC-based Pd–PEPPSI complexes: synthesis, structural characterization by X-ray diffraction, biological properties, and catalytic performance in N-alkylation reactions

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,19379-19396
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00146G, Paper

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Lamia Boubakri, S. Hassen, Nevin Gürbüz, İsmail Özdemir, Youssef Arfaoui, Anis Attour, Harald Kelm, Jamil Kraiem, Naceur Hamdi
Herein, we describe the borrowing-hydrogen N-alkylation of amines with alcohols using Pd-PEPPSI-NHC complexes, representing the first example of this catalyst class applied to this transformation.
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Dipyridinophane ligands – synthesis and coordination study

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,18220-18231
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00469E, Paper

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Lucie Kuncová, Jana Lazarová, Jan Kotek, Vojtěch Kubíček, Petr Hermann
Dipyridinophane derivatives show high coordination ability in acidic solutions. The geometry of the complexes is significantly influenced by the size of the metal ion.
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Fluorescence-enhanced BINOL-hybridized ladder-type siloxanes and their sensing of Fe3+

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,17305-17309
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00896H, Paper

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Keqian Zou, Rongrong He, Lizhong Zeng, Yujia Liu, Zheng Xu, Masafumi Unno, Liwen Xu, Zhanjiang Zheng
The fluorescence phenomenon of ladderization-induced emission enhancement (LIEE) was demonstrated in this study. The ladder-type siloxanes synthesized were able to selectively recognize Fe³⁺ through a quenching process.
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Effect of water molecules on the diffusions of alkali metal ions in two-dimensional transition metal sulfides

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,17176-17183
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00840B, Paper

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Jing Tian, Xiao Gu
The number of hydrated water molecules has a significant influence on the diffusion behavior between two-dimensional transition metal sulfides, where hydrated alkali-ions have lower diffusion barriers with more coordiation water molecules.
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Structural studies, thermochromic luminescent properties and crystal-to-crystal transformation of a double-stranded CuI–I-bisquinoline coordination polymer

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,17158-17175
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01043A, Paper

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Cristian Pinzón-Vanegas, Jorge J. Villa-Rivera, Víctor Sánchez-Mendieta, Diego Martínez-Otero, Joaquín Barroso-Flores, Alfredo R. Vilchis-Nestor, Ginés Lifante-Pedrola, Pilar Amo-Ochoa, Alejandro Dorazco-González
The development of thermochromic luminescent materials with reversible chemical transformation capabilities based on earth-abundant metals is a central topic in materials chemistry.
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Cutting-edge advancements in the synthesis, chemical structure, and applications of the lithium batteries and supercapacitors of metal–/covalent–organic frameworks

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,16895-16926
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00378H, Review Article

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Na Xiao, Yaqiong Wang, Kang Yang, Zhengjun Wang, Dian Zhao, Yulong Shi, Jufeng Qiao, Fang Qian
The central part of the figure shows their typical structures. This review includes four sections that cover their synthesis methods, chemical structures, and applications in batteries and supercapacitors.
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Regulating the metal-insulator transition of REBaCo2O5+δ combining RE-substitution and anion control

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,16954-16962
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00137H, Paper

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Fang Zhang, Yuchen Cui, Jingxin Gao, Hao Zhang, Yi Bian, Chen Liu, Nuofu Chen, Jikun Chen
Enabling abrupt MITs for REBaCo₂O_5+δ relies on the synergistic coordination between the RE ionic radius-induced CoO₆ octahedral distortion and the oxygen vacancy-modulated Co valence state to reach a low structural symmetry, with δ approaching 0.5.
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Bidentate bis(NHC-carboxylate) palladium and nickel complexes for the hydrosilylative reduction of carbonyl compounds

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,16687-16693
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00132G, Paper

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Jorge Sanz-Garrido, Carlos J. Carrasco, Camino Gonzalez-Arellano, Francisco Montilla, Agustín Galindo, Juan C. Flores
Pd(II) and Ni(II) biscarbene complexes bearing κ²-C,O-NHC carboxylate chelating ligands were synthesized and tested in aldehyde and ketone hydrosilylation. The activity showed by a Ni complex is supported by DFT analysis of ligand effects.
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Deep eutectic solvents as recyclable media for metal removal from crude oil

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,16211-16219
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09189F, Paper

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Eminemi Mirinn, Andrew P. Abbott, Alexander F. R. Kilpatrick
Acidified deep eutectic solvents (DES) extract metalloporphyrins from crude oil via protonation-driven transfer into a DES phase enabling efficient, low-energy, metal removal with simple separation and reuse.
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EPR spectroscopy reveals different Cu(II) coordination in APP142–172 and APP145–170 peptide fragments of amyloid precursor protein

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,15504-15509
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00647G, Paper

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Liya Xu, Jian Kuang, Aokun Liu, Lianghuan Liao, Lu Yu, Changlin Tian
Subtle APP sequence variations influence copper coordination: APP_142–172 adopts redox-active N₂O₂ configuration while APP_145–170 exhibits both redox-active N₂O₂ and redox-silent 4N modes.
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Joint removal of pollutants from sulfide ore flotation wastewater using composite oily sludge-based adsorbents

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,14477-14491
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00534A, Paper

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Peng Fu, Huifen Yang, Jingwen Zhao
Efficient reuse of two oily sludge wastes for wastewater treatment.
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Manganese(I) based NN∩SS bis-chelated homo-binuclear metallacycles: synthesis, spectral, crystallographic, anticancer potential and molecular docking studies

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,13812-13820
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00337K, Paper

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Devangana Das, Nivas Saravanan, Abhishek Kumar, Shobhana Krishnaswamy, Arunkumar Dhayalan, Bala. Manimaran
Self-assembly of homo-binuclear dithiooxamidato-bridged Mn(I) metallacycles 1–4 was attained via one-pot synthesis, and the metallacycles showed potential biological applications.
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Cyclometalated Ir(III) complexes bridged by µ-OH and µ-3,5-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-pyrazole ligands

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,13358-13368
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00878J, Paper

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Mausami, Harshita Trivedi, Ranjan Patra, Ravi Prakash Behere, Biplab Kuila, Sandeep Kumar Singh Patel, Mrituanjay D. Pandey, Biswajit Maiti, Bani Mahanti
Reaction of cyclometalated chloro-bridged Ir(III) dimers with 3,5-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-pyrazole forms neutral heterobridged Ir(III) dimers.
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Multifunctional lanthanide-based iron oxide luminescent–magnetic nanoparticles: synthesis, properties and biomedical applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,11793-11837
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09579D, Review Article

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Md. Shamiull Alim Munna, Tanvir Hossain, Md. Shahidul Islam, O. Thompson Mefford, Hasan Ahmad, Md. Mahbubor Rahman
Multifunctional lanthanide-based iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles integrating luminescence and magnetism for biomedical applications including MRI, hyperthermia, and drug delivery.
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Crystallographic and computational investigation of a bent-core Schiff base Ni(II) complex with DNA and protein binding studies

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,12547-12557
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07894F, Paper

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Kamrun Nahar Alia, Bugra Koknarugmani Debbarma, Sourav Nath, Subhadip Roy, Alan R. Kennedy, Suman Adhikari, Malavika S. Kumar, Avijit Kumar Das, Samiyara Begum, Golam Mohiuddin
The rational design and synthesis of a three-ring bent-core Schiff base ligand, (E)-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl-3-((4-butoxy-2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino)-2-methylbenzoate (HL), and its mononuclear Ni(II) complex, [Ni(L)₂] (1), are described.
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The pH-dependence of copper(II/I) reduction potentials in variants of P. aeruginosa azurin with surface histidine variations

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,12383-12388
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09911K, Paper

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Sara Ghodrati Dolatshamloo, Nikta Ghazi, Jeffrey J. Warren
The position of titratable histidine amino acid reisudes relative to a metal ion influences the pH-dependent reduction potentials of azurin variants.
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Functionalized biochar–metal oxide nanocomposites for the catalytic degradation of recalcitrant pollutants in wastewater treatment

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,12186-12214
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07670F, Review Article

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Leena V. Hublikar, K. S. Nivedhitha, Bipin S. Chikkatti, Ashok M. Sajjan, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath, D. Palaniswamy, T. Beena, Pradeep Hegde, Sabin Kumar Mishra, Kartheek Ravulapati
Modified biochar (BC) nano-compounds are very promising candidates for the accelerated degradation of reoccurring contaminants in wastewater treatment.
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Water-dispersible perovskite nanocrystals: synthesis strategies, ion sensing applications, and future prospects

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,11855-11863
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09645F, Review Article

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Zhixuan Lu, Xinhua Weng, Jiayi Yang, Huan Fan
Perovskite nanocrystals (PeNCs) exhibit excellent optoelectronic properties including high quantum yield and tunable bandgap, making them promising for fluorescent sensing.
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Composite A2M6O13 anodes (A = Li, Na; M = Ti, Zr) for Li–Na dual cation batteries: a theoretical investigation

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,11908-11917
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA10064J, Paper

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Duc Toan Truong, Yohandys A. Zulueta, My Phuong Pham-Ho, An-Giang Nguyen, Chi M. Phan, Minh Tho Nguyen
The development of advanced anode materials is critical for improving the efficiency and durability of alkali-ion batteries.
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Hybrid polyurethane–MOF platform for turn-on fluorescent sensing of Cu2+ ion

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,11184-11196
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09900E, Paper

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Susan Sarvarian, Moslem Mansour Lakouraj, Rafieh-Sadat Norouzian, Mohammad Javad Chaichi
Illustration of the sensing mechanism of the PUF/UIO-66-NH–calcein nanocomposite. The hybrid nanocomposite foam exhibits strong, tunable fluorescence and possesses distinct optical responses to copper ions at pH 5.
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Comment on “Insight into the interaction between tannin acid and bovine serum albumin from a spectroscopic and molecular docking perspective” by W. Xu, Y. Ning, S. Cao, G. Wu, H. Sun, L. Chai, S. Wu, J. Li and D. Luo, RSC Adv., 2023, 13, 10592

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,9438-9439
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09287F, Comment

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Jonghoon Kang
Thermodynamic reanalysis of tannic acid binding to bovine serum albumin resolves enthalpy–entropy inconsistencies and yields self-consistent parameters.
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The influence of the substituent type and position on the topology of 2-D heterometallic sodium–palladium(II) coordination networks with substituted nicotinate ligands

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,9520-9529
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08782A, Paper

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Ivan Kodrin, Maricel Gabriela Rodríguez, Nives Politeo, Željka Soldin, Igor Kerš, Tomislav Rončević, Vedrana Čikeš Čulić, Vesna Sokol, Fabio Doctorovich, Boris-Marko Kukovec
Two 2-D heterometallic sodium–palladium(II) coordination networks with 2-methylnicotinate and 6-fluoronicotinate ligands were prepared, showing that the substituent type and position control a linear or zigzag topology.
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Colorimetric sensing of arsenic ions in water using a mixture of p-quinonimine- and p-quinone-functionalized gold nanoparticles

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,9733-9742
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08863A, Paper

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Sadhana Kundu, Pradip Kar
A simple, novel, rapid, selective, and sensitive colorimetric method was demonstrated for the successful sensing of arsenic ions in water using a stable aqueous colloidal mixture of p-quinonimine- and p-quinone-functionalized gold nanoparticles.
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Effect of nickel doping at the Mn site on the structural, magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of the Pr0.55Sr0.45Mn1−xNixO3 (x = 0.0, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.15) manganites

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,9608-9620
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09742H, Paper

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A. Selmi, H. Ayed, Malek Gassoumi, W. Cheikhrouhou-Koubaa, E. K. Hlil, Abdelaziz Bouazizi
The structural XRD, magnetic, and magnetocaloric properties of a series of Pr_0.55Sr_0.45Mn_1−xNi_xO₃ manganite compounds, where x = 0.0, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.15, are discussed in detail in this work.
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Tetrad or triad? insights from a versatile Fe(II) structural and functional model of the 3-histidine 1-carboxylate tetrad in C–C bond cleaving dioxygenase enzymes

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,8695-8708
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09716A, Paper

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Adam Fadul, Thomas Cundari, Jeffery Bertke, Santiago A. Toledo
A functional model for the 3-His-1-carboxylate tetrad in dioxygenases. The Fe(II) compound displays versatile oxidative C–C bond cleavage via metal-mediated O₂ activation.
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Dynamic palladium coordination cages formed by self-assembly of extended tetra(nitrile)cavitands

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,8380-8387
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00433D, Paper

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Zsolt Csók, Leonidas-Dimitrios Syntrivanis, Daniel Häussinger, László Kollár
Dynamic and reversible self-assembly of tetra(nitrile)cavitands with Pd(dppp)(OTf)₂ in a 2 : 4 molar ratio.
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How topology governs cation affinity: protonation and metal coordination in 1- and 9-azahomocubane

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,7835-7843
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09156J, Paper

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Zahra Adeli, Morteza Rouhani, Bahareh Sadeghi
The interaction of cationic species with aza-homocubanes provides a powerful platform for probing the effects of cage topology on electronic structure and noncovalent binding phenomena.
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Synthesis and antitumor activity of mono and digold(I) alkynyl complexes with oligo(ethylene glycol)methylether

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,7092-7096
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08951D, Paper

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Yanyan Zeng, Fei Zheng, Lingyu Jin, Qiu Mei Chen, Ping Zhou, Xiaoqing Mou, Xiang Hua Wu, Jun Feng Zhang, Wen Xiu Ren
In this paper, novel oligo(ethylene glycol)methylether functionalized alkynyl gold(I) complexes capped with AuPPh₃ or dppfAu₂ were synthesized. The AuPPh₃ series showed better cytotoxicity and were powerful inhibitors of TrxR.
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A Ru(II)-arene complex with promising anti-Aβ activity

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,7056-7065
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08313C, Paper

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Ryan M. Hacker, Jacob J. Smith, David C. Platt, Maria I. Loughlin, Emma N. Grabowski, William W. Brennessel, Marjorie A. Jones, Michael I. Webb
A novel ruthenium(II)-arene complex was shown to significantly modulate the aggregation of the amyloid-beta peptide.
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Development of hybrid nanoparticles based on Zr(IV) and perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid with visible-light photoredox activity

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,6689-6705
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09148A, Paper

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R. Daniel Cacciari, Eduardo Gonik, Ana M. Beltrán, Martin D. Mizrahi, Sergio D. Ezquerra Riega, Hernán B. Rodríguez, Mónica C. Gonzalez
Zr–perylene hybrid suspensions enable solar-driven photocatalytic redox reactions.
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17 O NMR spectroscopy in polyoxometalate chemistry: advances, challenges, and applications in structure and catalysis

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,6562-6594
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08401F, Review Article

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Thompson Izuagie, Daniel Lebbie
Advances in high-field, MAS and DNP-enhanced ¹⁷O NMR enable direct, site-resolved probing of oxygen in polyoxometalates. Integration with DFT and emerging AI tools reveals new mechanistic insight into structure, protonation and redox catalysis.
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Reverse micelle synthesis and downsizing effects in iron(III) spin crossover materials

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,5707-5715
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07308A, Paper

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Sharon E. Lazaro, Phimphaka Harding, Upsorn Boonyang, Shane G. Telfer, Wasinee Phonsri, Keith S. Murray, David J. Harding
Downsized materials of iron(III) spin crossover complexes are reported, with small decreases in hysteresis widths, but no significant change in the abruptness of spin crossover.
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Spectroscopic, computational, and biological activity studies of bivalent metal complexes of (E)-N′-(4-(dimethylamino)benzylidene) isonicotinohydrazide

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,4999-5012
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07625K, Paper

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Osama'a A. Y. Al-Samrai, Mohamed E. Eissa, Khalid Tuama Abdullah, Tarek A. Yousef, Mona H. Alhalafi, Ahmed S. M. Al-Janabi
(E)-N′-(4-(Dimethylamino)benzylidene) isonicotinohydrazide (HL) ligand with bidentate O, N-donor configuration and its coordination complexes with Zn(II), Cd(II), and Pt(II) metal centers were synthesized.
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Synthesis of heteroleptic [Sr(ddemap)(tmhd)]2 and its use in atomic layer deposition of low carbon SrO thin films

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,4740-4749
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08373G, Paper

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Yeji Lee, Chanwoo Park, Sangyeon Jeong, Daeun Lim, Jonghyun Kim, Hyeongjun Kim, Eun A Kim, Seong-Yong Cho, Hyobin Yoo, Bo Keun Park, Teak-Mo Chung, Woongkyu Lee
New heteroleptic Sr complexes were synthesized and evaluated as ALD precursors. [Sr(ddemap)(tmhd)]₂ enabled self-limited SrO growth at 370 °C with O₃. Al₂O₃ capping effectively suppressed carbonate formation, yielding smooth, high-purity SrO films.
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Novel thiosemicarbazone UV-vis chemosensor for dual pH-orthogonal detection of Fe3+ and Ag+

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,3850-3867
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07794J, Paper

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Sherin A. M. Ali, Mostafa E. Salem, Ahmed Z. Ibrahim, Mostafa A. A. Mahmoud, Mohamed Abdel-Megid, Belal H. M. Hussein
S3, a thiosemicarbazone ligand, functions as a pH-orthogonal UV-Vis chemosensor for Fe³⁺ and Ag⁺. Dual blue/yellow responses at pH 10 and 4 give sub-ppm detection in aqueous media with high sensitivity.
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Understanding the influence of group 13 elements on the reactivity of G13–As–Ge imine analogues in 1,3-addition with methyl iodide

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,3735-3752
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07521A, Paper

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Zheng-Feng Zhang, Ming-Der Su
The pronounced relativistic effects associated with heavier group 13 element induce angular contraction in G13–As–Ge frameworks, thereby facilitating superior orbital interaction with CH₃I and accelerating the reaction by reducing the energy barrier.
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A high-copper-content metal–organic framework with potential antibacterial activities

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,3602-3608
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08205F, Paper

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Boya Liu, Xueqi Zheng
We proposed a high-copper-content metal–organic framework through multiple Cu–O coordination for potential antibacterial applications.
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Emerging trends and structure–activity insights of Schiff base–lanthanide complexes as antibacterial agents

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,3478-3508
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08181E, Review Article

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Sikandar Paswan, Nitesh Jaiswal, Urvashi, Amar Nath, Manoj Kumar, Divya Mishra, Navneet Yadav
Escalating microbial resistance drives the development of next-generation antibacterial agents, with Schiff base-lanthanide complexes emerging as promising candidates due to their novel modes of action.
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Novel amide-based macrocyclic Co(II) complexes: correlating structural, computational, and biological properties through DFT and docking

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,3169-3191
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08873A, Paper

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Subhash, Manish Kumar, Vandana, Annu Devi, Ashu Chaudhary
Amide-based macrocyclic Co(II) complexes with octahedral geometry were synthesized and characterized by spectral, thermal and DFT studies. The complexes showed enhanced antimicrobial and antioxidant activity, supported by docking results.
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Unveiling the chemistry of polynuclear copper complexes: current synthetic strategies, properties and emerging applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,2816-2849
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA06568B, Review Article

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Mohsin Ali, Habib Ullah, Rajwali Khan, Noor Ul Islam, Ezzat Khan, Maaz Ahmad, Asad Ullah, Ambreen Begum, Ghafar Ali, Yi Xie
This review highlights PNCCs' synthetic strategies, characterization, and tunable geometries, highlighting their applications including antimicrobial activity, wastewater treatment, H₂ production, CO₂ reduction etc.
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Toward an understanding of microalgae EPS-based selectivity and binding mechanisms for trace metal ions using Love wave acoustic and voltammetric sensors in seawater

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,2149-2166
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08673F, Paper

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Zouhour Mazouz, Jihène Ammar, Ollivier Tamarin, Houneida Sakly, Maxence Rube, Rafik Kalfat, Jean-Luc Lachaud, Corinne Dejous, Hatem Ben Ouada
A biosensor using microalgal extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) for real-time monitoring of six trace metals in seawater, combining acoustic and electrochemical signatures for high sensitivity.
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Covalent organic imine polymer containing benzothiadiazole as a bifunctional material for specific fluorescence detection and removal of Hg2+

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,2408-2414
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09294A, Paper

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Yunrui Gao, Hao Chen, Hanxun Zou, Hang Chen
As one of the most toxic heavy metals to humans and the environment, achieving simultaneous fluorescence detection and effective removal of Hg²⁺ presents a significant challenge.
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Self-assembled isomorphous 2D triangular networks: divergent magnetic relaxation in Co(II) and Cu(II)

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,2179-2189
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA06376K, Paper

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Luckerman D. G. Botelho, Henrique C. S. Junior, Guilherme P. Guedes, Davor L. Mariano, Angelo M. Gomes, Wallace C. Nunes, Maria Vanda Marinho
Zero-field SIM behavior for Co(II) and a single bottleneck effect for Cu(II) centers in isomorphous 2D triangular networks.
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A systematic comparison of density functional methods for determining spin-state energy gaps and spin transition temperature of spin crossover complexes

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,2241-2254
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09636G, Paper

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Esha Gera, Kuduva R. Vignesh
Using DFT, the spin-crossover behavior of 26 3d-metal complexes has been analyzed using 9 different functionals, providing keen information about their efficiency in predicting spin ground state, transition temperature, and spin pairing energies.
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Synthesis, crystal structure and DFT studies of a methylphenyl piperazinyl dithiocarbamato zinc(II) precursor for zinc sulfide nanophotocatalysts used for the degradation of trypan blue and rhodamine 6G dyes

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,1848-1862
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA04748J, Paper

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Peter A. Ajibade, Fartisincha P. Andrew, Thandi B. Mbuyazi, Tshephiso R. Papo, Krishnan Rajeshwar
Zn(II) dithiocarbamate was prepared, characterized by single-crystal X-ray crystallography and used as a single-source precursor to prepare ZnS nanophotocatalysts that degraded 95.71% and 83.21% of trypan blue and rhodamine 6G dyes.
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Metal-based triazoles as a medical marvel of the modern era: a comprehensive review

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,1457-1498
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07766D, Review Article

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Kashif Haseeb, Muhammad Hasnain Mustafa, Wardha Zafar, Abrar Ul Hassan, Zahid Hussain Chohan, Sajjad Hussain Sumrra
This review highlights the therapeutic applications of triazole Schiff base metal complexes, their coordination with metal ions, key biological activities and discusses half-life, toxicity concerns, and strategies to overcome these challenges.
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MoS2-functionalized sulfonated polystyrene for adsorption of rhodamine B

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,1051-1067
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07598J, Paper

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Kashmala Khaliq, Adil Khan, Shabnam Shahida, Ramzan Akhtar, Mohsin Ali Raza Anjum, Iqra Rafiq, Muhammad Rehan, Rashid Nazir Qureshi, Sajid Iqbal, Muhammad Saifullah
A novel MoS₂-incorporated sulfonated polystyrene composite (MOSP) is developed for the selective removal of rhodamine B (RhB) from aqueous solutions.
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Influence of pseudohalide anions on non-covalent supramolecular synthons in Hg(II) complexes with an 8-aminoquinoline ligand: DFT approach and biological implications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,332-352
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09546H, Paper

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Dhrubajyoti Majumdar, Antonio Frontera, Jessica Elizabeth Philip, Bouzid Gassoumi, Sergi Burguera, Sourav Roy, Sahbi Ayachi
The article reports the synthesis, structural characterization, DFT calculations, and antimicrobial/anticancer properties of two identical X-ray structures of Hg(II) complexes (1 and 2).
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Recent advances in magnetic nanocatalysts for synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine frameworks

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,107-143
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08924G, Review Article

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Mohamed Abu Shuheil, G. Padma Priya, Amaal Mohammed Ali, Y. Sasikumar, Ahmed Aldulaimi, Renu Sharma, Abhayveer Singh, Radwan Ali, Mosstafa Kazemi
Magnetic nanocatalysts (MNCs) represent sustainable platforms for synthesizing imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives, key nitrogen-fused heterocycles with wide applications in medicinal chemistry, materials science, and agrochemistry.
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Comparative study of the peroxidase-like activity of copper(II) complexes with N4 and N2O2 coordination environments. Application to the oxidation of phenol at moderate temperature

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,220-230
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08195E, Paper

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Joaquín Ferreyra, Claudia Palopoli, Nora Pellegri, Gustavo Terrestre, Sandra R. Signorella
Temperature has a positive impact on the catalysed phenol oxidation while confinement of the catalyst avoids the formation of the peroxo-diCu dimer intermediate that leads to H₂O₂ disproportionation and improves phenol conversion at 25 °C.
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